Learn about NLS Legal
You won't have to travel far to witness what goes on inside a real law firm at Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé Law School, because we have a multi award winning teaching law firm right on campus, which is the only fully regulated law firm within a Law School in the UK.
We provide hundreds of opportunities to our NLS students each year to gain a real life, valuable experience of the law whilst studying, with both intra-curricular and extra-curricular options available.
Students from all years can work with NLS Legal and are involved in all aspects of the running of our law firm, from dealing with new enquiries and helping monitor risk and compliance, to conducting client interviews, undertaking relevant research, drafting letters of advice and even representing clients at tribunal.
Support Through Court
You can gain legal work experience through our partner organisation, Support Through Court, a national charity that provides practical and emotional support to members of the public going through court without representation.
NLS is the sole host university for Support Through Court's National Helpline and National Online Service creating both in-person and remote opportunities.
The benefits
No prior experience is needed to work with NLS Legal or Support Through Court. You will be able to develop many skills to stand out to potential employers if you get involved.
Students who have previously taken part have said they have developed many skills during their work experience including:
- Confidence
- Resilience
- Empathy
- Legal Research
- Legal drafting
- Professionalism
- Communication
- Advocacy
- CV and academic enhancement
Any questions?
If you want to learn more about student opportunities at NLS Legal then you can find out more about how you can get involved.
If you're keen to know more then join us one of our next upcoming open days. You'll get a chance to attend an introductory talk, take a tour around NLS Legal, and speak to staff and students from both NLS Legal and Support Through Court.