University of London - King's College London (KCL)

The University

King's College London is one of England's oldest and most prestigious university institutions, founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington in 1829. It is ranked as one of the world's top 30 universities, and is a multi-faculty research-led university with nearly 25,000 students, of whom more than 9,000 are postgraduates. King's is a member of the Russell group; a coalition of the UK's major research-based universities. As London's most central university institution, the College has four river-side campuses in a single square mile in the heart of the city.

The Law School

The Dickson Poon School of Law is based in Somerset House East Wing at the Strand Campus, in the very heart of legal London. Recognised as one of the world's top 20 law schools, it has a strong tradition of teaching excellence, and consistently scores amongst the highest student satisfaction ratings in the National Student Survey for Law.

Somerset House East Wing, one of London's most beautiful and iconic buildings, is the new home for the School, housing student common rooms and teaching rooms, a moot court room and further seminar rooms and social spaces.

Internationally renowned and research-led, The Dickson Poon School of Law enjoys a distinguished reputation for sustained excellence and our graduates are respected and sought-after throughout the world. Open-door access to outstanding academics and practitioners plays a key role in our inclusive approach. Our strong connections with the world's leading legal firms and close proximity to the City, government and legal institutions provide exciting opportunities for you to learn and develop your career.

The Program

The Dickson Poon School of Law has a flourishing LLM degree programme with an intake of around 350 students per annum. Under the guidance of our expert tutors we will equip you with the legal knowledge and expertise to match your career ambitions. With a King's LLM you will be gaining an internationally recognised qualification that is highly desirable in today's competitive legal profession.

Our tailored LLM programme, as well as our six legal specialisms, are underpinned by an exceptional reputation for teaching and research. Designed for recent law graduates as well as established professionals, the programmes are rigorous, demanding and require serious commitment - just as you would expect from one of the world's leading law schools.

For further information on our LLM programme please see our website: www.kcl.ac.uk/llm

The Faculty

The research centres at The Dickson Poon School of Law have a strong interdisciplinary tradition, forging links and exchanging ideas within and beyond the university. Our vibrant intellectual community is both challenging and inspiring, offering many opportunities to collaborate with teaching staff on explorations of current legal issues and to meet distinguished guest speakers at events.

You'll soon discover why all our academics are leaders in their fields. Many continue to work at the top of their professions for international law firms and barrister's chambers and they regularly contribute to leading legal publications. Their work is complemented by an impressive team of visiting lecturers, professors and practitioners who bring additional expertise to our educational programme.

Entry Requirements

The basic requirement for admission to the LLM programme is a recognised first degree in law (or a degree with at least 70% law content) of at least high upper second class honours standard or an equivalent overseas qualification.

Please visit our Online Prospectus for further Entry Requirements information:
www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus/graduate/master-of-laws/e…

Application Procedure

Access to the online application system can be found using the following link: www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus/graduate/master-of-laws/a…

Please note the application deadlines are as follows:
Opening date: 1 October 2012
Closing date: 31 March 2013

Tuition and Fees

Full-time 2013-14

Home/EU: £12,600
Overseas: £18,400

Part-time 2013-14

Home/EU: £6,300
Overseas: £9,200

You are strongly advised to check the most up-to-date fee information directly with the School Office.

Financial Aid

Funding your studies is a vital part of any graduate programme. It is important to gather as much relevant information as possible and to make an informed decision about your financial requirements and the assistance and opportunities available to you.

Funding opportunities are available both within King's and through external bodies for home, EU and international students including:

School of Law LLM scholarships, King's College London Association (KCLA) scholarship, University of London graduate studentships and Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funding.

Please visit the King's graduate funding database for further information:
www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database

Location

Our location places you in the heart of the British legal world, with Houses of Parliament, government departments, the Royal Courts of Justice, the Inns of Court and the offices of all major international law firms within walking distance.

Somerset House East Wing, one of London's most beautiful and iconic buildings, is the new home for the School, housing student common rooms and teaching rooms, a moot court room and further seminar rooms and social spaces.

The Strand Campus, where The Dickson Poon School of Law is based, recently underwent a multi-million pound refurbishment, which has made a significant improvement to our teaching, learning and social facilities. The impressive Maughan library, based on Chancery Lane, provides you with state-of-the-art features and a comprehensive collection of the latest legal texts, reference materials and periodicals. Within easy reach you can also find the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and the British Library.

Student Life

Our location right in the centre of London means the city can be used as your extended campus: be inspired by the dynamism, diversity and innovation, the past, present and future.

There are more museums, cinemas, theatres, restaurants, cafes, live music and clubs than you could hope to visit in a lifetime, together with acres of beautiful parks and every type of sport.

King's College London Student Union's (KCLSU's) comprehensive range of around 130 clubs and societies cover a myriad of interests.The Postgraduate Law Student Society and the Law Research Students Society arrange social and networking events and offer opportunities to meet staff informally.