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Law Society of Scotland Professional Education and Training (PEAT) Syllabus
Two-stage (PEAT 1 and PEAT 2) professional education and training programme for qualifying as a solicitor in Scotland. The full Law Society of Scotland Professional Education and Training (PEAT) syllabus: 7 subjects, 36 chapters, 141 topics and 129 sub-topics, with 372 flashcards written against it.
Law Society of Scotland Professional Education and Training (PEAT) subjects
Law Society of Scotland Professional Education and Training (PEAT) has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
PEAT 1: Professionalism, Ethics and Professional Standards
- The Solicitor's Professional Identity · 4 topics
- Ethical Decision-Making · 4 topics
- Client Care and Service Delivery · 4 topics
- Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime · 4 topics
- Accounts Rules and Financial Compliance · 4 topics
PEAT 1: Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- The Scottish Civil Court Structure · 4 topics
- Commencing and Defending an Action · 4 topics
- Procedure to Proof · 5 topics
- Evidence in Civil Proceedings · 4 topics
- Remedies, Expenses and Enforcement · 5 topics
- Alternative Dispute Resolution · 4 topics
PEAT 1: Conveyancing and Property Practice
- Foundations of Scottish Property Law · 4 topics
- Residential Conveyancing Transaction · 5 topics
- Finance and Security · 3 topics
- Commercial and Leasehold Property · 4 topics
- Tax and Risk in Conveyancing · 4 topics
PEAT 1: Private Client - Wills, Executries and Trusts
- Wills and Testamentary Writings · 4 topics
- Succession Law · 4 topics
- Executry Administration · 4 topics
- Trusts · 3 topics
- Tax and Capacity Planning · 4 topics
PEAT 1: Business, Commercial and Financial Practice
- Business Vehicles and Formation · 4 topics
- Corporate Governance and Administration · 4 topics
- Commercial Transactions · 4 topics
- Insolvency and Corporate Recovery · 3 topics
- Employment and Regulatory Context · 4 topics
PEAT 1: Practical Legal Skills
- Legal Writing and Drafting · 4 topics
- Interviewing and Advising · 3 topics
- Negotiation · 3 topics
- Advocacy and Presentation · 4 topics
- Legal Research and Problem-Solving · 4 topics
PEAT 2: Traineeship, Outcomes and Continuing Competence
- The Traineeship Framework · 4 topics
- Demonstrating Competence in Practice · 4 topics
- Trainee Continuing Professional Development · 3 topics
- Practice Management and Business Awareness · 4 topics
- Admission and Beyond · 4 topics
Law Society of Scotland Professional Education and Training (PEAT) flashcards
372 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- PEAT 1: Professionalism, Ethics and Professional Standards — 51 cards
- PEAT 1: Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution — 57 cards
- PEAT 1: Conveyancing and Property Practice — 54 cards
- PEAT 1: Private Client - Wills, Executries and Trusts — 54 cards
- PEAT 1: Business, Commercial and Financial Practice — 55 cards
- PEAT 1: Practical Legal Skills — 51 cards
- PEAT 2: Traineeship, Outcomes and Continuing Competence — 50 cards
Law Society of Scotland Professional Education and Training (PEAT) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Law Society of Scotland Professional Education and Training (PEAT) syllabus?
Law Society of Scotland Professional Education and Training (PEAT) covers 7 subjects: PEAT 1: Professionalism, Ethics and Professional Standards, PEAT 1: Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution, PEAT 1: Conveyancing and Property Practice, PEAT 1: Private Client - Wills, Executries and Trusts, PEAT 1: Business, Commercial and Financial Practice, PEAT 1: Practical Legal Skills and PEAT 2: Traineeship, Outcomes and Continuing Competence.
How many chapters and topics are in the Law Society of Scotland Professional Education and Training (PEAT) syllabus?
36 chapters and 141 topics, broken down further into 129 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. PEAT 1: Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution is the largest subject, with 26 topics in 6 chapters.
Are there Law Society of Scotland Professional Education and Training (PEAT) flashcards?
Yes — 372 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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