Rigorous qualifying legal scholarship, critical advocacy, and modern jurisprudence
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The LLB (Hons) Law provides a rigorous qualifying legal education designed to develop analytical precision, ethical judgement, and persuasive advocacy. Rooted in common law traditions and modern international practice, the programme takes you through the foundational pillars of legal scholarship — including Contract, Tort, Criminal, Public, and Property Law — alongside cutting-edge modules in Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, and Cyber Law. You will engage with real-world case law, participate in simulated moot court trials, and draft professional legal opinions under the mentorship of seasoned legal academics and practitioners.
Graduates gain the academic foundation required for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), Bar practice courses, corporate legal counsel roles, and international governance careers. The programme also incorporates simulated pro bono legal clinics and legal technology tools.
Faculty spotlight
Professor Charles Montgomery leads Jurisprudence & Constitutional Law; Dr. Harriet Sinclair supervises Corporate Governance, Commercial Law, and Moot Court advocacy.
Interactive modules, weekly readings, recorded and live seminars, and collaborative discussions with peers worldwide.
Module assignments, proctored examinations, and capstone projects designed to demonstrate mastery of the field.
Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 3 years full-time. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. The University of Edinburgh publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@edinac.uk.
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Every programme can be completed fully online with zero tuition fees — study from anywhere in the world.
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