Global Law LLB (Hons) Level: Undergraduate Subject: Law Year of entry: 2026 Key facts UCAS Code M116 Award LLB (Hons) 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 Mandatory Placement No Open days and events Overview About the degree programme The Global Law programme at Edinburgh is designed to prepare you for a range of careers in a rapidly changing professional environment.It will provide you with the legal skills, substantive knowledge, and global outlook to work across borders and to bring a uniquely legal perspective to solving global challenges.The LLB Global Law does not provide you with a qualification to practice law. Instead, the degree will provide you with skills to adapt, innovate and succeed in a globally oriented legal career.You may move from country to country or work with local, national and regional institutions, organisations, or businesses with a global perspective. You may work with clients who need to be advised on cross-jurisdictional matters or with supranational or international organisations.Learning outcomesThe programme aims to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the theory, concepts, and rules of law in their socioeconomic, institutional, and historical frameworks.It does this by offering a deep understanding of the role of law and lawyers in historic and contemporary processes of globalisation and transnationalisation, including those of slavery and colonialism, from perspectives across the Global North and South.You will also be made familiar with different legal systems and normative regimes around the world.You will learn to think about legal issues, structures, and problems beyond the boundaries of any particular legal system. You will benefit from a particularly strong focus on comparative and transnational legal methods.You will have the opportunity to study law in a different jurisdiction, developing your global perspective and networks through a compulsory third-year abroad at one of our programme-specific partner law schools that span six continents.You may also go on to qualify and practise law in other jurisdictions in accordance with the relevant local conversion requirements and any further study required.This programme will provide you with a range of useful skills in logic and rhetoric, which you can apply to other academic and professional fields. 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 also 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 In some courses, you will be encouraged to buy additional learning materials for assessments.There will be additional costs for your mandatory study abroad in Year 3. Costs will vary depending on the country and partner university.Additional costs while studying abroad 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 In the LLB programme, you will study global law and have the opportunity for interdisciplinary study.In Years 1 and 2, you will study courses that will provide a solid foundation in core legal skills, methods and concepts from a global perspective.In Year 3, you will have a compulsory exchange year with one of our selected partner schools, which span six continents. You will gain exposure to a different legal tradition and benefit from broader cultural benefits, global networks, and a range of legal skills.In Year 4, courses are studied at the 'Honours' level, where you will choose from specialist courses covering a range of theoretical, practical and historical fields of study.The Honours programme in Year 4 places a strong emphasis on developing your analytical ability, with importance placed on written and oral skills.During Years 1, 2 and 4, you will also take a selection of optional courses from the Law School and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.There are also opportunities to perfect 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 the general principles and techniques of global law. You will study compulsory courses, including:Global LawInternational LawYou will have the opportunity to choose from the following courses:EU LawIntroduction to Law and Digital TechnologyGlobal JurisprudenceYou will also take a selection of optional courses from the Law School and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Find Year 1 courses (2024-2025 academic year) Year 2 During your second year of study, you will continue to develop your understanding of global law through a range of courses, including:Global Public and Private LawGlobal Legal SystemsYou will have the opportunity to choose from the following courses:EU LawInternational Private LawIntroduction to Law and Digital TechnologyGlobal JurisprudenceJurisprudenceYou must have taken either Global Jurisprudence or Jurisprudence by the end of Year 2. Find Year 2 courses (2024-2025 academic year) Year 3 (study abroad mandatory) You will spend your third year studying abroad at one of our partner universities.You will be expected to take courses that contribute to the equivalent of 120 credits. This includes the 10-credit compulsory course Advanced Legal Writing (Online). Find Year 3 courses (2024-2025 academic year) Year 4 This is the final year of the LLB Global Law (Hons) programme.Your courses will include:Advanced Global Legal Problems (Honours)You will choose further optional advanced courses to expand your specialist knowledge and write a dissertation. This will help you develop your legal research and writing skills. Find Year 4 courses (2024-2025 academic year) Study abroad During Year 3, you will spend the academic year studying law abroad at one of our programme-specific partner law schools, spanning six continents.What are my options for going abroad? Teaching and assessment Teaching Group lectures provide the teaching framework in Years 1 and 2. These are complemented by small group sessions comprising other members of your Global Law cohort.Year 1 and 2 students will usually have two or three lectures per course per week, plus a regular tutorial.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.Year 4 consists of two-hour seminars, rather than lectures and tutorials, in which you will discuss and explore topics in more depth. Assessment You will be assessed through a combination of presentations, 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 The LLB Global Law does not provide you with a qualification to practice law in Scotland. Career paths The Global Law LLB will provide you with legal and non-legal skills to work in a global professional environment and tackle global legal challenges.Graduates may also go on to qualify and practise law in other jurisdictions, in Europe and elsewhere, in accordance with the relevant local conversion requirements and any further study required in the non-Scottish destination jurisdiction.It is also an excellent grounding for a wide range of careers in areas such as:international organisationsfinancial servicespoliticsjournalismpublic policycivil society and advocacy workgovernment workEdinburgh Law School 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 Further study After you complete your programme, you may want to go onto further study at Edinburgh or a different university. You could progress to:a masters degreea postgraduate diploma or certificatea PhDa second undergraduate degreeFind out about options for further study 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 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
