Law: Accelerated Graduate University of Stirling

Overview

The Law: Accelerated Graduate LLB course from University of Stirling will give you an in-depth knowledge and understanding of legal principles, theories, institutions and rules – as well as the wider social and political context in which law operates. This two-year course gives you a well-rounded qualification that can be your first step towards becoming a Scots lawyer or entering other prestigious professions. On completion, graduates wishing to become lawyers can apply for entry to the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice course.

Key facts

• The main objectives of this Law: Accelerated Graduate course at University of Stirling are to help you:
• develop fundamental in-depth knowledge and understanding of:

• the principles, concepts, values, substantive rules and development of the Scottish legal system and core areas of Scots law;
• the wider context within which the Scottish legal system operates;
• the main institutions and procedures of the Scottish legal system.

• develop intellectual rigour, independence of mind, critical thought and legal problem-solving and research skills to a highly advanced level, as well as more general transferable intellectual skills which are of value in the practice of Law and a wide range of careers
• gain the in-depth knowledge, understanding and independent research skills needed to progress to further studies in Law, or in multi-disciplinary areas involving law
• get the self-confidence, knowledge, understanding and skills that will provide added benefit to you as individuals, to the legal profession and to society as a whole
• Career opportunities:
• Our LLB graduates go into a wide range of careers. Those who have gone on into Scottish legal practice have gone to firms such as:
• Brodies LLP
• Balfour and Manson LLP
• ACH Shoosmiths
• CMS Cameron Mckenna
• Cowan Douglas
• DWF Biggart Baillie
• Digby Brown LLP
• Katani and Co
• Our graduates are practising in all areas of law including property, criminal defence, private client, commercial and corporate law.
• The LLB is also recognised as a rigorous degree that develops important intellectual and personal skills, making graduates attractive to employers in a wide range of other professions. Many LLB graduates choose to pursue careers in banking, insurance, accounting, management, the civil service and education.