University of Glasgow: School of Law
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The University of Glasgow’s School of Law equips you with the knowledge and skills you need in an increasingly competitive legal market. Our graduates have gone on to work in international courts, the European Commission, banking and finance, international law firms, governments, and academic institutions around the world.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has a history of changing the world and the School of Law is committed to nurturing the people who make it happen.
School of Law rankings and accolades
- 3rd in UK Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
- 8th in UK Complete University Guide 2026
- World top 50 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
- World top 100 QS World University Rankings 2025
Postgraduate taught degrees
Our postgraduate programmes draw students from around the world. The diverse student body (many students already have professional experience) enables a wide range of viewpoints to be expressed in class discussions.
We offer 11 LLM options – ten specialised and one general degree:
- Climate Law & Justice, LLM
- Corporate & Financial Law, LLM
- Human Rights, LLM
- Intellectual Property & the Digital Economy, LLM
- International Commercial Law, LLM
- International Competition Law & Policy, LLM
- International Economic Law, LLM
- International Law, LLM
- International Law & Security, LLM
- Technology Law & Regulation, LLM
- General LLM
Postgraduate research opportunities
Our academic staff supervise international research students across a wide range of research areas.
- Competition law
- Corporate and financial law
- Criminal law & criminal justice
- Empirical and socio-legal studies
- Family law
- Intellectual property
- International law
- International private law
- Labour law
- Legal theory
- Private law
- Public law
Law Career and Employabilty Opportunities
Graduates from the University of Glasgow’s School of Law have gone on to work in international courts, the European Commission, banking and finance, international law firms, governments, and academic institutions. Find out about career opportunities in law.
The University of Glasgow’s School of Law have a dedicated employability team who offer support, skills development opportunities, networking and specialised law careers panel events for students.
Sustainable Development Goals
The University of Glasgow is committed to contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our postgraduate programmes will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to make a meaningful impact on our global society. As part of our postgraduate community, you'll have the opportunity to delve into the most pressing global challenges facing humanity and the natural world.
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