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What does BCL Oxon stand for?
Bachelor of Civil Law
The Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) is a world-renowned taught graduate course in law, designed to serve outstanding law students from common law backgrounds.
What is a doctor of philosophy in law?
PhD Programs A PhD in Law involves research and an academic approach to Law study. Through coursework, teaching, and research, candidates for a PhD Law degree will complete a dissertation to be awarded the degree.
Which country is best for PhD in law?
Best Countries to Study Law Abroad
- United States of America. Reasons: World-renowned law schools, Prominent faculty, Numerous law courses and seminars, Advanced clinics, Cross programs, Home of renowned law firms, Scholarships.
- United Kingdom.
- Australia.
- Canada.
- Singapore.
- Japan.
- China.
Which is harder law school or PhD?
For most people, a JD is the easier degree to finish, as it is all course work, and it takes only three years. A PhD is typically five or six years, the second half of which is devoted to original research. By comparison to a JD, a PhD is a long, hard slog.
What is a BCL degree?
The BCL. The BCL is our world-renowned taught graduate course in law, designed to serve outstanding law students from common law backgrounds. As a masters level degree, its academic standard is significantly higher than that required in a first law degree, such as a BA, LLB, or JD, and only those with outstanding first law degrees are admitted.
What is the MPhil programme in law?
Programme Menu. MPhil. PROGRAMME. The Master of Philosophy in Law (MPhil) entails the writing of a supervised thesis of up to 30,000 words, as well as completing a course in legal research method. The MPhil is a three term full-time programme with a residence requirement for three terms from the date of admission.
Why choose the Oxford BCL?
The Oxford BCL has been a pivotal feature of Oxford’s law provision since the sixteenth century. This rich history has helped to maintain its status as the most highly regarded taught masters-level qualification in the common law world. Christopher Hare, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies (Taught Courses)
Why is the Oxford LLM considered better than the Cambridge LLM?
It is for this reason that German jurists and law firms consider the Cambridge LL.M. to be “better” than both the Oxford MJur and the Oxford BCL. Or it might be like this because Oxford cares about the applicant and makes more weighted decisions, not just based on the marks.
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