“Congratulations on receiving an offer to join the LLM programme at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London! As Programme Director, I am delighted to welcome you to our distinguished academic community.

"Our LLM is designed to challenge and inspire—whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, you will have the opportunity to deepen your legal expertise, refine your problem-solving skills, and engage with complex legal issues in a transnational context. Under the guidance of our renowned academics and expert practitioners, you will be encouraged to think critically, develop new perspectives, and contribute to the evolving field of law.

"With a choice of nine specialist pathways or the flexibility of a General LLM, you can tailor your studies to align with your interests and career aspirations. Beyond the classroom, you will be part of a vibrant intellectual and social community, benefiting from guest lectures, student societies, networking events, and our international partnerships with leading law schools.

"Your journey at King’s will take place in the heart of London’s legal and financial district, where our Strand and Waterloo campuses provide the perfect setting for both academic and professional growth. We are excited to support you as you embark on this transformative experience, and we look forward to welcoming you in person soon.

"If you have any questions before your arrival, please do not hesitate to reach out. In the meantime, we encourage you to explore the wealth of opportunities that await you at King’s!”

- Dr Lerong Lu, Director of Postgraduate Studies 

Check out the 2026/2027 module guide here. 

Join the community group to connect with fellow offer holders ahead of enrollment.

You'll first need to create an account with UniBuddy Community before joining the group created for you which is called Law LLM + International Tax LLM - Postgraduate.

This community is exclusive to King's offer holders and provides you with a platform to ask questions and chat with your peers.

Postgraduate careers information session - 18 August 2026 

Watch the online session with our Careers Consultant Andreas Gaitzsch exploring the UK legal job market, how to get ahead in your career, and how King's can support you. 

Download the presentation slides here. 

• Preparing for after your postgraduate degree - Careers in law in the UK: Presentation and resources from our careers advisor. 
• Law career services: We offer coaching appointments, application advice, practice interviews, workshops and more.
• Let's Talk Law: Check out our podcast with interviews from a range of professionals sharing their experience at King's and how they moved into their chosen career. 

Online tour: Take a virtual tour of Strand Campus - home of the Dickson Poon School of Law.

Check out the student videos below for a preview on life as an LLM student. 

Explore King's optional LLM preparation course - LLM Excellence Academy -  for students beginning postgraduate study in the UK. 

It's self-paced and can be completed before or during your LLM. 

Course details 

• Start date: Available from 9 August onwards 
• Timeline: Can be done before or during your LLM. 
• Format: Online and self-paced 
• Price: £1,125.00 for LLM offer holders 

Find out more about the LLM preparation course

Course content

• Transitioning into UK postgraduate law study 
• Understanding UK academic structure, culture and expectations 
• Applying UK-standard legal research, writing, and OSCOLA referencing
• Using generative AI tools responsibly 
• Navigating legal career pathways in the UK

A message from Professor Paul James Cardwell, Vice Dean Education for LLM offer holders. 

China-UK Legal Innovation LLM Scholarship 2026-27

• Amount: £38,300 
• Academic year: 2026/27  
• Study level: Postgraduate taught
• Study mode: Full-time. Part-time.
• Application closing date: 31 May 2026
• Apply here