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Robert Gordon University: Professional Legal Practice
| Institution | Robert Gordon University |
|---|---|
| Department | The Law School |
| Web | https://www.rgu.ac.uk |
| admissions@rgu.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 262728 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The flexible Diploma in Professional Legal Practice enables you to train further to practice as a solicitor in Scotland and is a PEAT 1 accredited course by the Law Society of Scotland. Throughout the vocational course, you will learn the ethical rules, practical knowledge and professional skills required of solicitors in Scotland.
If you intend to become a solicitor after completion of an LLB Degree from a Scottish university, or the professional examinations of The Law Society of Scotland, you are required to undertake the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice.
Throughout the course, you will be taught by practising solicitors in most modules, take part in client interviews and undertake skills related activities and assessment, to ensure you are ready for the working environment.
PgDip (Initial Qualification)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To gain admission to the Diploma course entrants require to obtain passes in certain "core" subjects (prerequisite professional subjects) in their LLB Degree from a Scottish university. Alternatively you will have undertaken a pre-Diploma training contract and completed the Law Society of Scotland's professional qualifying examinations. Those wishing to apply for a place on the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice: Will graduate LLB from Robert Gordon University this year, or earlier; |
| Location | Garthdee Campus Garthdee Road Aberdeen AB10 7QE |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To gain admission to the Diploma course entrants require to obtain passes in certain "core" subjects (prerequisite professional subjects) in their LLB Degree from a Scottish university. Alternatively you will have undertaken a pre-Diploma training contract and completed the Law Society of Scotland's professional qualifying examinations. Those wishing to apply for a place on the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice: Will graduate LLB from Robert Gordon University this year, or earlier; |
| Location | Garthdee Campus Garthdee Road Aberdeen AB10 7QE |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To gain admission to the Diploma course entrants require to obtain passes in certain "core" subjects (prerequisite professional subjects) in their LLB Degree from a Scottish university. Alternatively you will have undertaken a pre-Diploma training contract and completed the Law Society of Scotland's professional qualifying examinations. Those wishing to apply for a place on the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice: Will graduate LLB from Robert Gordon University this year, or earlier; |
| Location | Garthdee Campus Garthdee Road Aberdeen AB10 7QE |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To gain admission to the Diploma course entrants require to obtain passes in certain "core" subjects (prerequisite professional subjects) in their LLB Degree from a Scottish university. Alternatively you will have undertaken a pre-Diploma training contract and completed the Law Society of Scotland's professional qualifying examinations. Those wishing to apply for a place on the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice: Will graduate LLB from Robert Gordon University this year, or earlier; |
| Location | Garthdee Campus Garthdee Road Aberdeen AB10 7QE |
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