The pre-law is a course of study, undertaken by students aspiring to build career in law. It refers to a study taken by a student in preparation for study at law school. The pre-law course aims to inform and educate students who desire to pursue law as a career. It is a program of studies, which helps students to gain a more productive and rewarding career.

The Bachelor of Laws is a bachelor or an undergraduate degree in law. It is abbreviated LLB, LL.B or occasionally Ll.B. The Bachelor of Laws degree originated in England and was offered in most common law countries as the primary law degree.

In many countries, graduates with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree add to every facet of life, whether practicing as lawyers or working in the community; business or government.

Master of Laws degree is often selected by students desiring to develop an additional expertise in a particular area of law. The Master of Laws is a highly developed academic degree and a recognized legal qualification. It is usually abbreviated LL.M. To pursue Master of Laws, students in most common law countries need to complete their Bachelor of Laws.

Originating from the 19th century, Juris Doctor is a first professional graduate degree in law. It was first rewarded by Harvard University in the United States. The law degree originally surfaced in the United States as an alternative or replacement to its academic equivalent, the Bachelor of Laws or LLB degree. It is a three year course.