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Diploma in Professional Legal Practice

The DPLP is a practical transaction-based learning programme that aims to prepare suitably qualified graduates for legal practice in Scotland. Building on our strong links with the legal profession, we see the Diploma as the crucial bridge from your law degree to the world of practice. Look forward to working in a close collegiate learning environment and develop lasting professional networks.

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How to Apply:

Applications for the DPLP will open on Friday 8th March 2024 with a closing date of Friday 10th May 2024 at 12noon.
Students may apply to two of the six institutions but may only accept an offer from one. Any student who accepts more than one offer will have all offers withdrawn.
Aberdeen will offer 110 places on the DPLP in 2024/2025.
Complete the DPLP application form. Please name your application using the format: “DPLP 24-25 Last Name, First Name” and complete it prior to your online application through PGAP.
Complete an online application form through PGAP and upload your completed DPLP Application Form and LLB Transcript (If you have one). Please upload your DPLP Application Form in place of a personal statement (Please note we do not require a personal statement, CV, work experience, or references from you).
Any questions regarding applications to the University of Aberdeen may be sent to DPLP-Enquiries@abdn.ac.uk and we will be in touch.

Application Documents:

University of Aberdeen DPLP Application Form

Supporting Documents:

Entry Requirements:*

*Please note the the information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.

Aberdeen University graduates must have passes in the following:

Legal System
Criminal Law
Foundations of Private Law
Contract
UK Constitutional Law
Delict and Unjustified Enrichment
EU Institutions & Law
The Law of Property
Family Law
Commercial Organisations & Insolvency
Succession and Trusts
Administrative Law and Civil Liberties
Introduction to Legal Theory
Evidence
Commercial and Consumer Contracts

Less recent graduates of the University of Aberdeen, graduates of other institutions and those who have taken the Law Society of Scotland Exams as a pre-Diploma trainee, should produce evidence of passes in equivalent areas.

Admission will be based on and take consideration of:

Overall class of undergraduate degree
Marks obtained in the Law Society’s professional subjects at first sitting
Overall number of subjects not achieved at undergraduate level
Any other qualifications (undergraduate and/or postgraduate)
Special circumstances
Possession of a traineeship