Law LLB (Part-Time)

Strathclyde Law School’s Part time LLB was the first of its kind in Scotland and we have more than 20 years of experience in dealing with the needs of part time students.

Designed for those who wish to study law on a part-time basis in the evening, the part-time LLB law degree is an ideal choice for those wishing to study law whilst maintaining their existing work and family commitments. It has an obvious appeal to anyone wishing to develop a career in the legal profession, but a law degree is seen as an equally attractive option for a variety of individuals and employers in spheres as diverse as teaching, public sectors, housing, administration, social & welfare services as well as commerce and industry generally.

The LLB law degree is therefore both an academic discipline worthy of study in its own right, and a qualification recognised by the Law Society of Scotland as a necessary preliminary for entry to the Scottish legal profession.

Career Opportunities

The LLB has an obvious appeal to anyone wishing to develop a career in the legal profession, but a law degree is seen as an equally attractive option for a variety of individuals and employers in spheres as diverse as teaching, public sectors, housing, administration, social & welfare services as well as commerce and industry generally.

The LLB law degree is therefore both an academic discipline worthy of study in its own right, and a qualification recognised by the Law Society of Scotland as a necessary preliminary for entry to the Scottish legal profession.

The Educational Route to Enter the Legal Profession:

After completion of an LLB, it is necessary to complete the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. Places on the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice are limited and are judged by academic performance.

After completion of the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, intending lawyers need to undertake a two year traineeship in a law firm. Applications are directly to law firms and there is increasing competition for traineeship places each year.

Please also note that gaining an LLB does not guarantee a career as a Solicitor or Advocate. Nevertheless, the LLB is a well respected degree and considered to be a solid foundation for entry into a number of different careers.

Apply

Please apply by downloading the PTLLB_Application_Form  for entry in September 2013.   You will also be required to submit copies of your qualifications, £10 administration fee (cheque or postal order payable to University of Strathclyde) and two references.   The reference form can be downloaded from: Reference Form PT LLB .

Need more information?

An Information Session for Part-Time LLB and Full-Time Graduate Entry normally take place in March and May of each year. 

The following Presentations LLB GE and PT Presentation 2013 and LLB GE and PT Admissions Presentation 2013 from May 2013 will provide more information.

Further information can also be obtained from:  hass-admissions-ptllb@strath.ac.uk

Course Fees for 2013-14

Course fees for 2013 entry have yet to be confirmed.   For information, the course fees for entry in 2012 were:

Adult Returner : £2,600 per annum
Graduate Students : £ 3,250 per annum

Please note these fees may be subject to an annual increase.

Students can opt to pay their fees in 3 instalments: first instalment is due at registration, second - December, third - March.