A
law degree is an academic degree conferred for studies in
law. Such degrees are generally preparation for legal careers; but while their curricula may be reviewed by legal authority, they do not themselves confer a license. A legal license is granted (typically by examination) and exercised locally; while the law degree can have local, international, and world-wide aspects- e.g., in Britain the
Legal Practice Course is required to become a British
solicitor or the
Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) to become a
barrister.