Law (Graduate Entry) LLB (Ord) Level: Undergraduate Subject: Law Year of entry: 2026 Key facts UCAS Code M115 Award LLB (Ord) Duration of study 2 years Delivery Full-time Study location Central Area Start date September 2026 School Edinburgh Law School College College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Accreditation Available Placement No Open days and events Overview About the degree programme The Graduate LLB is a two-year programme for those who already have a degree-level qualification and wish to get an undergraduate qualification in law.The Graduate LLB is designed to prepare you for entry to the Scottish legal profession. You will build the ideal foundation for further professional study in law. This usually means going on to take the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (known as Professional Education and Training stage 1, or PEAT 1).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. This is a qualifying degree for professional practice in Scotland. A number of graduates also go on to qualify and practise law in other jurisdictions. These graduates must comply with the local conversion requirements and complete any further study non-Scottish jurisdictions require.Find out more about LLB Law (Graduate Entry) Start your extraordinary journey with Edinburgh Law School. How long it takes to complete this degree programme This degree programme takes 2 years to complete. 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 A UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent. For further information, contact the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Admissions Office. College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Admissions Office English language requirements You must prove that you can read, write, listen and speak in the English language at a level that will allow you to succeed in your studies.This is the case for all applicants, including UK nationals.You can meet our English language requirements with qualifications from school or an English language test. School qualifications we accept We accept any of the following, at the specified grade or higher:SQA National 5 English at CGCSE English at C or 4Level 2 Certificate English at CInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry)Before you apply, check the required subjects for this programme, as you may need a higher English grade to meet the academic requirements.Other qualifications we acceptWe also accept other qualifications from around the world.English language qualifications and tests we accept English language tests we accept If you don’t have school qualifications that meet our requirements, we accept any of the following English language tests, at the specified grade or higher: IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 162 in each component. Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components. Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 5 in each component. Other English language tests we accept We also accept other types of English language tests. English language qualifications and tests we accept How old your English language qualifications can be Qualifications no more than two years oldQualifications from the following English language tests must be no more than two years old from the start date of this programme, regardless of your nationality:IELTSTOEFLTrinity ISEOxford ELLTQualifications no more than three and a half years oldAll other types of English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of this programme.If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country, there is no time limit on how old these other types of English language qualifications can be.Check the UKVI list of majority English-speaking countries Fees and funding Tuition fees for LLB (Ord) Law (Graduate Entry) View the tuition fees for one academic year of LLB (Ord) Law (Graduate Entry). Additional costs On some courses, you will be encouraged to buy additional learning materials for assessments. 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 The Graduate LLB programme follows the regular Ordinary LLB degree pattern for Years 1 and 2. However, all compulsory courses listed below are required for the award of the Graduate LLB (Ordinary) and for progression towards legal practice in Scotland.The Law Society of Scotland requires that you take 240 credits of law subjects in order to obtain a qualifying degree. Therefore, all courses taken on the Graduate LLB (Ordinary) must be law courses if you wish to obtain a qualifying degree for legal practice. Year 1 In Year 1 you will be introduced to general legal principles and legal techniques.You will study compulsory courses including:Scottish Legal SystemCritical Legal ThinkingFamily LawPublic Law of the UK and ScotlandContract LawEuropean Union Law You will also choose a selection of law optional courses. Find Year 1 courses (2024-2025 academic year) Year 2 You will build on the skills and knowledge obtained in Year 1 with a selection of compulsory courses including:Property LawJurisprudencePublic Law and Individual RightsBusiness EntitiesCommercial LawSuccession and Trust LawDelictEvidenceCriminal LawYou will also take one law optional course. This is the final year of study for the LLB Law (Graduate Entry). Find Year 2 courses (2024-2025 academic year) Teaching and assessment Teaching Large group lectures are complemented by small tutorial groups. All Year 1 students have access to Edinburgh's Law Peer-Assisted Learning Scheme (LawPALS). The Mooting Society also 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.However, 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 opportunitiesGraduates who do not choose a legal career often use their skills and experience for employment in areas such as:financial servicespoliticsjournalismpublic policygovernment workOur graduates have also worked with international organisations such as the United Nations and the European Union. 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 Graduate profiles Sam Ingleton Degree: LLB Law (Graduate Entry) Year of graduation: 2021 Current work: Associate Alumni profile - Sam Ingleton 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 Noah, 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
