LL.B. Law & Politics
Bachelor's degree
In Edinburgh
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Edinburgh (Scotland)
The programme aims to promote advanced knowledge and understanding of (i) the theory, concepts and rules of Law in their socio-economic, institutional, and historical frameworks, and (ii) the theory and practice of politics.
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Subjects
- Law
- IT Law
- LLB
- Politics
Course programme
You will be introduced to general legal principles and legal techniques and will study compulsory courses including Scottish Legal System, Critical Legal Thinking, Contract Law, Evidence and Criminal Law.
Year 2Your courses will include Property Law, Jurisprudence and European Union Law. Students on the Graduate Entry LLB will complete their studies at the end of the second year.
Year 3You will have the opportunity to specialise in further law subjects, chosen from a wide range of courses, including Commercial Law, International Law, Property Law, Family Law and Criminology. All students will also take a legal skills course: Advanced Legal Methods.
If you are studying law with a language you will spend your third year abroad. Year 3 is the final stage of the LLB (Ordinary) programme.
Year 4You choose further courses to expand your specialist knowledge and write a dissertation. This will help you develop your legal research and writing skills. This is the final year of the LLB (Hons) programme.
If you are planning to enter the Scottish legal profession, you will need to complete the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice after you graduate. You can apply for the Diploma during the final year of the LLB programme.
LL.B. Law & Politics