About the Courses
Our LLB in Scots law qualifies you move on to the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice and train as either a solicitor or an advocate in Scotland.
Students on our LLB Scots Law can also choose to apply to our Dual Qualifying degree. This also enables you to proceed to qualify to practise law in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
You'll also study one Spanish module per semester in each year, either as a beginner or at intensive level if you have previously studied the language at Higher/A-Level.
Student societies
Along with your studies we encourage our students to join one of our Law societies:
The Dundee University Law Society is one of the biggest and most active societies on campus and helps build your Law network.
The Dundee International Law Society is a student-led society that arranges seminars, debates, co
Our LLB in Scots law qualifies you move on to the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice and train as either a solicitor or an advocate in Scotland.
Students on our LLB Scots Law can also choose to apply to our Dual Qualifying degree. This also enables you to proceed to qualify to practise law in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
You'll also study one Spanish module per semester in each year, either as a beginner or at intensive level if you have previously studied the language at Higher/A-Level.
Student societies
Along with your studies we encourage our students to join one of our Law societies:
The Dundee University Law Society is one of the biggest and most active societies on campus and helps build your Law network.
The Dundee International Law Society is a student-led society that arranges seminars, debates, colloquia and presentations on international law problems and prospects.
Our Mooting society provides training and practice in advocacy. Each year members participate in national and international competitions, including at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
The Telders International Law Moot Court Competition provides an opportunity for law students with an interest in public international law to hone their skills in front of leading experts and compete against teams from across Europe.
The Route2 society aim is to expose law students to the vast array of career opportunities outside of the legal sector.
Modules
Level 1
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
Foundations of Law (LW11010)
Private Law of Scotland I (LW11011)
Public Law I - Sources of Power (LW11012)
Scots Criminal Law & Evidence (LW12010)
Private Law of Scotland II (LW12011)
Public Law II - Controls on Power (LW12012)
Applied Spanish 1A (PS11003)
Applied Spanish 1B (PS12004)
Optional Modules
You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.
Legal English (LW11014)
Level 2
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
Business Organisations (LW21002)
Scottish Property Law (LW21003)
Scottish Family Law (LW22019)
EU Law (LW22022)
Applied Spanish 2A (PS21003)
Applied Spanish 2B (PS22004)
Level 3
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
Critical Approaches to Law (Advanced) (LW31044)
Practical Legal Skills (LW32020)
Applied Spanish 3 (PS30001)
Optional Modules
You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.
Forensic Medicine (Elements 1 & 2) (FM30000)
Forensic Science for Legal Professionals (LV30001)
Justice Law & Human Rights (LW31002)
Law Family & Society (LW31003)
Employment Law (LW31010)
Planning Law (LW31015)
Private International Law (LW31024)
English Law of Obligations (LW31026)
Foundations of International Criminal Law (LW31033)
Legal History (LW31035)
Tax Law (LW31039)
Energy Projects and Environmental Law (LW31040)
Cultural Legal Studies (LW31043)
Competition and Regulation (LW31045)
International Law (LW32016)
Selected Issues in Company Law (LW32026)
Intellectual Property Law (LW32027)
Comparative Constitutional Law (LW32035)
Climate Change Law (LW32036)
Roman Law (LW32040)
Level 4
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
Dissertation (LW40001)
Applied Spanish 4 (PS40001)
Optional Modules
You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.
Energy Law (CP40001)
Applied Learning (LW40005)
Selected Issues in Company Law (Advanced) (LW41001)
Private International Law (Advanced) (LW41015)
Justice, Law & Human Rights (Advanced) (LW41016)
International Law (Advanced) (LW41018)
Employment Law (Advanced) (LW41020)
Foundations of International Criminal Law (Advanced) (LW41024)
Legal History (Advanced) (LW41025)
Taxation (Advanced) (LW41028)
Energy Projects and Environmental Law (Advanced) (LW41029)
Information Law (Advanced) (LW41030)
Cultural Legal Studies (Advanced) (LW41032)
Competition and Regulation (Advanced) (LW41045)
Law Family & Society (Advanced) (LW42023)
Criminal Procedure (Advanced) (LW42026)
Comparative Constitutional Law (Advanced) (LW42032)
Climate Change Law (Advanced) (LW42033)