Program Overview

Program Overview

The LLB Law (Graduate Entry) program at the University of Strathclyde is designed for graduates from other disciplines who wish to pursue a career in law. This accelerated program allows students to begin their study in the second year of the standard LLB, providing a comprehensive education in Scots law.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: M115
• Accreditation: Law Society of Scotland
• Facilities: Strathclyde Law Clinic, which offers students practical experience in a real-world setting.

Study with Us

The program offers students the opportunity to gain practical court-room experience through the Mooting Society and enter competitions. Students can also develop their legal skills as members of Scotland’s largest student-run Law Clinic. The program benefits from high-quality research-led teaching at one of Scotland’s leading providers of legal education.

Why this Course?

The Law School at Strathclyde is one of Scotland’s leading providers of legal education. Studying Law concerns the obligations, duties, and rights of every member of society in relation to their neighbors and to society. This course offers students the opportunity to undertake a law degree recognized in Scotland, with an emphasis on experiential learning.

What You’ll Study

This is an accelerated program for graduates from other disciplines, covering all the required professional subjects needed to practice as a solicitor in Scotland. The program includes:

• First Year of Study:
  • Legal Processes and Systems
  • Law of Persons
  • Criminal Law and Evidence
  • Law of Property
  • Constitutional Law
  • Law of Obligations 1
  • Law and Society
• Second Year of Study:
  • Law of Obligations 2
  • Administrative Law and Fundamental Rights
  • Commercial Law
  • EU Law
  • Reflective Project
  • Elective Modules

Facilities

The Strathclyde Law Clinic is run by students for members of the public who cannot afford a lawyer and are not eligible for legal aid. More than 200 students are involved, regularly representing clients in Small Claims and Sheriff Courts.

How to Become a Lawyer

There are different routes to a career in law. The choices made now can affect the steps needed to achieve a desired career in law. The program explores the process of becoming a lawyer in Scotland and looks at the different roles available within the law profession.

Course Content

This is an accelerated three-year option where students can begin study in the second year of the standard LLB. The course content includes:

• Semester 1:
  • Legal Processes & Systems
  • Law of Persons
  • Criminal Law & Evidence
  • Law of Property
• Semester 2:
  • Constitutional Law
  • Law of Obligations 1
  • Law & Society
• Second Year:
  • Law of Obligations 2
  • Administrative Law & Fundamental Rights
  • Commercial Law
  • EU Law
  • Reflective Project
  • Elective Modules

Assessment

The program uses many different methods of assessment, in addition to exams and coursework. Students can participate in mooting competitions, and Strathclyde has impressive success rates in these.

Learning & Teaching

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, seminars, and experiences such as the Law Clinic and legal practice.

Entry Requirements

• Academic Requirements: Second-class Honours or Pass/Ordinary degree. Applicants who do not meet these requirements may also be considered.
• International Students: View the entry requirements for your country.

Fees & Funding

• Scotland: £11,150
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £11,150
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £23,850
• University Preparation Programme Fees: International students can find out more about the costs and payments of studying a university preparation programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.
• Additional Costs: No additional costs for law modules, and all compulsory material is in the library. International students may have associated visa and immigration costs.
• Available Scholarships: Take a look at our scholarships search for funding opportunities.

Careers

Most Strathclyde LLB graduates enter the legal profession after completing the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and a two-year traineeship in a law firm. Trained Scottish lawyers are increasingly in demand in England and abroad. There are also many job opportunities for legally-trained graduates in areas such as finance, management consultancy, teaching, central and local government, human resource management, social work, and education.