Law (Scots and English Dual Qualifying) with Energy Law LLB (Hons)

At Dundee, your law degree isn’t just about reading cases and statutes — it’s about learning to apply the law in real-world contexts. From the earliest stages, you’ll gain practical experience through simulated legal exercises, client-based projects, and collaborative problem-solving with your peers. The course combines traditional teaching with hands-on opportunities to build confidence in legal research, advocacy, and professional skills.

To give you a deeper understanding of law in practice, the program provides access to:

• Mooting and Advocacy Sessions – Practice court procedures, oral arguments, and negotiation skills in a realistic courtroom environment.

• Clinical Legal Education – Work on live cases under supervision, providing legal advice to real clients in partnership with law centres and local organisations.

• Energy Law Projects – Participate in group projects and research exercises focused on energy law, sustainability, and policy, gaining specialist knowledge alongside practical skills.

• Law Library & Digital Resources – Access an extensive collection of legal texts, online databases, and e-resources to support research and case preparation.

• Legal Skills Workshops – Attend interactive sessions on drafting, negotiation, client interviewing, and professional conduct.

• Placements & Internships – Optional opportunities to engage with law firms, regulatory bodies, or energy sector organisations to gain firsthand professional experience.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Work with students from other programs, such as business or environmental studies, on projects reflecting real-world legal challenges.

• Legal Research Labs – Utilise dedicated spaces for in-depth research, analysis, and presentation of complex legal problems.

Graduating with a Law (Scots and English Dual Qualifying) with Energy Law LLB (Hons) from the University of Dundee opens doors to diverse legal and professional careers. You could work as a solicitor, barrister, paralegal, legal consultant, company secretary, compliance officer, corporate lawyer, regulatory advisor, in-house counsel, or a legal policy advisor — your degree equips you with the expertise to operate in both Scots and English law contexts, including specialised energy and commercial law. The combination of rigorous academic study and practical learning ensures you are well-prepared to enter the workforce confidently.

Here’s how Dundee supports your career journey and what outcomes you can expect:

• Career Services: The university’s dedicated Careers and Employability Service provides one-on-one guidance, workshops, CV support, networking events, and connections with legal firms and industry partners.

• Employment & Salary: Law graduates from Dundee report strong employment rates, with many entering high-demand legal roles and earning competitive starting salaries in the range of £25,000–£35,000, depending on role and sector.

• University–Industry Partnerships: The program benefits from links with top law firms, energy sector organisations, regulatory bodies, and professional legal associations, giving you exposure to potential employers and real-world insights.

• Long-Term Accreditation: Completion of this dual-qualifying LLB satisfies professional requirements for admission to the legal profession in both Scotland and England & Wales, adding long-term professional value.

• Graduate Destinations: Alumni move into roles in private practice, corporate law, energy law consultancy, regulatory and compliance sectors, government advisory positions, or pursue careers in legal education and research.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this degree, you can enhance your expertise by pursuing postgraduate study such as the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (Scotland), an LLM in Energy Law, or other specialised LLM programmes, preparing you for advanced roles in law, consultancy, or academia.