LLB Hons Law

Our LLB Law programme is designed to provide a thorough foundation in English law with a focus on professional development. Our core modules give you a thorough foundation in English law, through the study of tort, trusts, contract law, public law, criminal law, EU law, and land law. In your second year, you can specialise in the areas of law that interest you with a range of optional modules. Topics include family law, intellectual property, human rights or criminal evidence. Alternatively, explore modules from other subjects to expand your knowledge and career opportunities in a variety of sectors. Our programme opens doors to a wide variety of professions and organisations, including law firms, barristers’ chambers, consultancies, business advisory services, marketing, civil service, public relations, accountancy, and campaigning. Recent graduates have secured positions at Avery Dennison, BAE Systems, Clifford Chance, the London Stock Exchange, and PwC. At our School of Law, we pride ourselves on providing not just academic excellence, but also a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Our law societies cater to a wide range of interests, from pro bono volunteering to placements, offering you the chance to make an impact and build your network. If you're seeking a unique experience, you can apply in your second year to transfer to one of our four-year programmes, which include a year abroad at a partner law school. You could go and study in locations such as Australia, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Africa, New Zealand, Europe or the USA. This experience sets you apart in the job market and makes you highly attractive to employers.Careers overviewThis course 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.The University of Nottingham's law graduates are the 6th most highly paid in the UK above King’s College London and University College London. Chambers Student law firms preferred universities study 2019.