What will I learn?
Law is a prestigious and respected degree, setting you on the path to becoming a qualified solicitor or advocate. But it does much more than that. A law degree equips you to assess situations, tackle challenges and think analytically, preparing you for success across a wide range of professions.Our Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at GCU brings this to life, combining academic study with practical, career-focused learning grounded in the realities of modern legal practice.You’ll complete the Law Society of Scotland foundation programme and study core areas of private, public, criminal and commercial law. Along the way, you’ll build a strong understanding of the Scottish legal system and how it operates in practice.You can specialise in areas such as:* international law* children and human rights* employment and equality law* sports law* media law* healthcare law and ethics.At GCU, employability is embedded throughout the course. Skills-based modules build key professional competencies, including:* client interviews* mediation* legal drafting* problem solving.At GCU, employability is embedded from day one and developed throughout your degree. You’ll take part in skills-based modules that mirror professional legal practice, building confidence in areas such as client interviewing, mediation and legal drafting.You’ll also develop transferable skills highly valued by employers, including critical thinking, communication, teamwork and the ability to analyse complex information and present clear, reasoned arguments.In your third year, you can apply for a work placement with a relevant organisation. You’ll be supported throughout the process to help you find and secure the right opportunity. You’ll gain academic credit, but the real value is in the experience. You’ll come away with key people skills, an appreciation of the wider professional context, and valuable industry contacts.Examples of previous placements include:* Citizens Advice Bureau* Legal Services Agency* Miscarriages of Justice Organisation* Ethnic Minorities Law Centre* law firms such as Brodies and Lombardi Associates.You can also get involved with GCU’s Law Clinic. Run by students, it promotes access to justice, supports the community and works on law reform. You’ll have the option to gain hands-on experience here, working on real cases under the safe supervision of qualified legal professionals.#### **Why study Bachelor of Laws at GCU?*** Work on real-life legal cases through GCU’s Law Clinic. Gain hands-on experience, build confidence and develop practical legal skills while supporting access to justice under the supervision of qualified professionals.* Build a strong foundation in core areas of law, with the flexibility to specialise in topics that match your interests and career ambitions.* Develop career-ready skills from day one. Work placements are embedded into the course, helping you apply your legal knowledge and gain transferrable skills that all employers value.* Our LLB focuses on law in action. We bring real-world topics into the classroom through our work with government, parliament and partner organisations.* Benefit from our strong links with our alumni community. You’ll have opportunities to connect with legal professionals at different stages of their careers through networking events and mentorship. Gain valuable insights, build relationships and develop connections that can support your future career.
