Career
A high proportion of our graduates go on to complete legal training relevant to that of a solicitor (Legal Practice Course) or barrister (Bar Professional Training Course), whether or not they have secured a training contract or pupillage.
Those seeking careers outside of law use their degree to gain access to a wide variety of professions and organisations such as consultancies, business advisory services, marketing, civil service, public relations, accountancy and campaigning.
Top reasons to study here
- We have c. 60,000 law resources and a law librarian in the Hallward Library, as well as law-only study rooms.
- Our staff are internationally recognised and have received awards for their teaching including gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
- There's lots get involved in, with our Students' Union home to over 200 societies, including our award-winning law societies.
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School of Law Scholarships
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Grant
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Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 May 2026
ASEAN Scholarship for Cambodia
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Grant
25600 USD
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Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
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Not specified
The Fulbright Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2026
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Grant
11000 USD
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Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
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DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based
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School of Law Rankings
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View University of Nottingham rankingStudent services
The school's Legal Skills Adviser helps both undergraduate and postgraduate law students with their legal skills. The aim is to ensure that every student, regardless of background or ability, has someone they can approach to discuss their legal skills.
Help available includes:
- workshops, including how to answer problem questions and tips for effective case reading and note-taking
- one-to-one sessions giving advice on general legal and academic skills
- exam revision sessions, going through past exams or essays to identify strengths and weaknesses
- advice to international students to help them adjust to studying law in a foreign language
Library services
The Hallward Library is situated adjacent to the School of Law. It provides the following for law students:
- The Law Collection of approximately 60,000 books, law reports series, journals, microfilms and more
- Unlimited access to extensive collections of legal materials via a wide range of electronic sources
- A knowledgeable staff and a dedicated law librarian
ICT services
- Undergraduate and postgraduate taught students have 24-hour access to a dedicated law student resource room
- Postgraduate research students have 24-hour access to a private study carrel, each with its own computer and lockable desk space located in the School of Law research student computer rooms
Campus life
We are located at the centre of the University Park Campus which has many facilities including a swimming pool and large sports centre, playing fields, restaurants and coffee shops, bars, shops, and halls of residence.
The School of Law shares the large and well-equipped Law and Social Sciences building, where you will find lecture theatres, a coffee/snack bar and meeting areas.
Student clubs
- The Law Society is very active in the School of Law, running numerous events throughout the academic year.
- Advocate is the Law Students' Magazine, published each semester and distributed for free to staff and students in the school.
- Pro Bono is the provision of professional work undertaken voluntarily. Recently winning Best Social Event at the National Law Society Awards, the Pro Bono Society runs a variety of projects within the local community which students are encouraged to take part in.
- Mooting is the art of presenting a legal argument to a Judge in a mock court case; in a moot teams of students act as advocates and represent opposing parties in the case.
School of Law Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
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Nottingham City
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