
PgDip Diploma in Professional Legal Practice
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen / Online, United Kingdom
Course overview
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.
Key highlights
- PEAT 1 accredited by the Law Society of Scotland
- Vocational training towards practising as a solicitor in Scotland
- Covers the ethical rules required of Scottish solicitors
- Develops practical knowledge and professional skills for legal practice
- Flexible study route for aspiring solicitors
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
RGU Financial Award for MBA Students
10% discount towards tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesRGU International Merit Based Scholarship for Masters Students
Value - £5,000 discount on postgraduate fees.
Up to £5,000RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students
Students from Kenya, Indonesia and Nepal will receive a £4,000 discount. All other countries listed will receive a £3,000 discount.
RGU International Student Discount for Research Students
£3,000 discount towards postgraduate research tuition fees.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee solicitor
- Solicitor
- In-house legal counsel
- Procurator fiscal depute
- Legal adviser
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,800 | International: £9,800
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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