Advice on flexible JD programs for personal goals and disability

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So I’m trying to figure out the best path for my law studies and would love to hear from people with experience. I’ve been admitted to both UCLan and the University of London (UoL) for a 3-year LLB, and I’m weighing my options in terms of prestige, career value, and potential U.S. opportunities.

I’ve heard that UoL is very well respected and has a long-standing reputation globally. UCLan, on the other hand, offers a traditional campus experience, which might give better networking opportunities and a more hands-on university feel. Between the two, which is generally considered more respected, especially for international recognition or US focused opportunities?

Can someone also confirm whether a 3 year LLB from UCLan or UoL would let me sit for the California or D.C. Bar without an LLM? From what I’ve read, if your law degree is from a recognized foreign school, California may allow you to sit for the bar without an LLM, as long as the degree is at least three years of legal study covering subjects similar to a U.S. JD and the school is recognized in its home country. If the LLB doesn’t meet the requirements, then an ABA-approved LLM is needed. Many UK LLBs qualify, but each case is evaluated individually.

Like I have stated, I’m also not sure I’ll take the U.S. bar anyway. How does a UK LLB alone compare to a JD in terms of respect and opportunities? Would an online LLM carry the same weight as a JD, especially if I’m not planning to practice law immediately in the U.S.?

I mean this with no malice, but this entire thread has been extremely confusing, and this comment makes it even more so. You talked about living in California and not wanting to have scheduled classes because of your disability. Now you are talking about moving to the UK to pursue a "traditional campus experience" in-person LLB?

If I were BJ, I would tell you to fill out the spreadsheet. I'm not sure is the spreadsheet is designed for graduate studies, though.

In any case, clear articulation of your overarching goal and being consistent about what you will and won't accept in a program would help us help you.

I am not planning on moving to the UK I will be staying in California or New York Because of my disability I prefer programs that are mostly asynchronous with some flexibility which is why I have been looking at UoL UCLan and ARU

I am still undecided on the bar exam I know New York will not accept an online LLM for bar eligibility but I am also considering California where an LLB plus an LLM or a JD could work My main point is that I am trying to weigh whether an LLB or LLM would still be seen as a respectable achievement even if I do not go the bar route especially since the JD is much more expensive

That is the reason I have been asking these questions I am just trying to plan carefully and figure out the right path for me

Thanks for the clarification. I must have misunderstood your earlier comment about uclan.

Personally, I see LLBs and LLMs as respectable achievements. But you're probably not looking for my opinion. Is there anyone you can talk to about this in your current professional circles? Could you do an informational interview with someone at an organization (or at least type of organization) you might be interested in working for in the future?