Hy guys,

I have a question: what would you choose between LSE and KCL if you take in consideration only the reputation of the university in front of the employers. Because finally this is what matters the most.

regards,

Hy guys,

I have a question: what would you choose between LSE and KCL if you take in consideration only the reputation of the university in front of the employers. Because finally this is what matters the most.

regards,

ditto

LSE definitely.

LSE, but King's would not be a bad option either. It does have some international recognition and much of the King's facilities have apparently been renovated. See "Facilities and Accommodations" thread.

I graduated from KCL undergrad law in 2005.

I will say, that the student run "law society" is excellent at organising informal activities with various city law firms. I think there is a similar deal for grad students. Teaching staff at Kings is very good, particularily in Public Law, Juris, Trusts to name a few. Also, has a great location right on the Strand, excellent for commuting.

I am currently applying to US LLM programs and all admissions staff have told me that they hold the main three London schools in very high regard. I am probably going to be attending George Washington.

If I can be of any more assistance, just PM me.

KT

I have been offered both Kings and LSE. But Im leaning towards Kings esp coz of acco. But before I finally decide I need a comparison of the courses offered. What are the good programs at Kings and LSE? Also is it possible to change your preliminary choice of courses?

LSE, without question.

i'm actually confused as to why people would ever choose KCL (or UCL, for that matter) over LSE. i realize that those are both great schools, but neither have the intenrational name recognition that LSE does. at least in the US, where i'm in law school and will be starting practice soon, i haven't encountered anyone who thinks that KCL and UCL are as good as LSE. plus, everyone in law in the US knows what LSE is; that doesn't seem true for the other schools.

i plan to start in one of the programs in a few years, and i am aiming for LSE. maybe someone here could share their opinions on why KCL or UCL might be a better choice.

I agree with Nate.

I am currently studying at UCL and I really appreciate this university. However, if I could have gone to LSE, I would not have hesitated. Unfortunately, I applied a bit too late.

UCL is an excellent university but it does not enjoy the same international reputation. LSE is so well known for economics and politics that this benefits a lot to the law faculty even if it is very good too.

Currently, I am a LLM student at Kings and they have an excellent reputation with the big City law firms. The teaching staff are very friendly.

Thanks a lot for your advice

I am interested in International Finance and after I looked at the course description I realized that KCL courses have a more practical approach - (at least that's what it is stated on their website). Also they seem to be a little bit more specialised in this area.
However LSE seems to be more known at a global scale.

KCL is definitely the better of the two programmes. Their LLM has a far more practical approach and has an excellent reputation with city law firms and barristers' chambers. The flexibility afforded to students when choosing their options is also another big plus - you can either do a specialist LLM or a tailored one to suit your career path. The quality of the staff - both permanent and and visiting - is world class.

Listen to the Walsh rider

KCL: first of all its cheaper. Secondly, the professors have been practitioners. See for example Prof. Tennekoon who was a partner @ Herbert Smith and now teaches transactional law in Finance. Also, Dr Ogowewo - Barrister & Solicitor and expert in M&A and Company Law. Also Eva Lomnicka - see Oxford Text on Banking and FSMA. (She is also a practicisng barrister). Finally, there is Prof. Hooley - previously of Fountain Court Chambers and now a consultant for a Magic Circle. (He accepts to mark essay during the course!) etc. etc. Those who can't do, teach. Those who can do and teach, do both @ KCL. It's a no-brainer surely.

For applying to firms? The difference is probably negligible. If you were going into academia (especially internationally) I'd be tempted to lean towards the LSE. Go for the course that seems to suit you the most.

And, as a King's student, I can vouch for the quality of the tutors that some people have already mentioned (but, thats not to say there haven't been some not so great tutors along the way). However, I've taken no commercial orientated courses whilst at Kings, nor have I really participated in the Law Society which seems to exists purely for sucking up to City firms, so despite having been there for three years my experience may not be of that much benefit to you.

KCL without question!

The academics are great and the reputation amongst leading international firms in the city (legal, banking, accounting etc) for legal students is second to none! The choice is simple If you want to study economics, as the name would suggest, go to LSE, otherwise KCL is the place for you. KCL is acknowledged internationally as a leading law school, making it an ideal choice for any prospective law student. Merely to consider studying law at LSE over KCL would be a big mistake.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know.

As far as Law schools go internationally, I would highly recommend KCL over LSE or any other university in England, or Europe for that matter. Having completed my undergraduate studies at LSE, I went onto doing my LLM at KCL. Looking back, this was a very good decision to make. I really enjoyed my time at KCL, I made some great friends before starting to work for a leading law firm. As far as reputations are concerned, both are great schools, but all in all if I had to make the choice again between KCL and LSE, I would definitely choose KCL.

Heh...looking at this thread every answer seems to be either 'definitely LSE' or 'definitely King's', like its an obvious choice.

Shows how reliable advice on internet forums are...One of us must be talking nonsense...:-s

What sectors? Which employers? Which countries?

The original poster needs to be more specific to get the most value from replies in this thread.

agree with the above.
one more question, what are the advanatges of studying at King's vis-a-vis an ivy league?