HNC/D Legal Services

Overview

The course provides a thorough, broad based qualification – a foundation on which you can build a professional career in the diverse and dynamic legal services sector. It offers knowledge, vocational skills and professional attributes.

HNC

• One Higher Grade pass, preferably English. We’ll also consider Modern.
• Studies, History or Economics.
• Two other passes at Standard Grade, or equivalent at band 3 or above, OR:
• A National Qualification including Communication 4 and appropriate subject modules.
• All entry subject to outcome of discussion at interview.

HND

• Two Higher Grade passes at grade C or above, including English (we’ll also consider Modern Studies, History or Economics).
• Two other passes at Standard Grade, or equivalent at band 3 or above, OR:
• A National Qualification including Communication 4 and appropriate relevant subject modules.
• All entry subject to outcome of discussion at interview.

More Information

HNC

The subjects you’ll study include: Scottish Criminal Law, Scottish Criminal Procedures, and Commercial Law.

HND

The subjects you’ll study include: Commercial Law, Scottish Legal System, Scots Private Law, Property Law, Communication, Ethics & Cash Handling, and Legal Research Techniques.

Career

HNC

Solicitors’ firms, the Scottish Legal Aid Board, Police Service, Scottish Courts Service, and legal departments in local authorities and the financial sector.

HND

Paralegals in solicitors’ firms, careers in the Scottish Legal Aid Board, Police Service, Scottish Courts Service, legal departments in local authorities and organisations in the financial sector.

Continuing study

HNC

Apply for second year of the HND Legal Services.

HND

Apply for second year BA Law at the University of the West of Scotland and BA Business Law at Edinburgh Napier University, and degree courses at other universities. If you achieve the stipulated grades of the University admissions officers, there are opportunities for you to apply for the LLB Degree with University of Strathclyde, University of Glasgow or Dundee University. Stirling University and Aberdeen also provide opportunity to study at LLB level. LLB applications should be accompanied by a high standard of achievement throughout all subjects across the two years of the HND and a positive level of attendance throughout your studies.

HNC - One year, starting in August. HND - Two years, starting in August.

City Campus Allan Glen’s Building.