Law Senior Status LLB (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Postgraduate taught / Undergraduate
- Start Date(s): Monday 26 September 2016
- Duration: Two years full-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: City Campus
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Introduction:
Legal Education Provider of the Year –
2016 Solicitors Journal Awards
A two-year Qualifying Law Degree for graduates.
If you are a graduate who wants to gain a Qualifying Law Degree, this course is for you. This compact degree is completed in just two years, and has equal accreditation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board to all other undergraduate courses at Nottingham Law School, enabling you to progress on to further training to become a solicitor or barrister in England or Wales.
This degree has been designed with international students in mind, as you will be able to gain a Qualifying LLB Law Degree in less time than if you studied at home. It can also help you to obtain a professional qualification in English Law, which has formed the basis of legal systems around the world.
If you want to become a lawyer in another country please consult the appropriate country's legal body to confirm requirements. In a few countries, such as Canada, successful completion of the LLB (Hons) Law Senior Status can provide some exemptions from qualifying exams.
The LLB (Hons) Law Senior Status is also appealing to UK non-Law graduates who wish to study for a law degree in greater depth than offered by the Graduate Diploma in Law conversion course.
Why choose this course?
- Graduates can gain a Qualifying Law Degree in just two years.
- It is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board to enable you to progress on to further training to become a solicitor or barrister.
- You will study the seven Foundation subjects of English Law.
- It prepares you for the professional work environment.
- You will study in one of the largest Law School's in the UK with outstanding facilities including a suite of mock courtrooms.
- Our exciting International Summer School Scheme gives you the opportunity to visit Berlin, Tallinn, Strasbourg, Geneva and Nijmegen.
- Successful completion of the course (at 2:2 or above) guarantees you a place on our renowned Legal Practice Course for intending solicitors.
- 97% of our law school graduates are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (DLHE Survey undergraduate results 2014-15).
- 94% of our students are satisfied with the quality of their course – this is higher than the national average (National Student Survey 2016).
Canadian students may find information on our international page useful.
What you’ll study
Careers and employability
A 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.
Of those available for work (HESA 2009/2010).
Excellent placement opportunities
We encourage all students 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.