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Studying Scots Law provides a highly readable account of the educational and training requirements for entry into the Scottish legal profession and provides essential information on law courses throughout Scotland as well as giving useful advice on study skills. Studying Scots Law provides law students with an invaluable source of reference throughout their studies.
The new edition provides invaluable information on how the approach to teaching and studying has changed during Covid restrictions and the facilities universities have put in place to support students during this time.
As well as a general background it also provides guidance on:
- The nature and forms of legal education and what to expect from a study of the law
- Advice on applying to university, studying, essay writing and exams
- Treatment of electronic sources for study and research
- Information on education funding
List of contents
Part I THE SCOTTISH LEGAL SYSTEM
1 The Law in Scotland
2 The Scottish Legal Profession
Part II ENTERING THE PROFESSION
3 Courses
4 The University Stage
5 Alternatives to the Law Degree
6 The Diploma in Professional Legal Practice
7 Professional Training
8 Continuing Legal Education
Part III STUDYING
9 Lectures, Tutorials and Seminars
10 Private Study
11 Researching the Law
12 Essays and Examinations
13 Homily and Epilogue
Appendix 1 Useful Addresses
Appendix 2 BA Degrees in Law
Appendix 3 Funding
Appendix 4 Latin Words and Phrases
Appendix 5 Books
Appendix 6 Useful Diagrams
Appendix 7 Some Useful Websites
About the author
Hector MacQueen is Professor of Private Law and Deputy Head of the College of Humanities and Social Science at the University of Edinburgh.Lorna MacFarlane graduated from Edinburgh University with an LL.B. Scots Law (Hons) degree in 2012. After working for a year as a Legal Assistant at the Scottish Law Commission (working primary on the Contract Law project with Professor Hector MacQueen), she returned to Edinburgh University for postgraduate studies. Her LL.M. by Research and Ph.D. both focused on Scots contract law, incorporating elements of English and German law. Thereafter Lorna undertook the Diploma in Legal Practice and completed a traineeship with Dentons UK & Middle East LLP. Since September 2019, she has worked as a solicitor in Dentons’ Dispute Resolution team. She also continues to tutor at Edinburgh University.
Summary
Studying Scots Law provides a highly readable account of the educational and training requirements for entry into the Scottish legal profession and provides essential information on law courses throughout Scotland as well as giving useful advice on study skills. Studying Scots Law provides law students with an invaluable source of reference throughout their studies.
The new edition provides invaluable information on how the approach to teaching and studying has changed during Covid restrictions and the facilities universities have put in place to support students during this time.
As well as a general background it also provides guidance on:
- The nature and forms of legal education and what to expect from a study of the law
- Advice on applying to university, studying, essay writing and exams
- Treatment of electronic sources for study and research
- Information on education funding
This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Scots Law Student online service.
Foreword
Studying Scots Law is the popular, well established text providing essential guidance on the study of Scots law and the legal profession in Scotland.
Additional text
… continues to provide a wealth of information about the study of Scots law. Written in a supportive, almost conversational style, this book has masses of information to advise and guide those embarking upon the study of law. It is practical and reassuring, and covers the very broad spectrum of what is involved in the study of law in Scotland in the 21st century.
