Law

Law is the system of rules a community or country uses to regulate the behaviour of its citizens, and how justice is brought within society. The subject of Law encompasses many areas, including Criminal Law, Public Law, Legal Systems, Contract Law, Family Law, Property Law, Commercial Law, Human Rights, Energy Law and more.

Law courses at Stirling can help you take the first step in becoming a lawyer or entering a range of other prestigious professions. You’ll gain a firm grounding in essential subjects and enjoy the freedom to specialise in the areas that interest you most.

Our Law courses are highly rated. We ranked Top 5 in Scotland for Law (Complete University Guide 2025).

Law is recognised as one of the most useful degrees for a wide range of career paths and is highly valued by employers. Law courses at Stirling give you a host of legal and professional skills that can be used in your chosen field.

Graduating with the Stirling LLB will enable students who want to become Scots lawyers to apply for entry to the Diploma in Professional Practice, the next step to becoming a lawyer.

Our Law graduates are well-placed to pursue careers in:

• Law firms
• Government and regulatory authorities
• International bodies
• Non-governmental organisations and charities
• Management
• Accounting, finance and banking
• Data science