Law (Scots) with Energy Law LLB (Hons)

The LLB Scots Law with Energy provides the foundations of legal knowledge. It offers a wide range of specialist options, and develops key transferable skills.

Students studying on our LLB Scots Law can easily transfer to our LLB Dual Qualifying (Scots and English Law) course. You can then proceed to qualify to practise law in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

The LLB Scots Law is recognised by the Law Society of Scotland for entry onto the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. This will allow you to pursue a career in the legal profession in Scotland, either as a solicitor or advocate.

• For more information on qualifying as a solicitor, visit the Law Society of Scotland website
• For more information on qualifying as an advocate, visit the Faculty of Advocates website

Law graduates are also well placed for a wide variety of other careers, and you will have careers sessions embedded in your course.

During your studies, teaching will be delivered through lectures, tutorials and seminars. You will also learn through independent and group study sessions. You will also be encouraged to take part in seminar discussions and debates. There is a strong focus throughout on the skills you can develop, supported by our Academic Skills Centre. You will have embedded classes throughout your degree from our specialist careers adviser.

We place a strong emphasis on teaching by subject specialists. Our engaging lecturers are chosen for their academic and research expertise. Many lecturers also have experience in legal practice.

Student societies

Along with your studies we encourage our students to join one of our Law societies:

• The Dundee University Law Society is one of the biggest and most active societies on campus and helps build your Law network.
• The Dundee International Law Society is a student-led society. They arrange seminars, debates, colloquia and presentations on international law problems and prospects.
• Our Mooting Society provides training and practice in advocacy. Each year members participate in national and international competitions. These include at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
• The Telders International Law Moot Court Competition provides an opportunity for law students with an interest in public international law. They will be able to hone their skills in front of leading experts and compete against teams from across Europe.

You can read more about the successes of our Law societies on the DUSA website.