Nottingham Trent University

What you'll study

This LLB programme delivers the foundational subjects required for a qualifying law degree alongside specialist modules in international law. Year-by-year teaching mixes core doctrine, vocational skills and options that reflect contemporary global legal issues.

• Core modules: Contract Law, Criminal Law, Tort, Public Law, Equity and Trusts, Property Law — building the substantive backbone of legal knowledge.
• International law modules: Public International Law (state responsibility, treaties, jurisdiction), Private International Law (conflict of laws, jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement), International Human Rights Law, International Criminal Law and International Economic Law.
• Skills and practice: Advocacy and mooting, legal research and writing, negotiation and client interviewing, and professional ethics are integrated throughout to develop practical, career-ready abilities.
• Optional and advanced topics: Transnational commercial law, migration law, international environmental law, law and development, and comparative constitutional law are commonly available as options in later years.
• Assessment and learning methods: Teaching combines lectures, seminars, small-group workshops, assessed coursework, timed examinations and practical assessments such as simulated client work and moots. Independent research projects or dissertations may be offered in the final year.
• Placement and international opportunities: Students can access pro bono clinics, legal placements and study-abroad modules or exchanges that deepen international legal experience.

Entry requirements

Admission is based on a combination of academic qualifications, a personal statement and, where relevant, references or interview. Typical applicants hold level 3 qualifications such as A-levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or equivalent international qualifications. Nottingham Trent University also welcomes mature entrants, applicants with vocational experience, and international students.

Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the university's English language requirements through an approved test or qualification. Specific entry conditions can vary, so applicants should consult the university for precise guidance and information about contextual offers, recognition of alternative qualifications, and any additional selection steps.

Career prospects

Graduates of the LLB (Hons) International Law pursue a broad range of careers in the legal and international sectors. The degree provides a route to professional legal training and roles as solicitors or barristers through the recognised academic stage of training, and supports preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) or postgraduate vocational courses.

• Legal practice: trainee solicitor, paralegal, or barrister’s pupil; roles in firms with international or cross-border work.
• International organisations and NGOs: legal adviser roles, policy officer, human rights advocacy and programme management in intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations.
• Public sector and diplomacy: roles in foreign service, government legal departments, regulatory bodies and public international law policy teams.
• Commercial and compliance roles: in-house counsel, compliance officer, dispute resolution and cross-border transactions for multinational companies.
• Further study and academia: LLM specialisms, PhD research, or conversion to specialised legal or international relations postgraduate programmes.

Why study at Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University’s law provision is delivered through a practice-focused approach, emphasising employability and skills. Students benefit from practical learning opportunities such as mooting, pro bono clinics and simulated commercial exercises that mirror professional legal practice.

• Nottingham Law School and teaching expertise: Experienced academic staff and practitioners deliver modules that connect doctrinal learning with real-world application.
• Practical facilities: Dedicated moot courts, legal clinics and careers support help students gain practical experience and professional networks.
• International outlook: The programme’s international law focus is complemented by opportunities for study abroad, international exchanges and modules that reflect global legal challenges.
• Employability support: Careers and placement services, employer engagement events and skills development prepare graduates for professional training or roles across sectors.
• Location and student experience: Studying in Nottingham provides a vibrant student environment with access to legal, civic and cultural organisations that enhance learning and internship possibilities.