Strand Campus
Strand Campus sits along the Thames at London's cultural heart. Alongside world-class teaching spaces, students enjoy access to the pedestrianised Strand Quad, with Somerset House and iconic landmarks just steps away.
Overview
This four-year dual LLB and JD programme provides a challenging bijuridical education that is respected and valued by a wide range of employers.
This exciting programme will develop your critical thinking skills and widen your intellectual horizon. It leads to two separate degrees that form the first major step towards qualifying for practice in Hong Kong or England and Wales (or both), and it is a fantastic way to prepare you for work in international law firms and multinational companies.
Key benefits
- The Dickson Poon School of Law is recognised globally as one of the best law schools in the world.
- Teaching by internationally-respected and leading academics, visiting lecturers, and practitioners from global law firms.
- Location in Somerset House, in the heart of legal London and minutes from the Royal Courts of Justice, the Inns of Court and offices of major global law firms.
- Excellent legal research resources at King’s College London’s impressive Maughan Library.
- A thriving Professional Skills portfolio including professional skills modules, a legal clinic, and mooting programme.
- A dedicated Law School careers consultant who provides tailored guidance on how to access the legal profession.
- Active student-run societies organising social and career-oriented functions.
Course essentials
You will study Years 1 and 2 at King’s College London and Years 3 and 4 at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). During the first term at King’s, you will be provided with information about how to complete enrolment at the partner university.
Your studies in Hong Kong will contribute 120 credits towards the award of the King’s LLB English Law & Hong Kong Law. You will also receive a Juris Doctor from CUHK.
At CUHK, all classes and examinations are conducted in English. Further details of the programme structure will be available to you after you have commenced your studies.
International students and visas
International students are eligible for a UK Student visa for the first two years of study at King’s only. International students studying on this programme are not eligible to apply for the UK Graduate visa. All students are reminded that it is their responsibility to make the necessary visa arrangements for study both at King’s and at the partner university.
Key Information
UCAS code:
M190
Course type:
Single honours at King's plus other award at partner institution
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full-time
Required A-Levels:
A*AA
Duration:
Four years
Application status:
Start date:
September 2027
Application deadline:
Taught in
Administrative bodies
Partner
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Regulating body
Base campuses
Years 1 and 2 of the course are primarily taught at the King’s College London Strand and Waterloo campuses. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the optional modules you select. Years 3 and 4 are taught at Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
Waterloo Campus
Centrally located and well connected, Waterloo brings together students from health, science and law, just steps from the South Bank. It's also home to the world's #2 nursing school – the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery (QS 2026).