“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 

Our 2025/2026 module guide will be released in summer 2025. 

Get in touch

Chat with current LLM students on Unibuddy.

Upcoming events

In June, we'll be holding a postgraduate Law networking event on campus and an online Q&A panel for you to meet the LLM team and other students.

Keep an eye on your emails and this hub for details. 

• Law career 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. 

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

Check out the student video below for a preview on life as an LLM student.