We pride ourselves on our dynamic and personal Law School community, creating many fantastic opportunities for our students.
Through our in-house teaching law firm – NLS Legal – there are plenty of opportunities to gain a real world perspective. Students spanning all years and courses could support with the running of our regulated law firm, and work on real cases under the supervision of experienced lawyers. The Centre’s innovative model and positive impact on our students and the community was celebrated at the national LexisNexis Legal Awards, where the NLS Legal was crowned Law Firm of the Year 2022.
Other school community activities include mooting, volunteering, work experience, overseas placements, summer schools, guest lectures, careers skills workshops, professional and networking lunches, prize giving ceremonies and much more.
Our courses are accredited or approved by a range of professional bodies, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Bar Standards Board, Intellectual Property Regulation Board and Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys, and our extensive links with the legal and other professions both at home and overseas, reflect and inform the design of our course portfolio and ensure that we continue to lead the way in legal education.
Study at NLS
Our extensive links with the legal and other professions both at home and overseas, reflect and inform the design of our course portfolio and ensure that we continue to lead the way in legal education.
Services to business
There are a number of ways in which Nottingham Law School can help to support your business – from consultancy to bespoke training, or even to working with our students. We’re here to help you. Get in touch today.
Research at NLS
Research is central to the School’s overall mission that enables our work to have an impact upon lives and society locally, nationally and globally.
NLS Legal
We offer legal services across a range of practice areas, to those who are unable to afford, or otherwise access, legal advice and assistance.
Latest news
Expert blog: Why World Athletics' transgender policies must balance science with the law
Wed 29 Mar 2023
Ian Hutton Memorial Moot 2023
Mon 20 Mar 2023
International Women’s Day Moot 2023
Mon 13 Mar 2023
Guest Lecture with Dominik Skauradszun
Mon 27 Feb 2023
Expert blog: The return of ‘environmental pirates’? Greenpeace v. Shell on the Atlantic Ocean
Fri 03 Feb 2023
Regional accents are a bar to legal careers, researchers find
Tue 31 Jan 2023
Upcoming events
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86% of NTU’s research impact was assessed to be either world-leading or internationally excellent. The overall quality of each Unit of Assessment NTU submitted to REF in 2021 also saw an improvement from the previous REF in 2014.
Latest publications
Liz Curran, "Better law for a better world: new approaches to law practice and education" (Routledge, 2021) [podcast]
Small boats plan: how the government is breaking the law
Better law for a better world: new approaches to law practice and education
The UK's 'statue wars': can human rights law assist in their resolution?
The bodyguards of lies: lawyers’ power and professional responsibility by Christopher Whelan
Making inroads into social development goals through action research, service program innovations and multidisciplinary partnerships and collaboration
Support Through Court
Nottingham Law School is now hosting Support Through Courts's (STC) Nottingham Service and STC's new National Online Service will launch in the next few months. Both services will be based within the Chaucer Building, providing excellent on-campus opportunities for legal work experience for Nottingham Law School students.
Mooting
The simplest way to describe a 'moot' or 'mooting' is the oral presentation of a legal issue or problem. By taking part in mooting, students practise their public speaking and it is perhaps the closest experience to appearing in court that you can have while at university.
Courtrooms
Our courts are a great way to prepare yourself for a career in legal services – there's no better practice. Through mock trials and mooting, you’ll develop your presentation and research skills, building confidence as you go.