The Law School

“This course really allowed me to concentrate on the legal areas that I was interested in. It also proved to be the ideal stepping stone in allowing me to obtain entry into the LLB and the Diploma in Legal Practice programmes, as the course covers a lot of The Law Society of Scotland recommended subjects. The lecturers are approachable, innovative and pragmatic and are always ready to share their profound wealth of knowledge with you.”

Alaina Morrison BA (Hons) Law and Management Graduate (now a Solicitor with Wood PLC)

The Law School offers a range of professionally recognised law courses that are designed and developed in collaboration with the legal profession and employers, ensuring you are ready for a successful career on graduation. Our LLB Law course is accredited by The Law Society of Scotland and we ensure that your future career is at the forefront of our courses by teaching professional and transferable skills. We work in conjunction with employers to ensure you have the breadth of knowledge required for your future career.

Our class sizes ensure staff are able to provide you with one-onone support and our courses are structured to allow you to tailor your degree, allowing you to specialise in the areas that interest you. We are committed to providing you with the best learning experience and offer flexible learning routes including online and on-campus study options, and some of our courses offer the opportunity to study abroad with our partner institutions across the world.

Our active Student Law Society runs a number of events with an academic and social focus. These, combined with successful networking events throughout the year, will help strengthen links with the local profession and offer you the opportunity to socialise with your peers outside of the classroom. We have an on-campus Moot Court which allows you to experience the protocols of a real court and demonstrate your legal knowledge and skills. You will have the opportunity to join the University Mooting Society and take part in the Granite City Moot, where RGU and the University of Aberdeen go headto-head in an annual competition. To further develop your realworld skills and support our local community, we run a Law Clinic which is made up of a group of students, academic staff and qualified solicitors to provide free, confidential and independent legal advice to those who would otherwise be unable to afford a solicitor.

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LLB (Hons) | UCAS Code: M114 | 4 Years

The LLB Law Degree aims to equip you with an academically rigorous, practical and diverse education in the discipline of Scots Law. The course provides you with the knowledge required by

The Law Society of Scotland to enter the legal profession, and the flexibility to tailor your studies to suit your intended career path.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS * SQA Higher: ABBB (to include English (p135)) GCE A Level: BBC (to include English (p135))

Irish Leaving Certificate:

H2H2H2H3 (to include English (p135) at H2) IB Diploma: 29 (to include Higher Level English (p135) at grade 5) Advanced Entry: Students with a BA Law and Management degree from Robert Gordon University may enter Law LLB (Hons) course at Years 2 or 3

Alternative Qualifications:

Applications from those with equivalent qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis *Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. WHY STUDY THIS COURSE AT RGU?

■ Opportunity to spend a term in Year 3 at one of our partner universities ■ On-campus Moot Court to develop your legal skills and knowledge ■ Opportunity to take part in internal, national and international mooting competitions across the world ■ Opportunity to test your skills in a practical setting with our

Law Clinic

■ Excellent links to industry which will help build your network and knowledge, and support your future career ■ Years 3 and 4 offer an extensive range of specialist module options.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

YEAR 1 Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Dispute Resolution, Human Rights, Law of Contract, Legal Skills and Ethics, Legal Systems. YEAR 2 Company Law, Delict, EU Law, Family Law, Law of Evidence, Legal Theory, Property Law, Succession. YEAR 3 Practical Legal Skills, Property Rights in Land and a total of 6 other modules from a variety of options including: Comparative Company Law, Corporate Governance, Criminal Responsibility, Forensic Practice, Legal Issues in Construction, Managing Projects, Media Law, Private International Law, Roman Law, UK Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law. Study Abroad options are also available. YEAR 4 A written dissertation and 3 modules per semester from a variety of options including: Advocacy and Mooting Skills, Brexit: The Legal Aspects, Childcare Law, Criminology, Environmental Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Human Rights Law, Medical Ethics, Taxation Law.

Full list of module options at www.rgu.ac.uk/coursedb

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CAREER PROSPECTS Our Law LLB degree opens the door to the legal profession – plus opportunities within the financial sector, civil service, oil and gas, banking, corporate consultancy, global business management, local government, trade unions and charitable organisations. If you intend to become a solicitor, you can complete the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP) at RGU once you have graduated.

“My experience on the LLB has been life-changing. The teaching staff at the Law School and the class structure gave me the ability to succeed. The small class sizes gave me confidence to contribute in discussions. I progressively realised my potential and acquired skills that I did not realise that I could achieve, such as through class presentations. I am now studying for my LLM in International Law and continue to build on these skills.”

Fizza Naveed, Law LLB (Hons) Graduate

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BA (Hons) | UCAS Code: M990 | 4 Years

This course equips you with a sound understanding of law as well as key business skills and knowledge, providing you with a grounding in the general transferable skills needed for all professional roles.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS * SQA Higher: ABBB GCE A Level: BBC

Irish Leaving Certificate:

H2H2H2H3 IB Diploma: 29 HNC/HND: Relevant HND from a partner college will be considered for entry into Year 3

Alternative Qualifications:

Applications from those with equivalent qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis

Advanced Entry:

All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. *Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. WHY STUDY THIS COURSE AT RGU?

■ As well as studying core law subjects, you will also develop knowledge of management perspectives and principles, gain an understanding of economic concepts and learn effective people management skills ■ Opportunity to take part in internal, national and international mooting competitions across the world ■ Study abroad opportunities in Year 3 ■ Placement opportunities in Year 3, which helps establish links with potential employers and develops practical skills ■ Specialise further in either law, management or a combination of both in your Honours year ■ Can be a pathway to working in the legal profession as you can gain advanced entry into the Law LLB course at RGU after successful completion of Year 3.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

YEAR 1 Business Perspectives, Legal Systems, Legal Skills and Ethics, Introductory Economics, People Management, Constitutional Law, Human Rights. YEAR 2 Law of Contract, Criminal Law, Legal Systems, Legal Skills and Ethics, The Financial Environment, Marketing, Work and Organisational Behaviour, Dispute Resolution, Property Law, Commercial Law, Governing the UK, Business Economics. YEAR 3 Delict, Study Abroad, Fundamentals of Employment Law, Legal Skills and Ethics, People, Policy and Practice, Ethical and Sustainable Consumption, Family Law, Corporate Governance, Company Law, Business Ideas and Opportunities, Placement, Managing Projects, Legal Theory, Practical Legal Skills. YEAR 4 Dissertation and 3 modules per term from a variety of options including: Family Law, Succession, Health and Safety Management Fundamentals, Business Strategy, Legal Issues in Construction, Dispute Resolution, Child Care Law.*

*Full list of module options at www.rgu.ac.uk/coursedb

Student Experience: Victoria Burt and Annabelle Fraser

CAREER PROSPECTS

This course will offer you a range of career paths working within oil and gas companies, banks and businesses, the civil service, corporate consultancy firms and the police. Please note that the BA (Hons) Law and Management degree is not a qualifying degree for the purposes of becoming a solicitor in Scotland.

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LLB | Full-time: 2 Years | Accelerated Part-time: 3 Years | Part-time: 4 Years

WHY STUDY THIS COURSE AT RGU?

■ Designed to provide you with key knowledge across all main areas of Scots Law including: commercial, property, criminal, family and public law ■ Flexible learning route allows you to fit your studying around work or life commitments ■ Strong industry links to ensure the course is relevant and meets the needs of the industry ■ Opportunity to take part in online moots.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

YEAR 1 Human Rights, Delict, Legal Systems, Legal Skills and Ethics, Constitutional Law, Law of Contract, Commercial Law, Criminal Law. YEAR 2 Property Law, Law of Evidence, Succession, Company Law, European Union Law, Property Rights in Land, Family Law, Legal Skills and Concepts Assessment is by a mix of examinations, coursework, discussion forum postings and contributions at ‘live’ tutorials. Examinations may be sat on campus at Robert Gordon University or at approved centres off campus.

WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY

Student Experience: Stephen O’Hare The online LLB Law degree is designed for those who wish to obtain an LLB but are unable to attend an on-campus course. An LLB qualification can be used for entry or advancement into the legal profession or other sectors including energy, government and journalism.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS * 2:2 (Hons) degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Law, Business, Management, History, Modern Studies, Journalism or other similar subject areas)

Alternative Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in a non-relevant discipline AND can present a reasoned case for wishing to embark on a Law degree Or Can demonstrate the intellectual ability and motivation required to undertake an LLB degree through a mixture of nondegree level qualifications combined with relevant industry/ practice work experience. The Course Leader has the sole discretion to accept or refuse any application for entry to the course and must be satisfied that each applicant will be able to devote sufficient time to the course in order to have a reasonable prospect of completing the course successfully. *Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

CAREER PROSPECTS Our Law LLB online degree opens the door to the legal profession – plus opportunities within the financial sector, civil service, oil and gas, banking, corporate consultancy, global business management, local government, trade unions and charitable organisations. If you intend to become a solicitor, you can complete the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP) at RGU. This is a postgraduate qualification, which can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis via on campus or online study, and is mandatory in order to practice as a solicitor in Scotland.