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Law

Let's make our case.

Our graduates are employed at some of Scotland's leading law firms and other organisations, including The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. They have also pursued a wide range of other career options.
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Both courses are accredited by the Law Society of Scotland. They give you a broad foundation in the law of Scotland. They enable you to seek qualification as a solicitor in Scotland and pursue a wide range of other career options.

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You can apply to join the student-run law clinic, where you will have the chance to advise real-life clients.

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Ranked 2nd among UK Modern Universities for Law (Guardian GUG, 2024)

Think Ahead

A Scots law degree is not only the first step towards qualifying as a solicitor in Scotland, but is also an excellent springboard to many other careers.

And where better to start than here at Edinburgh Napier, the #1 Modern University in Scotland (THE World University Rankings 2025).

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  • Law (Graduate Entry)" class="text-underline">Full-time
  • Careers svg icon careers
    • Criminal Lawyer
    • Intellectual Property Lawyer
    • Advocate
    • Civil Servant 
    • Employment Lawyer
    • Company Secretary 
    • Construction Lawyer
    • Data Protection Manager 
    • Insolvency Practitioner 
    • Sheriff 
    • Family Lawyer 
    • King's Counsel 
    • Corporate Lawyer 
    • Trading Standards Officer
    • Commercial Property Lawyer 
    • Competition and Markets Authority Lawyer
    Placements svg icon Work Experiences

    Our students have the opportunity to take part in our student-run law clinic. This is supported by local law firms and allows you the opportunity to put your learning into practice in real-life scenarios.

    Study Abroad svg icon Study abroad

    On our full-time Honours course, it is possible to study abroad in year three. We have partnerships with universities in Europe, US & Australia.