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Masters in Law (LLM)2015 Entry Corporate and Insolvency Law Health Law and Ethics Human Rights and Justice Intellectual Property Law Dual LLM Corporate and Insolvency Law / LLM

European and Insolvency Law

International Trade and Commercial Law Law (General) Oil, Gas and Mining Law Sports Law Legal Practice

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I am delighted to welcome you toNottingham Law School.We are one of the largest university law schools in the UK, and arevery proud of our outstanding and long established reputation fordelivering excellent legal education. Our teaching is underpinnedby close relationships with the legal and other professions and ourexpertise is recognised both here in the UK and overseas. This yearis an extra special year for the law school as we celebrate 50 yearsof delivering excellence in legal education.

We offer an extensive range of innovative courses, informed byacademic research of national and international impact. You will besupported by a team of highly experienced academic tutors,chosen for their academic pedigree, and many of whom are also

legally qualified. In addition to the use of innovative teaching methods, our courses embrace skillsdevelopment. Your LLM course will allow you to explore the area of Law that interests you, whilst alsoallowing you to acquire valuable skills that provide an excellent platform to enable progression into awide range of challenging and rewarding careers.

We pride ourselves in our dynamic and personal Law School community, which opens up many fantasticopportunities to our students. This year sees the first full year of opening of the Nottingham Law SchoolLegal Advice Centre our unique and ground breaking teaching law firm which gives our students manyopportunities to be involved in pro bono activity. Other Law School community activities includemooting, volunteering, work experience, overseas placements, summer schools, guest lectures, careersskills workshops, professional and networking lunches, prize giving and celebrating success evenings, toname but a few.

In addition to our well established and highly regarded LLM courses, this year sees the delivery of somenew and innovative courses including distance learning LLMs, the LLM Oil, Gas and Mining Law, the LLMLegal Practice (a top up masters for those with LPC/BPTC or equivalent), and a new Dual LLM withRadboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands.

You will find learning at Nottingham Law School a transformational and highly fulfilling experience andwe look forward to welcoming you.

Jenny HollowayActing Dean of Nottingham Law School

ContentsWelcome

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A mind, once stretched by a new idea, neverregains its original dimensions.Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr

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Nottingham Law School is one of the largestuniversity law schools in the UK. We enjoy anational and international reputation fordelivering high-quality education andtraining across a broad range of academicand professional Law programmes: fromundergraduate to research degrees. Ourtaught Masters courses are an exciting andthriving area of the School, using ourresearch expertise to offer an innovativeapproach to postgraduate study.

There are over 100 full-time lecturers in the Schooland more than 3,000 students from around theworld, ensuring a diverse legal community.

We have an extensive network of professionalcontacts, ensuring that our programmes reflect thelatest professional theory and practice. We also usethese links to plan and host a number ofconferences and guest lectures each year. Theseevents provide insight into a range of topical issuesand we have recently held debates on legaleducation, International and European InsolvencyRegulation, legal perspectives on the victim andmandatory life sentences.

Research expertiseOur reputation for world class education andscholarly research is a reflection of our high-quality,committed teaching staff.

We have a number of internationally recognisedexperts in a wide range of legal areas. InternationalInsolvency Law, Criminal Justice, Legal Education,Sports Law and Health Law are some of the areaswhere our academic research excellence isrecognised globally.

We also have five active research centres:

The Centre for Legal Education;

The Centre for Business and Insolvency Law ;

The Centre for Conflict, Rights and Justice;

The Centre for Advocacy; and

The Centre for Mediation.

These centres contribute to national andinternational debates in their subject areas andwork collaboratively to transfer knowledge andinfluence thinking.

Many of our staff are invited to take up roles withinadvisory and regulatory bodies both in the UK andabroad and our expertise is valued throughout theworld.

Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/nlsresearch to see membersof our research centres talking about their work.

Nottingham Law School

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As a prospective postgraduate student, youwill be looking for a university that willencourage you to achieve high standards.Nottingham Trent University deliverseducation and research that will enable youto advance your career in an environmentthat fosters ambition, progress, innovationand leadership.

One of the largest higher education establishmentsin the UK, NTU is renowned for its modern,entrepreneurial spirit and international outlook.

The strength of our profile is largely based on ourreputation for teaching and research activities thatare relevant to the real world. Our consistently highgraduate employability rate is an indicator of ourcommitment to producing confident graduates whoare equipped to innovate in their chosen careers.

Our national and international networks, coupled

with our high academic standards, ensure that inchoosing NTU for postgraduate study, you arebenefitting from the knowledge, experience andresources of many leaders in the fields of business,the professions and research.

We realise that a vibrant and fulfilling life outside ofacademia is an integral part of your studentexperience and, in partnership with the StudentsUnion, we provide a range of services and facilities,recreational and leisure activities, and social venuesto complement your studies.

Your welfare is also high on our list of priorities andwe offer a comprehensive range of specialistsupport services. Campus life here reflects thediverse, multicultural profile of our studentpopulation. The atmosphere is inclusive, offeringsomething for everyone.

We look forward to welcoming you into the NTUcommunity.

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5Weve invested over 350 million across allthree campuses to give the best possiblestudent experience. This has resulted in arange of superb lecture theatres, restaurants,reception areas, student services areas andnew student accommodation.

Nottingham Law School is based on the UniversitysCity site. Its a vibrant place to study, and just a fewminutes walk from the city centre. The majority ofteaching takes place in the Chaucer building and youwill study in outstanding lecture theatres and seminarrooms. The Boots Library is located directly oppositeChaucer and has a range of print and online resourcesas well as 24-7 IT facilities. The electronic law libraryand its collection of law reports and materials can beaccessed from the Boots Library or off campus via theUniversitys virtual learning environment.

All of our student support services can also be foundnearby in the impressive Newton and Arkwrightbuildings, while our new Students Union and gym arejust around the corner.

Finally, we have a suite of fantastic courtroom andmooting facilities that will enable you to hone yourlegal skills in a realistic setting. There are threeauthentic wood-panelled courtrooms in the Chaucerbuilding, two with a criminal court set-up and onewith a civil court set-up, along with three dedicatedmooting rooms.

Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/nls/about to watch a video ofour facilities.

AccommodationAlong with outstanding facilities, we also offerexcellent student accommodation. City siteaccommodation is located within walking distanceof the main buildings and you can view video toursand 360-degree galleries online.

All new students are guaranteed an offer ofUniversity-allocated accommodation, as long asyou book before 31 July 2015. This includesUniversity-owned halls of residences, halls run byour partner providers or private companies, andaccredited shared housing.

Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/accommodation for moreinformation.

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Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/summerschools to find out more.

Everybody in the School has the chance totake part in our International SummerSchool Scheme and get a taste of Law froma European perspective.

Each of these week-long courses has a differentlegal focus and whether you want to exploreCriminal Justice in Berlin, Human Rights inStrasbourg or Commercial Law in Tallinn, there issomething for every area of interest. Many of ourtrips will also complement the topics studied on theMasters courses.

Along with a series of inspiring legal lectures, eachsummer school includes a range of trips, socialactivities with students from our partner universitiesand time to explore the cities you visit. Below is anoverview of the summer schools currently available:

Strasbourg

The Strasbourg Summer School will introduce youto Human Rights and EU Law. During the week youwill visit the European Parliament, the EuropeanCourt of Human Rights and the Council of Europe.Representatives from these institutions will also givetalks complementing the lectures by staff fromNottingham Law School. There is also time for avaried social programme, including a popular picnicand boat trip.

Tallinn The Tallinn programme focuses on InternationalCommercial Law and is run in conjunction withTallinn Technical University. Along with a visit to theEstonian Parliament and Cabinet Office, there is avisit to the Estonian Supreme Court in Tartu and awalking tour of the Old Town. You can also takepart in optional excursions to llesummer (a majorbeer and music festival) and a day trip to Finland.

Berlin The focus for the Berlin programme is InternationalCriminal Justice. You will learn about war crimes,crimes against humanity, genocide, crimes ofaggression, and victims and reparation. Thesummer school includes a boat trip and visits toCheckpoint Charlie and SachsenhausenConcentration Camp.

Geneva In Geneva the focus is on InternationalHumanitarian Law. You will gain an awareness ofthe work of the United Nations, Red Cross and theWorld Health Organisation. Topics of study includeinternational arbitration, health and patient safetyin the developing world and religious liberty. Socialand cultural activities are an important part of thevisit too and the whole experience will provide youwith a valuable insight into International Law andWorld Affairs.

Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/summerschools to find outmore.

University Language Programme In an increasingly competitive job market, theability to speak more than one language can giveyou the edge. Language skills are particularlyimportant for those students who wish to pursue aninternational legal career.

The University Language Programme offersstudents the opportunity to acquire or developcompetency in a foreign language alongside theirmain course of study. The following languages areavailable at a number of stages, includingbeginners:

Arabic Dutch French German Italian

Students are awarded the University Certificate ofAchievement in Language Study on successfulcompletion of the course. Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/ulpto find out more.

International summer schools

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Japanese Russian Spanish Mandarin Chinese

Our LLM courses allow you to select a pathwayand modules that best suit your career needs.You will gain a wide range of skills for yourprofessional vocation and will benefit from thesubstantial expertise of our academic staff inthe key areas covered by the courses.

The specialisations offered by our LLM courses cansupport you in advancing your career as a practisinglawyer through the development of high-levelexpertise. Equally, demand is high in key sectors forlegal knowledge and legal skills. Expert knowledge ofthe areas addressed by our LLM qualifications willsupport you in gaining access to a wide range ofopportunities extending beyond legal practice.

Your future career

Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/research to find out more.

NTU has a large, successful GraduateSchool with substantial experience of, andnationally recognised expertise in, researchdegree supervision and training.

Many students decide to continue studying afteran LLM and carry out research in their chosenarea. We offer opportunities to gain an MPhil orPhD research degree, with full-time and part-timestudy routes available.

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We have a number of strong research groups whocan offer supervision in the following areas:

Corporate and Commercial Law; Criminal Justice; Insolvency and Corporate Law; Regulation and the Law (including human rights); Health Law; Legal Education; Sports Law; Family Law; Property Law; and Civil Justice.

Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/research to find out more.

In a competitive job market, an LLM qualification canhelp you to stand out from the crowd. By completingan LLM you will gain specialist knowledge, and beable to demonstrate the key skills of analysis,synthesis and communication along with the abilityto successfully handle and resolve complex issues andlarge volumes of information. It can also help you togain an international perspective on the legal market,which is highly regarded by employers.

Career development is an essential part of theprogramme and our dedicated Employability Teamoffers practical support and guidance to help youpursue your career goals.

The Employability Team at Nottingham Law School is incomparable. The EmployabilityConsultants are friendly, approachable and consistently go out of their way to assist. Not only hasmy CV been improved as a result of the advice given, but my employability has also increasedthrough mock interviews, consultation sessions and expert advice. I go out of my way to recommend the services on offer to fellow students, but not too far as I dontwant everyone to have the same edge I do! Rick Thomas, Law Graduate

9Nottingham Law Schools suite of academicMasters in Laws (LLM) courses offers varied andexciting opportunities for you to enhance yourknowledge and skills across a range ofcompelling subject areas.

The courses have been designed to develop high-level, critical understanding of significant areas ofLaw and to enhance your career prospects, whether asa practising lawyer or as a professional working in arelated field.

The courses are not only for those with legalqualifications. We provide LLMs for those who have aninterest in a particular sector or industry, even if theydo not have a Law degree. Many of our graduates andour existing students come from backgrounds otherthan Law, but wish to develop their knowledge andskills in relation to their professional interests.

Of course, they also offer students of Law from newgraduates through to experienced practitioners thechance to enhance their knowledge andunderstanding of key areas, augmenting theirprofessional skills and advancing career prospects.

A flexible approachOur courses are flexible and available on a full-time orpart-time basis. We also offer a number of subjectsthrough distance learning, allowing you to studyaround existing commitments or join us fromanywhere in the world.

Each course requires that you successfully complete sixtaught modules and an independently researched andwritten dissertation, under the supervision of an expertacademic. In addition to studying modules specificallylinked to your chosen LLM, you may also select up totwo other modules from across the range of courses.

If you are a legal professional, you can gainrecognition of your qualifications and qualify foradvanced entry to the course. All LLM modules arealso accredited by The Solicitors Regulation Authorityfor continuing professional development (CPD),meaning you can study individual modules for CPDawards. Please email [email protected] formore details.

Our LLM

CoursesLLM Corporate and Insolvency Law (full-time, part-time and distance learning)

LLM Health Law and Ethics (full-time, part-time)

LLM Human Rights and Justice(full-time, part-time)

LLM Intellectual Property Law(full-time, part-time)

LLM International Trade and CommercialLaw (full-time, part-time and distancelearning)

LLM Law (full-time, part-time)

LLM Oil, Gas and Mining Law (full-time, part-time and distance learning)

LLM Sports Law (full-time, part-time)

LLM Corporate and Insolvency Law / LLMEuropean and Insolvency Law (full-time)

LLM Legal Practice (distance learning)

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How do I study?For courses other than LLM Legal Practice, the year isbroken into three parts:

Term One Ten weeks, runs from October to theChristmas vacation;

Term Two Ten weeks, runs from January to theEaster vacation;

Summer Period runs from mid-May to the end ofSeptember.

Full-time Study is undertaken over the course ofone calendar year. You will undertake three taughtmodules in Term One, a further three in Term Two, andcomplete the dissertation module in the summerperiod.

Each taught module involves ten two-hour seminarsand 20 hours face-to-face class time in total. So atypical term-time week for a full-time student willinvolve six hours of class-based seminar sessions, inaddition to the extensive preparatory work requiredfor each class. In addition to the formal class contactattached to each module, supporting classes are alsoprovided as a means of developing skills in legalresearch and writing.

Part-time Study is undertaken over two calendaryears. The part-time mode involves studying in thesame way as full-time students, but at half speed.Part-time and full-time students are taught in thesame seminar groups; part-time students study forone or two modules each term, determined by theiroption choices and the course structure. This results intwo or four hours of face-to-face class time each week,as well as time to undertake preparatory work. Inaddition to the formal class contact attached to eachmodule, part-time students are provided with thesame support classes as those studying full-time, as ameans of developing skills in legal research andwriting.

Part-time students undertake the dissertation modulein two phases. During the first summer period scopingand preparatory research is undertaken, with morespecific research activity and writing-up taking placeduring the summer period of the second year.

Distance learning Study is undertaken over twocalendar years. You study either one or two modulesduring each term, depending upon the timetable andyour option choices.

Each taught module involves students following aseries of structured units of study; dependent uponthe individual module, these might involve:

audio visual presentations and podcasts by tutors /experts;

web-based learning materials; directed reading; online exercises to test knowledge; computer based diagnostic and/or formative

assessment activity with online tutor feedback; online student discussion rooms.

Distance Learning students undertake the dissertationin two phases. During the first summer period scopingand preparatory research is undertaken, with morespecific research activity and writing-up taking placeduring the summer period of the second year.

Academic expertiseOur courses are taught by academics with significantsubject expertise. The Schools vocational focus andstrong links with the legal profession mean that manyof our academic staff members have extensivepractical experience.

The courses also have a strong research base.Academic staff actively research and publish andmany are recognised as being amongst the foremostscholars in their fields.

The courses have strong links with our active researchcentres in Legal Education, Business and InsolvencyLaw, and Conflict, Rights and Justice. Please visitwww.ntu.ac.uk/nlsresearch for more information.

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LLM Legal PracticeWe offer a specially designed LLM Legal Practice forthose holding Legal Practice Course or BarProfessional Training Course qualifications (or theirequivalent).

Through accreditation of prior learning, you will gainadvanced entry to this course and be able to gainthe LLM by completing a dissertation or producing apiece of writing suitable for publication. Please seepage 30 for more details.

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LLM Corporate and Insolvency LawLLM Corporate and Insolvency Law is oriented around the law as it relates to corporate entitiesand, in particular, offers the opportunity to focus on legal responses to incidences of insolvencyin this area. The course reflects the rapid growth in the development of corporate andinsolvency law practice in the United Kingdom, European Union and globally. The course offerssubstantial opportunities for academic and professional development and specialisation.

Course length: One year full-timeTwo years part-time21-28 months distance learning

Study location: City site

Entry requirements: See page 32

Fees and funding: See page 32

How to apply: See page 32

Course page: www.ntu.ac.uk/cil

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www.ntu.ac.uk/llmVisit www.ntu.ac.uk/cil to find out more.

What will I study?LLM Corporate and Insolvency Law offers theopportunity to focus on a variety of specialist areas,including the form and ownership of corporatebodies, as well as the management of corporateassets, liabilities and obligations. The course offersopportunities to specialise in particular in the legalregulation of insolvency issues in the corporatecontext.

ModulesYou will study six taught modules followed by adissertation.

On completion of the taught modules you will beginwork on your dissertation. The dissertation is anextended piece of academic work, independentlyresearched and written. You will be supported inyour work by one-to-one supervision from a tutorexpert in the chosen field. Subject to academicsuitability and the availability of an appropriatelyexpert tutor, you may select your own area of studyfor the dissertation module of the course.

Corporate Liquidation*

Develop a high level of knowledge and criticalinsight of the structure and objectives of corporateinsolvency law in England and Wales. You will gainan evaluative appreciation of the regulation ofinsolvent companies and high level understandingof the role of traditional liquidation against themodern preference for corporate rescue.

Corporate Rescue

Gain an insight into what may be done to assiststruggling companies to recover from theirdifficulties, both through the use of formalinsolvency laws and by other means.

International and Comparative CorporateRescue

Critically assess the key business rescue proceduresthat are employed in selected countries and applycomparative legal research methodologies, withinthe context of international and comparativecorporate rescue law.

International Commercial Transactions

Gain a critical appreciation of the essentialfunctional elements of any business to businesscontractual relationship, concluded acrossinternational borders in the so-called global village.

Cross Border Insolvency

Consider global insolvency law making initiatives,from institutions such as the European Union andthe United Nations Commission on InternationalTrade Law (UNCITRAL). Engage with challengingissues of cross-border insolvency which arise wherethe insolvent debtor has assets and creditors inmore than one jurisdiction.

Securing Corporate Debt*

Examine the formal and informal methods bywhich creditors are able to use property law tosecure repayment of debts and acquire priority ininsolvency. You will also be introduced to commonlaw concepts of property law and the process oflegal development through case law.

*Distance learning students are required to study these modules

Please note modules run subject to sufficient studentnumbers.

Modules Choose from: Business Organisations*

Examine the key business models available tosmall and medium sized businesses in the UK.Compare their various legal features and explorethe legal expertise required for setting up, runningand winding up a business.

Intellectual Property

Gain a critical and detailed understanding ofintellectual property rights within the EU and UKregulatory framework. This module is mainlyaimed at those who have little or no backgroundin intellectual property (IP) and provides anintroduction to IP through copyright, patents,registered designs and passing off.

Public Companies and Securities Regulation*

This module is orientated around a UK publiccompany with a premium listing and trading itssecurities on the London Stock Exchange. The firstpart of the module examines the core companylaw and securities law and regulationunderpinning such a company. The final part ofthe module is concerned with the corporategovernance framework pertaining to such acompany with a particular emphasis on the coredirectors duty.

The Corporate Employer

Study the formation of a contract of employment,including an examination of express and impliedterms; specific issues such as discrimination andindustrial action and the legal issues surroundingthe ending of the contract.

International Competition Law

Acquire a critical understanding of the role,significance and basic structure of competitionlaw in the context of increasing global trade andinternational economic integration.

Principles of Business Regulation

Develop a critical appreciation of the role of lawand regulation in the contemporary businessenvironment. You will develop your understandingof the theoretical nature of regulation (inparticular through a critical interrogation of therelationship between the role of the state and therole of self-regulation) and the theoreticalexplanations for the adoption of regulation.

Peter McTigue

Peter specialises in Employment Law and prior tojoining Nottingham Law School Peter representedapplicants and respondents at all stages of theEmployment Tribunal process. He also undertooktraining in Corporate Recovery, Litigation andProperty.

Professor Rebecca Parry

Professor Parrys main research interests lie in thearea of insolvency law and, in particular,international and comparative insolvency law with afocus on the UK, the USA, the EU and China.

Susan McLaughlin

Susan is a qualified barrister and solicitor and spent17 years working as a legal adviser beforebecoming an academic. Susan is a pastcommonwealth scholar, twice Scholar of LincolnsInn and has taught and trained extensively withinuniversities, law firms and industry. Her researchinterests include company law and the legalstructures of organisations.

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Professor David Burdette

Professor Burdette joined Nottingham Law Schoolafter lecturing at the University of Pretoria andworking for the Master of the High Court in SouthAfrica.

He is very involved in the national and internationalarena of insolvency law and is Director ofNottingham Law Schools Centre for Business andInsolvency Law. Professor Burdette has strong linkswith INSOL and has also been appointed by theWorld Bank as a senior consultant for the DebtResolution and Business Exit Team.

Elspeth Berry

Elspeth is module leader for Business Organisationsand supervises PhD students in the area of PrivateInternational Law. She has recently completed abook on partnership and LLP law and is currentlyworking on a book on insolvent partnerships andLLPs with Professor Rebecca Parry.

Gary Wilson

Gary graduated with a law degree from theUniversity of Oxford and subsequently spent sixyears in practice as a corporate lawyer withEversheds. He is now a Reader in Law atNottingham Law School and is a member of theAdvisory Board for our Centre for Business andInsolvency Law.

Graham Ferris

Graham is a reader in law and teaches corporatedebt, legal theory, and the law of the world tradeorganisation. Graham has published extensively inthe fields of property law and legal education andsupervises PhD students.

Professor Paul Omar

Professor Omar is a Professor of International andComparative Insolvency Law and teaches on Cross-Border Insolvency Law and Comparative CorporateRescue. Professor Omar is secretary of the INSOLEurope Academic Forum and has been appointedas a consultant to the International FinanceCorporation (IFC), a division of the World Bank.

Paula Moffatt

Paula studied law at University College London andthen joined international law firm Norton Rose LLPwhere she spent eight years, first as a traineesolicitor and then as an associate. Paula specialisesin insolvency, banking and business law and haspublished a number of articles on banking law.

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Expert teaching staff

David BurdetteElspeth BerryGary WilsonGraham FerrisPaul OmarPaula MoffattPeter McTigueRebecca ParrySusan McLaughlin

Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/nlsstaff for morestaff profiles.

Contact usEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0)115 848 4460

Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/cil to find out more.

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LLM Health Law and EthicsThis course addresses the growing interest in the interface of Medicine, Law and Ethics. Withthe increasing pressure on resource allocation within the National Health Service and currentdebates on an individuals capacity to consent or refuse medical treatment, there is a growingneed for qualified legal professionals with an understanding of Health Law.

Course length: One year full-timeTwo years part-time





Course page: www.ntu.ac.uk/healthlaw

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What will I study?LLM Health Law and Ethics will involve you in thestudy of key issues relating to legal principles appliedin the context of health and medicine. You will besupported in gaining high-level understanding of theorganisational, regulatory and legal structuresunderpinning medical and health practice. Based onthese fundamentals you will have the opportunity todevelop critical insights into a range of specialist areasin the field. In particular as the law relates to medicalinnovation, consent, mental health, beginning andending of life issues and the use of human tissue.

The course incorporates a strong emphasis on ethics-based critiques of legal approaches to health andmedicine. Similarly you will be supported indeveloping a sophisticated international perspectiveon the issues in particular through the lens of humanrights approaches.

www.ntu.ac.uk/llmVisit www.ntu.ac.uk/healthlaw to find out more.

Expert teaching staffAusten Garwood-Gowers

John Hodgson

John Tingle

Kay Wheat

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Dr Austen Garwood-Gowers

Dr Garwood-Gowers is the author of over 50publications in the field of healthcare law and ethics,including leading-edge works in the transplantationand medical use of the human body more generally.His external work includes occasional assessments ofgrant applications for the Wellcome Trust and reviewwork for leading peer refereed journals (such asMedical Law Review and Medical Law International).

John Hodgson

John was formerly a solicitor in private practice as apartner and consultant. He has written several journalarticles in areas of tort related to human rights andmedico-legal case law developments and undertakesconsiderable research in the area of legal education.

John Tingle

John writes regularly on patient safety for the BritishJournal of Nursing and his research interests focus onthe exploration of the legal aspects of theGovernments health quality policy initiatives, such asclinical risk management and clinical governance.

Kay Wheat

Kay is a reader in law and teaches Mental Capacityand Mental Health Law, Legal Method andEmployment Law. Kay has worked with the Instituteof Psychiatry on mental health, disability andemployment issues and is a member of the NHS TrentResearch Ethics Committee.

Law and the Beginning and Ending of Life

Critically appreciate the ethical and legal issues atthe beginning and ending of life as they arise inthe medical context. You will explore assistedreproduction and related technologies and issuesrelated to abortion and the broader control ofpregnancy. In terms of ending of life the focus isprincipally on contexts in which life has beenpurposefully foreshortened and those in which lifemaintaining medical intervention has beenwithdrawn or withheld.

Medical Use of the Human Body

Critically examine the phenomenon of medical useof the human body and the key ethical and legalissues raised by it. You will explore the implicationsof philosophical theories, ethical principles andlegal norms in areas such as transplantation,medical research and bio-banking.

Or select up to two modules from anothersubject area.

On completion of the taught modules you willbegin work on your dissertation. The dissertation isan extended piece of academic work,independently researched and written. You will besupported in your work by one-to-one supervisionfrom a tutor expert in the chosen field. Subject toacademic suitability and the availability of anappropriately expert tutor, you may select yourown area of study for the dissertation phase of thecourse.

Please note modules run subject to sufficientstudent numbers.

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The Legal Structure of Health Law: JudicialReview, Confidentiality and Malpractice

Examine the key areas of law relating to thepractice of medicine and other health carespecialisms in the UK, taking into account EUlegislation. You will focus on the law relating tomedical malpractice, law and regulation byprofessional bodies, and the tort of negligenceand its application to clinical practice.

Intellectual Property, Public Health andMedical Innovation

An introduction to patent law and the importanceand effectiveness of intellectual property regimes,both nationally and internationally, to stimulateresearch and the creation of new medicines andmedical innovations and to facilitate access tothem in a public health context.

Consent, Capacity and Mental Health

Critically analyse the law relating to consent tomedical treatment in the UK and the civil lawprovisions of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Mental Capacity and Mental Health Law

Explore the key features of the Mental CapacityAct 2005, such as the test for assessing capacityand the concept of acting in the best interests ofthose who lack capacity. You will also look at theprovisions of civil detention under the MentalHealth Act 1983.

The Employer and Health Law

Understand the obligation of employers to carefor the health of their employees, particularly inthe context of employees in a health care setting.You will assess the effectiveness of the Englishcommon law, UK legislation and European Unionprovisions governing health and safety in theworkplace.

ModulesYou will study six taught modules followed by a dissertation.

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LLM Human Rights and JusticeNottingham Law School has significant academic expertise in the areas of Human Rights andJustice. The course parallels the historical and contemporary significance of these aspects oflaw, in particular their growth as topics of both domestic and international importance overrecent decades.






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Fact fileWhat will I study?The LLM Human Rights and Justice is based on thesignificant expertise of academic staff inNottingham Law School, particularly from its Centrefor Conflict, Rights and Justice.

The course will help you develop a strong analyticalunderstanding of the key legal issues in the area,with a particular focus on European andinternational human rights and key aspects ofinternational justice systems.

LLM Human Rights and Justice permitsspecialisation within the field, whether in the studyof more traditional human rights systems or in theexpression of the rights of particular groups. Thereexists a particular emphasis on the resolution ofpost-conflict human rights and criminal matters.

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Human Rights and Criminal Justice

An introduction to contemporary human rightsissues and debates in relation to the criminaljustice system. You will develop a criticalunderstanding of the extent to which the humanrights of victims, suspects, defendants andprisoners are adequately protected within the legalsystem.

Discrimination Law in Employment

Examine the philosophical and conceptual basis ofequality and anti-discrimination law. You will focusprimarily upon the substantive law of Britainprohibiting discrimination on the grounds of sex,race, disability, sexual orientation, religion and age.

International Criminal Court and InternationalCrime

Gain a critical awareness of the most seriouscrimes of international concern, including crimes ofaggression, war crimes, crimes against humanity,and genocide.

Data Protection and Privacy

An introduction to data protection rules within aninterdisciplinary environment. You will identify andgain a critical awareness of the scope and effectsof international, EU and UK mandatory regulationon data protection and privacy.

You can take up to two modules from anothersubject area, but we advise you to selectmodules from the above options if possible.



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Public International and Humanitarian Law

Gain a critical understanding and awareness ofthe contemporary international legal order, byconsidering both the international laws of peaceand of war in their historical and contemporarycontexts.

Terrorism and International Response

This module encourages a critical understandingof the term terrorism in its historical andcontemporary political contexts. A key aim is toenable students to think comparatively andanalytically about the legal approaches to prohibitterrorism at the international and regional levels.

Victims Rights and Restorative Justice

Explore the normative and pragmatic role ofvictims at various stages throughout the criminalprocess and evaluate the extent to which existingcriminal justice structures can protect the rightsand meet the needs of victims.

Human Rights in Europe

Evaluate the international structures andmechanisms for the protection of human rightswithin Europe. You will also critically examine andevaluate the jurisprudence of the European Courtand Commission of Human Rights.

Theory and Principles of International Law

An introduction to International Criminal Law,examining its origins and relationship with otherareas of law. You will explore the evolution oflegal principles and critically evaluate theinstitutions of International Criminal Law,including the different forms of tribunals.

Expression Rights

Examine the human right to freedom ofexpression in a variety of contexts: political andjournalistic speech and broadcasting, hate speech,blasphemy, artistic expression, religiousmanifestation through dress and symbol, andpublic protest and assembly.


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Expert teaching staffAndrea Nicholson

Beth Chadwick

Elspeth Berry

Loretta Trickett

Louise Taylor

Peter McTigue

Rebecca Wong

Tom Lewis


Andrea Nicholson

Andrea is a member of the Centre for Conflict,Rights and Justice and is actively involved inresearch on contemporary forms of slavery. She iscurrently involved in a large interdisciplinary projectconcerning historical and contemporary slavery andteaches International Human Rights onundergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Elizabeth Chadwick

Elizabeths main research and teaching interests liein the fields of international humanitarian law, theself-determination of peoples, internationalterrorism, and international crimes. She has aspecific and long-standing research interest in thearea of Laws of Armed Neutrality, regarding whichshe has published over many years.

Dr Loretta Trickett

Dr Tricketts particular research interest is onmasculinities, the fear of crime and victimisation.She is also interested in the related area of boys andbullying and young men and gang violence. DrTrickett has been appointed as research co-ordinator on an evaluative project on the work ofthe Holocaust Centre in Nottingham and she hasalso received research funding for a qualitativeresearch project on Hate Crimes against People withDisabilities within Nottingham and the EastMidlands.

Louise Taylor

Louise is deputy director of the Nottingham LawSchool Centre for Conflict, Rights and Justice andher research focuses on criminal justice and humanrights. She is especially interested in issuespertaining to victims rights, restorative justice andthe legitimacy of criminal justice institutions andprocesses.

Peter McTigue

Peter specialises in Employment Law and prior tojoining Nottingham Law School Peter representedapplicants and respondents at all stages of theEmployment Tribunal process. The objective ofPeters current research is to explore and evaluatethe extent to which English law protects PeopleLiving with HIV / AIDS ("PLHA") within anemployment relationship from discrimination.

Dr Rebecca Wong

Dr Wong is module leader for Data Protection andPrivacy and her main research interests are in EUlaw, cyberlaw, cybersecurity, electronic commerceand data protection and privacy. She is anoccasional blogger for The Independent on privacyand data protection issues and recently produced amonograph on data security breaches and privacyin Europe.

Tom Lewis

Tom studied Law and History at the University ofOxford, before going on to qualify and practise as asolicitor specialising in civil litigation. Tom isDirector of Nottingham Law Schools Centre forConflict, Rights and Justice and is actively engagedin research in the fields of constitutional law andhuman rights, with a particular interest in the rightsto freedom of expression and freedom of religionand belief.

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What will I study?LLM Intellectual Property Law will support you ingaining a high-level appreciation of the scope ofintellectual property law and the principles andrationale which underpin the law. This is reinforcedby developing awareness of a range of critiqueswhich pertain to the sector, including those relatingto the scope and applicability of the various rights.

Based on this you will develop your appreciationthrough developing expertise in the application ofthese rights in key contexts, in particular theInternational and European Union approaches tointellectual property rights. In respect of the latter,the inherent tension between the creation ofmonopoly rights and the European Unions singlemarket regulations are explored. Further, you willexplore important contemporary issues such as thecontrol and exploitation of personal data, and theapplication of intellectual property law in thecontext of medical innovation.

LLM Intellectual Property LawThe creation, identification and management of intellectual property rights is of growingimportance in the modern world, particularly given the significant growth of the availability andsharing of information by electronic means. The LLM Intellectual Property Law offers theopportunity to gain significant insight into the legal frameworks and principles underpinningthis burgeoning sector.






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Expert staffJanice Denoncourt

Rebecca Wong


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Data Protection and PrivacyAn introduction to data protection rules within aninterdisciplinary environment. You will identify andgain a critical awareness of the scope and effects ofinternational, EU and UK mandatory regulation ondata protection and privacy.

You will also choose two modules from othersubject areas.

On completion of the taught modules you will beginwork on your dissertation. The dissertation is anextended piece of academic work, independentlyresearched and written. You will be supported in yourwork by one-to-one supervision from a tutor expert inthe chosen field. Subject to academic suitability andthe availability of an appropriately expert tutor, youmay select your own area of study for the dissertationphase of the course.


Core modules:

Competition and Intellectual Property Law inthe EUCritically evaluate the justifications of intellectualproperty rights and explore intellectual propertyissues in the context of the European Unionsinternal market.

Intellectual PropertyGain a critical and detailed understanding ofintellectual property rights within the EU and UKregulatory framework. You will be introduced tointellectual property rights through copyright,patents, registered designs and passing off.

Intellectual Property Public Health MedicalInnovationAn introduction to patent law and the importanceand effectiveness of intellectual property regimes,both nationally and internationally, to stimulateresearch and the creation of new medicines andmedical innovations and to facilitate access to themin a public health context.


Janice Denoncourt

Janice became an academic after a career as abarrister and solicitor in Perth, Western Australia. Shehas worked as in-house counsel for a publicly listedcompany and senior associate heading theIntellectual Property department of the commerciallaw firm Minter Ellison. Janice is the author of Q&AIntellectual Property 2012-2013 and Q&A BusinessLaw 2012-2013 both published by RoutledgeCavendish.

Dr Rebecca Wong

Dr Wong is module leader for Data Protection andPrivacy and her main research interests are in EU law,cyber law, cybersecurity, electronic commerce anddata protection and privacy. She is an occasionalblogger for The Independent on privacy and dataprotection issues and recently produced a monographon data security breaches and privacy in Europe.

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What will I study?The modules offered on this course offer theopportunity to develop expertise in each of the keyareas impacting international trade law. The courseexplores diverse areas of the subject includinginternational sales and carriage of goods, insurance,international finance, international disputeresolution and World Trade Organisation (WTO) law.The latter is of particular importance since Indiaand China joined the WTO.

LLM International Trade andCommercial LawLLM International Trade and Commercial Law offers a significant opportunity to develop a high-level appreciation of one of the fastest growing areas of law. Trade between nations is of hugeimportance to national and regional economies as well as having huge global significance.

International Trade Law is one of the exports of the English common law system with thestructure of international contracts being dominated by English common law principles, makingthis the ideal country in which to study.

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Expert teaching staffAlfonso Valero

Brian Harris

John Hodgson

Susan McLaughlin


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Private International Law

Consider the scope of conflict of laws through thedevelopment of private international law,classification of actions, domicile and the issue ofincidental questions. You will analyse judgmentsincluding the Brussels and Lugano Conventionsand explore the development of this area of law incontract and torts, family law and property law.

World Trade Organisation

An introduction to international economic lawthrough an examination of the institutions andsubstantive law of the World Trade Organisation(WTO). The Dispute Settlement System is centralto the WTO and this module examines selectedCovered Agreements through textual analysis anddispute reports.

Or you may take up to two modules fromanother subject area.

You will start your dissertation after completingthese modules.



Choose from:

International Competition Law

Acquire a critical understanding of the role,significance and basic structure of competitionlaw in the context of increasing global trade andinternational economic integration. Competitionlaw, (also called antitrust law), exists at nationaland regional levels and you will focus on the twoleading competition law jurisdictions in the world,the United States of America (federal) and theEuropean Union.

International Trade Risk Insurance

Learn to critically appreciate the nature and effectof an insurance contract under English law, theestablished trade practices of the LondonInsurance Market and the insurance ofinternational trade risks.

International Carriage of Goods

Understand the core common law principles, andthe main international customs and conventions,applicable to contracts for the internationalcarriage of goods by land sea and air.

International Commercial Transactions

Study the essential functional elements of anybusiness to business contractual relationshipconcluded across international borders in the so-called global village.

International Sale of Goods

Critically evaluate the law relating to contracts forthe sale of goods across international bordersfrom the contrasting standpoints of buyer andseller and focus on the core legal components ofinternational sale agreements under three distinctlegal codes.

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Alfonso Valero

Before joining Nottingham Law School, Alfonso was apractising lawyer, firstly in Spain and then as aSolicitor in England. He teaches European Law, SportsLaw and International Dispute Resolution forundergraduate and postgraduate courses and is theinternational development recruitment co-ordinatorfor the LLM courses.

Brian Harris

Before becoming an academic Brian worked forBurges Salmon (general commercial litigation), Clyde& Co (predominantly contentious shipping, insuranceand international trade) and DLA (transactional andcontentious practice in all aspects of internationaltrade including carriage and insurance); becomingpartner in 1994. Brian is module leader forInternational Carriage of Goods; International Sale ofGoods; International Trade Risk Insurance andInternational Commercial Transactions.

John Hodgson

John was formerly a solicitor in private practice as apartner and consultant. He has written several journalarticles in areas of tort related to human rights andmedico-legal case law developments and undertakesconsiderable research in the area of legal education.

Susan McLaughlin

Susan is a qualified barrister and solicitor and spent17 years working as a legal adviser before becomingan academic. Susan is a past CommonwealthScholar, twice Scholar of Lincolns Inn and has taughtand trained extensively within universities, law firmsand industry. Her research interests include companylaw and the legal structures of organisations.

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What will I study?This course is ideal for those who do not wish tospecialise in a particular area of law, but would ratherdemonstrate ability in a range of subject areas. Youare given complete choice over which modules tostudy from our wide range of subject areas includingInternational Trade and Commercial Law; Corporateand Insolvency Law; Intellectual Property Law; Oil,Gas and Mining Law; Sports Law; Human Rights andJustice; and Health Law and Ethics.

If you want to gain a LLM in a specialist named areayou need to study four or more modules from onesubject stream, but this LLM Law provides thefreedom to choose any six modules from all of thoseon offer.

LLM Law (General)Our LLM Law (General) provides an exciting and flexible approach to postgraduate study,allowing you to build an LLM course to suit your specialist interests and requirements.






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Expert teaching staffWhichever modules you choose you will betaught by expert teaching staff with a wealthof practical and research experience.



ModulesChoose six modules from the subjects listed in thisbrochure. Look through the other course pages tofind out more about the choice of modulesavailable to you.

On completion of the taught modules you will beginwork on your dissertation. The dissertation is anextended piece of academic work, independentlyresearched and written. You will be supported inyour work by one-to-one supervision from a tutorexpert in the chosen field. Subject to academicsuitability and the availability of an appropriatelyexpert tutor, you may select your own area of studyfor the dissertation phase of the course.


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What will I study?This course will provide you with a strong analyticalunderstanding of the key legal issues in the area,with a particular focus on the Environmental Lawand Investment Law aspects of the oil, gas andmining industries.

It also draws on our strengths in international tradeand commercial law, which will help you gain anappreciation of the oil, gas and mining industries intheir global economic context.

The LLM Oil, Gas and Mining Law provides thefoundations for a future career or furtherpostgraduate (MPhil / PhD) study in most aspects ofthe regulatory and commercial world as they relateto the international energy industry, with a specificfocus on the petroleum and mining sectors of thisburgeoning area of economic activity.

LLM Oil, Gas and Mining LawThis course builds upon our considerable expertise in this area and has been designed in responseto the growing significance of legal issues surrounding the oil, gas and mining industry.

Course length: One year full-timeTwo years part-time21-28 months distance learning





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companies. You will trace the environmentalimpacts of each formative stage of the energy,petroleum and mining industries: in particularintroducing the contextual, underpinningframeworks in which these industries operate.You will begin by studying the international lawprinciples surrounding the petroleum and miningindustries. The second module moves on toconsider the legal aspects of development ofindustrial installations, in particular as they relateto jurisdictional and environmental impact issues.

You will also choose two modules from othersubject areas. We strongly advise you to takemodules from our International Trade andCommercial Law options, which are highlyapplicable to the oil, gas and mining industries.

On completion of the taught modules you willbegin work on your dissertation. The dissertationis an extended piece of academic work,independently researched and written. You willbe supported in your work by one-to-onesupervision from a tutor expert in the chosen field.Subject to academic suitability and theavailability of an appropriately expert tutor, youmay select your own area of study for thedissertation phase of the course.


Core modules:

Oil, Gas and Mining Investment Law I

Oil, Gas and Mining Investment Law II

These core modules introduce you to the politicaland economic background within the petroleumand mining industry, as well as other majorenergy infrastructure projects. You will explorethe international legal framework fortransnational foreign investment and the generalpolicy and legal issues related to theinternational regulation of such investment.

You will begin by developing your understandingof the economic, political and legal relationshipbetween States, public and private internationalfinance institutions, and multinational energyand mining corporations. The second modulemoves on to discuss both regulatory andlitigation aspects of investment disputes withinthe petroleum, mining and other energyinfrastructure projects using examples drawnfrom across the world.

Oil, Gas, Mining and Environmental Law I

Oil, Gas, Mining and Environmental Law II

These modules focus on internationalenvironmental law developments that directlyrelate to the regulation of both private and state-owned energy, petroleum and mining



Professor David Ong

Professor David Ong has long-standing research andteaching interests in international and environmentallaw issues specifically related to the oil and gasindustry. He is Professor of International andEnvironmental Law at Nottingham Law School andbefore joining the University he has served as aconsultant in the Guyana-Suriname maritimeboundary delimitation arbitration (2007) and as atechnical expert for the United Nations DevelopmentProgramme.

Professor Ong was part of a UK government fundedresearch project on the legal implications of project-financed infrastructure projects for human rights andenvironmental protection. He has also organised anddelivered a training workshop for the Ugandanparliament in advance of their scrutiny of twogovernment-sponsored Bills for the regulation of thefledgling Ugandan petroleum industry.

He is particularly interested in the offshore industryand developing / transitional economies. He has alsocontributed to numerous publications relating to theregulation and environmental implications of the oiland gas industry.

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LLM Sports LawThe LLM Sports Law will support you in gaining a sophisticated appreciation of the key legal issuespertaining to the sector. The discipline of sports law has grown significantly since the 1990s, both inthe legal sector and amongst clubs, governing bodies and those organisations with sportingcommercial interests. The course seeks to provide you with expertise relevant to each of theseactors and to support you in developing high level knowledge and critical insight into the key issues.






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Core modules:

European Sports Law and Policy

Gain a detailed, critical appreciation of theinteraction between European Union Law and sport.In particular you will consider the impact of freemovement of persons law and competition law onthe regulation of and participation in sport.

Sport, Intellectual Property and Commerce

An introduction to the intellectual property lawframework as it applies to the business of sport,sports events, sports equipment and the image andpersonality rights of sportspeople. You will also learnabout specific aspects of contract, employment andagency law in the context of sportspeople, theiragents and professional obligations.

Sport, Law and Regulation

Gain a critical appreciation of key issues impactinglegal approaches to sport. Focus on the

circumstances in and extent to which law and legalinstitutions will act to intervene in sporting matters.

Sport, Law and the Human Body

Critically appreciate human body issues arising inthe course of participation in sport and howsuccessfully or otherwise these issues areaddressed through the making, interpretation andenforcement of sporting and legal rules.

You can also select up to two modules from anothersubject area.

On completion of the taught modules you will beginwork on your dissertation. The dissertation is anextended piece of academic work, independentlyresearched and written. You will be supported in yourwork by one-to-one supervision from a tutor expert inthe chosen field. Subject to academic suitability andthe availability of an appropriately expert tutor, youmay select your own area of study for thedissertation phase of the course.


Alfonso Valero

Before joining Nottingham Law School Alfonso was apractising lawyer, firstly in Spain and then as a solicitorin England. He teaches European law, sports law andinternational dispute resolution for undergraduate andpostgraduate courses and is the internationaldevelopment recruitment coordinator for the LLMcourses.

Dr Austen Garwood-Gowers

Dr Garwood-Gowers is the author of over 50publications in the field of healthcare law and ethics,including leading-edge works in the transplantationand medical use of the human body more generally.His external work includes occasional assessments ofgrant applications for the Wellcome Trust and reviewwork for leading peer refereed journals (such asMedical Law Review and Medical Law International.He is broadly interested in themes related to thehuman body that have ethical and legal dimensions,both in a sporting and medical context.

Janice Denoncourt

Janice became an academic after a career as abarrister and solicitor in Perth, Western Australia. Shehas worked as in-house counsel for a publicly listedcompany and senior associate heading the IntellectualProperty department of the commercial law firmMinter Ellison. Janice is the author of Q&A IntellectualProperty 2012-2013 and Q&A Business Law 2012-2013 both published by Routledge Cavendish.

Seema Patel

Seema has a PhD in Sports Law. Her particular area ofexpertise is discrimination in sport and the regulatorybalance between inclusion and exclusion incompetitive sport. Seema has provided expertcomment to local press on new stories relating to thesuccess of female athletes and she teaches on bothundergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Simon Boyes

Simon is our LLM Programme Leader and specialises inSports Law. His research interests include sports lawand its relation to the European Union, the regulationof sports governing bodies, sports arbitration, legalaspects of doping and international sports law. He haspublished work on a wide range of sports law topicsand provides expert comment to the local, nationaland international press. Simon has also been awardeda grant and Joao Havelange Scholarship by the CIES(International Centre for Studies in Sport Universityof Neuchatel in association with FIFA) for researchrelating to the legitimate limits of legal intervention infootball.

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What will I study?The modules offered on the course reflect the areas ofmajor contemporary significance in sports law. The keyissue considered throughout the course is the relevanceand legitimacy of legal intervention in sporting matters.In considering this the individual modules will supportthe development of detailed knowledge and expertise inrespect of issues such as dispute resolution in particularthrough the Court of Arbitration for Sport challenges tosports bodies rules and decisions, doping and the WorldAnti-Doping Agency and Code, and the application andinfluence of European Union law in sport. The modulesfurther explore the regulation of on-field sporting activitythrough criminal and civil law, and the protection andexploitation of commercial interests related to sportingactivity.

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What will I study?In the increasingly competitive legal employmentmarket practitioners may find that having anadditional qualification, a masters degree, will makethem stand out from the competition. The LLM LegalPractice (DL) qualification will not only provideadditional evidence of your academic ability but alsoshowcase your knowledge of more specialised aspectsof legal practice.

The course is equivalent to 600 hours of study andincludes a manageable assessment task of either atraditional dissertation or the production of an articleof publishable quality.

Our course is designed to allow completion of the top-up element over a 4 24 month time period. Thiswould allow students to undertake study immediatelyfollowing the completion of the LPC or BPTC andcomplete the course quickly, but also offers moreflexible timeframes for completing the self-studymodule.

The course is not just for current LPC and BPTCstudents. Those who have successfully completed theLPC and BPTC (or their equivalent) at any time areeligible for admission. The course will be extremelyattractive to practitioners as it also satisfies CPDrequirements.

Course contentIntroductory programme

The introductory programme includes guidance onresearch methods, and legal writing. All students willundertake the introductory programme by distancelearning.

Dissertation

In line with our existing LLM courses, students have awide discretion in the selection of their dissertationtopic, subject to the capacity of the Law School toprovide expert academic supervision. The Law Schoolhas academic staff with wide-ranging expertise acrossdiverse areas of law. However, students areencouraged to consider areas of law that areparticularly pertinent to their anticipated or actual areaof practice when selecting their chosen topic. Thedissertation is 18,000 20,000 words in length.

Publishable article

As an alternative to the dissertation, students can, withguidance from an experienced academic, produce anarticle of publishable quality. This is likely to be ofshorter length than the dissertation, focussing on aparticular point of practice or law.

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This distance learning LLM (Master of Laws) award is for those with professional legal qualifications,for example the BPTC or LPC (or their precursors). Credit points are awarded for these professionalqualifications and students can then top-up these points with a dissertation or publishable article togain this LLM.

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What will I study?This dual LLM programme is designed for students whowish to develop their understanding and knowledge ofCorporate, Insolvency and European law for a legalcareer with a strong European and international focus.

The modules at both campuses are taught in English, andstudents will enjoy the benefits of being taught by expertsfrom both Nottingham Law School and the Faculty ofLaw at Radboud University in the Netherlands. Lecturersfrom both universities will be at the Radboud Universitycampus at the start of the course to welcome students,and to ensure that they quickly settle into student life.

The programme is taught at the Radboud Universitycampus in Nijmegen during the first semester fromSeptember to the end of December. Students then moveto Nottingham Law School in Nottingham, and aretaught there until early May. The LLM thesis / dissertationcan be completed at either campus. Two of the moduleson the programme are full year modules and are studiedpartially at the Nijmegen campus in the Netherlands,partially at the Nottingham campus, and partially onlinethrough the Nottingham Trent University onlineworkspace (NOW).

LLM Corporate and InsolvencyLaw/European and Insolvency LawNottingham Law School and Radboud University, Nijmegen have become partners to offer anexciting and innovative dual Masters in Law degree. At the end of one year of study, successfulstudents will be awarded the LLM Corporate and Insolvency Law from Nottingham Law School andthe LLM European and Insolvency Law from Radboud University.

Course length: One year

Study location: City site and Nijmegen

Entry requirements: See www.ntu.ac.uk/llmdual

Fees and funding: See www.ntu.ac.uk/llmdual

How to apply: You will apply through RadboudUniversity please see www.ntu.ac.uk/llmdual

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Programme Structure

Find out moreAdmissions for this course are through RadboudUniversity. For detailed information about this courseplease visit www.ntu.ac.uk/llmdual where you candownload a course specific leaflet.

Semester 1 Nijmegen European Competition Law

Advanced Notions of EU Law

European External Relations Law

Principle of Finance and Secured Transactions

Semester 2 Nottingham Cross-Border Insolvency Law

Business Structures and Insolvency in the EU

Corporate Rescue (International and Comparative)

Nijmegen / Nottingham Thesis/Dissertation

Full Year Modules Nijmegen / Nottingham Online Research Methodology and Comparative Law

Comparative Workout Strategies and Cross-Border Issues in Insolvency

Campus Module Title

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NTU has an outstanding international reputationand attracts an international community ofstudents and staff from more than 100 countries.We make a firm commitment to helping you settleinto the UK culture, the University community andyour studies as smoothly as possible.

On arrivalWe run international student welcome events tohelp you meet other students, make friends andfamiliarise yourself with the University and the cityat the start of the academic year. As a student atNTU you can also take part in one of the UKsbiggest Welcome Weeks a whole week ofactivities and events for all new students.

All international students have the opportunity toenrol on the International Student Support moduleon the NTU Online Workspace (NOW). Thisprovides a range of online resources to support youon arrival and during your time here. There areplenty of opportunities to meet other students andmake friends when you get here includingvolunteering, student societies and sports clubs. Youcan even make new friends online before you gethere by visiting www.ntu.ac.uk/chat to join ourFacebook group.

Pre-sessional English for AcademicPurposes (PEAP)If you need to improve your level of English beforestarting your course you can join one of our PEAPcourses. These are run by the UniversitysLanguage Centre, which offers different lengths ofcourses depending on your requirements. Go towww.ntu.ac.uk/peap for more information.

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Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/apply to apply for our LLMdegrees.

If you want to read about your chosen LLM in moredetail first, please visit www.ntu.ac.uk/llm andselect your course title.

Entry requirementsLaw graduates

You will need a good degree in Law (2.2 or above)or an honours degree in another discipline, pluseither the CPE (Common Professional Examination)or GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law) conversionqualification.

Non-Law graduates

Applicants from other disciplines are also welcomed,particularly if you have relevant experience in thearea.

English language requirementsInternational students need to demonstrate theyhave sufficient knowledge of written and spokenEnglish before starting the course. We usuallyrequire one of the following:

IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill;

an equivalent English language qualification.

Please visit www.ntu.ac.uk/englishlanguage tofind out more.

Tuition feesThe University reviews and sets fee levels on anannual basis. The fee depends on the type andduration of course and the mode of study. Visitwww.ntu.ac.uk/nlsfees for the most up-to-date fee information.

ScholarshipsNottingham Law School offers a number ofcompetitive scholarships for our LLM courses. Wealso offer discounts for Nottingham Law Schoolstudents who progress on to our masters degrees.

Please visit www.ntu.ac.uk/scholarshipsnls for fulldetails of our scholarships and how to apply.

Sports scholarshipsNTU offers a number of scholarships specifically tosuit athletes from a range of different sports. Eachaward is individually tailored towards the needs ofthe athlete, ensuring that everything is in place tohelp them achieve both academic and sportingsuccess. These awards provide both financial andsporting support and may be of particular interestto LLM Sports Law students, although anyone withsporting ability is eligible to apply.

Please visit www.ntu.ac.uk/sport to find out more.

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Applying for a student visaNTU is a highly trusted sponsor with the UK BorderAgency. This means we can issue a Confirmation ofAcceptance of Studies (CAS) to students applyingto study on an eligible course requiring a Tier 4student visa. Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/tier4 to findout more.

Information about student visas can change socheck the UK Border Agency website(www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas) for thelatest requirements and advice.

Living expensesAs well as tuition fees we estimate you will needabout 680 per month for living expenses.

How much do things cost? Average weeks rent: 86.03-146.75

Average bus or tram journey: 1.70

Bus or tram pass, per academic year: 199.00*

Coin-operated washing machines: 2.20

Photocopying: 5p per sheet.

Hot lunch in a University caf: 3.45

Latte in a University caf: 1.60

Cinema ticket: 5.70

All prices are approximate and subject to change.

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International students

*when bought with a Student Card.

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With a student population of around 60,000and home to two outstanding universities,Nottingham is a popular place to live, studyand work. Nottingham is less than twohours travel from London with excellenttransport links to the capital and the rest ofthe UK.

The city is one of the largest in the country but thecentre is surprisingly compact. A proudmulticultural, multi-faith city, Nottingham hasenjoyed significant investment in recent years,exemplified by the magnificent revamping of theOld Market Square. Head off in any direction fromthis iconic heart of the city and you will find aneclectic mix of the old and new.

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Nottingham is known for its thriving arts scene.Nottingham Contemporary is one of the largestcontemporary art spaces in the UK and holds majorexhibitions throughout the year. For movie loversthere are modern multiplexes and the Broadwaycinema, which is one of the UKs majorindependent cinemas and is always popular withstudents.

World-class theatre is shown at the NottinghamPlayhouse and the Theatre Royal and the RoyalConcert Hall attracts stars from comedy and music.The city centre has a huge selection of places whereyou can grab a bite to eat, sip a cocktail or enjoy ahot chocolate at one of the many restaurants,cafs, bars and pubs.

Nottingham is consistently ranked as one of the topshopping destinations in the UK. All the major highstreet names sit happily alongside designerboutiques (Vivienne Westwood and Paul Smith toname but two) and vintage treasure warehouses.

Nottingham has more sporting facilities per headthan any other European city. From football to icehockey and cricket to swimming, the city hasachieved many titles thanks to its athletes that havetrained at these locations.

If you want to explore further afield there areseveral locations that are perfect for a day trip.Wollaton Hall, Sherwood Forest and ChatsworthHouse are all a short drive away and boast a varietyof culture, art and fun.

Robin Hood is the figure associated most with ourhistoric city. Other claims to fame include the oldestpub in England, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, which isover 800 years old and Olympic skating championsTorville and Dean.

Nottingham is a friendly, modern and exciting city.No matter where your interests lie, you are sure tofind it here.

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You are very welcome to visit us and meetour staff, experience our modern facilitiesand tour our campuses.

LLM open eventsWe run a number of informal drop-in eventsthroughout the year where you will have theopportunity to meet course tutors and discuss youroptions.

Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/nlsevents for forthcomingdates and to book.

Virtual Open DayIf you cant make it in person you can visit ouronline Open Day. At www.ntu.ac.uk/virtualtouryou can watch videos, explore the campus and viewour facilities through galleries and panoramicimages.

International visitsWe have a team of staff in the InternationalDevelopment Office who regularly travel to UKeducation exhibitions all over the world. We alsohave teams of representatives in countriesthroughout the world who can discuss yourrequirements.

Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/international to find outmore.

Contact usPlease get in touch if you have any questions were happy to help:

Tel: +44 (0)115 848 4460Email: [email protected]

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Documents

nottingham masters in law.pdf