Date of entry

September 2024

The Diploma in Legal Practice is the postgraduate stage required to qualify as a solicitor in Scotland. For the 2024/25 session, six providers (Universities) are offering the Diploma. 

Each provider has its application process, and applicants can apply to up to two providers.

Application process

You will be able to select which of the two providers is your first choice. Providers are allowed to prioritise applicants who have selected them as a first choice.

Once you accept an offer, you will automatically reject any offers from other providers. You can’t accept more than one offer.

Places will be allocated through 3 rounds, with allocation of additional spaces if other applicants choose not to accept an offer.

Key dates

Applications open: Friday 8 March 2024
Application deadline: 12 noon, Friday 10 May 2024
Round One decisions: Tuesday 9 July 2024
Round One acceptances: 12 noon, Wednesday 17 July 2024
Round Two decisions: Wednesday 24 July 2024
Round Two acceptances: 12 noon, Monday 29 July 2024
Round Three decisions: Monday 5 August 2024
Round Three acceptances: 12 noon, Wednesday 7 August 2024

 

Applying to Dundee

There are two application forms for this course, you need to complete both.

Step 1 - read the guidance notes

Step 2 - complete the preference form

  • This form asks if we are your first or second preference
  • It also asks information about your first degree, or work experience

Step 3 - complete an online application to Dundee

  • You will then need to complete a full application for this course at the University of Dundee.

 

Applying to a second provider

If you are applying to Dundee, you can also apply to one other provider from this list:

  • University of Aberdeen
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of Glasgow
  • Robert Gordon University
  • University of Strathclyde

If you are applying to a second provider as well as Dundee, you need to visit their website and follow the instructions to make a second application.

Start your application (form 1 of 2)

Complete this form first, then return to this page to start the second form. 

If you only submit one form your application will not be complete and you will not be considered.

Complete your application (form 2 of 2)

Course

Professional Legal Practice (part time) PGDip

Start date

September 2024

If you are applying to more than one provider

If you are applying to a second provider as well as Dundee, you need to visit their website and follow the instructions to make a second application.

You have to apply to each provider individually, regardless of whether Dundee is your first or second preference.

Contact our enquiry team

If you have any questions about the admissions process, studying, or living in Dundee, please contact Sophie Harris s.p.harris@dundee.ac.uk