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. NLS Legal's innovative model and positive impact on our students and the community was celebrated at the national LexisNexis Legal Awards, where the firm 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.
Welcome to NLS
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: The Safety of Rwanda Bill is futile in legal terms, and could be a dangerous road for the UK
Thu 07 Dec 2023
Expert blog: Government response to Supreme Court Rwanda ruling prompts déjà vu of Australia’s doomed ‘Malaysia Solution’
Wed 22 Nov 2023
Free personal injury law service offered as NLS Legal joins forces with Hodge Jones & Allen
Fri 20 Oct 2023
Nottingham Law School hosts President of the Law Society
Tue 26 Sep 2023
Expert blog: Why a statutory Letby Inquiry is favoured
Tue 22 Aug 2023
Nottingham Law School receives Global Legal Skills Award
Wed 09 Aug 2023
Upcoming events
05
Mar
NTU Spring Careers Fair 2024
Newton Building, Main Entrance, Nottingham Trent University, City Campus, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, NG1 4BU
24
Jun
Centre for Legal Education Conference 2024 - Satisfying stakeholders in legal education: How to pack everything in (including the kitchen sink)
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
Hydrocarbon pollution in the Niger Delta: geographies of impacts and appraisal of lapses in extant legal framework
Assessing Nigeria's legal and regulatory readiness for nuclear energy investments and potential disputes
The definition of ‘investor’ in the Nigerian investment legal framework: how robust for energy Investor-State-Dispute Settlement (ISDS) arbitration?
Legal and regulatory impediments affecting foreign direct investments in Nigeria's natural gas sector
Robust provision of the fair and equitable treatment standard: a necessity for enhanced foreign energy investments in Nigeria
Analysing the adequacy of post-admission investment model for the development of Nigeria’s energy sector
Activities and facilities
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.