Law (Scots and English Dual Qualifying) LLB (Hons)

Discover the foundations of legal knowledge in the Common Law legal tradition as well as Scots Law and develop key transferable skills when you study the 4 year Dual Qualifying LLB. You then have total flexibility to proceed towards qualifying to practise Law in Scotland, England and Wales, or Northern Ireland, as well as many other common law jurisdictions, including Canada and Nigeria. Law graduates are also well placed for a wide variety of other careers, and you will have careers sessions embedded in your programme. 

Our goal is to give you maximum flexibility in preparing you for your future career. This may be as a practising lawyer in Scotland or a Common Law jurisdiction, or as a professional using the skills you have acquired in another area. Dundee Law School graduates are found amongst the highest ranks of the judiciary, leading KCs and Magic Circle law firms, as well as in finance, the Civil and Diplomatic Services and leading companies.  

Through your Dual Qualifying LLB you will acquire an in-depth understanding of how the law operates both in business and society under two different legal traditions. You will also develop key transferable skills in research, analysis and problem solving, as well as the ability to present complex issues clearly, both orally and in writing.  

Legal Practice in Scotland 

The Dual Qualifying LLB is recognised by the Law Society of Scotland for entry onto the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice which will allow you to pursue a career in the legal profession in Scotland, either as a solicitor or advocate. 

• For more information on qualifying as a solicitor, visit the Law Society of Scotland website
• For more information on qualifying as an advocate, visit the Faculty of Advocates website

Legal Practice in England and Wales 

The Dual Qualifying LLB provides valuable preparation for Stage 1 of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

Our graduates also benefit from our partnership with the College of Legal Practice (CLP) which gives them a 10% discount on all CLP SQE preparation courses, including their LLM in Legal Practice.

The Dual Qualifying LLB covers the seven foundations of legal knowledge required for the academic component of training to become a barrister.

• For more information on qualifying as a solicitor, visit the Solicitors Regulation Authority website
• For more information on qualifying as a barrister, visit the Bar Standards Board website

Legal Practice in Northern Ireland 

The Dual Qualifying LLB is recognised for the purposes of admission to the Bar Course and the Solicitor Course at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies at the Queen’s University of Belfast.

• For more information on qualifying as a solicitor, visit the Law Society of Northern Ireland website
• For more information on qualifying as a barrister, visit the Bar of Northern Ireland website

Legal Practice Globally 

Dual Qualifying LLB graduates can also complete their legal training in a wide range of common law jurisdictions globally.

We have close ties, in particular, with the National Committee on Accreditation in Canada and the Council of Legal Education in Nigeria.

During your studies, teaching will be delivered through lectures and tutorials. You will also learn through independent and group study sessions, and you will be encouraged to take part in seminar discussions and debates. There is a strong focus throughout on the skills you can develop, supported by our Academic Skills Centre. You will have embedded classes throughout your degree from our specialist careers adviser.

We place a strong emphasis on teaching by subject specialists. Our engaging lecturers are chosen for their academic and research expertise. Many lecturers also have experience in legal practice.