Edinburgh Law School

University of Edinburgh

Established in 1707, and situated in the heart of Scotland’s capital, the University of Edinburgh's Law School has been at the heart of legal research and education for more than 300 years. By studying at Edinburgh Law School, you’ll join a vibrant, active community of world-leading researchers, legal professionals and students at all stages of their education.

Why study at the Edinburgh Law School?

A wide range of on-campus and online study options with over 15 general, specialist or research masters degrees.

Edinburgh is ranked 13th best student city in the world, in the QS Best Student Cities 2025.

Our graduates are ranked 24th in the world by employers (QS World University Rankings 2025).

650

postgraduate students

22

courses

13th

in the Law Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by subject: Law

Edinburgh  United Kingdom

main campus

About the Edinburgh Law School

Edinburgh Law School is one of the biggest law schools in the UK and home to one of the largest communities of legal scholars in Europe.

For more than 300 years, the School has been rooted in the open, civic-minded, and interdisciplinary traditions of Scots law. Since our foundation in 1707 we have been at the heart of legal education and are now a world-leading law school renowned for our excellence in teaching and research.

The Law School is based in Old College, a space which has been designed with our community in mind, a central hub for our teaching, research activities, study spaces, seminars and more. The building is designed to support collaboration and interaction, with plenty of space to socialise and study, both independently or with others.

LLM Programmes

  • LLM Law
  • LLM International Banking Law and Finance
  • LLM Commercial Law
  • LLM Comparative Private Law
  • LLM Corporate Law
  • LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
  • LLM European Law
  • LLM Global Environment and Climate Change Law
  • LLM Human Rights
  • LLM Innovation, Technology and the Law
  • LLM Intellectual Property Law
  • LLM International Law
  • LLM International Economic Law
  • LLM Medical Law and Ethics
  • MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • MSc Global Crime, Justice and Security

LLM Programmes by Online Learning

  • LLM Information Technology Law
  • LLM Innovation, Technology and the Law
  • LLM Law
  • LLM Medical Law and Ethics
  • LLM International Commercial Law and Practice

Joining Edinburgh Law School as a postgraduate student means more than just an excellent academic experience. As well as being immersed in the heart of our community in our newly refurbished, beautiful home in Old College, students also have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities alongside their studies, such as:

  • Mooting
  • Postgraduate Law Student Society
  • Edinburgh Law School student led journals – editors and authors
  • Selected Research Assistance
  • Wide-ranging Events Programme & Guest speakers
  • Career Opportunities Programme
  • Student Societies

Scotland's capital is a historic city which has regularly been voted one of the world's most desirable places to live. Large enough to offer something for everyone, but small enough to feel like home, Edinburgh is a modern, sophisticated, and beautiful European city with a diverse, multicultural community.

Edinburgh has a varied social scene with a wide range of bars, clubs, cinemas, and music venues throughout the city. It is also home to 12 major annual festivals including the Film Festival, International Festival, and the Fringe Festival.


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Main campus

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Scotland

United Kingdom

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