“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 

Join us online to hear exclusively from the Programme Director and participate in the live Q&A to get your questions answered.

Wednesday 27 May | 12:00 - 13:00 (BST)

Join us on campus and connect with programme directors and fellow offer holders.

Wednesday 27 May | 17:00 - 19:30 (BST)

The 2026/2027 module guide will be posted here and emailed to you in summer 2026. 

You can explore the 2025/2026 guide module here to see the types of modules that will be available. 

Watch the LLM offer holder event recording from June 2025, with a panel of staff and current students. 

You will receive an invite to a similar event in May/June 2026. 

• 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. 

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