University of Aberdeen School of Law

University of Aberdeen
School of Law
Sgoil Lagha Oilthigh Obar Dheathain
The Taylor Building (2009)
TypeLaw school
Establishedc. 1495 (1495)
Parent institution
University of Aberdeen
HeadGreg Gordon
Academic staff
60 faculty members
Students1200 approx.
Undergraduates900[1]
Postgraduates350
60
Location,
57°09′55″N 2°06′04″W / 57.16528°N 2.10111°W / 57.16528; -2.10111
CampusOld Aberdeen
Colours
Websiteabdn.ac.uk/law

The University of Aberdeen School of Law (Scottish Gaelic: Sgoil Lagha Oilthigh Obar Dheathain) is the law school of University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, Scotland. Established in 1495, it is consistently ranked among the top 10 law schools in the United Kingdom.[2][3][4][5]

Today, it is one of the oldest, largest, selective and prestigious law schools in Scotland, admitting some two hundred and fifty students each year, as well as over forty international exchange students.[5] The 2021 Complete University Guide league rankings placed Aberdeen at 6th in the UK.[6][7] The 2019 The Times league rankings also placed Aberdeen at 7th in the UK.[8]

The School offers both undergraduate (LL.B.) and taught and research postgraduate degrees (LL.M.), as well as the Diploma in Legal Practice and Professional Competence Course.[9] The current Head of the School of Law is Greg Gordon.[10]

  1. ^ Research Study at Aberdeen. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Coimiseanair Gàidhlig "a dhìth"". Naidheachdan a' BhBC (in Scottish Gaelic). 7 December 2015. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  3. ^ Advisor, Law School (18 January 2019). "University of Aberdeen School of Law". Best Law Schools in the World. Retrieved 7 December 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "Law Subject League Table 2021". www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  5. ^ a b "About the School of Law". University of Aberdeen School of Law. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  6. ^ "Law - Top UK University Subject Tables and Rankings 2019". Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  7. ^ "University league tables 2019". the Guardian. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  8. ^ "University Guide 2016 - The Times". nuk-tnl-editorial-prod-staticassets.s3.amazonaws.com. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  9. ^ "Prospective Students". University of Aberdeen School of Law. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  10. ^ "Professor Greg Gordon | Staff Profile | People | The University of Aberdeen". www.abdn.ac.uk. Retrieved 7 December 2020.

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