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Law

Develop your professional knowledge and skills with short courses from world-leading academics and guest expert legal practitioners.

The professional education programme at The Dickson Poon School of Law is designed to equip you with the legal knowledge and expertise to develop your professional skills, enhance your career, and deliver impact as a legal professional. Our short courses expose you to King’s world leading research and give you the opportunity to learn with a network of motivated peers in live seminars and networking sessions. The courses combine conceptual teaching, practical examples, and expert-led discussions to give you the tools to enhance your legal skills and continue your professional development journey.

Crypto, Digital Assets, and the Law

Available dates:

To be confirmed

Duration:

Self-paced over 6 weeks

The "Crypto, Digital Assets, and the Law" course equips professionals with knowledge of cryptocurrency, digital assets, and blockchain technology, focusing on their legal implications. It covers commercial law concepts, financial law, payment systems, securities, and decentralized finance (DeFi), offered by the Dickson Poon School of Law in collaboration with edX.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course

Opening soon

£200

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Death Investigation: Coroners & Inquests

Available dates:

From: 11 March 2025 To: 08 April 2025

Duration:

5 weeks

The course will consist of a series of five interactive seminars which will explain and discuss the law and procedure of coroners, covering a comprehensive range of topics from reporting deaths, investigating cases, conducting inquests and reports to prevent future deaths.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course

Available

£950

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International Commercial Arbitration

Available dates:

From: 16 May 2025 To: 20 June 2025

Duration:

Fridays (11:30 - 15:00 BST) over 6 weeks

This executive course equips participants with a firm grounding in international commercial arbitration, covering all the stages of arbitration proceedings from drafting arbitration agreements through to enforcement and recognition of arbitral awards under the New York Convention.

Executive Education course

Available

£2150

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Introduction to Generative AI in Law

Available dates:

To be confirmed

Duration:

Self-paced over 6 weeks

Since ChatGPT's release on 30 November 2022, generative AI and large language models have revolutionised legal practice by producing language across various legal areas. Despite their transformative potential, these systems are complex and carry risks. The Dickson Poon School of Law at King’s has collaborated with edX to provide high-quality learning for the legal sector. This module offers a comprehensive overview of the development and application of large language models in law and legal practice.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course

Opening soon

£200

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King's Coding for Lawyers

Available dates:

To be confirmed

Duration:

Self-service over 12 weeks

King’s Coding for Lawyers will enable you to understand the basic principles of coding, to distinguish different coding paradigms and to read basic code.

Executive Education course

Available

£375

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Navigating International Financial Regulation and Compliance

Available dates:

From: 12 November 2025 To: 20 November 2025

Duration:

4 sessions (2x in-person and 2x online). See schedule below.

This course offers a comprehensive dive into the essential rules of the UK and EU financial regulation regimes, equipping participants with the knowledge to effectively manage, audit, and provide legal counsel for financial services firms. It explores the core principles set by global standard setters like BCBS, FSB, FATF, and IOSCO, emphasizing their application under UK and EU law. With a strong focus on establishing a robust compliance function as a second line of defense in risk management, the course also highlights collaboration with cybersecurity and data protection efforts. Additionally, it delves into key financial products—such as securities, bonds, and derivatives—within the framework of relevant regulations and supervision, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the financial landscape.

Executive Education course

Available

£2500

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