LLB in Law: Accelerated Graduate

Overview

Our LLB will give you an in-depth knowledge and understanding of legal principles, theories, institutions and rules – as well as the wider social and political context in which law operates. This two-year course gives you a well-rounded qualification that can be your first step towards becoming a Scots lawyer or entering other prestigious professions.

On completion, graduates wishing to become lawyers in Scotland can apply for entry to the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice course.

Top reasons to study with us

#1 Be part of a friendly, close-knit law circle where you'll be more than just a face in the crowd

#2 Your teachers are highly specialised experts in their areas of research and teaching

#3 You’ll develop transferable skills such as commercial awareness and entrepreneurship

Professional accreditation

This LLB Law: Accelerated Graduate degree is accredited by The Law Society of Scotland and the Faculty of Advocates. Please note, further study is required beyond this course to qualify as a solicitor and to practise as an advocate in Scotland.

The main objectives of this accelerated law degree are to help you:

• develop fundamental in-depth knowledge and understanding of,
  • the principles, concepts, values, substantive rules and development of the Scottish legal system and core areas of Scots law
  • the wider context within which the Scottish legal system operates
  • the main institutions and procedures of the Scottish legal system
• develop intellectual rigour, independence of mind, critical thought and legal problem-solving and research skills to a highly advanced level, as well as more general transferable intellectual skills which are of value in the practice of Law and a wide range of careers
• gain the in-depth knowledge, understanding and independent research skills needed to progress to further studies in Law, or in multi-disciplinary areas involving law
• get the self-confidence, knowledge, understanding and skills that will provide added benefit to you as individuals, to the legal profession and to society as a whole

You’ll also develop your commercial awareness in the module on the Business of Law which has been designed to enhance your employability. Spread over the duration of your degree, this module will draw on your own experience, external industry speakers and interactive seminars to enhance your business skills and develop entrepreneurship which is sought after by employers. It will culminate in a tailormade project on an area of legal business that interests you.

Course details

The Accelerated Graduate LLB course is a two-year degree, with two semesters in each year. You’ll take all of the professional modules required by the Law Society of Scotland including modules on:

• Business of Law
• Commercial Law
• Contract Law
• Criminal Law and Evidence
• Delict
• Family Law
• Jurisprudence
• Property Trusts and Succession
• Public Law and Legal System

You’ll also have the chance to take four Honours level subjects to develop an even deeper understanding of the law in context. We have a wide range of options, including:

• Alternative Commercial Dispute Resolution
• Children’s Rights
• Competition Law
• Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
• Contemporary Issues in Scots Private Law
• Constitutional Law
• Domestic Relations
• Energy Law
• Environmental Law
• European Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• International Human Rights
• Labour Law
• Media Law
• Private International Law of Commercial Law
• Private International Law of Family and Succession Law
• Roman Law
• Sports Law
• Work Placement in Law

Please note that Honours modules are subject to change and may not run annually.

Teaching

Modules are delivered by via face to face lectures and seminars, supplemented by podcasts. Throughout your degree you will be expected to spend a significant proportion of your week reading the material required for seminars and tutorials.

Assessment

Assessment is by class tests, essays, student presentations and final examinations which take place at the end of each semester. The coursework assessment methods and format of final examinations vary according to the specific requirements of each module.

Classroom hours

The timetable below is a typical example of the Accelerated LLB, Year 1, Autumn Semester. In addition to the lectures you will have 6 seminars to attend in each subject/semester as well as the seminars for the Business of Law module.

Contact

Dr Janye Holliday, Course Director and Advisor of Studies

[email protected]