Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has become the latest institution to unveil its courses to prepare students for the new Solicitors Qualification Exam (SQE). After BPP and the University of Law, NTU is one of the main providers of postgraduate legal education and the new courses are its attempt to cater to the market as the […]
When I rejoined Nottingham Law School last year I set myself a challenge – to make land law interesting.
When the national press recently reported a survey of 1,800 professionals, concluding “Law degrees – they just ain’t worth it”, you might have reason to feel despondent. But is this the whole story?
Legal Practice Course (LPC) fees have risen at providers across the country, with the average cost of the course now standing at £11,550.
BPP has frozen its BPTC fees – but is under pressure from ULaw, which has launched an “enhanced” BPTC that is cheaper and will also include an LLM.
While the rule of law is at the heart of democracy, those who seek its protection in the courts will always need those who can argue their case accurately and effectively. But as society changes, so too must advocacy.
The Bar Council’s suggestion of a new model for training barristers is a welcome addition to the debate on legal education – but there are dangers to splitting the BPTC.
It has been hard to avoid news of the ‘revenge porn’ offence. Enacted to deal with the growing problem of sexual images being disseminated online the offence has been hailed a success, with 206 prosecutions since the law came into force in April 2015.
Students and universities have been recognised for their charitable work at LawWorks’ annual student pro bono awards. The award for ‘Best pro bono contribution by a law school’ went to Nottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre at Nottingham Trent University. Last year, it became the first university to apply for an Alternative Business Structure licence to become a ‘teaching law firm’. In 2015, over 220 students […]
Nottingham Law School at Nottingham Trent University has launched a new BPTC which also incorporates a Masters qualification. The new LLM BPTC – the first of its kind – will still be a one-year course, but students who do it will also have to complete a dissertation or undertake practical legal work experience. The school will still […]
Fees for the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) have risen by an average of 4.3 per cent for the 2016/17 academic year, Lawyer 2B can reveal. At £19,070, BPP’s course in London remains the most expensive; however, it also has the best record of getting students into chambers. As Lawyer 2B revealed last year, some […]
Legal Practice Course fees have risen for 2016/17, with the average cost of the course in London now standing at £13,258, Lawyer 2B can reveal. The most expensive courses are those of BPP and the University of Law. Both their LPCs are offered in London for £15,240. Previously, ULaw stood alone as the most expensive provider; […]