Professional Legal Practice

Robert Gordon University

Postgraduate PgDip (Initial Qualification) Full-time 12 Months

Professional Legal Practice PgDip (Initial Qualification) is a postgraduate degree at Robert Gordon University, based in Aberdeen, taught full-time over 12 months.

About this course

The flexible Diploma in Professional Legal Practice enables you to train further to practice as a solicitor in Scotland and is a PEAT 1 accredited course by the Law Society of Scotland. Throughout the vocational course, you will learn the ethical rules, practical knowledge and professional skills required of solicitors in Scotland.

If you intend to become a solicitor after completion of an LLB Degree from a Scottish university, or the professional examinations of The Law Society of Scotland, you are required to undertake the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice.

Throughout the course, you will be taught by practising solicitors in most modules, take part in client interviews and undertake skills related activities and assessment, to ensure you are ready for the working environment upon graduation from Robert Gordon University.

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: PgDip (Initial Qualification)

Location: Aberdeen

Part-time

Duration: 24 Months

Qualification: PgDip (Initial Qualification)

Location: Aberdeen

Online study

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: PgDip (Initial Qualification)

Location: Aberdeen

Online study

Duration: 24 Months

Qualification: PgDip (Initial Qualification)

Location: Aberdeen

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Course Details

Qualification
PgDip (Initial Qualification)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberdeen
Scheme
Postgraduate