Law LLB (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- Start Date(s): Monday 26 September 2016
- Duration: 3 years
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: City Campus
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Introduction:
Legal Education Provider of the Year – 2016 Solicitors Journal Awards
A Qualifying Law Degree studied over three years, this course provides the intellectual, legal and practical skills you'll need for a successful career.
When you choose to study Law at Nottingham Trent University you become part of one of the largest and most innovative Law Schools in the UK. All our undergraduate Law degrees are recognised by the Bar Standards Board and Solicitors Regulation Authority as Qualifying Law Degrees, enabling you to progress on to further legal training to become a solicitor or barrister.
This course incorporates a good deal of flexibility and choice. In Year 2 you can choose between two different pathways which enable you to either take year-long specialist modules or combine half-year modules with the chance to study abroad, take a work placement, clinical legal education or Business modules. In the final year you will choose five modules that reflect your interests from a wide range of optional modules. You will also undertake the Path to Professional Practice or an Independent Law Research Project module.
Why choose this course?
- This course is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board as a Qualifying Law Degree.
- You will have the opportunity to study abroad and take part in our International Summer School Scheme.
- You can gain a Certificate in Professional Practice by undertaking mini-placements during vacations.
- You will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement or clinical legal education.
- Students benefit from our renowned expertise in mooting. You will take a mooting module and can get involved in international and national mooting competitions for which we have a winning track record.
- You can join our thriving Law Society, LEX, and get involved with a range of sporting, social and networking activities.
- You will study in outstanding facilities, including a suite of authentic mock courtrooms and mooting rooms.
- Upon graduation you can apply for entry to our Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course which is the next stage of training to become a solicitor or barrister.
- 97% of our law school graduates are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (DLHE Survey undergraduate results 2014-15).
- 96% of our students are satisfied with the quality of this course (National Student Survey 2016).
- 1st for the largest number of undergraduate students studying Law by area (Latest HESA data 2014-15).
97% of our students would recommend the course to a friend (National Student Survey 2016).
What you’ll study
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Careers and employability
Your career development
Law degree is highly valued and provides a solid foundation for a variety of careers. 97% of our law school graduates are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (DLHE Survey undergraduate results 2014-15).
If you complete your LLB with us and gain a 2.2 or above we will guarantee you a place on our excellent LLM Legal Practice Course for intending solicitors. If you are interested in a career as a barrister there is the also the opportunity to progress on to our highly-regarded LLM Bar Professional Training Course.
A Law degree doesn't just have to lead to a career as a solicitor or barrister however. On our LLB course you will gain a host of transferable skills and an appreciation of the law that many employers will value. In the last few years our graduates have gone on to positions including:
- solicitor
- barrister
- in-house counsel
- trade mark attorney
- trade union consultant
- freedom of information adviser
- human resources officer
- investment banker
- auditor
- victim support caseworker
- review and features editor
- quantity surveyor
- business development manager
- sports marketing analyst.
In today's competitive job market work experience is a valuable addition to your education. You'll gain vital real-life skills that will make you stand out from the crowd and enhance your employability.
On this degree selected students undertaking pathway two in Year Two will have the opportunity to gain practical experience on a half-year legal work placement or get involved with clinical legal education.
In addition all students are encouraged to obtain relevant work experience during the vacations. If you undertake at least ten weeks' relevant work experience this will be recognised by our Certificate in Professional Practice. This qualification demonstrates you have developed practical skills and work-based competencies. You will be responsible for organising your own placements with the support of the University. You will receive an introduction to the Certificate and advice on securing placements in the first year.
You can also work towards the University's Acceler8 Employability Award which has been designed to provide formal recognition for everything you achieve outside of your studies.
Campus and facilities
How to apply
We've created application guidance pages to help you with the applying process. If you find yourself struggling at all, try these pages and hopefully you'll find the answers you're looking for.
Your personal statement is a really important part of your application. It’s your chance to convince us why we should offer you a place! For hints and tips on what to write, take a look at our page on how to write a good 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 apply directly to NTU for an undergraduate course if you’re not applying to any other UK university in the same year. If you are applying to more than one UK university you must apply through UCAS.
Apply as early as you can so that you have time to prepare for your studies. You may need a visa to study here, so you need to plan this into your application.
For a step-by-step guide on making an application to NTU, please visit our how to apply page. Here you will be able to find information on applying for a visa.
Struggling to write your personal statement? We have prepared a helpful guide for this too.
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.