Attend extra-curricular activities
It's not all about studying at Nottingham Law School - extra-curricular activities provide a break and an opportunity to develop both personally and professionally.
Student trips
The School runs numerous trips throughout the year including visits to: London (Royal Courts of Justice, Supreme Court and Inns of Court), Lincoln Castle and Magna Carta, Manchester Crown Court, Nottingham Justice Museum as well as a visit to the Caves and Nottingham Crown Court.
Student societies
Nottingham Trent Students' Union (NTSU) has a number of Law-specific societies including: NLS LEX Law Society, Commercial Law Society, Space Law Society and the Mooter's Guild. There are also many non-law specific societies which you could join, find out more by visiting the NTSU website.
Summer schools
NLS runs a number of annual International Summer Schools. This has previously included trips to Geneva, with visits to the United Nations, International Committee of the Red Cross and World Trade Organization and Berlin, with visits to the Reichstag and Sachsenhausen Memorial Museum.
Volunteering
During your time at NLS you can volunteer at NLS Legal, our fully regulated on-campus teaching law firm. There is also the opportunity to assist Support Through Court, a virtual service for people going through court without representation.
The benefits
Taking part in an extra curricular activity will allow you develop a wide range of practical skills:
- Oral and written communication
- Research and analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Networking
- Relationship building
- Adaptability
- Social responsibility
Any questions?
Extra-curricular activities shape well-rounded individuals as well as exceptional professionals equipped with a versatile skill set that employers are looking for. Taking part in these activities is an excellent way to develop and foster essential legal skills in a range of formal and informal settings.
All students are able to apply for extra-curricular activities.
Trips and Summer Schools are open to all students. For some trips where numbers are particularly limited, priority is given to final year students.
Students can get involved extra-curricular activities throughout the year.
NLS Legal runs sessions throughout the year, with two main sign-up points in term one and two.
Trips run in both terms one and two.
International Summer Schools run in July.
Funding is available for a number of activities including travel costs for extra-curricular activities.
All trips (excluding the summer schools) are completely free to students.
Information on extra-curricular activities are shared through emails and learning rooms.
To find out more about societies, visit the NTSU website.
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When you're a Nottingham Law School student you will be able to access the MyEmployability website where you can see all the events and opportunities available or you can check out and follow the Employability Team's social channels.