Nottingham Trent University

Course Details

LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice

Course Description

This stimulating degree has been designed for high-calibre students who want to qualify as a solicitor. Students ordinarily undertake three years' undergraduate study followed by a year-long LPC. However, this course will enable you to complete your degree and LPC modules in three years. It provides an excellent academic and practical grounding in Law which will make you attractive to future employers. Why choose this course? You will gain both a Qualifying Law Degree and exemption from the Legal Practice Course in three years. You will have the possibility of qualifying as a solicitor in five years instead of six (inclusive of time spent on a training contract). The course offers the opportunity for you to study abroad and take part in our International Summer School Scheme. You will gain a Certificate in Professional Practice by undertaking mini-placements during vacations. There's an opportunity for you to undertake a work placement or clinical legal education. You will benefit from our renowned expertise in mooting. You will take a mooting module and can get involved in international and national mooting competitions for which we have a winning track record. You can join our thriving Law Society, Lex, and get involved with a range of sporting, social and networking activities. You will learn in outstanding facilities, including a suite of authentic mock courtrooms and mooting rooms.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Your career development This course has been specifically designed for those who want to qualify as a solicitor. You will graduate with a Qualifying Law Degree and exemption from the Legal Practice Course which means you can embark on your search for a training contract. We have a dedicated careers service and our experts will provide support and advice to help you secure a training contract or paralegal opportunities. This service has helped to maintain some outstanding employment rates, in 2010 / 11 88% of our LPC graduates were in legal employment six months after graduating (Nottingham Law School Careers Centre 2010 / 11). What our students say "The Careers Service at Nottingham Law School is incomparable. The Careers Consultants are friendly, approachable and consistently go out of their way to assist."

LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice Nottingham Trent University