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. It is ranked as one of the world’s top 25 universities, and is a multi-faculty research-led university with over 19,700 students, of whom more than 6,200 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 School of Law is based at the Strand campus and is one of the largest in the UK. It was recently rated as one of the UK’s top five law schools and has a strong tradition of teaching excellence. We came top of the Russell Group of universities for Law in both the 2008 and 2007 National Student Survey for student satisfaction, after being first overall in 2006.

Internationally renowned and research-led, our School 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 School has a flourishing LLM degree programme with an intake of around 350 students per annum. Designed to meet the ambitions and career development of a diverse range of highly qualified graduate students and practising professionals, our LLM is a respected and desirable academic qualification recognised throughout the world and across all legal disciplines.

Our renowned international expertise is reflected in the range of specialist LLM programmes and the depth and breadth of modules available to you. You can also tailor your LLM to meet individual interests, requirements and experience.

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

Entry Requirements

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

Please visit our website for comparable overseas qualifications: www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/law/prospective/grad/llm/ent…

Application Procedure

Access to the online application system can be found at the following website: www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/apply/taught

Please note the application deadlines are as follows:
Opening date: 1 October 2008
Closing date: 31 March 2009

Tuition and Fees

Full-time 2009/10

Home/EU: £ 7,900
Overseas: £ 12,380

Part-time 2009/10

Home/EU: £ 3,950 for the first year of a 2-year programme.
£ 1,975 for the first year of a 4-year programme.

Overseas: £ 6,190 for the first year of a 2-year programme.
£ 3,095 for the first year of a 4-year programme.

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 City law firms within walking distance.

The Strand campus, where the 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 Students’ 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.