Diploma in Professional Legal Practice

The Diploma in Legal Practice (DPLP) is continuing the University of Aberdeen’s long tradition of teaching law and offers students the opportunity to progress from an undergraduate LLB to the next stage in qualifying to practice in the legal profession in Scotland. The DPLP at the University of Aberdeen is a wide ranging, interactive course that embraces the Law School’s tradition of close links with the local legal profession and many of the tutors on the course are practising solicitors who work part time for the University. Their knowledge and experience combines with the Law School’s reputation for academic excellence in its teaching and research to deliver a high quality accredited Diploma course.

The DPLP is a practical transaction - based learning programme which aims to prepare suitably qualified graduates for legal practice in Scotland. The DPLP will satisfy the requirements of Professional Education and Training Stage 1 (PEAT 1) of the professional training programme for solicitors in Scotland. Completion of PEAT 1 is required for entry into the legal profession in Scotland.

The University of Aberdeen is one of six Scottish Universities to offer the DPLP. The Diploma is taught over the academic year (September to April).

The Director of the DPLP at the University of Aberdeen is Dr Susan Stokeld.

Contact

Jackie Ewen (Professional Programmes Secretary)

Telephone: +44 (0) 1224 27 2865
Email: j.ewen@abdn.ac.uk