University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh Law School

Edinburgh Law School
From its location at the heart of Scotland’s capital, the University of Edinburgh has been providing outstanding educational opportunities for over 400 years.
The Law School
1707 marked the foundation of the Faculty of Law, now known as Edinburgh Law School, which is situated in historic Old College in the heart of Edinburgh, minutes from both the Law Courts and Scotland’s Parliament. Renowned for our international and interdisciplinary outlook, we have been at the heart of legal education and research for more than 300 years.
By studying at Edinburgh Law School, you’ll join a vibrant, active community of world-leading researchers, legal professionals and students at all stages of their education.
Why Edinburgh?
- The University of Edinburgh is ranked 20th in the world (QS World University 2020)
- We offer a range of on-campus and online study options.
- Choose from over 15 general, specialist or research masters degrees.
- Edinburgh was named the 7th best student city in Europe, and 2nd in the UK, in the QS Best Student Cities 2019
Edinburgh Law School Old College Refurbishment
In November 2014, Edinburgh Law School launched one of the most ambitious projects ever seen in its 300-year history, the refurbishment of Old College. The design reflects the needs of a modern-day Law School and provides world-class study and research spaces, dedicated social spaces and a spectacular new Law Library.
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Programmes
Our wide range of programmes offer you the opportunity to specialise in a specific area of law or gain a broader perspective across a range of subject areas.
Taught LLM Programmes
LLM in Law
- LLM in International Banking Law and Finance
- LLM in Commercial Law
- LLM in Comparative and European Private Law
- LLM in Corporate Law
- LLM in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
- LLM in European Law
- LLM in Global Environment and Climate Change Law
- LLM in Human Rights
- LLM in Innovation, Technology and the Law
- LLM in Intellectual Property Law
- LLM in International Law
- LLM in International Economic Law
- LLM in Medical Law and Ethics
- MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- MSc in Global Crime, Justice and Security
LLM Programmes by Online Learning
LLM in Law
- LLM in Information Technology Law
- LLM in Innovation, Technology and the Law
- LLM in Medical Law and Ethics
- LLM in International Commercial Law and Practice
Research LLM Programmes
Entry Requirements
We generally ask for a minimum 2.1 UK honours degree, or international equivalent in law or social sciences. Law, or a heavy component of undergraduate law, is preferred for many of our programmes but there are some programmes that accept students from a wider range of study backgrounds. Please check the entry requirements for the programme you're interested in.
Scholarships and Funding Opportunities
We offer a range of scholarships and funding opportunities. Please visit our website for further details.
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Research at the Law School
Edinburgh Law School is Scotland’s leading legal research institution and has a reputation for research excellence in the United Kingdom, Europe and across the globe.
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Contact
Postgraduate Office
School of Law
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh EH8 9YL
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0)131 650 2386
E: pg.law.enquiries@ed.ac.uk (for on campus)
llm.online@ed.ac.uk (for online learning)
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Institution Profile
Available courses
- Commercial Law (LLM)
- Comparative and European Private Law (LLM)
- Corporate Law (LLM)
- Criminal Law and Criminal Justice (LLM)
- Criminology and Criminal Justice (MSc)
- European Law (LLM)
- Global Crime, Justice and Security (MSc)
- Global Environment and Climate Change Law (LLM)
- Human Rights (LLM)
- Information Technology Law (Online Learning) (LLM)
- Innovation, Technology and the Law (LLM)
- Innovation, Technology and the Law (Online Learning) (LLM)
- Intellectual Property Law (LLM)
- Intellectual Property Law (Online Learning) (LLM)
- International Banking Law and Finance (LLM)
- International Commercial Law and Practice (Online Learning) (LLM)
- International Economic Law (LLM)
- International Law (LLM)
- Law (LLM (Res))
- Law and Chinese (LLM)
- Law (Online Learning) (Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert)
- Medical Law and Ethics (LLM)
- Medical Law and Ethics (Online Learning) (LLM)
- Professional Legal Practice (Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip)
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