Indian students at Birmingham Law School

Birmingham Law School has a vibrant Indian community and growing South Asian population currently studying a range of our LLB, LLM and research degree programmes.
England and India share a Common Law heritage and Birmingham Law School has a long history of welcoming Indian students.
The UK is the home of Common Law, and traditional universities such as the University of Birmingham carry a powerful international reputation leading to enhanced job prospects.
Our LLM programmes are popular with Indian students thanks to our flexible pathways and wide range of optional modules and in particular, our specialist modules on international environment and energy.
As the first Global Top 100 and UK Russell Group university to establish a campus in Dubai, the University of Birmingham Dubai offers the chance to pursue one of our Law degrees closer to home whilst ensuring our internationally-acclaimed academic rigour is maintained. Birmingham Law School in Dubai offers an ideal location to kick-start or further develop your career with our global legal connections. Accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, our LLM programmes and Bachelor of Commercial Law BCL enable you to build your course around your interests and strengthen your legal knowledge in UAE's second city.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
LLB programmes - Holders of the Indian Standard XII will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes. We consider grades of 85% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 80% West Bengal or 90% Other State boards to meet our requirements
LLB for Graduates - We require a 2:1 or equivalent in a non-law degree from a recognised institution for entry to our LLB for Graduates programme. We can also consider high 2:2s alongside relevant professional experience.
LLM programmes - We require a 2:1 or equivalent in an LLB degree from a recognised institution for entry to our LLM programmes. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry. We are happy to accept applications from 3 or 5 year LLB holders from India from prestigious institutions.
English language - English language at 80% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 75% West Bengal or 85% Other State boards in Standard XII English, is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements. Alternatively, we ask for IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band. More information can be found on our international pages.
Accreditation
Accreditation
Birmingham Law School is an approved University by the Bar Council of India. Students intending to practice Law in India should generally take the 3-year LLB, but do contact us with any queries.
The above information is for guidance purposes. We recommend that students carry out their own research and check with the legal associations in the jurisdictions they wish to practise in for the most up-to-date information as the regulations may change.
As a Birmingham Law School student, you will benefit from our Centre for Professional Legal Education and Research, which offers a range of opportunities to increase your experience of law in action and enhance your employability. Opportunities include international work experience placements and our International Law Week, which offers a series of talks on practicing in other jurisdictions.
Student life at Birmingham
Student life at Birmingham
The mix of people, nationalities and cultures within Birmingham Law School greatly enriches the learning and teaching environment. When choosing to study at the University of Birmingham you can be assured that you will have access to all the necessary support services to make your time here fun and enjoyable, as well as educational.
Student Experience Officer
Birmingham Law School has a dedicated Student Experience Officer who works in collaboration with staff across the College to develop a range of enhancement activities for current students. The Student Experience team host a wide range of activities and initiatives designed to enhance and enrich your experience to ensure you make the most of your time at Birmingham.
Student societies
Many nationality groups form student societies during their time at the University of Birmingham. From the Hindu Society, to the University of Birmingham’s Indian Society, which aims to bring together students from India, of Indian heritage and anyone interested in the Indian culture, there are plenty of opportunities to join a vibrant community of people in one of our 300 incredible student groups, societies and associations!
Accommodation
We want you to feel at home while you are studying at Birmingham. For peace of mind when relocating around the world, we offer an accommodation guarantee scheme to our international students. Please read our terms and conditions for more information.
Advice and support
All members of Law academic staff have office hours set aside each week for students to meet them on a 1-1 basis, meaning that they are always available if you need further clarification or assistance with your studies. On arrival, you will be allocated a personal tutor who will support your personal and academic development, as well as assist with any welfare issues you might have for the duration of your study.
There is also lots of advice and support on offer from our International Student Team, both during the application process and throughout your stay in Birmingham.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Birmingham Law School offers a range of scholarships to support international students each year.
Find out more about our LLB and LLB for Graduates Scholarships, including highlights from some of our recent scholars on our undergraduate scholarship page.
We offer several postgraduate scholarships for LLM students, including our College of Arts and Law Masters Scholarship and our Harding International Legal Scholarship. Find our more about our postgraduate funding on our postgraduate scholarship pages.
The University also offers scholarships, including country-specific scholarships. More information on the scholarships available and further advice on funding your degree can be found on our international fees pages.
Meet Law student Kunal, LLM International Law and Security
"I’ve deepened my knowledge by diving into everything from how international law shapes climate action to figuring out how legal systems can fix global energy problems. Having read the works of Professors Alexander Orakhelashvili and Mohammad Shahabuddin during my undergrad, it’s a unique experience to now be taught by them in my LLM."
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Contact us
If you are a prospective student and have any queries regarding studying Law at Birmingham, please contact our Marketing and Student Recruitment team. Messages will be passed on to the relevant Admissions Tutors where appropriate.
Undergraduate LLB: Enquiry form
Postgraduate Taught LLM: Enquiry form
Postgraduate Research: Enquiry form
Birmingham representatives in India
The University of Birmingham contacts for India are Navjyot Kohli, Niharika Gupta, Ramesh Veluchamy and Sifat Puri. To contact the team with your questions, please email india@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Discover more on the India country page: international page for India