LLM Legal Practice Course

We are confident that our LLM Legal Practice Course (LLM LPC) will provide you with the best training currently available - we have an excellent reputation within the legal profession.

Our LPC is approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and allows you to progress to qualifying work experience to become a solicitor.

Why study the LLM LPC at Nottingham Law School?

• Successful completion of all elements of the LLM LPC will result in the award of a Masters degree – an internationally recognised qualification.
• All our staff are experienced lawyers and you will benefit from their practical knowledge. Also you will benefit from our visiting lecturers.
• We teach in as small groups as possible to encourage student participation.
• Every student has a personal tutor. We get to know our students and support and encourage you in both your studies and in your employment applications at the start of your legal career.
• We offer a multi-award-winning pro bono programme, including a Legal Advice Centre for the local community.
• Our dedicated and experienced careers consultants provide guidance and support to help you secure a training contract or other legal employment. Applicants are invited to a careers event in June, before the LPC course starts, so that you can benefit from working with our successful careers team.
• The number of graduates obtaining a training contract or paralegal work is consistently high.
• The Professional Legal Practice module provides practical experience and commercial insight, which will ensure you hit the ground running at the start of your career.
• Studying with Nottingham Law School means that you have all the facilities a large Law School can offer plus the advantages of studying within a university environment which offers outstanding library, IT, support, sports, language and student union services.

What you'll study

Successful completion of all the elements of our LLM LPC will result in the award of a Masters degree. As well as providing you with an internationally recognised qualification, you will leave us with enhanced insight into the legal profession and better equipped to succeed. This course is also available on a part-time basis.

Students who do not wish to study for the full Masters award can still study for the award of a postgraduate diploma and receive their LPC award. However, all students will benefit from the enhancements made to the LPC. Undertaking the LPC over two years on a part-time basis has always been a good option for those students who choose to combine earning and learning. Transfers are also possible between the part time course and the LPC full-time.

Your future career

We have a dedicated Employability team who will support you in your search for a training contract; the number of Nottingham Law School graduates gaining a training contract or paralegal work is consistently high.

You will need one of the following options: a Qualifying Law degree (2.2 or above); Graduate Diploma in Law / CPE with an undergraduate degree (2.2 or above); Chartered Institute of Legal Executives qualification. We sometimes offer places on the basis of non-standard entry qualifications, and industrial or professional experience.