What is the difference between the LLB degrees in Scots Law and English Law?
The United Kingdom has three distinct legal systems: England & Wales / Scotland / N. Ireland. Whilst England & Wales / N. Ireland are common law in origin and closely related, the Scottish legal system is quite distinct drawing on the continental civil law tradition as well as elements of common law. Dundee is the only Law School in the UK to offer qualifying LLB degrees for all three United Kingdom legal systems. Applicants must choose between studying the LLB in Scots Law or LLB in English law. Students in the English stream may additionally complete the subjects required for professional qualification in Northern Ireland.
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