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  • B.C.L.
    B.C.L.
    abbreviation
    Bachelor of Civil Law.
  • BCL
    BCL
    abbreviation
    Bachelor of Civil Law

B.C.L.

American  

abbreviation

  1. Bachelor of Civil Law.


BCL British  

abbreviation

  1. Bachelor of Civil Law

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After the required lapse of time Mr. Pelletier passed such a creditable examination that the University, on the 15th of September, 1858, conferred on him the degree of B.C.L.

From The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 by John Charles Dent

At the University of Oxford, England, this degree is conferred four years after receiving the degree of B.C.L.

From A Collection of College Words and Customs by Benjamin Homer Hall

He distinguished himself highly at this seat of learning, and graduated as a B.C.L.

From The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 by John Charles Dent

With time and money, the degrees of M.A. or B.C.L., and eventually D.C.L., may be obtained, without farther examination. 

From Rides on Railways by Samuel Sidney

At the English universities, one who is pursuing law studies and has not yet received the degree of B.C.L. or D.C.L., is designated S.C.L.,

From A Collection of College Words and Customs by Benjamin Homer Hall

Ghosn’s legal team, meanwhile, might argue for the lifting of the Interpol Red Notice, said Michael Drury, Head of Extradition at BCL Solicitors who counts opponents of Turkey’s president among his clients.

From Reuters Jan. 8, 2020

Miriori was in the Bougainville Revolutionary Army as the private secretary to the late Francis Ona, the former BCL mine surveyor who became leader of the resistance.

From Reuters Oct. 5, 2017

BCL claims to have the support of eight other landowner groups in Bougainville with an interest in the project.

From Reuters Oct. 5, 2017

In 2012, BCL estimated the cost of re-opening at $5 billion.

From Reuters Oct. 5, 2017

Rio Tinto divested its stake in BCL in 2016, and the listed company is now just over one-third owned by the Bougainville government and one-third owned by Papua New Guinea.

From Reuters Oct. 5, 2017

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