CfPS Law School offers University of London LL.B Degree in Sri Lanka
Education is one of the most sought after qualities in the modern world, and in this global environment it has become a greater need to obtain a truly international qualification. However, with high cost involved in studying overseas, it is a great relief for many students to learn that they can pursue an international qualification without leaving the shore of Sri Lanka. A greater reward is when students are offered with an opportunity to study through a scholarship.
Expert from the University of London International Programmes official website – “CfPS Law School has been in the forefront of legal studies for Sri Lanka for the past 24 years. An undisputed leader in the field of law today. CfPS is the largest institution in the private sector conducting legal studies in Sri Lanka.
Key strengths:
An academic faculty comprising a panel of reputed personalities in the legal sphere in the country.
High interactive lecture sessions which ensure that student receive individual attention helping them discover and improve their potential.
State-of the-art lecture halls, which are geared with the latest in education material and information technology. Facilities which includes free wi- fi; library access throughout the week, and staff assistance.
The courseweb which is an online student learning support system forms an important part of the student study support provided by CfPS. The discussion forums which is available through the courseweb also provides an opportunity to interact with other students as well as the lecturers.
Career guidance is an integral part of the foundation of the CfPS Law School, with students receiving numerous opportunities in furthering their carriers through special programmes.
The CFPS Law School had also com- menced an internship programme where its second and third year students were placed in the chambers and offices of several President’s Counsel, Senior Attorneys-atLaw and reputed law firms, to enable them to gain a hands on experience in legal work.
Students are provided with many unique opportunities to explore their abilities, and fine tune their skills through moot court sessions, informative court visits, educative parliamentary visits, student union debates, talent competitions and many such activities.
The scholarship scheme for the students was launched in the year 2011. Through this scheme the CfPS Law School recognises the talented and enthusiastic students. CfPS takes care of the student’s payments towards the local tuition fees payable to CfPS”.
The scholarship offers are 100%, 50% and 25%, scholarships on the fees payable to CfPS. Students are selected based on an examination conducted on IQ, General Knowledge and English written exam followed by an interview. 100 scholarships worth Rs.15 Million are offered in order that students benefit from this and obtain a good education.
Students are awarded the scholarships at the CfPS open day, which is also attended by representatives of the University of London. The Scholarship is offered for both the February as well as September intakes for each year. These Scholarships are currently on offer for the LL.B Degree students only.
The CfPS Law School also offers a Certificate of Higher Education in Law (earlier known as Diploma in Law) for students, This is essential for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the LL.B degree, because their A/L grades do not meet the entry requirements. The certificate of higher education in law programme is essentially the first year of the degree programme but students have extra teaching hours. The certificate of Higher education programme is a one year programme which leads to the LL.B degree. So this provides opportunities for the students who are genuinely interested in studying law.
Lectures for the Certificate of Higher Education in Law students are carried out on weekdays, while on weekends, classes are dedicated for the part time LL.B degree students. CfPS Law school also hosts an excellent orientation programme preparing students on sessions like, study skills, specific research methods etc. that aim to develop the skills
LL.B Degree at CfPS? “If you are a person who reads and has General Knowledge and you have basic knowledge in English, our aim is to see how expressive an individual is and to gauge his/her general knowledge. They should have an open mind. These are all interests that help in studying law” added Mr. Nanda Muruttetuwegama
Students with minimum two credit passes at the A/L could apply for a LL.B degree and they should also have a credit pass in English at the O/L. CfPS has an excellent lecture panel and the institute maintains a very high standard. The lecturers are all highly qualified and armed with knowledge gained through practicing as lawyers.
The CfPS Law School has an atmosphere that is very friendly and helpful; it is located at the heart of Colombo and has easy access. The institute also offers students visits to court sessions and Parliament visits from the first year itself.
CfPS Law School, boasting alumni of over 4,000 lawyers in Sri Lanka, has for many years produced the highest number of entrants to the Sri Lanka Law College. You can find more information on these educational programs and details regarding the enrolment procedure for the current intake by logging on to www.cfps.lk.