University of Nottingham

We are delighted to offer Connecticut students this exciting new exchange program with The University of Nottingham School of Law, which is ranked among the top law schools in the UK and is one of the leading centers in the world for legal research.  Connecticut students will have the opportunity to study one semester or a full academic year at The University of Nottingham School of Law.

• Eligibility
• Application Process
• Course of Study
• Cost
• Accommodations
• The Town and University of Nottingham
• Cancellation Policy
• University of Nottingham Contacts
• UConn Law School Contacts

Eligibility

The program is designed for student matriculating at The University of Connecticut School of Law.  First and second year day division students are eligible to apply in their first or second year to study abroad during their second or third year.  Evening division students and four-year day students are eligible to apply in their second or third year to study abroad during their third or fourth year.

Application Process

The application process for all programs takes place once a year in February and decisions are made in March for the following academic year. Application forms are available at the Study Abroad Fair and online [http://www.law.uconn.edu/node/2179]. Selection criteria include grades, faculty recommendations, essay and interview.
 

Course of Study

The University of Nottingham School of Law offers a wide range of courses.
Connecticut students select courses at the Master [http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/law/prospective/ma-degrees/course-list/index.aspx] and Undergraduate [http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/law/prospective/ma-degrees/course-list/index.aspx] level for which they meet any necessary course pre-requisites. For detailed information of modules The University of Nottingham School of Law currently offers, go to http://modulecatalogue.nottingham.ac.uk/nottingham/asp/FindModule.asp.

Connecticut students are expected to take 60 Nottingham credits per semester and 120 Nottingham credits per academic year, which is the normal credit load for all Nottingham students [see http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationaloffice/documents/newstarters/moduleinformationfactsheet2011.pdf].

Connecticut students are free to choose any courses offered by The University of Nottingham School of Law. Students will almost certainly be enrolled on their preferred courses provided they submit their course selection list in good time (i.e. end of June). Please note that late changes can be difficult to accommodate. Therefore, Connecticut students are advised to give careful thought to their initial course selection.

Connecticut students who attend for one semester only are assessed by written paper in all their courses even if they are enrolled in year-long courses.

Typically, Masters level courses are taught by seminar and students will have one two-hour seminar per week in each course.  Some undergraduate course are also taught by seminar.  However, the majority of undergraduate courses are taught by lectures and small group tutorials – with two hours of lectures per week and one tutorial  per fortnight in each course.  In addition to these contact hours, students should expect to undertake a substantial amount of private study amounting to, at least, 30 hours a week.

The University of Nottingham teaching system runs on a semester basis: Autumn Semester (Semester 1): Mid September – Mid-January (although teaching will be completed before the Christmas vacation) and Spring Semester (Semester 2): Mid-January – Mid-June.

Nottingham grades Connecticut students as they do their students: Honours, Pass, and Fail. The Honours and Merit credits from Nottingham appear on UConn transcripts as pass/fail transfer credits; No credit is given for a Fail grade in any course. Courses are not listed on UConn transcripts, rather a notation is made that the student studied at Nottingham for the semester with the total number of credits earned. The grade equivalents for undergraduate courses are:
 

The grade equivalents for graduate courses are:

Cost

Connecticut's exchange agreement with The University of Nottingham provides that students pay their tuition to their home school. Thus, Connecticut students taking courses at The University of Nottingham will receive a regular fee bill from the Business Office here, charging them for twelve credits. A Law School Study Abroad fee of $475 is charged to help defray the administrative expense of the program. All other fees except parking are paid by the student as well.

Please note that Connecticut students are responsible for their own financial support such as international transportation, accommodation, living expenses, books and related instructional materials. Furthermore, Connecticut students need to purchase their own Medical/Health insurance.

For students on financial aid, inquiries should also be made to our Financial Aid Office to see what arrangements can be made for a semester in England. Most, but not all, forms of financial aid can be continued for students studying abroad.
 

Accommodations

The University of Nottingham School of Law is located in the idyllic surrounds of the beautiful 330-acre University Park Campus - the perfect location for studying, access to first-class facilities and the hub of student life. The University of Nottingham provides a wide range of quality accommodation options on or close to the University Park Campus. These options suit all lifestyles and budgets. The University of Nottingham guarantees a room in university-arranged accommodation for all exchange students if they apply by the deadline specified in their offer letter. It should be noted that Nottingham is one of the least expensive places for students to live with student rental property priced at around half that in London. Full information about accommodation options can be found at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation/accommodation.aspx.

The Town and University of Nottingham School of Law

Nottingham is a pleasant city in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom. It has a population of approximately 300,000 people living within the city boundaries and approximately 800,000 people living in Nottingham’s urban area. It is considered as the capital for culture and shopping and nationally recognized for the quality of its restaurants and bars.

The University of Nottingham has approximately 32,000 students. The University of Nottingham School of Law has over 50 full-time faculty members and a total student population of approximately 900. Students and staff come from all over the United Kingdom and the world. The School of Law is consistently ranked amongst the leading law schools in the United Kingdom. It is a world-ranked centre for legal research and teaching and has been rated as excellent in both areas. In the 2011 National Student Survey, an official survey of final year students’ teaching and learning experience, the School was ranked first among the Russell Group of UK research-intensive law schools and second among all UK law schools.

Cancellation Policy

Foreign study at The University of Nottingham School of Law will not be canceled by Connecticut due to lack of enrollment. Should The University of Nottingham School of Law decide to cancel the program, Connecticut students will then register for regular classes at the School of Law. In the event that cancellation occurs after the pre-registration period for the semester in question, every effort will be made to accommodate student preferences in registering for classes. No promise can be made that all desired classes will be available.

University of Nottingham School of Law Contacts

Professor Nigel Gravells
Professor of English Law and Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Law, University of Nottingham
Nottingham NG7 2RD
Tel: +44 1159 515711
Fax: +44 1159 515696
nigel.gravells@nottingham.ac.uk


Gail Armistead
Head of Study Abroad, International Office
Nottingham NG7 2RD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1159 515245
Fax: +44 1159 51555
gail.armistead@nottingham.ac.uk

Law School Contacts

Professor Mark Janis,
William F. Starr Professor of Law and Director of International Programs,
Hosmer 283
(860) 570-5265
mark.janis@law.uconn.edu

Blanche Capilos,
Deputy Director, International Legal Programs
Hosmer 145
(860) 570-5172
blanche.capilos@law.uconn.edu                            

Enver Burak Can,
Deputy Director, International Legal Programs
Hosmer 144
(860) 570-5284
enver.can@law.uconn.edu