Law

Law is the framework of rules, principles, and institutions through which societies regulate behaviour, protect rights, and resolve disputes. In Scotland, it takes a particularly distinctive form: Scots law is a mixed legal system with roots in both Roman law and the common law tradition, giving it a different character from the law of England and Wales and a set of connections to European legal traditions that makes it genuinely interesting to study. Understanding Scottish law means engaging not just with legal doctrine but with the constitutional and historical context that has shaped it.

At Edinburgh Napier University, this four-year, full-time LLB degree is fully accredited by the Law Society of Scotland, meaning it satisfies the academic requirements for entry to the professional stage of training as a Scottish solicitor. You will study the core areas of Scots law across the four-year programme, developing both legal knowledge and the analytical, research, and communication skills that professional legal practice requires. A year abroad is available, giving you the opportunity to study law in a different jurisdiction and broaden your legal understanding beyond the Scottish context.

The typical entry tariff of 168 points reflects the academic preparation expected for a qualifying law degree.

Most graduates who take the LLB go on to the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, the next stage in qualification as a Scottish solicitor. Others enter legal roles in advice services, local government, the public sector, or the voluntary sector. For those who decide that legal practice is not their path, the analytical and research skills developed through a law degree are valued in the civil service, business, journalism, compliance, and a wide range of other professional environments.

Some graduates also pursue postgraduate study in commercial law, public international law, or related fields.