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Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Diploma is the vocational course required for entry to the legal profession in Scotland and meets the Law Society of Scotland's Professional Education and Training Stage 1. It teaches the ethical rules, practical knowledge and personal skills of Scottish lawyers through office-style practice and realistic simulations.

Faculty: Humanities & Social Sciences  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: 9 months full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

A week-long Foundation Skills course (communication, case analysis, interviewing, legal drafting, negotiation, advocacy, legal ethics) is followed by seven compulsory modules and a choice of five elective modules, including Project Management for Lawyers.

Career pathways

The Diploma is essential for entry to both the solicitor and advocate branches of the profession in Scotland.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An LLB degree (or equivalent) that meets the requirements and outcomes of the Law Society of Scotland's foundation programme. Applications are assessed under the published Admissions Scoring System. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent test (University of Strathclyde standard requirement).

GBP 11,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time Professional Legal Practice Diploma Source

Intake: September

Duration: 9 months full-time

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