About the Diploma
The legal profession in Scotland is regulated by the Law Society of Scotland (the “LSS”), which sets out a programme of legal education that all students must take in order to be qualified to practice law. Having undertaken the Foundation stage (the Scots Law LLB degree), you progress to Professional Education and Training 1 (“PEAT1”), otherwise referred to as the Diploma.
Obtaining the Diploma leads on to Professional Education and Training 2 (“PEAT2”), the two year work-based period of training known as the traineeship. This educational programme is therefore a holistic process, with shared outcomes of professional behaviour, communication, standards and ethics across all stages.
Our aim is that the Diploma at the University of Glasgow comes to be regarded as the trademark of excellence, ensuring that our graduates are not just employable but actively sought after by employers.
Building on the reputation of the University of Glasgow and the School of Law, we use our strong links with the legal profession to provide a programme that will enhance your professional skills and properly equip you for a future in an exciting, demanding and rewarding profession.
Our highly practical courses are designed by practitioners for practitioners, and we choose our courses and tutors with care. In addition to our formal timetable of lectures and tutorials, we aim to foster student involvement with peers and professionals, as well as an interest in issues and organisations relevant to a future in the profession. This year is, to a certain extent, a conversion process from successful academic student into a professional trainee lawyer who is competent from day one.
Our team looks forward to welcoming you and supporting you in preparing for your traineeship and beyond.