Law

Law is the framework through which societies define rights and obligations, resolve disputes and maintain accountability. Studying it develops the capacity for rigorous analysis, structured argumentation and precise communication that is valuable across an exceptionally wide range of careers. In Scotland, the legal system has its own distinct traditions and institutions, rooted in a mixed legal heritage that draws on both civil law and common law, and studying Scots law gives you a qualification recognised within Scotland's own professional frameworks.

At Robert Gordon University, this four-year full-time LLB programme includes a year abroad, giving you an international dimension to your legal education. The degree provides academically rigorous and practically grounded training in Scots law, covering the core areas required by the Law Society of Scotland for entry into the legal profession. You will engage with contract, property, delict, public law, criminal law and the institutional framework of the Scottish legal system, while also having the opportunity to tailor your subject profile to match your intended career direction.

The programme combines scholarly depth with practical legal awareness, preparing you both to enter the profession and to apply legal reasoning in the wide range of other contexts where a law degree is valuable.

With a typical entry tariff of 152 UCAS points, this is a demanding degree that attracts students with strong academic ability and genuine professional commitment. Graduates can enter legal training in Scotland through the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, leading to qualification as a solicitor. Others go on to practise at the Scottish Bar, work in legal services, compliance, government, the public sector or international organisations.

The analytical and writing skills of a law degree are also valued in journalism, policy, finance and business, and many graduates pursue careers well beyond formal legal practice.