Program Overview
The Professional Legal Practice at University of Glasgow is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Law over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Professional Legal Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Legal Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Civil litigation (incorporating advocacy, rules of procedure, evidence, negotiation and pre-action protocols)\', \'Commercial awareness\', \'Conveyancing (incorporating purchase, sale and commercial leases)\', \'Criminal litigation (incorporating advocacy, evidence and procedure and negotiation)\', \'Private client (incorporating wills, trusts, deeds of variation and guardianship)\', \'Advanced civil litigation (incorporating advocacy, remedies, debates, proofs and appeals)\', \'Advanced criminal litigation (incorporating advocacy)\', \'Commercial contracts\', \'Commercial conveyancing\', \'Contemporary Scottish public law\', \'Corporate\', \'Family law (incorporating negotiation, mediation, collaboration and litigation)\', "Human rights (incorporating topics such as employment, asylum and immigration, criminal, children\'s hearing referrals)"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be a candidate for the Diploma you must
- Possess a law degree from a Scottish university, or a qualification accepted by the Senatus as equivalent thereto.
- Have passed or obtained exemption from the professional examinations of the Law Society of Scotland in those subjects required in terms of the Admission as Solicitor (Scotland) Regulations.
The Diploma in Professional Legal Practice is a requirement for entry to either branch of the legal profession in Scotland.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Glasgow directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 20 March 2026
- Start Date Guide 2026
- Language English
- Duration 9 months
