Why thousands in Bangladesh and Pakistan launch their legal careers with the University of London LLB

Two buzzing countries, Bangladesh and Pakistan, hold particularly strong ties with the programme: of more than 10,000 current University of London students in the two countries combined, over 80 per cent are studying undergraduate Laws.

We spoke to three students and a lecturer in-country who shared their varied insights and experiences of our long-established programme.

Inaya studies at SZABIST

Inaya, from Pakistan, knew from a young age that she always wanted to be a lawyer, with a passion that grew until it was finally time to pursue it in her studies. The fact that she could study a University of London LLB in her home country, where no fewer than 28 Recognised Teaching Centres offer the programme, contributed to Inaya’s belief that it was meant to be:

“I learned that the University of London programme would provide me with a comprehensive understanding of the law in a short amount of time. The determining factor for me was that I could pursue it without leaving my country and my family behind, so it felt as if everything was falling into place for me, and this programme was the perfect fit.

“I am working at a fitness training company where I'm in charge of marketing sponsorships and registrations, so I work till 5, and after that I have just enough time to reach my classes. The structure of the programme has made it very easy for me to manage the two.”

Hear more of Inaya’s story via YouTube.

Naomi studies at London College of Legal Studies (South)

We head over to nearby Bangladesh, where the University of London LLB can be studied at six Recognised Teaching Centres. Naomi explains how the connections and friends that you make whilst studying Law can be just as important as the degree:

“There are lots of communities and clubs that make you feel part of the student community. They provide you with different projects and events, making it easy to mingle with the rest of the students, so it was very easy for me to make friends and connect with them.

“My ambition is to practise as a human rights lawyer, and I would also like to focus on alternative dispute resolution, which is a huge focus of our Centre, directed by our Head of Laws. My favorite thing about the study experience is the skills I'm developing – one being the ability to research so extensively about something!”

Hear more from Naomi via YouTube.

Shehroze studies at Themis School of Law

Shehroze, from Pakistan, works as a legal intern for a litigation firm in the country’s largest city, Karachi. He appreciates the cost-effective nature of the University of London programme and the supportive environment at his teaching centre, and shared with us how he manages his busy schedule:

“I’m able to manage my wellbeing by associating myself with activities that have nothing to do with my degree, so that I'm able to strike a perfect balance in my well-being. As well as scoring well in the exams, the advice that I follow is to set short-term goals, because when a lot of things pile up, they don't always go well. 

My advice to prospective students is to familiarise yourself with the degree and what you will be doing in the course of three years, what you are expected to learn, and have a clearer idea of what the practical side of it will look like. At first, it might seem a little overwhelming and with some challenges, but you will overcome them.

Listen to Shehroze’s story via YouTube.

Khaled Hamid Chowdhury is Head of Laws at London College of Legal Studies (South)

Khaled has been Head of Laws at London College of Legal Studies (South), a Recognised Teaching Centre in Dhaka, since he founded it in 2005.

Like many University of London Law academics, he is also a practising barrister, bringing a wealth of real-world experience spanning decades and a passion for empowering our students to succeed. Khaled talks us through his career in teaching, which began at the University of London:

It was in 1995, so you can say my bond with London extends to almost 29 years. I've seen University of London grow its presence in Bangladesh, and I'm always happy to be a part of it.

“I think an institute, at the end of the day, is judged by its success. We have always maintained an above-world-average pass rate with the University of London, and three out of five students achieved first-class degrees from the University of London in the last 35 to 40 years in Bangladesh.”

Hear more from Khaled via YouTube.

Feeling inspired to study Law with the University of London? Visit the LLB course page, where you can download our latest prospectus and find a Recognised Teaching Centre near you.