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At Nottingham Law School, we’re confident that our enhanced LLM Legal Practice Course (LLM LPC) will provide you with the best training currently available. The successful completion of all elements of the LLM LPC will result in the award of an internationally recognised Masters degree, as well as our LPC qualification. You’ll leave us with a strong insight into the profession, and will be well-placed to succeed in the legal sector. Legal Practice Course (LLM LPC) (full-time / part-time)
About this course We are fully aware of the challenges facing law students in the current legal employment market. For that reason, our LLM LPC is designed to provide you with the qualifications and practical knowledge and insight that employers regard as essential. Successful completion of the course enables you to proceed to a training contract, and then be admitted as a solicitor. The job market is very competitive and, whether you come to us with a 1st or a 2.2, we can add value to your experience and enhance your CV to increase your employability. You can study the LLM LPC on a full or part-time basis, to fit around your other commitments. Our course enjoys a strong reputation throughout the UK, for a number of reasons. • Successful completion of all elements of the LLM LPC will result in the award of a Masters degree – an internationally recognised qualification. • Most of our staff are experienced lawyers – many of whom still practise – and students benefit from their practical knowledge. • We teach in small groups, to encourage student participation. • Every student has a personal tutor. We 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 constantly review our courses to ensure that they provide our students with the qualifications, practical knowledge and experience employers are looking for. • Our Advanced Advocacy elective will provide you with essential experience if you are considering Higher Rights of Audience training. This elective is available on the full-time course only. • You’ll have access to a multi-award-winning pro bono programme, and a new and fully equipped Legal Advice Centre. Gaining practical legal experience gives you a head start when applying for jobs or training contracts. • You’ll benefit from our guest lecturers. As well as visiting professors, a series of lectures are delivered each year by expert lawyers from leading law firms, who share their insights and experiences in their own areas of legal specialism.
Fact file Start: September 2019 Duration: One year full-time, or two years part-time Entry requirements: • Qualifying law degree (2.2 or above); or
• Graduate Diploma in Law or Common Professional Examination, with an undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above); or • Chartered Institute of Legal Executives qualification. English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking). Fees and funding: Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/nlsfees for further details.
We are currently reviewing our postgraduate courses to ensure they meet the needs of students and employers following the introduction of the SQE assessment.
100% of our LLM Legal Practice Course students are employed or continuing their studies six months after completing their course.
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