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Professional Legal Practice PgDip

Robert Gordon University

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Location

    Robert Gordon University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

The flexible Diploma in Professional Legal Practice from Robert Gordon University enables you to train further to practice as a solicitor in Scotland and is a PEAT 1 accredited course by the Law Society of Scotland. Throughout the vocational course, you will learn the ethical rules, practical knowledge and professional skills required of solicitors in Scotland.

If you intend to become a solicitor after completion of an LLB Degree from a Scottish university, or the professional examinations of The Law Society of Scotland, you are required to undertake the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice.

Throughout the course, you will be taught by practising solicitors in most modules, take part in client interviews and undertake skills related activities and assessment, to ensure you are ready for the working environment upon graduation from Robert Gordon University.

Application deadline

45537

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 8,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Robert Gordon University

  • University League Table

    91st

  • Campus address

    Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, City Of, AB10 7QB, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    78th out of 109 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    157 71%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    33rd

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    28th

    9

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