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anusree 
Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 1 |
LL.M from Glasgow
I got admission for my LL.M in Glasgow University.I have a doubt,shall we need a LL.B from scotland to practice there as a solicitor and also is it not possible to practice in UK after taking a PG from scotland
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C.Miller   Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 278 |
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An LL.M is not required to practice as a lawyer. Here's the Scottish Law Society information on practice requirements:Fri May 04, 2007 11:42 AM "Most people who wish to become solicitors in Scotland begin by studying a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in Scots law.... ...After completion of the LLB degree or professional examinations, all intending solicitors must take the Diploma in Legal Practice. The course is provided by the Universities of Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh, the Glasgow Graduate School of Law and the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen.....After successful completion of the degree and diploma, all intending solicitors must serve a two year post-diploma training contract with a practising solicitor in Scotland... ..After six months of training, trainees are required to attend a Professional Competence Course, which comprises 36 hours of core requirements and 18 hours of electives. Attendance at the course is an integral part of the traineeship. After completing the first year of training, a trainee can, subject to satisfactory progress and with the agreement of the training firm, apply to be admitted as a solicitor in order to gain valuable experience of appearing in court. For those who do not wish to obtain a LLB Degree, an alternative route to qualification exists. This involves entering into a three year pre-diploma training contract with a Scottish solicitor and studying for the Society’s professional exams." www.lawscot.org.uk/training/default.aspx Once you are qualified to practice law in Scotland, in order to practise in England, you'd be required to pass the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT). Hope this information helps. Colin Distance Learning School of Law The University of Edinburgh www.law.ed.ac.uk [Edited by link updater on 20 May 2007] |
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| amiablegal
Joined: 18 May 2006 Posts: 25 |
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Dear Sir,Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:31 AM Iam a Indian student planning to apply LLM in IT Law either from Glasgow or Edinburgh.I heard Scotland offers one year work permit for students who complete their Masters, is that true? What is the process to get into Law Firms in Scotland? Can a student with masters from Scotland join Law firms in London? Please advice. |
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| ashraf
Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 29 |
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I think the work permit is for two years.Mon Apr 14, 2008 06:56 AM However, finding a job in a law firm or other graduate jobs, is very difficult as long as you are a Non-EU citizen. |
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| EDIpostgrad Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 129 |
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As far as the work permit you are talking about it is called the Fresh Talent Visa www.britishcouncil.org/usa-education-visas-work-re…Wed Apr 16, 2008 02:56 PM This link gives some info. The visa doesn't guarantee you a job...that you will have to earn on your merit. Finding the right job is difficult no matter where you are from. Good luck. |
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