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Applicants from the USA
The School of Law receives a number of applications from American students each year. Candidates often have many questions regarding studying for a law degree in the United Kingdom and this website is designed to help answer these queries.
You will also find on this page links to other offices across the university, such as admissions, who are able to offer more specialist advice where needed.
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 | As a Law student, you will learn about the formal structures of our society and will receive an introduction to the practice of law. You can study topics including criminal law, commercial law and human rights law in preparation for a career as a lawyer. You can also apply the skills and experience you develop to a range of different careers.
Edinburgh’s School of Law has a strong international reputation for research and offers excellent facilities for studying law, including the impressive range of legal materials available in its Law and Europa Library, which is the largest university law library in Scotland.
Studying Law in the UK - which degree is right for me?
The LLB
In the United Kingdom law is studied at undergraduate level. This means that students are able to apply to study for a law degree as soon as they finish their high school or college studies. The LLB is a four year undergraduate qualification and is the most common entry route for students wishing to pursue a career in the legal profession.
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LLB Degree
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Accredit degree for use in USA
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The Graduate LLB
The university also offers a Graduate LLB option for students who already hold an undergraduate degree in a non-law subject. The Graduate LLB degree is a two-year qualification and is only open to applicants who already have a degree.
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The Postgraduate LLM
Edinburgh also offers a wide range of postgraduate qualifications for students who wish to broaden their legal education. It is important to note however, that the LLM is an academic and not a professional qualification, and alone does not meet the requirements for entry into the legal profession.
Will I be able to use my law degree in the USA?
LLB degrees gained from a United Kingdom university are recognised in the USA. Each state has different regulations that students must meet before they are able to apply to sit the Bar Exam and you will need to contact the relevant regulatory authority in your state to find out exactly what you will need to do to meet these requirements. Often students will need to sit some further courses or exams.
Click here to view a map of the USA with links to the legal regulatory body in each state.
For students looking to practice in New York, the official information leaflet can be found here.
What requirements do I need to meet to receive an offer from Edinburgh?
More information about entry criteria for American High School students may be found here.
Information about entry to the Graduate LLB may be found here.
Who can I contact for more information?
Undergraduate Admissions Office
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
The University of Edinburgh
2nd Floor, David Hume Tower
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JX
Work: (+44)(0)131 650 3565
Fax: (+44)(0)131 650 4678
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