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Law (flexible learning) LLB (Hons)

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  • Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
  • Start Date(s): September 2024
  • Duration: Four, five or six years part-time
  • Study Mode(s): Part-time (day)
  • Campus: City Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
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Information for 2024

Introduction:

This course 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 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.

  • All of our degrees are compliant with the requirements of the SRA and the BSB for the purposes of professional qualification as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
  • You can study around your job or other commitments.

Why choose this course?

  • 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 choose to apply for one of our courses preparing you for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam. It also enables you to progress on to the LLM Barristers Training Course (BTC) or PGDip BTC for intending barristers.
  • NTU is 3rd for number of UG students studying Law (Latest HESA data 2021/22)

All of our courses are designed to provide our students with a number of work-based learning opportunities.

Employer Challenge

The Employer Challenge is an initiative designed to offer our students a 'work-like experience' during their Law degree. During your second year module Applied Legal Knowledge - Civil Practice, you will work on a legal or business related challenge set for you by a professional employer. It is a chance for you to make a real difference to their business by working on a current or hypothetical issue facing them. After meeting with your employer and receiving your challenge, you will work to research the issue and develop your recommended solution. You, or your team, will get to present your results to your challenger a few weeks later and see what they think. There will be team and individual challenges, but you are assessed individually based on a reflective report, written by you after feedback from your challenger.

What you’ll study

This course combines study for a law degree with ongoing employment. You will attend the same seminars as full-time students but with a more flexible timetable to suit your needs.

We are committed to flexible learning and provide courses that suit a variety of lifestyles. This innovative course has been designed for students who want to combine their Law degree with ongoing employment or personal commitments, but who do not wish to study solely by distance learning.

Year One (80 credits)

Law in Action (20 credits)

The Law in Action module compliments and builds upon the Law School’s induction programme, to encourage students’ engagement, attendance and appreciation of the place of law in a wider context right from the start of their degree.

Law of Contract and Problem Solving (20 credits)

Develop your understanding of the law of contract. You will study the underlying theories and classifications of contracts and learn how to apply your knowledge to solve legal problems. You will also be introduced to the skill of mooting.

Law of Torts and Legal Reasoning (20 credits)

The law of torts concerns civil wrongs, and in this module you will learn to interpret case law, determine relevant legal principles, and assess the merits of legal reasoning.

Legal and Professional Environment (20 credits)

Gain a foundational knowledge and understanding of the legal system in England and Wales. Develop transferable intellectual, employability and professional skills.

Year Two (80 credits)

Public Law and Research Skills (20 credits)

Examine and research constitutional law concepts to develop an understanding of the relationship between the individual and the state. Exploring the protection of liberties and fundamental rights of the individual within the UK.

International, European and Comparative Law and Group Presentation Skills (20 credits)

Gain an international and comparative perspective on the establishment, development and operation of international and European Union law, while developing team working and presentation skills.

Land Law and Professional Advice (20 credits)

Apply rules to solve legal problems in relation to land ownership. You will study the distinction between real and personal property and begin to draft professional advice in a property law context.

Law of Trusts and Advanced Legal Reasoning (20 credits)

Acquire high-level knowledge of the law of trusts and develop the ability to examine decided cases in detail.

Year Three (100 credits)

Applied Legal Knowledge - Civil Practice (20 credits)

Enhance your fundamental understanding of the law by revisiting areas of core law modules contract and tort from a new practical and professional skills-based perspective.

Criminal Law with Mooting (20 credits)

Expand your knowledge of criminal law and develop practical mooting skills that will enhance your employability. You will learn how to argue within a ground of appeal, research and write skeleton arguments and use legal language effectively.

Plus choose modules that add up to 60 credits from the optional module lists below. You must choose two modules from the level five options and one module from the level six options.

Year Four (100 credits)

Choose from one of the following modules:

Path to Professional Practice (20 credits)

Develop key transferable skills in preparation for professional practice. You’ll hone your legal writing, drafting, negotiation and client-interviewing skills through a series of case scenarios and related case materials.

Law in Practice (20 credits)

This module has been designed to enable you to use legal and law-related work, paid or voluntary, for academic credit towards your degree. You will undertake at least 35 hours’ work either in one of our pro bono projects or with a law firm, advice agency, or other voluntary organisation in the UK or
abroad.

Applied Legal Knowledge (NLS Legal) - Criminal and Business Practice (20 credits)

Learn how to put theory into practice by revisiting areas of core Law modules from a practical and professional skills-based perspective, with input from the School’s NLS Legal.

Choose modules that add up to 80 credits from the level six optional module list below.

Level Five Optional Modules

Commercial Law (20 credits)

Enhance your understanding of commercial law within a practical and business context. You will also be introduced to the key skill of negotiation and the possible strategies and tactics involved.

Family Law (20 credits)

Explore the principal themes of English family law: marriage, divorce, civil partnership, cohabitation, domestic violence and parental responsibility. Apply legal knowledge to hypothetical and real situations in order to enhance employability.

Employment Law (20 credits)

Learn to apply your legal knowledge to solve employment law problems. You will study both collective employment law and individual employment law.

Human Rights (20 credits)

Develop your understanding of human rights in an international context, exploring topics including the right to life, the right to a fair trial, freedom of religion, and freedom of expression.

Level Six Optional Modules

Commercial Law* (20 credits)

Enhance your understanding of commercial law within a practical and business context.

Company Law (20 credits)

Acquire high-level knowledge of company law. You will solve legal problems and study a number of topics, including limited and unlimited liability, shareholder rights, and the dissolution of companies.

Comparative Law (20 credits)

An introduction to the essential characteristics of different foreign legal systems. Learn to critically compare and contrast these systems, both with each other and with the English legal system.

Criminology and Criminal Justice (20 credits)

Enhance your understanding of criminology and criminal justice issues. You will learn about the significance of crime statistics, the media and crime, hate crime, prisons, and sentencing.

Critical Legal Thinking (20 credits)

What makes a legal argument good or bad? Can legal decisions be justified by purely rational argument, or are they ultimately determined by more subjective influences? Explore these questions in this module designed for those with an interest in law, philosophy and human reasoning.

Employment Law* (20 credits)

Learn to apply your legal knowledge to solve employment law problems. You will study both collective employment law and individual employment law.

Evidence (20 credits)

Study the rules and principles of evidence in legal proceedings, and learn how to apply the law of evidence to factual situations.

Family Law* (20 credits)

An introduction to the principal themes of English Family Law including marriage, divorce law, civil partnership, cohabitation, protection against domestic violence, and parental responsibility.

Human Rights* (20 credits)

Develop your understanding of human rights in an international context, exploring topics including the right to life, the right to a fair trial, freedom of religion, and freedom of expression.

Immigration and Asylum Law (20 credits)

Study the principal themes of UK immigration and asylum law and consider the scope for reform. You will learn about the current legal framework of immigration, international refugee law and asylum.

Independent Legal Research Project (20 credits)

Plan, research and write your own project on a chosen legal subject. You will be allocated a project supervisor who will provide expertise in your chosen area and guide you throughout the process.

International Competition Law (20 credits)

Explore the differing approaches to international competition law and the key institutions and initiatives. You will develop your knowledge of the role of economic theory and consider future developments.

International Criminal Justice (20 credits)

An introduction to the key elements of international criminal justice - the body of laws and procedures by which individuals are held criminally responsible, at an international level, for serious offences such as genocide and war crimes.

International Trade Law (20 credits)

Provides the professional skills required in a modern commercial environment. You will learn about the international sale and carriage of goods, and about the application of principles to solve international trade disputes.

Intellectual Property Law (20 credits)

An introduction to intellectual property law, its rationales, economic function and international influences. You will gain an awareness of design law and study the law of copyright and patents.

Laws of Armed Conflict (20 credits)

Develop your knowledge of the international laws relating to armed conflict, terrorism, and the self-determination of peoples. Consider the growth and scope of modern international war crimes and current debates in the field.

Medical Law (20 credits)

Understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding the provision of medical treatment and care, and apply the law to solve medico-legal problems.

Mooting (20 credits)

Develop a range of advocacy techniques through the medium of mooting. This module covers a range of topics including written pleadings, courtroom etiquette, and the skills of oral advocacy.

Public International Law (20 credits)

Enhance your understanding of public international law and related current legal issues.

Sexuality and the Law (20 credits)

Develop an awareness of the concept of sexuality from legal, moral and sociological perspectives, balancing the needs of the victim and the defendant.

Sports Law (20 credits)

Acquire knowledge of the law pertaining to the regulation of sporting activity and an appreciation of the impact of globalisation on sports law.

United States Law (20 credits)

Understand the essential characteristics of law in the United States and critically compare and contrast these characteristics with those of the English legal system.

*If not already selected at an earlier stage in the course.

Year One (60 credits)

Law in Action (20 credits)

The Law in Action module compliments and builds upon the Law School’s induction programme, to encourage students’ engagement, attendance and appreciation of the place of law in a wider context right from the start of their degree.

Law of Contract and Problem Solving (20 credits)

Develop your understanding of the law of contract. You will study the underlying theories and classifications of contracts and learn how to apply your knowledge to solve legal problems. You will also be introduced to the skill of mooting.

Legal and Professional Environment (20 credits)

Gain a foundational knowledge and understanding of the legal system in England and Wales. Develop transferable intellectual, employability and professional skills.

Year Two (60 credits)

Law of Torts and Legal Reasoning (20 credits)

The law of torts concerns civil wrongs, and in this module you will learn to interpret case law, determine relevant legal principles, and assess the merits of legal reasoning.

Public Law and Research Skills (20 credits)

Examine and research constitutional law concepts to develop an understanding of the relationship between the individual and the state. Exploring the protection of liberties and fundamental rights of the individual within the UK.

International, European and Comparative Law and Group Presentation Skills (20 credits)

Gain an international and comparative perspective on the establishment, development and operation of international and European Union law, while developing team working and presentation skills.

Year Three (80 credits)

Land Law and Professional Advice (20 credits)

Apply rules to solve legal problems in relation to land ownership. You will study the distinction between real and personal property and begin to draft professional advice in a property law context.

Law of Trusts and Advanced Legal Reasoning (20 credits)

Acquire high-level knowledge of the law of trusts and develop the ability to examine decided cases in detail.

Criminal Law with Mooting (20 credits)

Expand your knowledge of criminal law and develop practical mooting skills that will enhance your employability. You will learn how to argue within a ground of appeal, research and write skeleton arguments and use legal language effectively.

Applied Legal Knowledge – Civil Practice (20 credits)

Enhance your fundamental understanding of the law by revisiting areas of core law modules contract and tort from a new practical and professional skills-based perspective.

Year Four (80 credits)

Choose four modules that add up to 80 credits from the optional module lists below. You must choose two level five options and  two level six options from the list below.

Year Five (80 Credits)

Choose from one of the following modules:

Path to Professional Practice (20 credits)

Develop key transferable skills in preparation for professional practice. You’ll hone your legal writing, drafting, negotiation and client-interviewing skills through a series of case scenarios and related case materials.

Law in Practice (20 credits)

This module has been designed to enable you to use legal and law-related work, paid or voluntary, for academic credit towards your degree. You will undertake at least 35 hours’ work either in one of our pro bono projects or with a law firm, advice agency, or other voluntary organisation in the UK or
abroad.

Applied Legal Knowledge (NLS Legal) - Criminal and Business Practice (20 credits)

Learn how to put theory into practice by revisiting areas of core Law modules from a practical and professional skills-based perspective, with input from the School’s teaching law firm NLS Legal.

Plus choose modules that add up to 60 credits from the level six optional module list below.

Level Five Optional Modules

Commercial Law (20 credits)

Enhance your understanding of commercial law within a practical and business context. You will also be introduced to the key skill of negotiation and the possible strategies and tactics involved.

Family Law (20 credits)

Explore the principal themes of English family law: marriage, divorce, civil partnership, cohabitation, domestic violence and parental responsibility. Apply legal knowledge to hypothetical and real situations in order to enhance employability.

Employment Law (20 credits)

Learn to apply your legal knowledge to solve employment law problems. You will study both collective employment law and individual employment law.

Human Rights (20 credits)

Develop your understanding of human rights in an international context, exploring topics including the right to life, the right to a fair trial, freedom of religion, and freedom of expression.

Level Six Optional Modules

Commercial Law* (20 credits)

Enhance your understanding of commercial law within a practical and business context.

Company (20 credits)

Acquire high-level knowledge of company law. You will solve legal problems and study a number of topics, including limited and unlimited liability, shareholder rights, and the dissolution of companies.

Comparative Law (20 credits)

An introduction to the essential characteristics of different foreign legal systems. Learn to critically compare and contrast these systems, both with each other and with the English legal system.

Criminology and Criminal Justice (20 credits)

Enhance your understanding of criminology and criminal justice issues. You will learn about the significance of crime statistics, the media and crime, hate crime, prisons, and sentencing.

Critical Legal Thinking (20 credits)

What makes a legal argument good or bad? Can legal decisions be justified by purely rational argument, or are they ultimately determined by more subjective influences? Explore these questions in this module designed for those with an interest in law, philosophy and human reasoning.

Employment Law* (20 credits)

Learn to apply your legal knowledge to solve employment law problems. You will study both collective employment law and individual employment law.

Evidence (20 credits)

Study the rules and principles of evidence in legal proceedings, and learn how to apply the law of evidence to factual situations.

Family Law* (20 credits)

An introduction to the principal themes of English Family Law including marriage, divorce law, civil partnership, cohabitation, protection against domestic violence, and parental responsibility.

Human Rights* (20 credits)

Develop your understanding of human rights in an international context, exploring topics including the right to life, the right to a fair trial, freedom of religion, and freedom of expression.

Immigration and Asylum Law (20 credits)

Study the principal themes of UK immigration and asylum law and consider the scope for reform. You will learn about the current legal framework of immigration, international refugee law and asylum.

Independent Legal Research Project (20 credits)

Plan, research and write your own project on a chosen legal subject. You will be allocated a project supervisor who will provide expertise in your chosen area and guide you throughout the process.

International Competition Law (20 credits)

Explore the differing approaches to international competition law and the key institutions and initiatives. You will develop your knowledge of the role of economic theory and consider future developments.

International Criminal Justice (20 credits)

An introduction to the key elements of international criminal justice - the body of laws and procedures by which individuals are held criminally responsible, at an international level, for serious offences such as genocide and war crimes.

International Trade Law (20 credits)

Provides the professional skills required in a modern commercial environment. You will learn about the international sale and carriage of goods, and about the application of principles to solve international trade disputes.

Intellectual Property Law (20 credits)

An introduction to intellectual property law, its rationales, economic function and international influences. You will gain an awareness of design law and study the law of copyright and patents.

Laws of Armed Conflict (20 credits)

Develop your knowledge of the international laws relating to armed conflict, terrorism, and the self-determination of peoples. Consider the growth and scope of modern international war crimes and current debates in the field.

Medical Law (20 credits)

Understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding the provision of medical treatment and care, and apply the law to solve medico-legal problems.

Mooting (20 credits)

Develop a range of advocacy techniques through the medium of mooting. This module covers a range of topics including written pleadings, courtroom etiquette, and the skills of oral advocacy.

Public International Law (20 credits)

Enhance your understanding of public international law and related current legal issues.

Sexuality and the Law (20 credits)

Develop an awareness of the concept of sexuality from legal, moral and sociological perspectives, balancing the needs of the victim and the defendant.

Sports Law (20 credits)

Acquire knowledge of the law pertaining to the regulation of sporting activity and an appreciation of the impact of globalisation on sports law.

United States Law (20 credits)

Understand the essential characteristics of law in the United States and critically compare and contrast these characteristics with those of the English legal system.

*If not already selected at an earlier stage in the course.

Year One (60 credits)

Law in Action (20 credits)

The Law in Action module compliments and builds upon the Law School’s induction programme, to encourage students’ engagement, attendance and appreciation of the place of law in a wider context right from the start of their degree.

Law of Contract and Problem Solving (20 credits)

Develop your understanding of the law of contract. You will study the underlying theories and classifications of contracts and learn how to apply your knowledge to solve legal problems. You will also be introduced to the skill of mooting.

Legal and Professional Environment (20 credits)

Gain a foundational knowledge and understanding of the legal system in England and Wales. Develop transferable intellectual, employability and professional skills.

Year Two (60 credits)

Law of Torts and Legal Reasoning (20 credits)

The law of torts concerns civil wrongs, and in this module you will learn to interpret case law, determine relevant legal principles, and assess the merits of legal reasoning.

Public Law and Research Skills (20 credits)

Examine and research constitutional law concepts to develop an understanding of the relationship between the individual and the state. Exploring the protection of liberties and fundamental rights of the individual within the UK.

International, European and Comparative Law and Group Presentation Skills (20 credits)

Gain an international and comparative perspective on the establishment, development and operation of international and European Union law, while developing team working and presentation skills.

Year Three (60 credits)

Criminal Law with Mooting (20 credits)

Expand your knowledge of Criminal Law and develop practical Mooting skills that will enhance your employability. You will learn how to argue within a ground of appeal, research and write skeleton arguments and use legal language effectively.

Land Law and Professional Advice (20 credits)

Apply rules to solve legal problems in relation to land ownership. You will study the distinction between real and personal property and begin to draft professional advice in a property law context.

Law of Trusts and Advanced Legal Reasoning (20 credits)

Acquire high-level knowledge of the law of trusts and develop the ability to examine decided cases in detail.

Year Four (60 credits)

Applied Legal Knowledge – Civil Practice (20 credits)

Enhance your fundamental understanding of the law by revisiting areas of core law modules of contract and tort from a new practical and professional skills-based perspective.

Choose modules that add up to 40 credits from the optional module lists below. You must choose from the list of level five modules.

Year Five (60 credits)

Choose modules that add up to 60 credits from the level six optional module list below.

Year Six (60 credits)

Choose from one of the following modules:

Path to Professional Practice (20 credits)

Develop key transferable skills in preparation for professional practice. You’ll hone your legal writing, drafting, negotiation and client-interviewing skills through a series of case scenarios and related case materials.

Law in Practice (20 credits)

This module has been designed to enable you to use legal and law-related work, paid or voluntary, for academic credit towards your degree. You will undertake at least 35 hours’ work either in one of our pro bono projects or with a law firm, advice agency, or other voluntary organisation in the UK or
abroad.

Applied Legal Knowledge (NLS Legal) - Criminal and Business Practice (20 credits)

Learn how to put theory into practice by revisiting areas of core Law modules from a practical and professional skills-based perspective, with input from the School’s teaching law firm NLS Legal.

Plus choose modules that add up to 40 credits from the level six optional module list below.

Level Five Optional Modules

Commercial Law (20 credits)

Enhance your understanding of commercial law within a practical and business context. You will also be introduced to the key skill of negotiation and the possible strategies and tactics involved.

Family Law (20 credits)

Explore the principal themes of English family law: marriage, divorce, civil partnership, cohabitation, domestic violence and parental responsibility. Apply legal knowledge to hypothetical and real situations in order to enhance employability.

Employment Law (20 credits)

Learn to apply your legal knowledge to solve employment law problems. You will study both collective employment law and individual employment law.

Human Rights (20 credits)

Develop your understanding of human rights in an international context, exploring topics including the right to life, the right to a fair trial, freedom of religion, and freedom of expression.

Level Six Optional Modules

Commercial Law* (20 credits)

Enhance your understanding of commercial law within a practical and business context.

Company Law (20 credits)

Acquire high-level knowledge of company law. You will solve legal problems and study a number of topics, including limited and unlimited liability, shareholder rights, and the dissolution of companies.

Comparative Law (20 credits)

An introduction to the essential characteristics of different foreign legal systems. Learn to critically compare and contrast these systems, both with each other and with the English legal system.

Criminology and Criminal Justice (20 credits)

Enhance your understanding of criminology and criminal justice issues. You will learn about the significance of crime statistics, the media and crime, hate crime, prisons, and sentencing.

Critical Legal Thinking (20 credits)

What makes a legal argument good or bad? Can legal decisions be justified by purely rational argument, or are they ultimately determined by more subjective influences? Explore these questions in this module designed for those with an interest in law, philosophy and human reasoning.

Employment Law* (20 credits)

Learn to apply your legal knowledge to solve employment law problems. You will study both collective employment law and individual employment law.

Evidence (20 credits)

Study the rules and principles of evidence in legal proceedings, and learn how to apply the law of evidence to factual situations.

Family Law* (20 credits)

An introduction to the principal themes of English Family Law including marriage, divorce law, civil partnership, cohabitation, protection against domestic violence, and parental responsibility.

Human Rights* (20 credits)

Develop your understanding of human rights in an international context, exploring topics including the right to life, the right to a fair trial, freedom of religion, and freedom of expression.

Immigration and Asylum Law (20 credits)

Study the principal themes of UK immigration and asylum law and consider the scope for reform. You will learn about the current legal framework of immigration, international refugee law and asylum.

Independent Legal Research Project (20 credits)

Plan, research and write your own project on a chosen legal subject. You will be allocated a project supervisor who will provide expertise in your chosen area and guide you throughout the process.

International Competition Law (20 credits)

Explore the differing approaches to international competition law and the key institutions and initiatives. You will develop your knowledge of the role of economic theory and consider future developments.

International Criminal Justice (20 credits)

An introduction to the key elements of international criminal justice - the body of laws and procedures by which individuals are held criminally responsible, at an international level, for serious offences such as genocide and war crimes.

International Trade Law (20 credits)

Provides the professional skills required in a modern commercial environment. You will learn about the international sale and carriage of goods, and about the application of principles to solve international trade disputes.

Intellectual Property Law (20 credits)

An introduction to intellectual property law, its rationales, economic function and international influences. You will gain an awareness of design law and study the law of copyright and patents.

Laws of Armed Conflict (20 credits)

Develop your knowledge of the international laws relating to armed conflict, terrorism, and the self-determination of peoples. Consider the growth and scope of modern international war crimes and current debates in the field.

Medical Law (20 credits)

Understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding the provision of medical treatment and care, and apply the law to solve medico-legal problems.

Mooting (20 credits)

Develop a range of advocacy techniques through the medium of mooting. This module covers a range of topics including written pleadings, courtroom etiquette, and the skills of oral advocacy.

Public International Law (20 credits)

Enhance your understanding of public international law and related current legal issues.

Sexuality and the Law (20 credits)

Develop an awareness of the concept of sexuality from legal, moral and sociological perspectives, balancing the needs of the victim and the defendant.

Sports Law (20 credits)

Acquire knowledge of the law pertaining to the regulation of sporting activity and an appreciation of the impact of globalisation on sports law.

United States Law (20 credits)

Understand the essential characteristics of law in the United States and critically compare and contrast these characteristics with those of the English legal system.

*If not already selected at an earlier stage in the course.

Further information on what you'll study

Please be aware that all optional/elective modules are subject to availability, and NTU reserves the right to amend, change or withdraw modules at its discretion.

How you’re taught

Each module is delivered through a series of bespoke web-based materials supported by taught seminars, which provides direct contact with tutors and the opportunity to enhance your understanding through critical evaluation of your own reading and debate. You will be advised of the available study patterns for the scheduling of seminars.

All our LLB courses operate within a common framework. This not only ensures consistently high standards but also means that should your circumstances change then we are normally able to facilitate a change in your programme and study mode. You should discuss any request to change course with your personal tutor.

How will I be assessed?

Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed by a diverse range of methods that reflect the skills required. You will take part in:

  • oral presentations
  • mooting exercises
  • case analysis
  • research projects
  • group projects
  • problem-solving assignments
  • both seen and unseen examinations.

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.

Access to Resources

Nottingham Law School is delighted to announce that it will continue to provide access to the Oxford University Press (OUP) online resource - Law Trove.

Law Trove provides online access to a range of online resources, including over 200 textbooks published by OUP, and covers core and optional subject areas. Students on all courses will be provided with unlimited access to the resources within Law Trove in order to further enhance your experience during your time with us.

Contact hours

Year 1 Lectures/seminars/workshops 20% Independent Study 80%

Year 2 Lectures/seminars/workshops 24% Independent Study 76%

Year 3 Lectures/seminars/workshops 23% Independent Study 77%

Year 4 Lectures/seminars/workshops 24% Independent Study 76%

Research informed teaching

By daring to think differently our research is tackling real-world issues. The subjects you will study with us are informed by our research so you can be sure your knowledge will be cutting-edge in your field. In the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) - the UK's system for assessing the quality and impact of research in universities - we’re proud that 100% of NTU's Law submission was assessed to be world-leading or internationally excellent.

Staff Profiles

Ryan Murray - Principal Lecturer

Nottingham Law School

Ryan Murray is a Principal Lecturer at the Nottingham Law School, NTU and he is also a Learning and Teaching Manager.

How you’re assessed

Year 1 Written Coursework 35%, Written Take and Do Assessment Exercises 40% and Practical Exercises 25%

Year 2 Written Coursework 67% and Written Take and Do Assessment Exercises 33%

Year 3 Written Coursework 30%, Written Take and Do Assessment Exercises 60% and Practical Exercises 10%

Year 4 Written Coursework 60% and Written Take and Do Assessment Exercises 40%

Careers and employability

Your career development

A Law degree is highly valued and provides a solid foundation for a variety of careers.

Successful completion of this course allows you to progress onto one of our courses preparing you for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam. It also enables you to progress on to the LLM Barristers Training Course (BTC) or PGDip BTC for intending barristers.

We do encourage you to submit your application for these courses as early as possible to avoid disappointment. These courses can reach maximum capacity prior to the course start date.

You can work towards the University’s Developing with NTU Award, which has been designed to provide formal recognition of everything you do as an NTU student, and in your wider life, in support of your whole person development. You can also choose from these specialised employability awards: Digital Award, Global Award, Enterprise Award, Sustainability Award.

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam

The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is a common assessment that those wishing to qualify as a solicitor must pass. Find out more about the SQE and what it means for you.

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.

Campus and facilities

Nottingham Law School is based in the Chaucer building on the City Campus. It is a vibrant place to study with fantastic facilities and accommodation just a few minutes' walk from everything Nottingham has to offer. Not only will you study in outstanding lecture theatres and seminar rooms, but the Law School has also invested in:

  • a mock courtroom
  • family courtroom
  • four mooting rooms to enhance your mooting and advocacy experience in an authentic environment
  • NLS Legal.

NLS Legal is our onsite teaching law firm which has been granted Alternative Business Structure status by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, enabling students to practise pro bono under the supervision of a qualified solicitor.

You'll also have access to a great combination of facilities on the City Campus, including:

  • the 24-hour Boots Library, with learning resources specific to your course
  • IT open areas in the Newton and Chaucer buildings
  • Nottingham Trent Student Union, including sports facilities, a shop, cafes and music venues
  • a range of student accommodation.

We've recently invested a massive £90 million into our buildings and facilities, providing you with inspiring places to learn, relax with friends and share ideas.

As a student you will also have access to our virtual learning environment (NOW), which allows you to access your university timetable, NTU email, module documents and the NTU online library from your own laptop, anywhere at any time.

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Tel: +44 (0)115 848 4262

Email: nlslegal@ntu.ac.uk

Entry requirements

What are we looking for?

Applications are welcomed from individuals without formal qualifications who can satisfy the School of their ability to undertake the course.

Applications for this course need to go directly to the University rather than through UCAS. Applications are assessed on an individual basis, taking into account:

  • any formal qualifications
  • the personal statement
  • references
  • any relevant life or work experience.

One or more of the following qualifications will be helpful when reviewing your application:-

  • five GCE / GCSE passes and two at A-level standard
  • four GCE / GCSE passes and three at A-level standard
  • BTEC National / Higher Certificate or Diploma
  • an appropriate Access course qualification
  • an appropriate Professional qualification
  • a degree in another discipline.

Contextual offers

A lower offer may be made based on a range of factors, including your background (such as where you live and the school or college you attended), your experiences and individual circumstances (you may have been in care, for example). This is called a contextual offer and we get data from UCAS to make these decisions. NTU offers a student experience like no other and this approach helps us to find students who have the potential to succeed here but who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university. Find out how we assess your application.

Other qualifications and experience

We may also consider credits achieved at other universities and your work/life experience through an assessment of prior learning. This may be for year one entry, or beyond the beginning of a course where applicable, for example, into year 2. Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form

What are we looking for?

Applications are welcomed from individuals without formal qualifications who can satisfy the School of their ability to undertake the course.

Applications for this course need to go directly to the University rather than through UCAS. Applications are assessed on an individual basis, taking into account:

  • any formal qualifications
  • the personal statement
  • references
  • any relevant life or work experience.

One or more of the following qualifications will be helpful when reviewing your application:-

  • five GCE / GCSE passes and two at A-level standard
  • four GCE / GCSE passes and three at A-level standard
  • BTEC National / Higher Certificate or Diploma
  • an appropriate Access course qualification
  • an appropriate Professional qualification
  • a degree in another discipline.

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)

If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before.  This decision would be made in accordance with our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

Fees and funding

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but there’s no need to feel anxious and confused about it. We hope that our fees and funding pages will answer all your questions.

Please visit the student finance page for more information.

Additional Costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies, and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team, and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses.

Library books
Most study modules will recommend one or more core text books, which most students choose to purchase. Book costs vary and further information is available in the University’s bookshop. Our libraries provide a good supply of essential text books, journals and materials (many of which you can access online) – meaning you may not need to purchase as many books as you might think! There may also be a supply of second-hand books available for purchase from previous year students.

Print and copy costs
The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the Printing, photocopying and scanning information on the Library website.

NLS Summer School

There may be the opportunity to take part in optional NLS Summer School, which do incur additional costs.

Scholarships

We offer scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for your scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

Get advice on the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham and how to budget:

Paying fees

Find out about advanced payments, instalment plan options and how to make payments securely to the University:

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

Additional Costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies, and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team, and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses.

Library books
Most study modules will recommend one or more core text books, which most students choose to purchase. Book costs vary and further information is available in the University’s bookshop. Our libraries provide a good supply of essential text books, journals and materials (many of which you can access online) – meaning you may not need to purchase as many books as you might think! There may also be a supply of second-hand books available for purchase from previous year students.

Print and copy costs
The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the Printing, photocopying and scanning information on the Library website.

NLS Summer School

There may be the opportunity to take part in optional NLS Summer School, which do incur additional costs.

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.

You can apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU applicant portal.

Application advice

Apply early so that you have enough time to prepare – processing times for Student visas can vary, for example.  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.

Writing your personal statement

Be honest, thorough, and persuasive – we can only make a decision about your application based on what you tell us:

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

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