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The Diploma curriculum at Dundee Law School

The Diploma curriculum runs over two semesters, from September to April. Primarily delivered by practising solicitors; the programme acts as a bridge between the academic study of law and the requirements of legal practice. Dundee Law School aims to provide a modern, progressive general Diploma programme with a range of specialist electives.

The Law Society framework for the Diploma consists of several compulsory core areas which all students must complete. The modules at Dundee which satisfy these areas are taught in semester1:

  • Conveyancing
  • Criminal Court Practice
  • Civil Court Practice
  • Private Client
  • Business & Financial Services
  • Professional Practice

In semester 2, students will have a choice of a number of electives of 20 credits each and totalling 60 credits. The modules are subject to availability. In 2012-2013 the available elective choices are expected to be:

  • Advocacy (civil & criminal)
  • Company / Commercial
  • Advanced Conveyancing
  • Employment Law
  • Family Law
  • Forensic Science & the Law
  • Advanced Private Client
  • Professional Practice (cont.)
  • Public Administration (government)
  • Student Law Clinic