Study with the 6th ranked Law school in U.K. University of Aberdeen is a University with a long and distinguished research pedigree- Ideas that have taken root here have gone on to shape the world.

• Founded in 1495
• Law school achieved a rating of 5, the highest numerical awarded for research.
• The school of Law is ranked 6th in UK, above University of Oxford, London school of Economics and University of London by the Good Universities guide 2007
• 4 Nobel prizes have been awarded for work carried out or begun at Aberdeen
• High quality teaching:89% subjects rated excellent/highly satisfactory
• 85% of academic staff are research active
• 100% placements assistance.

Corporate Governance Law
Corporate governance is the set of processes, customs, policies, laws, and institutions affecting the way a corporation (or company) is directed, administered or controlled.

International Taxation Law
International taxation is a branch of knowledge pertaining to the international aspects of tax laws and international tax treaties.

Property Development Law
The Property Development team is widely recognized for its detailed experience and expertise in the acquisition and disposal of land for development, and the sales/lettings of new units, whether for residential or commercial purposes.

Oil and Gas Law
The LLM / Masters Oil and Gas Law Degree is aimed at oil and gas professionals from any discipline and is ideal for the professional in the oil and gas industry who has to deal with any legal issues.

Teaching Methodology

Teaching methods combine lectures, seminars, project work, e-supported projects and assignments and independent reading. The program is designed to stimulate critical and creative thought and to question assumptions about law. To achieve this objective, good students are selected, classes are kept deliberately small, and independent reading and group discussion are strongly emphasized. This allows very close contact with members of the Law School. Personal skills are developed through group project work, presentations, and participation in group discussion. A dissertation is compulsory for the taught LLM, and it is done during the summer months.

You will be well prepared for a flourishing, profitable career in any

• International Organization
• International Law Firm
• Multinational Company
• The Government Sector

The most conventional option for a lawyer would be Corporate Counsel/Consultancy, litigation, law firms, social advocacy, legal management, research and dynamics and maybe even Academics.

There are however alternate career options like being a

• Health Policy Analyst or the Human Resources
• Inmate Services
• Legal Action Center
• Lobbying
• Mediator

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