Taught course

Law and Legal Practice: Barristers Training Course

Institution
Nottingham Trent University · Nottingham Law School
Qualifications
LLM

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree (2.1 or above)

(A 2.2 honours degree will be considered with evidence of exceptional achievement elsewhere in the application, for example, awards, scholarships, work experience - paid or unpaid).

All applicants should provide evidence in their personal statement of their commitment to a career in law and will be required to provide a full reference in support of their application.

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Months of entry

September

Course content

Why choose this course

  • This course provides an opportunity for a non-law graduate to study the seven law foundation subjects and then proceed onto the Barristers Training Course (BTC) with the aim of becoming a Barrister, in a cost effective and time efficient manner.
  • Successful completion will enable you to obtain an internationally recognised Masters qualification by completing compulsory taught modules – all taught at Masters Level, and to be called to the Bar.
  • This course is eligible for the UK Government postgraduate loan.
  • This course provides you with everything you need to have the best opportunity to pass the Bar examinations whilst also developing the professional skills that really matter in practice.
  • You will be taught by our outstanding teaching team, many of whom are experienced legal professionals who will provide you with excellent and personalised teaching in a dynamic and interactive teaching environment.
  • Opportunities are available to further practice the legal skills you acquire through mooting, negotiation and interviewing competitions to enhance your CV.
  • There is opportunity for “hands on” experience to develop professional skills and gain experience in our regulated and multi award winning teaching law firm, NLS Legal.
  • NTU is 3rd for number of PGT students studying Law (Latest HESA data 2021/22)

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Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • LLM
    full time
    18 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Admissions Team
Email
applications@ntu.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)115 848 4200