Nottingham Law School

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About Nottingham Law School

With 60 years of experience supporting students, we are one of the UK's largest and most established law schools.

We support legal professionals at every stage of their careers through first-class teaching, fantastic facilities, and flexible courses. We pride ourselves on our dynamic and personal community, ensuring fantastic opportunities for our students.

Through our on-campus teaching law firm NLS Legal, students spanning all years and courses can gain real-world experience by supporting the running of our regulated law firm, working on real cases under the supervision of experienced lawyers.

Study at NLS

Kickstart your law career at Nottingham Law School. Our courses span traditional law degrees and professional legal training, designed to help you find your specialism and shape your future in law.

Your NLS experience

There is more to being part of Nottingham Law School than studying. Discover what we can offer you above and beyond a qualification.

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. 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.

Celebrating 60 years of legal excellence

With 60 years’ experience nurturing students into exceptional legal professionals, we’re one of the UK’s largest and most established law schools, with an outstanding reputation for excellence in legal education. This 60-year milestone reflects our success to date and has been driven by our innovative approach to the teaching and practice of law, our world-class pioneering research and our commitment to social justice.

Discover the heritage of Nottingham Law School

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.

Support Through Court

NLS is the sole host university for Support Through Court's National Helpline and National Online Service. This partnership provides a unique opportunity for NLS students to access practical work experience.

Mooting

A 'moot' or 'mooting' is the oral presentation of a legal issue or problem. Students can practice their public speaking and benefit from the closest experience to appearing in court that you can have while at university.

Authentic facilities, authentic experiences

Our courtrooms 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.

Learn more about our courtrooms and take a virtual tour

Jenny Chapman

Executive Dean

Nottingham Law School

Matthew Homewood

Deputy Dean

Nottingham Law School

Elyse Wakelin

Head of Department

Nottingham Law School

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