Professional Legal Practice (PgDip) (Full-time)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Professional Legal Practice (PgDip) (Full-time)
Postgraduate · Law
About this programme
The Diploma in Professional Legal Practice is suitable for those seeking to enter the professions of solicitor or advocate in Scotland.The content is determined by the national Joint Standing Committee on Legal Education, the Diploma Co-ordinating Committee and various working parties, which include representatives of all the universities and members of the legal profession.The focus is on the practical skills required in the legal profession.In addition to the compulsory courses, there are also a large number of elective courses on offer, covering specialisms such a
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Law
- Duration
- 9 months · Full-time: 9 months; Part-time: 21 months
- Tuition
- £30,275 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (9)
- Beit Trust Postgraduate ScholarshipsFully funded
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- The Connect: North Korea ScholarshipFully funded · Closed for current cycle; check for the next cycle
- GREAT Scholarships at the University of EdinburghPartial funding
- India Merit ScholarshipPartial funding · No separate application; automatic with unconditional offer
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Edinburgh Law School Tercentenary Award for ExcellencePartial funding