This Qualifying Law Degree enables you to undertake further legal training to become a solicitor or barrister. The course also provides essential skills required in industry and, given the flexibility of distance learning, allows you to combine study with work and other commitments.

Distance-learning students come from a variety of backgrounds. They bring a stimulating mix of experiences to the Law School. Tuition is offered during intensive teaching weekends each academic year. Although attendance is not compulsory, many students find these to be a key element in their progression and ultimate success.

Wherever you live in the world, it is possible to study with Nottingham Law School and receive the same support as UK-based students. You will be welcome to join us at the intensive teaching weekends, but they are not compulsory.

Entry Requirements

You will need to meet one of the follow combinations listed below:

five GCE / GCSE passes and two at A-level standard
four GCE / GCSE passes and three at A-level standard
BTEC National/Higher Certificate or Diploma
an appropriate Access course qualification
an appropriate Professional qualification
a degree in another discipline.
Applications are welcomed from students with no formal qualifications and will be assessed on an individual basis, taking into account the Personal Statement, Reference(s) and any relevant life or work experience. It is a programme requirement that students have access to the internet and are IT literate.

Other Fees

Tuition varies for year 3 which is £2870

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This area of the law is of growing national and international importance. International trade law is one of the exports of the English common law system with the structure of international contracts being dominated by English common law principles, making this the ideal country in which to study.

This popular course explores diverse areas of the subject including:

- international sales and carriage of goods
- insurance
- international finance
- international dispute resolution
- World Trade Organisation law.

The latter is of particular importance since India and China joined the WTO.

Entry Requirements

Law graduates
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You will need a good degree in Law (minimum 2.2) or, an honours degree in another discipline plus either the CPE (Common Professional Examination) or GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law) conversion qualification.

Non-Law graduates
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Applicants from other disciplines will be welcomed in appropriate circumstances, particularly if they have experience in the area, even if not as lawyers.

English language requirements
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International students need to demonstrate they have sufficient knowledge of written and spoken English before starting the course. We usually require one of the following:

- IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill.

- TOEFL iBT 83 with at least 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

- An equivalent English language qualification.

Find out more about the English Language qualifications we accept at "http://www.ntu.ac.uk/study_with_us/international_students/english_language/index.html"

Other Fees

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Nottingham Law School has a leading reputation in the fields of Insolvency and Corporate Law and students on this course will benefit from our research and expert teaching staff.

Our Centre for Business and Insolvency Law has links with a number of international agencies including INSOL International, the Insolvency Service and the World Bank. It also hosts an annual International Insolvency Conference and a number of other events throughout the year in partnership with other agencies.

Traditional subjects such as Public Companies, Business Organisations and Corporate Liquidation, are a key part of this course. You will complete your LLM with a strong understanding of Corporate and Insolvency Law within a European and International context, as well as being able to demonstrate an awareness of the wider economic and social factors which influence corporate institutions.

Entry Requirements

Law graduates
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You will need a good degree in Law (2.2 or above) or, an honours degree in another discipline plus either the CPE (Common Professional Examination) or GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law) conversion qualification.

Non-Law graduates
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Applicants from other disciplines will be welcomed in appropriate circumstances, particularly if they have experience in the area, even if not as lawyers.

English language requirements
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International students need to demonstrate they have sufficient knowledge of written and spoken English before starting the course. We usually require one of the following:

- IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill.

- TOEFL iBT 83 with at least 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

- An equivalent English language qualification.

Find out more about the English language qualifications we accept at "http://www.ntu.ac.uk/study_with_us/international_students/english_language/index.html".

If you select the distance learning route it is a programme requirement that you have access to the internet and are IT literate.

Other Fees

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