Law and Business - LLB (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

Our joint programmes allow you to study law alongside another academic discipline. Over four years of study, you will take a range of courses from both the Law School and the Business School.There are important connections between business and the law, in particular in property rights and contracting, and business practices. The joint LLB Law and Business programme aims to promote:* advanced knowledge and understanding of the theory* concepts and rules of law* exploration of the global, dynamic climate of contemporary business and management**Business**Studying business will prepare you for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as:* authentic leadership* ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour* entrepreneurial practice* effective communicationThis will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:* accountancy and finance* strategy* marketing* human resource management* data analytics* entrepreneurship and innovationThe Business School Student Development team provides opportunities for you to develop a range of essential business graduate competencies.You may participate in the undergraduate Edinburgh Award, supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches, focusing on:* Personal and Professional Development (Year 2)* Effective and Responsible Leadership (Year 3 or 4) You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.**Programme benefits*** Edinburgh Law School has been educating and training some of the world’s finest legal minds for more than 300 years.* Studying in Scotland’s capital, you will be at the heart of Edinburgh’s legal centre, with the highest courts in Scotland a five-minute walk away.* Benefit from access to some of the best academic law materials in Europe in our law library.* Join a supportive law community and be assigned to a LawPALS group. This is our peer-assisted learning scheme, which is designed to help you adapt to the study of law.* You will have access to a number of events and opportunities through the Law School's Career Opportunities Programme.

Edinburgh Law School