Law LLB (Hons)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Kingston University London

Program Overview

The LLB (Hons) Law at Kingston University London gives you a firm foundation in how law works in real life — from understanding rights and rules to tackling real-world legal questions. It’s great for anyone curious about justice, keen to think clearly and logically, and imagining a future as a lawyer, legal adviser, or working in the many fields where legal knowledge matters.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
In your first year, you’ll dive into the basics: how the legal system works, what laws exist and why, and how to read and interpret legal texts. You’ll learn core units such as the English Legal System, Contract Law and Criminal Law — all helping you build a clear picture of how laws are structured, how rights and duties work, and how society defines lawful behaviour.

Year 2
The second year deepens your legal knowledge — you’ll explore areas like Property Law, Tort Law, and Public / Constitutional Law. You’ll also develop critical legal skills: reading cases, analysing statutes, building arguments, and thinking about how laws affect people’s lives and society as a whole. As you study, you’ll start connecting legal theory with real-life issues, preparing you for more advanced legal debates.

Year 3
In your final year, you bring everything together and tackle more advanced and optional topics to match your interests — such as family law, human rights, or commercial law — giving you a chance to explore what kind of legal work you might enjoy. You’ll also sharpen your practical skills: legal research, essay writing, critical analysis, and maybe even preparing arguments or participating in mock-court style exercises. By the end, you’re equipped not just with knowledge, but with the confidence to step into professional life or further training.

Focus Areas:
Legal foundations; Contract Law; Criminal Law; Tort & Property Law; Public & Constitutional Law; Legal research & reasoning; Human Rights / Optional advanced law topics; Practical legal skills

Learning Outcomes:
You’ll gain a robust understanding of core legal principles, the ability to analyse and interpret legislation and case law, strong argumentative and research skills, and a clear readiness for legal practice or further legal study.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):
This degree meets academic requirements for legal training foundations — giving you a pathway towards professional legal training or roles that value legal knowledge, reasoning, and ethics.

Reputation & Graduate Prospects:
Graduates often go on to become solicitors, barristers, legal advisers, or work in public policy, advocacy, compliance or social justice roles — leveraging their legal education to build meaningful careers that matter.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

🧠 Mooting & Mock Trials

a. International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court Competition

Kingston University law students with an interest in Public International Law and International Criminal Law often compete in the ICC Moot Court competition. Students have the opportunity to participate in the final round held in The Hague, Netherlands, and Kingston University has won the UK round twice and finished as runner-up twice.

b. Other Competitions

Students are encouraged to join in-house, national, and international competitions in client interviewing, mediation, and mooting. These competitions provide students with opportunities to develop their legal skills and gain recognition in the legal community.

💼 Internships and Work Placements

a. Professional Internships

Kingston University offers professional internships as part of its law programs. These internships provide students with practical experience in legal settings, enhancing their employability upon graduation. Students can register their interest in internships through the university's enquiry form.

b. Work Placements

The university offers a variety of work experience opportunities, including part-time jobs, internships, and sandwich placements, which can be incorporated alongside studies or taken as part of a sandwich placement year. These opportunities enhance students' CVs and prospects for future careers.

📁 Final-Year Legal Project / Dissertation

While specific details are not provided, undergraduate law programs typically include a dissertation or research project component, allowing students to explore legal issues in depth and develop research and analytical skills.

Progression & Future Opportunities

⚖️ Legal Career Pathways:

Solicitor: Graduates can progress to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route, supported by Kingston University London's focus on practical legal skills and professional preparation.
Barrister: Students aiming to become barristers can take a Bar Training Course (BTC) and apply for pupillage.
Other legal roles include paralegal, legal assistant, caseworker, or court clerk.

📚 Further Study Options:

Postgraduate qualifications such as an LLM (e.g., International Human Rights Law, Business Law)
PhD in Law for those interested in academic or policy-related careers
Courses in criminology, international relations, or business

💼 Careers Beyond Law: