Law with Business, LLB (Hons)

A Qualifying Law Degree with Business modules designed to give you sound commercial awareness.

Key Information

UCAS code

M1N1

Entry requirements

You will need 280 UCAS Tariff points minimum achieved from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, excluding General Studies.
Five GCSE passes at Grade C or above are needed, including Maths and English.

Please see the how to apply section for further entry requirement details.

Course length

Three years full-time

Study location

City site

Fees and funding

Please see our applying and fees section.

Start date

October

Schools

Visit the Nottingham Law School site

Overview

About the course
Law with Business is a Qualifying Law Degree that provides an excellent foundation for further legal training along with a good understanding of general business theory and practice. These two disciplines are highly compatible as a career in Law demands a high degree of commercial awareness, whilst business success depends upon a sound appreciation of the legal environment.

Why choose this course?

The course is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board as a Qualifying Law Degree, enabling you to progress to further legal training to become a solicitor or barrister.
You will gain skills in both Law and Business, which are highly valued in a wide range of careers.
There is the opportunity to study abroad as part of our exciting international summer school programme.
You will develop your analytical, evaluative, reasoning, communication and problem-solving abilities through our skills-based modules.
You will have the opportunity to focus on career planning and entrepreneurship to enhance your employability.
You will gain practical mooting experience and take part in national and international competitions.
You can also gain a Certificate in Professional Practice by undertaking mini-placements during the vacations.
If you complete your LLB with us and attain a 2.1 or above we will guarantee you a place on our excellent Legal Practice Course.

Nottingham Law School
Nottingham Law School is one of the largest and most highly rated Law schools in the UK, with a reputation for delivering excellence in legal education and scholarship.

Nottingham Law School is based on the University's City site. It's a vibrant place to study, with fantastic facilities and accommodation just a few minutes' walk from everything Nottingham has to offer.

Not only will you study in outstanding lecture theatres and seminar rooms, but the Law School is also investing in a mock courtroom, family courtroom, and four mooting rooms to further enhance our students mooting and advocacy experience.

Contact us
Telephone: +44(0)115 848 4460
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Course

Modules (2012 entry)

In the first and second years, you will study five compulsory modules of which three are Law modules and two are focused on Business. In the third year, you will study four compulsory Law modules and select two optional Business modules.

Year One

Contract Law with Mooting
Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Human Rights
Legal Method
Two Business modules

Year Two

Land Law and Professional Advice
Law of Torts with Problem Solving
European Union Law and Report writing
Two Business modules

Year Three

Law of Trusts
Criminal law with Mooting
Path to Professional Practice or Independent research Project
Law option
Two Business modules

Indicative choices for the Law option are:

Commercial Law
Company Law
International Competition Law
Employment Law
Insurance Law and Practice
Intellectual Property Law
International Trade Law.

Business modules will cover areas such as: management, finance, human resources and international business and management.

Please note that we update our modules regularly and options may change.

Assessment
There are diverse assessments, depending upon the module, including:

Examinations
Problem based coursework
Essays
Legal advocacy (mooting)
Independent projects
Case studies
Reports.

How do you study?
You will be taught through lectures, seminars and presentations.

Careers

Your future career
When you graduate, there is the opportunity for you to apply for entry to the Legal Practice Course or the highly regarded Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) here at Nottingham Law School. If you complete your LLB with us and attain a 2.1 or above we will guarantee you a place on our excellent Legal Practice Course for intending solicitors.

A Law degree doesn't just have to lead to a career as a solicitor or barrister. On our LLB course you will gain a host of transferable skills and an appreciation of the law that many employers will value, including those in finance, industry, commerce and the public sector.

Employability
In 2008 / 09, 95% of Nottingham Trent University graduates* from full-time undergraduate courses were employed or undertaking further study six months after leaving.

*Of those available for work (HESA 2008 / 09).

Placements

Certificate in Professional Practice
At the end of Year One, you can apply to enrol on the Certificate in Professional Practice. This additional qualification awarded by Nottingham Trent University enables students to further their work-based skills.

For the Certificate you will need to undertake independent mini placements during vacations (amounting to at least ten weeks in total) in order to gain work experience in a professional environment. You will receive an introduction to the Certificate in the first year through the Professional Environment module.

Giving you competitive advantage
In today's competitive job market graduates often find that a degree is no longer enough to attract employers. A work placement is a valuable addition to your education. You'll gain vital real-life work experience that will make you stand out from the crowd and enhance your employability in your chosen field of work.

Work placements and internships
Many students enjoy the challenge of arranging their own work placement or a practical internship which forms part of many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It can give you invaluable insight into applying for a job, undertaking practical and theoretical application tests and experiencing what a real job interview is like.

What are the benefits of a work placement?
Practical work experience has many benefits for you. It can help you in your day-to-day studies and is often paid. It can enhance your commercial awareness and your ability to link theory and practice which will be an invaluable skill in your future career. Although a work placement is highly recommended, obtaining one is based on an individual's efforts and is not guaranteed.

How to apply

Entry requirements

You will need 280 UCAS Tariff points minimum achieved from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, excluding General Studies.
Five GCSE passes at Grade C or above are needed, including Maths and English.

When assessing your application we will take into account not only your academic ability but the information provided within your personal statement and reference. These should demonstrate your motivation to do the course and any other relevant information such as work or voluntary experience.

For further details of equivalent qualifications please visit the UCAS website.

Applicants whose first language is not English will need to achieve either IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 560 or iBT TOEFL 83 or to obtain one of these qualifications on applying to Nottingham Trent University. For further information visit the international students website.

How to apply
Applications are made through UCAS where you can apply directly online.