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Our prestigious LLB program is globally recognized for its outstanding legal education. Situated in the heart of London’s legal district, it offers top-tier teaching and exceptional access to academic staff. As one of the UK’s leading law schools, the program provides an enriching environment led by esteemed academics, visiting lecturers, and practicing lawyers from top international law firms. The campus, located in the historic Somerset House, is within walking distance of key legal institutions such as the Royal Courts of Justice, the Inns of Court, and the Law Society, ensuring students are immersed in the legal world from day one.
Students have access to the renowned Maughan Library, which contains a vast collection of legal texts and resources to support both academic learning and professional development. The LLB program goes beyond traditional classroom instruction, offering a Professional Skills portfolio that includes specialized modules, an active legal clinic, and a comprehensive mooting program for practical experience.
A dedicated careers team provides tailored support to help students navigate their path into the legal profession, while student-led societies offer numerous opportunities for networking, skill-building, and participation in prestigious national and international mooting competitions. Our LLB degree emphasizes academic excellence, practical training, and career readiness, equipping students with the knowledge, experience, and connections necessary for a successful legal career.
King’s Legal Clinic
Engage directly with real clients under the supervision of qualified lawyers, providing pro bono legal advice to the community. This hands-on experience allows students to apply legal theory to practical situations, enhancing their understanding of the law in action.
Mooting and Mock Trials
Participate in mooting competitions and mock court cases to develop advocacy skills, legal reasoning, and public speaking abilities. These activities simulate real court proceedings, offering invaluable courtroom experience.
Professional Skills Modules
Enroll in modules designed to build essential legal skills, including negotiation, client interviewing, and legal writing. These modules are integral to the curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared for legal practice.
Law in Practice Initiatives
Through the Professional Law Institute, students have access to various initiatives that bridge academic learning with practical application, such as internships, workshops, and networking events with legal professionals.
King’s Undergraduate Research Fellowships (KURF)
Engage in summer research projects alongside faculty members, delving into contemporary legal issues and contributing to ongoing scholarly work. This fosters critical thinking and research skills essential for legal scholarship.
International Opportunities
Take advantage of study abroad programs and international collaborations, such as the LL.B./J.D. program with Georgetown University, to gain global legal perspectives and experience diverse legal systems.
LegalTech and Innovation Exposure
Participate in initiatives that explore the intersection of law and technology, preparing students for the evolving legal landscape where digital proficiency is increasingly important.
Career Development Support
Benefit from a dedicated Law Careers Service offering tailored guidance, workshops, and access to a network of alumni and legal professionals to support career aspirations.
Pro Bono Projects
Engage in various pro bono initiatives, allowing students to contribute to the community while gaining practical legal experience and understanding the social impact of the law.
Research Centres and Projects
Collaborate with research centres on funded projects addressing pressing legal issues, such as human rights and legal gender reform, providing opportunities to influence policy and legal practice.
Postgraduate Study: KCL law graduates frequently pursue advanced degrees such as the LLM in areas like international law, human rights, medical law, or transnational law. Many also continue with a PhD in Law or complete specialist diplomas in competition law, IP law, or arbitration.
Well-prepared for careers as Solicitors or Barristers, with many joining top global law firms (e.g., Linklaters, Freshfields, Herbert Smith Freehills) or securing pupillages at prestigious chambers such as Matrix and One Essex Court.
Career paths include corporate law, commercial litigation, international arbitration, and in-house counsel roles.
Excellent foundation for judicial careers, academic posts, or legal roles within government departments, think tanks, and regulatory bodies.
Many graduates work in public international law, collaborating with the UN, European Court of Human Rights, and other international institutions.
Transferable skills allow transitions into consulting, finance, public policy, and NGOs.
Strong alumni presence in the media, legal publishing, and diplomacy.
KCL’s central London location and global partnerships provide strong networking and career opportunities across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Law graduates can specialise through an LLM or postgraduate studies in fields like International Law, Human Rights Law, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Cyber Law, Tax Law, Health Law, and Maritime Law. Interdisciplinary options include an MBA, MPP, IR, Criminology, or Human Rights, expanding career opportunities. Applying for an LLB in the UK requires strong A-levels (AAB–BBB) or equivalent, a UCAS personal statement, a reference, and possibly the LNAT. IELTS 6.5–7.0 is needed for international students.Prestigious & Globally Recognised – King’s College London is one of the UK’s premier law schools, with a strong international reputation.Flexible Study Abroad & Dual Degrees – Options include: Law with a Year Abroad (4 years) Transnational Legal Studies LLB/LLM (4 years) English & American Law LLB & JD (4 years) English & Hong Kong Law LLB & LLM (3 years) LLB with Exchange in Singapore (3 years)Prime Location for Legal Studies – Based in historic Somerset House, near the Royal Courts of Justice, Law Society, and Inns of Court, offering unparalleled exposure to the legal profession. World-Class Teaching & Faculty – Learn from renowned academics, visiting lecturers, and practitioners from leading global law firms.Outstanding Legal Resources – Gain access to King’s Maughan Library, one of the most extensive legal research collections in the UK. Strong Career Support – A dedicated careers team provides tailored guidance for securing placements, training contracts, and pupillages.Professional Skills Development – Benefit from legal clinics, mooting competitions, and professional skills modules, preparing you for real-world legal practice. Vibrant Student Community – Join active student-led societies that organise networking events, career functions, and mooting competitions, enhancing your academic and professional experience.Solicitor – Requires passing the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) and a two-year Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)Barrister – Requires completing the Bar Course (BTC/BPC) and a one-year pupillage in chambersLegal Executive – Qualify via CILEx (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives)Paralegal – Assisting lawyers without full solicitor/barrister qualificationJudge – Requires years of legal practice before applying to the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC)Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Lawyer – Prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the governmentIn-House Legal Counsel – Providing legal advice to businesses banks or NGOsGovernment Legal Service (GLS) Lawyer – Advising UK government departmentsHuman Rights Lawyer – Specializing in cases related to justice equality and freedomCriminal Lawyer – Defending or prosecuting in criminal casesCorporate Lawyer – Handling mergers & acquisitions and company law mattersIntellectual Property Lawyer – Advising on trademarks patents and copyrightsFamily Lawyer – Specializing in divorce or child custody and domestic disputesEmployment Lawyer – Advising on workplace disputes and contractsImmigration Lawyer – Helping clients with visas or asylum and citizenship issuesReal Estate Lawyer – Handling property transactions and disputes
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