Edinburgh Centre for Professional Legal Studies

The Edinburgh Centre for Professional Legal Studies (ECPLS) is a Centre in the School of Law at the University of Edinburgh. The ECPLS is dedicated to the delivery of first-class professional legal education and training for the emerging lawyer. We are accredited by The Law Society of Scotland to deliver Professional Education and Training Stage 1 (PEAT 1) and also, Trainee CPD required in Professional Education and Training Stage 2 (PEAT 2), as well as general continuing professional development programmes for solicitors and advocates. ECPLS is also home to the Free Legal Advice Centre which delivers free legal services to members of the public. This hugely-popular service is provided by Diploma students who are supervised by qualified solicitors, and gives students the opportunity to take part in hands-on legal work for the benefit of the wider community. The Centre provides an unparalleled opportunity for students to put their legal education and skills into practice. It is now an integral part of the Diploma for each student and gives our students the chance to real life experience in interviewing clients, drafting letters and researching live legal issues.