Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PgDip Professional Legal Practice in Aberdeen United Kingdom | Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
8,250
(c. USD11,039.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Robert Gordon University's adaptable Diploma in Professional Legal Practice allows you to advance your training to qualify as a solicitor in Scotland, with accreditation as a PEAT 1 course by the Law Society of Scotland. This vocational program teaches the ethical guidelines, hands-on expertise, and professional competencies needed for Scottish solicitors.
Aspiring solicitors must complete this diploma after earning an LLB Degree from a Scottish university or passing The Law Society of Scotland's professional exams.
During the program, experienced practicing solicitors will instruct most modules, guiding you through client interactions and skill-based exercises with assessments to prepare you for professional practice upon graduating from Robert Gordon University.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To gain admission to the Diploma course entrants require to obtain passes in certain core subjects (prerequisite professional subjects) in their LLB Degree from a Scottish university.
Alternatively you will have undertaken a pre-Diploma training contract and completed the Law Society of Scotland's professional qualifying examinations.
Those wishing to apply for a place on the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice:
Will graduate LLB from Robert Gordon University this year, or earlier, OR
Are engaged on a pre-Diploma Training Contract
Will graduate LLB from another Scottish University this year or earlier
IELTS - 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components.
TOEFL IBT - 88, Reading - 18,Writing - 17, Speaking -20, Listening -17, PTE Academic 61 with no band less than 51.
Alternatively you will have undertaken a pre-Diploma training contract and completed the Law Society of Scotland's professional qualifying examinations.
Those wishing to apply for a place on the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice:
Will graduate LLB from Robert Gordon University this year, or earlier, OR
Are engaged on a pre-Diploma Training Contract
Will graduate LLB from another Scottish University this year or earlier
IELTS - 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components.
TOEFL IBT - 88, Reading - 18,Writing - 17, Speaking -20, Listening -17, PTE Academic 61 with no band less than 51.
Tuition
GBP
8,250