LLB Law: Accelerated Graduate at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The accelerated LLB is a two-year full-time fast-track route into the legal profession for graduates holding an Honours degree in any discipline. It is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland and recognised by the Faculty of Advocates.

Duration: 2 years (24 months) full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Legal reasoning, statutory interpretation and case analysis, taught mainly through face-to-face lectures and seminars. Assessment is by class tests, essays, presentations and end-of-semester examinations, and an optional Work Placement module is offered in the final year.

Career pathways

Legal practice in Scotland at firms such as Brodies, Balfour and Manson, ACH Shoosmiths, CMS Cameron McKenna and Cowan Douglas, across areas including property, criminal defence, private client, commercial and corporate law. The qualification is for practising in Scotland only.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class Honours degree, 2:1 preferred, in any discipline. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant relevant work and life experience are encouraged to apply. Applications can be made through UCAS or by direct application. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years (24 months) full time

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