Law (Flexible Learning) LLB (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- Start Date(s): September 2017
- Duration: Four, five or six years part-time
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
This Qualifying Law Degree has a flexible timetable designed to fit around your existing commitments.
If you require a legal qualification to get to where you want to be but cannot afford to dramatically change your lifestyle to get it, look no further. This Qualifying Law Degree course has been designed for students who want to combine their legal education with ongoing employment or personal commitments.
You will attend the same seminars as LLB (Hons) Law (full-time) students and gain the same skills, but the timetabling of your classes and the overall duration of the programme are flexible to meet your needs. With flexible study you have the choice of studying for four, five or six years. Your seminars may, for example, be scheduled on just one day or two afternoons per week. And you will have the opportunity in your first year to transfer onto full-time study if your availability changes.
Why choose this course?
- It is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board as a Qualifying Law Degree.
- You can study around your job or other commitments.
- You will attend the same number of seminars as full-time students, but enjoy the flexibility to study at your own pace over four, five or six years.
- You will receive bespoke guidance materials to support your independent study as well as direct tutor contact in seminars.
- You will benefit from our considerable experience of delivering courses to adults in employment and excellent student support.
- You will have the opportunity to transfer to full-time study if you wish.
- 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.
- 96% of our undergraduate Law School students are employed or engaged in further study six months after graduating (DLHE, undergraduate leavers 2015-16).
What you’ll study
Careers and employability
Your career development
A Law degree is highly valued and provides a solid foundation for a variety of careers. 96% of our undergraduate Law School students are employed or engaged in further study six months after graduating (DLHE, undergraduate leavers 2015-16).
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 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 including an international perspective and an appreciation of the law that many employers will value, both in the UK and overseas. 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.
Excellent placement opportunities
The work experience you will gain from this course will prove invaluable in today's job market. You'll gain vital real-life skills that will make you stand out from the crowd.
We will encourage you to get work experience during your holidays. 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
Ready to join us? Applications for this course need to go directly to the University rather than through UCAS. Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow the instructions for applying.
Writing your application and personal statement
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.
You must make arrangements for submission of your reference. An academic or professional reference (e.g. from your employer) will be acceptable. If you have difficulty with either of these, please contact the Law School Admissions team for advice. One reference is sufficient in the first instance. Please give the name of your second referee and we will contact them if we need to.
Your application will be considered by the course leader and a letter will be sent to you as soon as possible. If you require a receipt of your application form, please include a stamped addressed envelope.
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.
Applications for this course need to go directly to the University rather than through UCAS. We will assess your application on an individual basis.
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.