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If you’re aspiring to a career in law, our LLB degree provides a solid foundation, equipping you for a future as a Scots lawyer or other prestigious professions.
At the University of Stirling, our LLB programme offers an in-depth exploration of legal principles, theories, institutions, and rules while considering the broader social and political landscape in which law functions. You’ll learn from expert academics whose published research informs and enriches the curriculum, ensuring a dynamic and relevant legal education.
Our LLB (Hons) degree meets the highest professional standards, holding accreditation from the Law Society of Scotland and recognition from the Faculty of Advocates. This ensures that graduates meet the requirements for legal practice while gaining essential analytical and critical thinking skills.
Students also have the chance to apply for legal work placements in their third or fourth year, allowing them to gain invaluable hands-on experience in the professional world. The programme’s intellectually stimulating nature fosters problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a strong legal mindset, making graduates highly desirable to employers both within and beyond the legal field.
1. Work Placement Module
A distinctive feature of the LLB programme is the opportunity to undertake a work placement module in the third or fourth year. This placement involves working with a prestigious law practice or law-related organisation, allowing students to apply their academic knowledge in a professional setting and gain valuable insights into the legal profession. University of Stirling+1University of Stirling+1
2. Field Trips
Students have the opportunity to participate in field trips that provide practical exposure to the functioning of courts. These trips offer firsthand experience of legal proceedings, enhancing students' understanding of the judicial system and its operations. Bachelors Portal
3. Study Abroad Opportunities
The university offers a wide range of study abroad opportunities, allowing students to spend a semester or year at one of over 70 partner universities across four continents. This experience broadens students' perspectives, enhances cultural awareness, and provides a global context to their legal education.
⚖️ Legal Career Pathways:
Solicitor: Graduates can pursue the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) to qualify as solicitors. Sterling's offers SQE-aligned support and practical legal training.
Barrister: Those aiming for the Bar can undertake a Bar Training Course (BTC) and apply for pupillage.
Other roles include paralegal, legal executive, advocate, or tribunal officer.
📚 Further Study & Specialisation:
LLM (Master of Laws) in areas like Criminal Justice, Human Rights, or International Law
Postgraduate diplomas in legal practice, dispute resolution, or compliance
PhD or MPhil for research or academic careers
💼 Careers Outside the Traditional Legal Route:
Public sector and civil service roles, including local government and policy-making
Regulatory and compliance roles in finance, healthcare, and corporations
Charity, advocacy, and NGO work, especially in legal aid, immigration, or social justice
Careers in education, human resources, and corporate governance
🧠 Transferable Skills Developed:
Legal analysis and reasoning
Oral and written advocacy
Negotiation and mediation
Problem-solving and strategic thinking
Law graduates can specialise through an LLM or postgraduate studies in fields like International Law, Human Rights Law, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Cyber Law, Tax Law, Health Law, and Maritime Law. Interdisciplinary options include an MBA, MPP, IR, Criminology, or Human Rights, expanding career opportunities. Applying for an LLB in the UK requires strong A-levels (AAB–BBB) or equivalent, a UCAS personal statement, a reference, and possibly the LNAT. IELTS 6.5–7.0 is needed for international students.Accreditation: The LLB (Hons) Law program is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland and recognized by the Faculty of Advocates, ensuring alignment with professional standards.High Ranking: The university is ranked among the top five in Scotland for Law, reflecting the quality of its legal education.Flexible Study Options: Students can choose between full-time or part-time study and have the opportunity to pursue an Accelerated Graduate LLB over two years if they already hold a degree in another discipline.Comprehensive Curriculum: The law program covers essential subjects such as Criminal Law, Public Law, Legal Systems, Contract Law, Family Law, Property Law, Commercial Law, Human Rights, and Energy Law, providing a broad understanding of various legal areas.Placement Opportunities: There is an option to apply for work placements in legal organizations during the third or fourth year, offering practical experience and insight into professional life.Study Abroad Programs: Students have the chance to study abroad at partner universities worldwide, including the United States and Canada, enhancing their educational experience and global perspective. Career Preparation: The university offers career-focused modules, flexible optional module selections, and guest lectures to prepare students for the workforce. Graduates have secured positions with major organizations such as Aviva Insurance, the Royal Bank of Scotland, FIFA, the NHS, and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.Diverse Educational Experience: The modular system allows students to explore other areas of study in the first two years, such as languages, management, economics, criminology, psychology, politics, and the environment, providing a diverse and varied education that places legal studies in a broader social or business context.Solicitor – Requires passing the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) and a two-year Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)Barrister – Requires completing the Bar Course (BTC/BPC) and a one-year pupillage in chambersLegal Executive – Qualify via CILEx (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives)Paralegal – Assisting lawyers without full solicitor/barrister qualificationJudge – Requires years of legal practice before applying to the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC)Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Lawyer – Prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the governmentIn-House Legal Counsel – Providing legal advice to businesses banks or NGOsGovernment Legal Service (GLS) Lawyer – Advising UK government departmentsHuman Rights Lawyer – Specializing in cases related to justice equality and freedomCriminal Lawyer – Defending or prosecuting in criminal casesCorporate Lawyer – Handling mergers & acquisitions and company law mattersIntellectual Property Lawyer – Advising on trademarks patents and copyrightsFamily Lawyer – Specializing in divorce or child custody and domestic disputesEmployment Lawyer – Advising on workplace disputes and contractsImmigration Lawyer – Helping clients with visas or asylum and citizenship issuesReal Estate Lawyer – Handling property transactions and disputes
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