Nottingham Law School

Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDip)

This course is designed for non-law graduates interested in becoming a solicitor or barrister. The Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) provides you with the foundation of legal knowledge and skills required for your legal training. For aspiring barristers, it satisfies the Bar Standards Board’s academic requirements to permit you to commence the vocational stage of training (e.g. the Barristers Training Course). For aspiring solicitors, it provides a solid grounding in the fundamental legal knowledge and skills required for key parts of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

• Full-time: 1 academic year (9 months)
• Distance learning: 2 academic years
• Cost: Full time – £9,300, Distance learning – Year 1: £4,650, Year 2: £4,650

Law and Legal Practice LLM: SQE 1 Preparation Course

This course is designed for non-law graduates interested in becoming a solicitor. The LLM Law and Legal Practice course provides you with the legal knowledge and skills required to prepare you for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) 1 assessment, the first step in your route to qualifying as a solicitor.

• Full-time: 18 months
• Distance learning: 36 months
• Cost: £12,600

Law and Legal Practice LLM: Barristers Training 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.

• Full-time: 18 months
• Cost: £18,900

Professional Legal Practice: SQE 1 Preparation Course

Passing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) 1 is the first step in your route to qualifying as a solicitor, and the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice is designed to prepare you for this.

• Full-time: 6 months
• Distance learning: 12 months
• Cost: £4,700

Law and Legal Practice LLM: SQE 1 Preparation Course

This course is designed for non-law graduates interested in becoming a solicitor. The LLM Law and Legal Practice course provides you with the legal knowledge and skills required to prepare you for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) 1 assessment, the first step in your route to qualifying as a solicitor.

• Full-time: 18 months
• Distance learning: 36 months
• Cost: £12,600

Professional Legal Practice LLM: SQE 1 Preparation Course

Passing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) 1 is the first step in your route to qualifying as a solicitor, and the LLM Professional Legal Practice is designed to prepare you for this. You should choose the LLM Professional Legal Practice if you want a course that prepares you for SQE1.

• Full-time: 12 months
• Distance learning: 18 months
• Cost: £8,400

Advanced Legal Skills: SQE 2 Preparation Course

Passing the second Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 2) is an essential step in your route to qualifying as a solicitor, and the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Legal Skills: SQE 2 Preparation Course is designed to prepare you for this.

• Full-time: 8 weeks
• Distance learning: 16-20 weeks
• Cost: £3,300

Advanced Professional Legal Practice LLM: SQE 1 and SQE 2 Preparation Course

Passing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) 1 and SQE 2 are essential steps in your route to qualifying as a solicitor. The LLM Advanced Professional Legal Practice: SQE 1 and SQE 2 Preparation Course is designed to prepare you for both SQE assessments.

• Full-time: 12 months
• Distance learning: 24 months
• Cost: £11,400

Legal Practice Course LLM

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

• Full-time: 1 year
• Part-time: 2 years
• Cost: £12,200 (£6,100 per year of study if part time)

Law and Legal Practice LLM: Barristers Training 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.

• Full-time: 18 months
• Cost: £18,900

Barristers Training Course

For students who wish to study the BSB’s compulsory modules in a cost effective and time efficient manner, our Barristers Training Course (BTC) provides the necessary vocational training for the Bar in just six months. Successful completion of this course will enable you to achieve a Postgraduate Diploma and be called to the Bar. Perhaps you have already secured pupillage, are worried about taking too much time out of paid work or are concerned about accommodation costs? The BTC may be ideal for you.

• Full-time: 6 months
• Cost: £12,400

Barristers Training Course LLM

Successful completion of this course enables you to be called to the Bar, and proceed to pupillage. Our nine-month LLM BTC gives you the opportunity to gain the award of a Masters (LLM), assuming successful completion of the BTC and an additional module, Advanced Advocacy, Advice and ADR, which has been created to give you experience of issues that are at the cutting-edge of practice, such as vulnerable witnesses and expert evidence. The LLM qualification is internationally recognised and is eligible for the UK postgraduate government loan. Our LLM incorporates a number of unique, practical elements which are at the forefront of legal practice and which will aid you in your future career.

• Full-time: 9 months
• Cost: £14,900

Nottingham Law School’s Professional Courses Scholarship for Academic Excellence

This scholarship is awarded to students “who can demonstrate a commitment to and achievement of excellence in their academic background and in other areas such as work and personal life”.

Value: half of your tuition fee

Deadline for September 2023 courses: 28 June 2023 at 4 pm

Nottingham Law School’s Professional Courses Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement 

This scholarship is awarded to students “who have overcome significant challenges in their social, personal or educational lives”.

Value: half of your tuition fee

Postgraduate Masters Scholarship for UK students

This is not available for the GDL, Legal Practice Course, Barristers Training Course

Value: half of your tuition fee

Deadline for September 2023 courses: 28 June 2023 at 4 pm

NTU Excellence Scholarships, International Scholarships and Regional and Subject Scholarships

This scholarship is awarded to students “who demonstrate excellent achievements and experience and will make a positive contribution to the NTU community”.

You only need to complete the online application form and Nottingham Trent University will assess you for all scholarships you are eligible for.

Deadline: 12 April