Robert Gordon University

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 fees
  • RGU International Merit Based Scholarship for Masters Students

    Value - £5,000 discount on postgraduate fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • RGU 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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