New DL LLM in UK

[Albert Hidel]

The College of Law of England and Wales now has an online LLM program.  Actually a couple, one in International Legal Practice for students outside the UK and the other in Professional Legal Practice for UK students.

Not cheap at £9,500 (about US$18,750 at current exchange rates) total for the six courses and "assignment" (15,000 word paper).

"Study is carried out via supervised on-line modules that combine on-line study with one-to-one on-line supervision from a College of Law tutor. We offer a wide range of specialist modules, allowing you to tailor your LL.M programme to suit your area of interest."

The College of Law states that it is "the UK’s largest and longest established law school."  It is a recognised body authorized by the UK DFCSF (formerly DFES) to grant degrees.

Up until now there have only been a couple of online LLM programs, most notably the LLM in International Taxation originally offered through St. Thomas University in Florida, now being offered through the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego.

[Ben Johnson]

$3,000 per course?


Maybe the Brits should remove the ramrod and provide something the people can afford.

[Herbert Spencer]

$3,000 per course?

The "introductory offer" at the College of Law is £1250 per course.  At today's rates that's about US$2448.  Compared to $3000 at Thomas Jefferson that's not a bad deal.  

But considering that one of the alleged advantages of distance learning is lower overhead, it doesn't seem that too many places are passing the savings on to the customers.

[Armando Ramos]

But considering that one of the alleged advantages of distance learning is lower overhead, it doesn't seem that too many places are passing the savings on to the customers.

Compare those prices to the unaccredited but excellent Washington School of Law prices: currently $300/unit.

Now this would lead some to believe that, all else being equal, accreditation triples the price of tuition.  Just what constituency do accreditors serve anyhow?  Clearly not the poor or working class students, or those who prefer to pay cash rather than ring up huge debts.