Legal Practice Course LLM
- Level(s) of Study: Professional
- Start Date(s): Friday 16 September 2016
- Duration: 2 years
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Campus: City Campus
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Introduction:
At Nottingham Law School (NLS) we are confident that our Legal Practice Course (LPC) will provide you with the best training currently available. Our careers expertise and experienced and supportive teaching staff will help you get your career as a solicitor off to a flying start. NLS has an excellent reputation within the legal profession. Our LPC has continuously received the highest possible grading from the SRA of commendable practice in every area of the course.
Why study the LLM LPC at Nottingham Law School?
- Study around work and family commitments
- Pay fees in stages, over two years to ease financial strain
- All our staff are experienced lawyers – many still practice - and students benefit from their practical knowledge.
- We teach in small groups to encourage student participation.
- Every student has a personal tutor. We know our students and support and encourage you in both your studies and in your employment applications at the start of your legal career.
- NLS are fully aware of the challenges for law students in the current legal employment market. We constantly review our courses to ensure that they provide our students with the qualifications, practical knowledge and experience employers are looking for.
- We have introduced a new elective – Advocacy – which will provide essential experience for anyone considering Higher Rights of Audience training.
- We offer an award-winning pro bono programme, including a Legal Advice Centre for the local community. Gaining practical legal experience gives you a head start when applying for jobs or training contracts.
- Our dedicated and experienced careers consultants provide guidance and support to help you secure a training contract or other legal employment. Applicants are invited to a careers event in June, before the LPC course starts, so that you can benefit from working with our successful careers team. The number of graduates obtaining a training contract or paralegal work is consistently high.
- We provide practical experience: the Bridge to Practice module will ensure you hit the ground running at the start of your career.
- Scholarships are available.
- Studying with NLS means that you have all the facilities a large Law School can offer plus the advantages of studying within a university environment which offers outstanding library, IT, support, sports, language and student union services.
- 97% of our postgraduate leavers are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (DLHE survey, postgraduate leavers 2014-15).
We know that with a changing job market we need to provide relevant legal experience, networking events and careers support for our students to give you the head start that you require at the beginning of your career.
Successful completion of the course enables you to proceed to a training contract and then be admitted as a solicitor. The job market is very competitive and whether you come to Nottingham Law School with a 2.1 or a 2.2 we can add value to enhance your CV and increase your employability.
Open days
We hold open days in autumn, spring and early summer each year for anyone considering studying on the Nottingham Law School LPC. The day provides the opportunity for you to find out more about the course, meet tutors and current students, take a campus tour, view our facilities and take part in a careers workshop providing advice on how to gain a training contract. Further details and to book your place.
SRA Information - changes to Education and Training Regulations
The SRA has recently put in place proposals to simplify the training regulations.
These proposals have resulted in the removal of the requirements for students:
- to apply for a Certificate of Completion of the Academic Stage of Training
- to enrol with the SRA prior to commencing the LPC.
Please read the SRA revisions document
Please note that these changes could impact considerably upon you and it is your responsibility to ensure that you understand your revised obligations in respect of the LPC.
If you are in any doubt about how these changes affect you, please consult the SRA website.
Library resources
LPC students are able to use all of the library and IT facilities of the University, in particular, the Boots Library, which is being refurbished over Summer 2014. The Boots Library will house the entire Law Collection and will also incorporate the current Professional Resource Centre. As a result, LPC students will be afforded 24-hour access to library resources.
Contact us for further information
Find out more information by requesting a course brochure. If you would like to speak with a member of the team, you can contact us using the details below.
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Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 4460
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What you’ll study
Careers and employability
Your future career
We have a dedicated Employability Team who will support you in your search for a training contract; the number of Nottingham Law School graduates gaining a training contract or paralegal work is consistently high. 97% of our postgraduate leavers are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (DLHE survey, postgraduate leavers 2014-15).
At Nottingham Law School we don't view the LPC in isolation. It leads to a training contract and we can provide the support required to give you the best possible start to your legal career:
- Our Employability Team provide seminars with advice about training contract applications and interview techniques.
- We will review your training contract applications and formulate individual career plans. We also provide a practical interview preparation service.
- We provide a mentoring scheme with trainees from local law firms to provide support and guidance and a personal view of what to expect from life in the profession.
- We use the expertise gained from our MBA programme to develop your commercial awareness, which provides a true bridge into practice.
- We maintain regular contact with firms specialising in all areas of law.
There are opportunities to get involved with pro bono projects and Nottingham Law School's Legal Advice Centre, which enable you to gain practical legal work experience.
Our aim is to provide reliable, high quality legal advice and information to the local community and individuals in need. It also provides practical experience for you to undertake your professional legal training at Nottingham Law School.
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.
Campus and facilities
How to apply
Ready to join us? 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 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.
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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.