"Congratulations on receiving your offer to study with us here in the Dickson Poon School of Law at King’s College London.

"As one of the world’s leading law Schools, we receive a huge number of competitive applications. We only make offers to those who we think have the intellectual drive, curiosity, and hard-working dedication that characterises the finest law students. You are now amongst that number, and we look forward to warmly welcoming you into our Law School community in September.

"As part of the School you will realise that learning to think like a lawyer is a life-changing experience and meet fellow students and faculty members who share your own passions and concerns. You will discover how law can help you change the world around you. You will find a home where you can flourish.

"My colleagues and I greatly look forward to meeting you and helping you start your journey."

- Dr Colm McGrath, Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Below you will find information on your next steps and what is it like to be a student at King’s.

The current subject area information is for 2025 entry, we will be updating the pages for 2026 entry in due course.

We often get asked what to expect when you start with us. 

What will you spend your time doing? 

• Two lectures in each core subject weekly 
• Small group session for each core subject weekly 
• Private study to revise the week's work
• Private study to prepare for the following week 

What will you study? 

A typical structure for your LLB would be: 

• First year: Criminal, Contract, EU, Public, Legal Reasoning
• Second year: Property, Tort, Trusts, + 30 credits of optional modules
• Final year: Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, + 90 credits of optional modules

Where will you study?

• Classes: Most teaching takes place on the Strand or Waterloo campus
• Study: Range of study spaces, including the Maughan Library and Bush House

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

Extra-curriculars

Law Societies: Explore the range of student-led law societies that you can get involved with.

A message from Professor Paul James Cardwell, Vice Dean of Education, welcoming Law undergraduate offer holders to King's College London.

• Law careers services: We offer coaching appointments, application advice, practice interviews, workshops and more.
• The King's Careers Blog: Read the latest blog written by The Dickson Poon School of Law's Career Consultant.
• 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.

Check out this offer holder event recording about studying Law at King's, and hear from a panel of staff and current students.