A Career in... Law
The Legal sector permeates our lives daily, there is no escaping from it! From modern issues such as Brexit to whether or not you have to pay parking fines, to employment rights, something that is of more importance right now during the Coronavirus pandemic. The HND Legal Services gives you the opportunity to study and learn a diverse range of contemporary legal issues, including Criminal Law, Consumer Law, Contract Law and Family Law, and many other areas.
The lecturers on the law course offer a diversity of skills and insights on what it is like to be involved in the profession, whether as a solicitor or otherwise, and you will find soon enough that studying law is not a ‘one track’ career progression route, there are many opportunities – in fact, you will soon realise it is more difficult to actually come across a job area that does not involve law to some extent!
Much like us, law is constantly evolving, there is no better time or place to play a part in than at City of Glasgow College, and opportunity begins here!
HND Legal Studies
The course focuses on the practicalities of learning the law:-
- Get a real gown on and question a lying witness.
- Visits to Glasgow Sheriff & High Court to observe, learn and discuss real live cases.
- Legal Pathways Initiative - matching students with legal professionals to gain work experience alongside their studies. Many prestigious law firms partner with us for this initiative including - Brodies, Aamer Anwar & Co, Advocate Ximena Vengoechea, Advocate David Cobb, Crown Office of Procurator Fiscals, Lexleyton, Law at Work, Jones Whyte, Advocate Scott Manson.
- Visit Police Scotland where one of your classmates will be 'arrested' to learn the real practicalities of an arrest.
- Debates on equality and many other topics.
- Career talks from universities and guest lecturers.
- Faculty of Advocates (Edinburgh) tour and afternoon tea.
- Law Society of Scotland Careers Day
All taught by a passionate team that encourages and supports each student to reach their full potential.
On completion of the HND course you can apply for university:-
- BA in Law (direct entry to 3rd year).
- LLB (candidates can go into their 2nd year at Caledonian University).
- BA in Criminology (direct entry to 3rd year).
- BA in Risk Management (direct entry to 3rd year).
If you decide to apply for a job when you finish your course you could apply for positions as a Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Legal Researcher or Police Scotland.
Other Courses
We've got a range of law related courses at the college including the 2 year full time HND in Legal Studies and part time distance learning certificates. All our courses are open for applications so apply now to secure your place:-
- HND Legal Services.
- HND Legal Studies (Year 2 direct entry).
- NC Legal Services.
- Certificate in Criminal Law and Procedure (distance learning).
- NPA Legal Studies (apply through your school).
- Certificate in Prosecution Practice (distance learning).
For more information on our courses contact emma.jackson@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Breaking News
- The college recently teamed up with LexLeyton to offer our Legal Services students the chance to take part in an Employment Law Competition. Students had to review a legal scenario and present any legal and ethical issues. Congratulations to winner Ryan Mooney who will present his research at a future law event in Glasgow and visit LexLeyton's Glasgow Office to meet the legal team - an excellent opportunity to network and demonstrate skills in legal research to a wider audience. Thanks to the team at LexLeyton for working in partnership with the college - another great example of the college and industry working in partnership.
- Kirstie Ann Duncan, HND Legal Services won a prestigious financial education prize. Kirstie is the Scotland winner of the F&C Investment Trust Prize. This year the Trust partnered with four universities and colleges around the UK to give students the opportunity to take part in a nationwide competition. The prize aims to showcase students' financial understanding by offering inventive ways to close the UK's financial knowledge gap. Kirstie won the public vote going up against other finalists from the college and won a laptop computer. Her entry will now be submitted into the overall F&C Investment Trust Prize, together with the winners from the other universities. Good Luck Kirstie!
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