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School of Law

Our law courses thoroughly cover the foundations of English law. Core modules examine areas including tort, contract, trusts, criminal law, and public law. Our optional modules allow you to specialise in the areas of law that interest you. Our courses prepare you for a successful career, from our faculty placement scheme to our dedicated annual law fair, you'll have the opportunity to network with legal organisations. You will gain valuable work experience, self-confidence, and a practical application of your studies.

Why choose us?

Top 15 in the UK for law (Complete University Guide 2026)
Award-winning student societies offering mooting competitions, networking events and pro bono opportunities
Study abroad opportunities in various European countries or further afield like the USA and Australia
Dedicated Legal Skills Team who provide workshops and one-to-one sessions to develop your legal skills and confidence
Annual law fair offers the chance to network with over 70 legal organisations
Recognised by the Bar Standards Board

Hear from Associate Professor Edward Goodwin to find out what it's like to study law at the University of Nottingham.

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Sofia Solanki

Our alumni are great examples of life after university. Sofia graduated from LLB Law in 2024. She talks about her placements and how they helped her figure out what kind of law she wanted to work in.

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Our courses

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Faculty of Social Sciences

Law LLB Hons

Qualification
LLB Hons

Entry requirements
AAA

UCAS code
M100

Duration
3 years full-time

Start date
Sep 2026

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About our courses

Teaching is primarily by lecture and tutorial classes, but some modules are taught by discussion groups and seminars. You will be assigned to a tutorial class for each module studied. The group, which is usually made up of no more than eight students, meets on a fortnightly basis for each module to discuss pre-arranged questions and any other problems with the tutor.

Some of the second and final-year undergraduate optional modules are taught by the seminar method. This is a method, midway between the tutorial and the lecture, involving presentations from staff and students which are discussed by the class as a whole.

Assessment is predominantly by written examination, although some modules are assessed only by coursework, and a few modules are assessed by a mixture of examination and coursework. Where a module lasts for one semester, assessment is undertaken at the end of that semester. Where a module fills two semesters, assessment is at the end of the second semester, although your progress will be measured throughout the year.

Our courses will equip you with a thorough knowledge of English law and an in-depth understanding of the areas in which you choose to specialise. Upon graduating, you can undertake further legal training to become a solicitor or barrister. A high proportion of our graduates go on to qualify as solicitors or barristers. Those interested in a career outside of law use their degree in a wide variety of professions and organisations such as consultancies, business advisory services, marketing, the civil service, public relations, accountancy, and campaigning.

Student Law Office module

Our carefully crafted optional module enables you to develop legal and professional employability skills such as interviewing, legal writing, and advocacy/negotiation skills. You'll be able to critically reflect on the performance of simulated legal work-related tasks and observe court/tribunal hearings. You'll engage through simulated case studies and activities, where you attend whole group and small group sessions depending on the specific tasks related to the case study.

Faculty of Social Sciences Placements Programme

We offer a range of placement and internship opportunities, alongside detailed career guidance, to equip you with the tools to succeed in the graduate jobs market. We have over 150 placements available each year. These opportunities run one day a week during term time, for a total of 70 hours, and easily fit around your academic timetable. Take a look at the placement opportunities in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

You can apply to switch to a four-year degree and spend your third year studying abroad in America, Australia, China, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and Singapore. This is a competitive process, dependent upon satisfactory performance and subject to availability. You will get the opportunity to broaden your horizons and enhance your employability by experiencing another culture. Teaching is typically in English; however, there may be opportunities to study in another language if you are sufficiently fluent.

Please note: In order to study abroad you will need to achieve the relevant academic requirements as set by the university and meet the selection criteria of both the university and the partner institution. The partner institution is under no obligation to accept you even if you do meet the relevant criteria.

Applications are made through the standard UCAS process. No interview is usually required.

We want your application process to be as smooth as possible and have sat with our Admissions Manager, Maryam to talk you through it.

Join us and be guided by our Admissions Manager, Maryam. With her expert guidance, you'll discover some common myths we hear from potential students. From your reference worries to your predicted grades, and everything in between, Maryam clears up some key points you need to know to start your university experience.