Oxford Professor's take on University of London LLB

Professor William Swadling, a leading Trusts Law expert and Professor of Law at the University of Oxford, has provided a highly positive endorsement of the University of London LLB program.

In a featured discussion, Professor Swadling highlights the program's exceptional academic rigor and consistently high standards:

• He emphasizes it as the "gold standard" for law degrees, with examination standards set by leading academics from institutions such as UCL and LSE—making them "very, very high" and often surpassing those of other institutions.


• The quality is equivalent to the internal LLB programs offered at top University of London colleges like UCL, LSE, and King's College London.


• Oxford University itself recognizes this high standard, admitting graduates of the University of London LLB to its prestigious BCL (Bachelor of Civil Law) master's program—one of the world's most renowned postgraduate law degrees.


• The UoL LLB commands strong respect from law firms and other leading institutions, including the University of Hong Kong, which accepts it as a qualifying pathway for its PCLL (Postgraduate Certificate in Laws) program.

Professor Swadling emphasizes that the program's international reputation stems from its unwavering commitment to excellence, rigorous assessment, and parity with the best on-campus offerings in the UK.

For the full insights directly from Professor Swadling, watch the discussion here: Hear Straight from an Oxford Law Professor: Is the University of London LLB Worth It?

This endorsement underscores why the University of London LLB is a trusted, world-class qualification—valued globally for opening doors to elite further studies, international legal practice, and respected careers in law. Ideal for ambitious students seeking a flexible yet prestigious route to a full qualifying law degree.