The CfPS Law School celebrates its 10thyear of Association with the University of London
The University of London ( UoL) LL. B offered by the CfPS Law School, is considered to be one of the most versatile and sought after degrees in Sri Lanka. Though there are many routes to enter into the legal profession, many prospective lawyers opt for the UoL LL. B provided by the CfPS Law School. This is not only because the degree is reputed and flexible but also because it is a multifaceted degree, where students will be able to complement other professional and academic qualifications with their LL. B (London).
Mr. Nanda Muruttettuwegama, joint Managing Director of the CfPS Law School, further elaborated about the UoL law courses.
In a period of 3 years, prospective law students should complete their LL. B degree. If the student is already a degree holder from any recognized university by the UoL ( can be of any discipline), it would take the student a minimum of 2 years to complete the LL. B degree. After obtaining the degree, the student can gain entry to Law College to obtain his/ her professional qualification. This route is considered to be more fruitful as the student will be able to procure a LL. B degree and can gain entrance directly to the Sri Lanka Law College, without facing the extremely competitive Law college entrance examination. An LL. B ( Lon.) degree holder will only take an year to complete the Law College examinations, rather than the stipulated three years. Following the completion of the student’s professional qualification obtained through Law College, the student will be able to take oaths as an Attorney-at-Law.
The University of London was established in 1858, and has stood through the ages as one of the top rated and prestigious universities in the world and in the UK. The standard of the UoL LL. B is assured by the Quality Assurance Agency of the UK. The UoL LL. B is regarded as an ‘ international gold standard’ in legal education. It is a proven fact that UoL law graduates are of high calibre and a have a greater edge over many other UK law graduates in regards to career opportunities within the legal profession both in Sri Lanka and aboard.
Yes, it is indeed possible to do the entire course by following lectures atCfPS law School. The British Council conducts the examinations on behalf of the UoL. The papers are, thereafter sent to London to be marked by UoL examiners. The same examiners mark the examinations of the students of the Colleges of the UoL as well. It is important to note that the LL.B degree is awarded by the UoL and not by the CfPS Law School.
The CfPS Law School is a unique institution as it teaches only law and accordingly its prime focus is on Law. The CfPS is a registered centre of the UoL International programmes. The CfPS Law School was established in 1991 and has produced over 6,000 lawyers during this period. These successful lawyers have not only been produced through our UoL LL. B course but also through our Law College entrance courses. What are special features of the course? We have an academic faculty that includes both legal practitioners and legal academics who possess both local and UK academic and professional qualifications. We have interactive lecture sessions which ensure that our students receive individual attention thereby helping them to discover and improve their true potential. We have our law school at a prime location at Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07 which comprises of the state- of- the- art lecture halls. We also provide free wi- fi facilities and library access throughout the week. Career guidance is an integral part of the foundation of the CfPS Law School, with students receiving numerous opportunities in furthering their carriers through our special internship programmes.
To give our students the opportunity to explore their abilities, and fine tune their skills we frequently organize moot court sessions, informative court visits, Quiz programmes, educative parliamentary visits etc.
The student life at CfPS can be very exciting. There is a student council that is elected by the students themselves which organise most extra- curricular activities. The cfps has a cricket team and a Rugby team. The annual sports day and the talent contest called festino beats h brings out the best of talents of the cfps students.
The total cost for a graduate would approximately be Rs 1.2 Million, whereas for non- graduate it would approximately cost Rs 1.5 Million. Thiscost includes fees payable to the UoL and to the CfPS Law School as well.
No the entire payment need not be made in one lump sum payment. It is paid through a series of smaller payments scattered around two to three years depending on the route that the student wishes to take.
Does CfPS award scholarships?
Each year the CfPS awards Rs 30 Million worth of scholarships in February and August.. Scholarships are awarded based on the results of a scholarship examination conducted by the CfPS. We also take into consideration other exceptional achievements of the candidates.
If a prospective student wishes to register for a CfPS University of London Course how does he/she do it?
He or she can call us on 0112421665 and we will give you all the details. But make sure you register on or before 2nd September.