Law (Ordinary and Honours) LLB (Hons), LLB (Ord) Level: Undergraduate Subject: Law Year of entry: 2026 Key facts UCAS Code M114 Award LLB (Hons), LLB (Ord) Duration of study 4 years Delivery Full-time Study location Central Area Start date September 2026 School Edinburgh Law School College College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Study abroad Available Accreditation Available Placement No Open days and events Overview About the degree programme The LLB at Edinburgh is designed to prepare you for a career as a lawyer in Scotland, providing the ideal foundation for further professional study. In accordance with the requirements of the Law Society of Scotland and the Faculty of Advocates, we will ensure you gain the legal skills and knowledge needed for a future as either a solicitor, or as an advocate, in the Scottish legal profession.Our LLB programme will provide you with a range of useful skills in logic and rhetoric, which you can apply to other academic and professional fields. This programme aims to promote advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory, concepts, and rules of law in their socioeconomic, institutional, and historical frameworks. While the programme is grounded in Scots law and the Scots legal system, you will also learn the law and legal systems in:the other parts of the United Kingdomthe European Unionthe wider world Start your extraordinary journey with Edinburgh Law School. How long it takes to complete this degree programme This programme is studied over 4 years.A key benefit to studying a 4-year degree programme is that you have the flexibility to study a range of subjects, outside your chosen degree programme, in Year 1 and Year 2.This allows you the opportunity to study other courses that interest you or enhance your degree. By the end of Year 2, you can decide which of these subject areas you want to focus on in the honours years of your programme.How long it takes to complete our degree programmes Programme rankings 13th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings: Law 2024.21st in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Law & Legal Studies. Programme benefits Edinburgh Law School has been educating and training some of the world’s finest legal minds for more than 300 years.Studying in Scotland’s capital, you will be at the heart of Edinburgh’s legal centre, with the highest courts in Scotland a five-minute walk away.You will benefit from access to some of the best academic law materials in Europe in our law library.You will join a supportive law community and be assigned to a LawPALS group. This is our peer-assisted learning scheme, which is designed to help you adapt to the study of law.You will have access to a number of events and opportunities through the Law School's Career Opportunities Programme. Entry requirements Find your entry requirementsUse the dropdowns to find out your entry requirements.Select the country where you are studying or where you studied your qualification.Select the qualification you are studying or studied. 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Additional costs On some courses, you will be encouraged to buy additional learning materials for learning and assessments.If you choose to study abroad in Year 3, additional costs should be anticipated. Costs will vary depending on the country and partner university. Additional costs may include:insurancevisa requirementsaccommodationtravel Accommodation and living costs You need to cover your accommodation and living costs for the duration of your programme.We estimate that a single student can potentially spend a maximum of £920 to £2,257 on living costs each month, depending on your accommodation.This estimate covers the costs of:accommodationfoodutility billstravel within Edinburghhealth and wellbeing costsSee a breakdown of living costs Scholarships and funding Funding information You can find detailed information on financial support available, based on where you are living, in our funding section. Funding Programme details What you will study On the LLB programme you will study Scots law. In Years 1 and 2, you will study foundation 'Ordinary' courses. In Years 3 and 4, courses are studied at 'Honours' level, where you will choose from specialist courses covering a range of theoretical, practical and historical fields of study. The Honours programme in Years 3 and 4 places a strong emphasis on developing your analytical ability, with importance placed on written and oral skills. There are also opportunities to hone your oral skills through participation in legal 'moots' which reproduce a courtroom environment. Mooting is just one of the ways in which the Law School encourages you to develop legal skills through a range of innovative learning methods. Year 1 You will be introduced to general legal principles and legal techniques. You will study compulsory courses including:Scottish Legal SystemCritical Legal ThinkingContract LawFamily LawPublic Law of the UK and ScotlandEuropean Union LawYou will also have the opportunity to select from a range of optional courses, including optional courses in law. Find Year 1 courses (2024-2025 academic year) Year 2 Your courses will include:Property LawJurisprudencePublic Law and Individual RightsDelictCriminal LawFor professional purposes the following courses are also required:Business EntitiesCommercial LawEvidenceSuccession and Trust LawYou will also have the opportunity to select a course from a range of options including optional courses in law. Find Year 2 courses (2024-2025 academic year) Year 3 Year 3 is the final year of the LLB (Ordinary) programme.In this year, you will receive advanced legal skills training during your honours study. You will also have the opportunity to specialise in further law subjects, chosen from a wide range of courses, including:Commercial LawInternational LawProperty LawFamily LawCriminologyYou will also study the compulsory course Advanced Legal Writing.Study abroadIf you are studying law with a language, you will spend Year 3 abroad. For other students, study abroad is also an option. Find Year 3 courses (2024-2025 academic year) Year 4 This is the final year of the LLB (Hons) programme. You will choose further optional advanced courses to expand your specialist knowledge.You will also write a dissertation, based on a topic studied in Year 3. This will help you develop your legal research and writing skills.Diploma in Professional Legal PracticeIf 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. Find Year 4 courses (2024-2025 academic year) Study abroad You will have the opportunity to study abroad in Year 3 of this degree at one of our partner universities.If international travel restrictions allow, you may be able to choose where you study from our selection of international partners.A study abroad experience will allow you to immerse yourself in a different culture, enrich your learning and enhance your future job opportunities.Your study abroad options Teaching and assessment Teaching Large group lectures provide the teaching framework for law in Years 1 and 2, complemented by small group tutorial sessions.Year 1 students will usually have two or three lectures per week for each course. You will also have a regular tutorial for each course. Years 3 and 4 consist of two-hour seminars, rather than lectures and tutorials, in which students are expected to discuss and explore topics in greater depth. All Year 1 students have access to Edinburgh's Law Peer-Assisted Learning Scheme (LawPALS). The Mooting Society provides you with opportunities to learn and practise courtroom skills. Assessment You will be assessed by a combination of coursework and exams. Support for your studies You will have access to a range of support services if you need them throughout your degree.We will assign you to a student adviser, and this should be the first person to contact if you need help. They can guide you to other University service teams depending on what support you need.Support for your studies Our academic staff Edinburgh Law School has been at the centre of the teaching and practice of law since its earliest days. Academic staff are experts in their field and passionate and supportive in their teaching. You will have easy, local access to:the Edinburgh Sheriff Courtthe Supreme civil and criminal Scottish courtsthe Crown Officethe Scottish Governmentthe Faculty of Advocatesthe Law Society of ScotlandYou will come into frequent contact with the personnel of all of these institutions, both through field trips and through external teaching provided by personnel from these institutions on the programme. Where you will study Study location The Law School has been housed in the Old College since the late 1800s. Our traditional and historic home underwent a full refurbishment, completed in 2019. This transformed the building into a 21st century home for the school, while celebrating and preserving the heritage and history of Old College.The Law School is ideally placed for those studying and working in the law. It is within easy walking distance of the highest courts in Scotland and the Scottish Parliament. Academic facilities As a student at Edinburgh Law School, you will benefit from excellent teaching, study, and research facilities. Designed for the way you study, the new features include:a law libraryspacious seminar roomsdedicated student social spaces, including a caféOur library is one of the largest law libraries in the UK. Career paths and further study Accreditation Our LLB programmes are accredited by the Law Society of Scotland. You will be required to study certain courses to graduate with a fully qualifying degree. Career paths After graduating you can progress to the legal profession in Scotland by completing the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, followed by a traineeship with a legal firm, to qualify as a solicitor. You can then opt to go to the Bar, to qualify as an advocate. This requires a period of 'devilling' under the supervision and direction of a practising advocate.Careers outside ScotlandThis programme is intended as a qualifying degree for professional practice in Scotland. There are rules in place which enable a Scots-qualified solicitor or advocate to re-qualify as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales. A number of graduates also go on to qualify and practise law in other jurisdictions, in Europe and elsewhere. To do this, you must comply with the local conversion requirements and complete any further study non-Scottish jurisdictions require.Non-legal career opportunitiesThe LLB is not only a gateway to practising law. Many of our graduates choose not to practise law. They find the LLB to be an excellent grounding for many other careers in areas such as:financial servicespoliticsjournalismpublic policygovernment work Careers Service Our Careers Service can help you to fully develop your potential and achieve your future goals.The Careers Service supports you not only while you are studying at the University, but also for up to two years after you finish your studies.With the Careers Service, you can:access digital resources to help you understand your skills and strengthstry different types of experiences and reflect on how and what you developget help finding work, including part-time jobs, vacation work, internships and graduate jobsattend careers events and practice interviewsget information and advice to help you make informed decisionsVisit the Careers Service website Further study Students intending to enter the Scottish legal profession must take, in addition to the professionally required LLB courses, the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at a Scottish University. Application for entry to the Diploma is made during the final year of the LLB degree. Graduate profiles Jamila Archibald Degree: LLB (Hons) Law, PGD Year of graduation: LLB, 2017 and PGD, 2018 Current work: In-house legal counsel Alumni profile - Jamila Archibald Applying How to apply You must submit a full application through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) before the relevant deadline.Guidance on applying through UCAS What you need to apply As part of your application, you will need:your academic qualificationsa personal statementevidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications)a reference How we select If you have met, or are predicted to meet, all our entry requirements by the relevant deadline, then your application will go into our selection process.As part of this selection process, we will review all the information you submit in your UCAS application when we decide who to select for this degree programme.How we select applicants When to apply 2026 entry UCAS deadline: 14 January 2026 (6:00pm GMT)This is the deadline for all UK, EU and international applicants to non-medicine and veterinary medicine programmes.To find out if any degree programmes have spaces after 14 January 2026, search the University of Edinburgh on the UCAS website.Search degrees that are open on the UCAS websiteKey application dates and deadlines After you apply After you have applied for your degree programme, we suggest you have a look at the following information to help you prepare for university:How to submit your qualificationsAttend an offer holder eventReceiving our decisionAccepting your offerAfter you’ve accepted your offerIf you have a disability and need more support at university Applying as an international student As an international student, you apply for this degree programme through UCAS. Find out more about applying through UCAS Visas and immigration If you do not have the right to live in the UK, you will need to apply for and secure a Student visa before the start date of your degree programme. Our Student Immigration Service can help you with the Student visa application process. Applying for a visa Agents An education agent is someone who can help you with the application process as an international student. We work with education agents around the world and have a list of local offices you can contact. Find contact details for an education agent Life at Edinburgh What our students say Miguel, a graduate of the LLB programme, talks about what it's like to study at Edinburgh Law School. Accommodation We guarantee an offer of University accommodation for all new, single undergraduate students from outside Edinburgh. To be eligible, you need to meet all criteria and apply for accommodation by 16 August in the year of your entry to the University.University accommodation websiteAccommodation guarantee criteriaIf you prefer to live elsewhere, we can offer you advice on finding accommodation in Edinburgh.Accommodation information from the Edinburgh University Students' Association Advice Place Societies and clubs Our societies and sports clubs will help you develop your interests, meet like-minded people, find a new hobby or simply socialise.SocietiesSports clubsAt Edinburgh Law School, students also have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities alongside their studies, which give them the chance to develop their skills and interests and to fully take part in the Edinburgh Law School community.Find out more about the Law School's student groups and societies The city of Edinburgh Scotland's inspiring capital will form the background to your studies — a city with an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty and modern city life.Find out more about living in Edinburgh Exercise, leisure and support facilities Outside of your studies, we offer a range of facilities to daily life, including: sport and exercise facilitiesUniversity cafes and cateringEdinburgh University Students' Association venues and shopsa multi-faith chaplaincy for all faiths and nonea University nursery (based at King’s Buildings campus) Health and wellbeing support You will have access to free health and wellbeing services throughout your time at university if you need them.The support services we offer include:a student counselling servicea health centre (doctor's surgery)support if you're living in University accommodationdedicated help and support if you have a disability or need adjustmentHealth and wellbeing support services Contact and events
