FAQ
We have put together a collection of Frequently Asked Questions, which we hope will answer any queries you have about choosing the right law programme.
We hope that you find the answer you are looking for in this list of FAQ. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via the School of Law Helpdesk
General
Which law degree is right for me?
What kinds of skills do I need to study law?
Do you only look at academic results when making your offers?
Do extra-curricular activities matter?
What should I say on my Personal Statement in my UCAS form? Does my Personal Statement matter?
Do I need to sit the Law National Admissions Test (LNAT)?
If I study law do I have to be a lawyer?
How do I apply as a mature student?
Scots Law LLB
Are some subjects more appropriate to entry/study of law than others?
What if I have any "special circumstances"? (For example, if I want to spend my 6th year in a school abroad or my examination performance was badly affected by illness or family circumstance.)
If I don’t speak a language other than English can I still study abroad?
How can I afford to go abroad? Will I have to pay fees?
Once I graduate with a law degree, am I qualified to work as a lawyer?
Am I guaranteed a place on the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice?
Will I get funding for the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice?
If I study Scots law can I only practise as a lawyer in Scotland?
Scots Law (graduate entry) LLB
How long is the Graduate degree course?
What are the requirements for Graduate admission to the School of Law?
How much does a law degree cost? How much are the fees?
How do I fund my law degree? Is there any financial assistance available?
Once I graduate with a law degree, am I qualified to work as a lawyer?
Am I guaranteed a place on the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice?
Will I get funding for the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice?
If I study Scots law can I only practise as a lawyer in Scotland?
Common Law LLB
Are some subjects more appropriate to entry/study of law than others?
What if I have any "special circumstances"? (For example, if my examination performance was badly affected by illness or family circumstance)
How do I fund my law degree? Is there any financial assistance available?
If I don’t speak a language other than English can I still study abroad?
How can I afford to go abroad? Will I have to pay fees?
If I study Common Law, where can I practise as a lawyer?
Once I graduate with a law degree, am I qualified to work as a lawyer?
Common Law (graduate entry) LLB
How long is the Graduate degree course?
What are the requirements for Graduate admission to the School of Law?
How much does a law degree cost? How much are the fees?
How do I fund my law degree? Is there any financial assistance available?
If I study Common Law, where can I practise as a lawyer?
Once I graduate with a law degree, am I qualified to work as a lawyer?