UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW

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About the School of Law

View of the Tower from Kelvin WayThe study of law in Glasgow has a long and illustrious history.  Distinguished alumni include eminent judges, politicians and scholars, as well as many others. Today, we remain one of Scotland's leading law schools, with just over 1,000 students and over 40 academic staff.

The School provides a welcoming and intellectually stimulating environment for students, staff and academic visitors alike. At the last UK Research Assessment Exercise, we were awarded a rating of 5, indicating the high quality of research conducted by our staff, and we are home to a number of Research Centres. We also offer a very varied teaching programme at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and have adopted a number of innovative approaches to teaching.

Undergraduate Level

Our range of LL.B. degree programmes allows students to study a very wide choice of law subjects, either alone or in combination with courses from other disciplines. We also have extensive exchange agreements with foreign universities, which enable many students to complete part of their degree abroad. Our graduates have an excellent record of finding employment, both within the Scottish legal profession and in many other walks of life.

Postgraduate Level

We have a large and internationally diverse body of students. We offer a variety of taught postgraduate degrees (some in conjunction with Strathclyde University, via the Glasgow Graduate School of Law) in areas where we have particular strengths.  In addition, staff are able to supervise research degrees across a very wide range of legal subjects.

Location

The School is situated in the historic Stair Building, at the heart of the University's beautiful Gilmorehill campus in the West End of Glasgow, and enjoys excellent facilities for those studying or working here.

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