Qualifying with a law degree

The minimum requirements for applying to the Cayman Islands Law School are that the applicant be at least 18 years of age and have achieved the requisite “standard of general education”.

Standard of General Education Required – any one (1) of the following:

1. passes in at least five (5) approved subjects, three of which are at a Grade C or above at Ordinary ‘O’ Level and two of which are at Advanced ‘A’ Level;

2. associate degree with a GPA (Grade Point Average) which, in the opinion of the Legal Advisory Council, are equivalent to No. 1 above;

3. SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) scores which, in the opinion of the Legal Advisory Council, are equivalent to No. 1 above;

4. if 21 years or older, passes the University of Liverpool’s Mature Students Entrance Examination.

For a more detailed explanation please refer to Schedule 2 of the Regulations.

Applications and information about the LLB are available from the Cayman Islands Law School (www.liv.ac.uk/law/cils/).

There are many institutions, other than the Cayman Islands Law School, which offer equivalent law degrees. However, if you decide to pursue a degree in law from another institution, check that it is a qualifying course which covers the subjects as outlined in Part III of the Regulations. Should you have any queries, please contact the Director of the Cayman Islands Law School or the Legal Advisory Council.