Law (Scots and English Dual Qualifying) with Energy Law LLB (Hons)
School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
Study the subjects you need to proceed to qualify to practise Law in Scotland, and England, Wales or Northern Ireland with a focus on Energy Law
Dual Qualifying is best suited to Scottish students, and you can change between the two until the end of second year.
You do not need to apply for both Scots and Dual degrees.
If you are from England, Wales or Northern Ireland you should apply for the LLB in English Law.
If you graduate with this degree, you have a choice of where you can study for your postgraduate professional qualification. This will give you a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Our energy law modules are provided by the University's Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy. CEPMLP is internationally renowned in the field of international business transactions, natural resources and energy law, and policy.
In Levels 3 and 4 you will develop detailed knowledge and expertise in this key commercial field and will study subjects such as energy law and energy projects and environmental law.
You will also explore a specialist area of your choice in a dissertation in Level 4.
This course can be used as part of an accepted pathway into practice as a solicitor or a barrister in England and Wales, giving you full flexibility in deciding where to complete your training. Find out more about:
- the route to qualifying as a solicitor, at the Solicitors Regulation Authority website
- the process of becoming a barrister, at the Bar Standards Board website
Student societies
Along with your studies we encourage our students to join one of our Law societies:
- The Dundee University Law Society is one of the biggest and most active societies on campus and helps build your Law network.
- The Dundee International Law Society is a student-led society that arranges seminars, debates, colloquia and presentations on international law problems and prospects.
- Our Mooting society provides training and practice in advocacy. Each year members participate in national and international competitions, including at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
- The Telders International Law Moot Court Competition provides an opportunity for law students with an interest in public international law to hone their skills in front of leading experts and compete against teams from across Europe.
- The Route2 society aim is to expose law students to the vast array of career opportunities outside of the legal sector.
You can read more about the successes of our Law societies on the DUSA website.
Kirsten McKenzie, Dual Qualifying with Energy Law
If you have any questions about the admissions process, studying, or living in Dundee, please contact us