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Yes, our custom programmes are designed to meet the specific objectives of your organisation, ensuring that the course is relevant and impactful.

Whether you're looking to address particular skills, align with company goals, or connect with London’s legal community, we work closely with you to develop a programme that fits perfectly.

Contact ExecEd-Law@kcl.ac.uk to discuss how we can create a bespoke training solution for your organisation.

Visit our short course catalogue where you can find all the available programme options. The catalogue includes detailed information about each course, including dates, content, fees and booking instructions.

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Our courses attract a diverse range of professionals at different career stages, from those seeking an introduction to specific legal areas to those aiming to refine their skills and add greater value to their organisations. With a variety of courses focused on different aspects of law and professional development, our programs are designed to meet the specific needs of individuals across all professional levels in the legal field. The dedicated course pages in our short course catalogue will provide details on the level of our courses and who can benefit from taking part.

Our bespoke executive education programmes are designed to be highly customisable, catering to varying experience levels, roles, and existing knowledge. We can tailor the course content to match your organisation’s specific needs and goals.

Our programmes are taught in English. Participants must be proficient in both written and spoken English to fully understand the complex topics covered in the course and actively engage in discussions and debates.

Participants will not receive access to our library system. All necessary course materials and readings will be provided through our Virtual Learning Environment, KEATS, ensuring you have everything you need to successfully complete the programme.

If you are attending one of our in-person programmes and wish to use the library as an independent researcher, please visit the Library’s website or contact ExecEd-Law@kcl.ac.uk with your request. Please note, the library does not allow visiting requests only for use of study space.

How can I visit the library as an independent researcher?

A King’s Certification of Completion will be awarded at the end of all programmes. Certificates will be issued as a hard copy or a digital certificate through Accredible, depending on the programme.

Participants are expected to attend all scheduled sessions, complete all pre-programme work, and contribute to live discussions and activities. Each programme will have a minimum attendance requirement. Participants who do not meet programme attendance expectations may not be eligible for the King’s Certification of Completion.

Most live online programmes run for two or three hours per day. Each programme has its own agenda, and sessions run to UK time. Please check to ensure you can attend the full sessions on each day before registering. Our short course catalogue has comprehensive information about the course structure, dates, and times.

Our online programmes are delivered via Microsoft Teams and are designed to be interactive and engaging. The structure of the programmes vary depending on the learning objectives, but may include discussions, breakout rooms, guest speakers, and interactive polls to ensure a dynamic learning experience.

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To get the most out of your learning experience we recommend using a camera and sound enabled computer or device. You will need a reliable and high-speed internet connection. Headphones with microphone, to avoid background noise, are advised but not required.

Course content will be shared through our Virtual Learning Environment, KEATS. You will be contacted by the Programme Team approximately one to two weeks prior to the start of the programme with login credentials and joining instructions. Participants can continue to access materials on KEATS for up to one month after the programme. The King’s Coding for Lawyers course is delivered through the CodeAcademy platform. Participants will receive a welcome email at the start of the course with login instructions.

Live attendance is expected for all sessions. However, most live online sessions are recorded and shared for post-session review and reference. The session recordings will be uploaded to our Virtual Learning Environment, KEATS, where participants can access them for a limited time.

Session lengths and structure will vary per programme, but typically run for two to three hours per session. Programmes may run over a block of days or one day per week over a period of weeks. Programme details can be found in our short course catalogue alongside information about the course structure, dates, and times.

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Most programmes take place on our Strand Campus. You will receive a welcome email at least one to two weeks prior to the start of which will include the programme location and access details.

Participants should bring their own devices to sessions and will have access to the campus WiFi. Login instructions will be provided.

Smart causal dress is customary. Smart casual is a polished yet relaxed attire which can includes items such as jeans, trousers, blouses, open-necked shirts, and jumpers. The weather can be unpredictable, and venues are often air-conditioned, so we advise bringing a jumper or a jacket.

The Dickson Poon School of Law does not provide accommodation for its programme participants. However, there are numerous options throughout London and close to the campus that cater to a wide range of preferences and budgets. For convenience, we recommend the Strand Palace Hotel, which offers excellent amenities and is a 5 minutes’ walk from the campus.

Participants can benefit from 20% off their room booking by using the code KINDELGATE.

The university is located at Strand, London, WC2R 2LS. Directions and a campus map can be found on our website. We recommend you travel by public transportation and planning your route ahead of time using the Transport for London website.

How to get to the Strand Campus

Unless specified in the programme description, we do not offer hybrid teaching for our in-person sessions. Live attendance is expected for all sessions. Each programme will have a minimum attendance requirement. Participants who do not meet programme attendance expectations may not be eligible for the King’s Certification of Completion.

Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality and country of residence. To find out if you need a visa for the UK, you can visit the official UK government website and use the 'check if you need a visa' tool. The visa application process is the participant’s responsibility, and it is up to the individual to ensure that the visa application is made in adequate time to attend the course. The Programme team can provide you with a letter, upon request, to support your visa application.

UK Government 'check if you need a visa' tool

The programme fee covers tuition and programme materials. Please note the programme fee does not cover participants’ international and local travel, accommodation, any subsistence or expenses incurred by participants on the programme.

We accept payment by credit or debit card (except AMEX and Maestro). If you are being sponsored by your company, we will send an invoice to your finance department for payment by card or bank transfer.

Yes, our alumni, staff and students are offered a saving of 15% off most courses. This will be noted in the fees section of the course information within the short course catalogue. When booking, please select the appropriate payment category.

We do not offer payment through instalments. Full payment is required at the time of booking. However, you can reserve your place on a course up to three weeks before the start of the programme. If you have any concerns, we encourage you to contact us at ExecEd-Law@kcl.ac.uk to discuss reserving your place.

If we foresee any issues that will prevent us from running a programme, such as local or national lockdown or faculty sickness, we reserve the right to cancel the programme and will inform you immediately. We may also offer you the opportunity to attend the programme in a live online format where possible. In this event we will, at your choice, either refund the programme fees or transfer your place to a future suitable programme, however we take no responsibility for any travel, accommodation or other fees you may incur as a result of this cancellation. We recommend that participants consider taking out a travel insurance policy, which may provide cover in the event of cancellation.

View our full Terms & Conditions here.