Welcome to Nottingham Law School
Academic expertise We have a number of staff who are internationally recognised experts in a wide range of legal areas. Many of our staff are invited to take up roles with advisory and regulatory bodies in both the UK and abroad. We have seven centres and groups that provide focus for our research.
Welcome from the Dean As one of the largest university law schools in the UK, we are very proud of our outstanding and long-established reputation for delivering excellent legal education underpinned by close relationships with legal and other professions, both here in the UK and overseas. We offer an extensive range of innovative professional courses, informed by academic research which has national and international impact. We pride ourselves on our dynamic and personal community, which opens up many fantastic opportunities to our students. The University’s commitment to creating opportunities for all of our students has been rewarded by being named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards, and Modern University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you find studying at Nottingham Law School to be a transformational
• The Centre for Advocacy • The Centre for Business and Insolvency Law
• The Centre for Rights and Justice • The Centre for Legal Education
• The Centre for Mediation and Dispute Resolution • The Centre for Marine Ecological Resilience and Geological Resources • Research Group for Sports Law
On our vocational courses, many of our teaching staff are experienced lawyers – who are still practising, bringing relevant legal experience into their teaching.
and highly fulfilling experience. Professor Janine Griffiths-Baker LL.B (Hons), LL.M, Ph.D. Dean of Nottingham Law School
Contact Tel: +44 (0)115 848 4460 Email: nls.enquiries@ntu.ac.uk www.ntu.ac.uk/nls
Our strong links to industry We have a large network of professional contacts, ensuring that our programmes reflect the latest legal theory and practice. There are over 100 full-time lecturers in the School, and around 3,000 students. Professorships are sponsored by major Nottingham and London law firms, and leading legal publishers. Due to the School’s excellent reputation within the legal profession, our graduates are highly sought after – they’re recognised for the depth and relevance of their knowledge, and the outstanding levels of skill they’ve developed.
Come and visit us Discover life at Nottingham Law School at one of our professional courses open events. At these events you will be able to speak to staff and students and find out about our scholarships and funding. Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/nlsopendays to book your place.
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