LLBLaw Senior Status

Study location	United Kingdom, Nottingham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Awards	LLB
Course code	M201

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS 6.5.; TOEFL iBT (taken outside the UK) with an overall score of 83; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced) grade C

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..w/ug/2017-18/law-senior-status

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

What will I study?
Our skills-focused modules have been specially designed to develop your:

analytical
evaluative
reasoning
communication
problem-solving abilities.
During the course you will complete each of the Foundation modules as required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board and select subjects from a range of optional law modules. Students are also required to undertake an independent legal research project, enabling you to tailor your degree to your particular interests and career aspirations.

There is significant emphasis upon career planning and ensuring that our graduates are attractive to a range of potential future employers. Modules are focused upon the application of law to real-life situations and reflect current legal issues.

Year One

Law of Contract and Problem-Solving
Law of Torts and Case Analysis
Legal Method
Public Law and Human Rights
European Union Law and Report Writing
Year Two

Criminal Law
Land Law and Professional Advice
Law of Trusts and Applied Legal Analysis
Independent Legal Research Project or Law in Practice
Plus two of the following:

Commercial Law and Negotiation
Employment Law
Family Law
Public International Law

Career opportunities

A Law degree is highly valued and provides a solid foundation for a variety of careers. In 2009/10, 94% of Nottingham Trent University graduates* from full-time undergraduate courses were employed or undertaking further study six months after leaving.

If you complete your LLB with us and gain a 2.2 or above we will guarantee you a place on our excellent Legal Practice Course for intending solicitors. If you are interested in a career as a barrister there is the also the opportunity to progress on to our highly-regarded Bar Professional Training Course.

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 and an appreciation of the law that many employers will value. 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.
Of those available for work (HESA 2009/2010).