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Corporate and Insolvency Law LLM

  • Level(s) of Study: Postgraduate taught
  • Start Date(s): September 2017 (FT/ PT)
  • Duration: see course tab
  • Study Mode(s): Full-time / Part-time
  • Campus: City Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:

About the LLM Corporate and Insolvency Law

Nottingham Law School has a leading reputation in the fields of Insolvency and Corporate Law and students on this course will benefit from our research and expert teaching staff.

Our Centre for Business and Insolvency Law has links with a number of international agencies including INSOL International, the Insolvency Service and the World Bank. It also hosts an annual International Insolvency Conference and a number of other events throughout the year in partnership with other agencies.

Traditional subjects such as Public Companies, Business Organisations and Corporate Liquidation, are a key part of this course. You will complete your LLM with a strong understanding of Corporate and Insolvency Law within a European and International context, as well as being able to demonstrate an awareness of the wider economic and social factors which influence corporate institutions.

Why choose this course?

  • Gain an understanding of Corporate and Insolvency Law in a European and International context.
  • Benefit from strong links to our Centre for Business and Insolvency Law.
  • Choose a study route that suits you with full-time, part-time and distance learning options available.
  • Attend an International Summer School with the opportunity to explore Law in a European context.
  • Scholarships available.
  • Individual modules can be studied for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) awards. Email us for details.
  • 98% of our postgraduate Law School students are employed or engaged in further study six months after graduating (DLHE, postgraduate leavers 2015-16).

What you’ll study

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from our students themselves

Student Profiles

Sukai Bangura

Corporate and Insolvency Law (Full-time)

Being considered for the Brenda Howe Africa Scholarship was a turning point in my career, which set me on a path to proceed with further legal studies.

Staff Profiles

Elspeth Berry - Associate Professor

Nottingham Law School

Elspeth Berry is an Associate Professor at Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University and is a member of the Centre for Business and Insolvency Law.

Graham Ferris - External Supervisor

Nottingham Law School

Graham Ferris (Mr)

Rebecca Parry - Professor

Nottingham Law School

Rebecca Parry is a Professor at the Nottingham Law School, NTU and is the Co-Director of the Centre for Business and Insolvency Law.

Susan McLaughlin - Senior Lecturer

Nottingham Law School

Susan McLaughlin is a Senior Lecturer at the Nottingham Law School, NTU and teaches on the postgraduate and undergraduate courses.

Careers and employability

Career development is an integral part of the programme and our careers team run a series of workshops where you can identify methods and strategies to enable you to pursue your career goals.

Due to the School's excellent reputation within the legal profession, our graduates are highly sought-after and recognised for the depth and relevance of their knowledge. While this course does not currently offer placements we do encourage our students to pursue placement opportunities. 98% of our postgraduate Law School students are employed or engaged in further study six months after graduating (DLHE, postgraduate leavers 2015-16).

Find out about the opportunities available through our pro bono and University volunteering schemes.

Learn a new language

Alongside your study you also have the opportunity to learn a new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have.

Learning a new language can:

  • enhance your communication skills
  • enrich your experience when travelling abroad
  • boost your career prospects.

Find out more about the University Language Programme.

Campus and facilities

How to apply

Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow the instructions for applying. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.

Writing your application

Be honest, thorough and persuasive in your application. Remember, we can only make a decision based on what you tell us. Make sure you include as much information as possible, including uploading evidence of results already achieved, as well as a personal statement.

Keeping up to date

After you’ve applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process - so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU in our postgraduates’ guide. Here you’ll find advice about how to write a good personal statement and much more.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or support, you can call our Admissions Team on +44 (0)115 848 4200.

Good luck with your application!

Apply directly to the University online using the NTU online application portal.

Apply for your course as early as you can so that you have time to prepare for your studies. If you need a visa to study here you need to plan this into your application.

For a step by step guide on making an application to the University please visit our how to apply page.

For advice on applying for a visa please visit our visa information page

For advice on how to write a good personal statement please visit our personal statement page.

Postgraduate research

If you’re applying for postgraduate research please visit our Research pages for information about our research areas and how to make your application.

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Keeping up to date

After you’ve applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process - so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.