International Law LLB (Hons)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Nottingham Trent University

Program Overview

The LLB Hons International Law at Nottingham Trent University gives you a deep understanding of law on a global scale, exploring how legal systems operate across borders and how international rules affect countries, organisations, and individuals. This programme suits students who are curious about global issues, human rights, diplomacy, or international business, and who want a legal career with an international focus.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in core legal principles with modules like Contract Law and Public Law, learning how legal systems function and how laws are applied. Legal Skills modules help you develop essential abilities such as legal research, critical analysis, argumentation, and written and oral communication — often through practical exercises like case studies and moot courts.

Year 2
The second year takes you deeper into law with a focus on international contexts. You’ll study modules such as International Human Rights Law and International Public Law, exploring how treaties, conventions, and global institutions shape the rights and responsibilities of states and individuals. Optional modules allow you to tailor your learning toward areas like international trade, European law, or comparative law.

Year 3
In the final year, you can specialise further with electives in areas such as International Criminal Law, Humanitarian Law, or Global Governance. You may also have the chance to undertake a dissertation or research project, allowing you to explore an international legal issue in depth and develop expertise that is highly valued by employers and postgraduate programmes.

Focus Areas

International law, human rights, international trade law, humanitarian law, global governance, comparative law, legal research and analysis.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to analyse and apply international legal principles, evaluate the impact of international treaties and conventions, and critically assess legal issues on a global scale. You’ll gain strong research, analytical, and advocacy skills, preparing you for careers in law, diplomacy, policy-making, or international organisations.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

This is a full LLB Hons degree recognised in the UK, providing a solid foundation for professional legal training and practice, while specialising in international law enhances career versatility and employability globally.

Reputation (Employability / Outcomes)

Graduates from NTU’s International Law programme often pursue careers as international lawyers, policy advisors, diplomats, human rights consultants, or corporate legal specialists. NTU has strong employability support, giving students access to internships, career guidance, and industry networks that enhance professional readiness.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Nottingham Trent University, studying International Law isn’t just about lectures and reading — you get plenty of chances to practise real legal thinking, engage with peers, and build skills you’ll use in your future career. The programme aims to combine academic learning with practical experience: you’ll do research projects, analyse case law, debate global legal issues, and work on tasks that mimic professional legal work.

Here’s how practical learning comes alive on this course:

Participation in moot court simulations and mock trials — these let you practise courtroom skills, argumentation, and legal reasoning in a setting resembling real legal hearings, helping you build confidence in advocacy and public speaking.
Group assignments and case‑study work — you’ll collaborate with classmates to examine real-world international law problems (like human rights, trade disputes or global governance), propose solutions, and present your findings — building teamwork, communication and applied legal judgement.
Access to the university’s law library and digital legal resources — you’ll have access to a wide range of legal databases, journals, case reports and international law texts, which are essential for research assignments, essay writing and understanding complex treaties or statutes.
Supervision and guidance from experienced law lecturers — they support you in research, in understanding complex international legal frameworks, and in developing your analytical and writing skills, helping you bridge theory and practice.
Flexibility and opportunity for elective modules and independent research projects — especially in later years, you can choose courses or dissertation topics that match your interest (for example human rights law or global governance), letting you build both depth and practical knowledge in areas you care about.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from NTU’s International Law programme leave with a strong foundation to pursue careers in global legal practice, policy, and diplomacy. Typical roles include international lawyer, human rights consultant, policy advisor, or corporate counsel. The programme equips you with analytical, research, and advocacy skills that employers value in both legal and international organisations:

University career services: NTU’s Careers and Employability team supports students with CV building, interview preparation, internship placements, and connections to law firms and international organisations.
Employment outcomes: NTU law graduates are highly employable, with many securing roles in legal practice, NGOs, government, and corporate sectors within months of graduation.
Industry partnerships: The law school collaborates with international law firms, professional bodies, and NGOs, offering networking events, placements, and mentoring opportunities.
Accreditation value: This LLB Hons degree is fully recognised in the UK and provides the foundation for professional legal training or further academic study internationally.
Graduate outcomes: Alumni have pursued careers in law, diplomacy, international organisations, corporate compliance, human rights advocacy, and policy development.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this LLB, students can continue their studies through postgraduate programmes such as an LLM in International Law, Human Rights Law, or Global Governance. Graduates may also pursue professional legal qualifications to become solicitors or barristers, or undertake specialised research in international legal studies.