Course summary
This course is designed specifically for graduates with both a qualifying law degree and a Diploma in Legal Practice/Professional Legal Practice. It operates as a research based ‘top-up’ for Diploma graduates. It allows graduates of the Diploma to build on their previous study and focus on a particular area of law and legal practice by way of an extended, 20,000 word dissertation. The aim of this course is to offer suitably qualified graduates the opportunity to gain enhanced legal research skills as well as to engage in in-depth study of your chosen area of interest. Whether you've already commenced your legal career and want to undertake a research project on something relevant to your professional practice, or you're just starting out in your career and want to undertake research in a particular area with a view to developing your understanding and enhancing your employment prospects, this course will provide you with the skills and relevant supervision to write a Masters’ level dissertation. This will allow you to demonstrate distinctiveness over others by enhancing your skill-set and knowledge of your chosen area of study.
Modules
The course starts with an intensive week-long Foundation Course for full-time and part-time students which serves as an introduction to practical legal skills and collaborative learning. The first semester involves the core subjects required by the Law Society, as follows: Business and Financial Awareness, Civil Litigation, Conveyancing, Criminal Litigation, Personal Injury Claims Handling, Private Client, Professional Practice and Ethics. In the second semester, students choose five from the following optional classes: Advanced Civil Advocacy, Advanced Criminal Advocacy, Advanced Private Client, Commercial Contracts and IP, Commercial Conveyancing, Company Law, Employment Law in Practice, Family Business, Family Law, General Practice - Problem Based Learning, Mediation and Mediation Advocacy, Practical Public Administration, Project Management for Lawyers, Work-based Learning Module in Legal Practice.
Assessment method
You’re assigned to 'firms' of three/four at the start of the course. Most of the teaching and learning is done in your firms. Collaborative learning, professionalism and blended learning are embedded into most aspects of the course. Teaching and supervision is provided by practising solicitors, who have been trained as course tutors. In addition to learning legal subjects, you’ll also develop generic skills which you’ll require for your professional life including: problem solving oral & written presentations interviewing negotiating
Entry requirements
LLB degree (or equivalent) which meets the requirements and outcomes of the Law Society of Scotland’s foundation programme. Please read the Admissions guidance notes for full details of the admissions process. Take a look at the Law Society of Scotland Guidance Notes for Students.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £3250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3250 | Year 1 |
| England | £3250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3250 | Year 1 |
| International | £3250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
There are several scholarship opportunities available for students applying for this course. Please see website for further details.
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ