Law (Hons) Nottingham Trent University

Overview

When you choose to study Law at Nottingham Trent University you become part of one of the largest and most innovative Law Schools in the UK. All our undergraduate Law degrees are recognised by the Bar Standards Board and Solicitors Regulation Authority as qualifying law degrees, enabling you to progress on to further legal training to become a solicitor or barrister.

This Law (Hons) course from Nottingham Trent University incorporates a good deal of flexibility and choice. In Year Two you can choose between two different pathways which enable you to either take year-long specialist modules or combine half-year modules with the chance to study abroad, or take a work placement. These two pathways have been specially designed to boost your CV. In the final year you will choose five modules that reflect your interests from a wide range of optional modules. You will also undertake the Path to Professional Practice or an Independent Law Research Project module.

Careers and employability

 If you are interested in a career as a barrister there is also the opportunity to progress on to our highly-regarded LLM Bar Professional Training Course. We do encourage you to submit your application for these courses as early as possible to avoid disappointment. These courses can reach maximum capacity prior to the course start date.

A Law degree doesn't just have to lead to a career as a solicitor or barrister. 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.

In today's competitive job market work experience is a valuable addition to your education. You'll gain vital real-life skills that will make you stand out from the crowd and enhance your employability.