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English Law & French Law LLB and Maîtrise en droit (Master 1)

UCAS code: M121

Please note the course details apply to 2025 entry. Details for 2026 entry for our undergraduate courses will be published from September 2025.

Key information

Course type:
Single honours at King's plus other award at partner institution
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
A*AA
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Four years
Application status:
Closed
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
29 January 2025

The joint LLB and Master 1 course provides a challenging bi-juridical and bilingual education that is respected and valued by a wide range of employers. The prestigious course is the oldest and largest of its kind in Britain and France, leading to two separate degrees that form the first major step towards qualifying for practice in France or England and Wales, or both.

Key benefits

  • Recognised globally as one of the UK's premier law schools.
  • Teaching by internationally-renowned academics and visiting lecturers, and practitioners from global law firms.
  • Located in historic Somerset House, with the Royal Courts of Justice, Law Society and Inns of Court all on your doorstep. In Paris you will study at the University of Paris II (Panthéon-Assas).
  • 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 careers team who provides tailored guidance on how to access the legal profession.
  • Active student-run societies organising social and career-oriented functions.
Kaissa

“Being a student on the double LLB is a very unique experience, as you get to study in two prestigious universities in Europe and obtain two distinct qualifications”

Kaissa, English Law & French Law student

The LLB law degree in London and the Master 1 in Paris will provide a platform for a professional career in either the UK, France or both countries. Studying in France is a key part of this course and what makes our approach distinctive is the way our fully qualified French legal academics and practitioners train you in the French method of legal education while you are still in London. This means that you will be able to make the most of your time in France. This is a four-year course. You will study for an LLB in English Law & French Law at King’s and a Master 1 degree of the University of Paris II (Panthéon-Assas). Instead of the third year of the LLB (M100) degree course, you will study for two years in Paris. The third and fourth year of study provide 120 credits which will count towards your LLB degree from King’s. The course is compatible with the European Lawyer Programme.

Base campuses

The Quad - Strand campus
Strand Campus

Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

Waterloo campus exterior at night.
Waterloo Campus

Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Partners

University of Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) logo

Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Subject requirements

Required subjects:
A-level (or equivalent) grade A in French.
Preferred subjects:
No preferred subjects.

A-Levels

Required grades:
A*AA

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

Must include grade A in French. Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en language francais (DELF) alongside 3 A-levels. The minimum level required is B2. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Contextual A-Level information

AAB Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include grade A in French. Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en language francais (DELF) alongside 3 A-levels. The minimum level required is B2. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels.

Must include grade 6 in Higher Level French. Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en langue francaise (DELF) alongside the IB Diploma. The minimum level required is B2. Notes: The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE.

Contextual International Baccalaureate information

35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level French. Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en langue francaise (DELF) alongside the IB Diploma. The minimum level required is B2. Note: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.

You will also need:

LNAT

All applicants are required to take the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT) by 31 December. You may submit your Law application to King’s through UCAS before or after you take the LNAT - ensuring you submit before the UCAS January Equal Consideration deadline - however, to ensure equal consideration you must sit your LNAT test by 31 December. Please ensure that you select King’s when you register your LNAT account so that we are able to retrieve your LNAT result in a timely manner.

Due to the competitive nature of the programme, we will be unable to consider your application further if you have not sat your LNAT by 31 December. This applies to all Home and Overseas applicants. However, for some Overseas applicants dispensations may be granted on an individual basis only where there is no LNAT centre in the candidate's country or no centre within a reasonable distance from the applicant's residence. Use the Live LNAT Test Centre Locator on the LNAT website to determine whether this applies to you.

Please note, LNAT results will not be carried over from one year to the next., therefore, the LNAT must be taken between 1 September and 31 December in the admissions cycle you are submitting your application.

Please see the LNAT website for further details on registration and sitting the LNAT.

Alternative accepted qualifications

Standard requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 39 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 6 at Merit. In addition, applicants must have an A-level in French at grade A (or equivalent). Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en language francais (DELF) alongside the Access to HE Diploma. The minimum level required is B2. The Access to Higher Education Diploma should be in a relevant subject - Humanities, or similar - to be considered.

Contextual requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 33 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit. In addition, applicants must have an A-level in French at grade A (or equivalent). Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en language francais (DELF) alongside the Access to HE Diploma. The minimum level required is B2. The Access to Higher Education Diploma should be in a relevant subject - Humanities, or similar - to be considered.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

Course specific subject requirements are indicated in subject requirements above

English language requirements

English language band: B

Please note that nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (as defined by UKVI) who have successfully completed high school in the respective country, are not required to complete an English language test. For information on our English requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Selection process

Alternative Law programmes

If you are applying for admission for English Law & French Law LLB (M121), English Law & German Law LLB (M122), English Law & Spanish Law (M123), English Law & Australian Law LLB (M124), or Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB (LM21) and also wish to be considered for the Law LLB (M100) course you must make a separate entry on your UCAS form.

Contextual consideration

We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements. As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the Contextualised admissions website.

Deferrals

Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.

If your circumstances change and, therefore, you need to request a deferral after an offer has been made, you will be able to request this, however we cannot guarantee that it will be permitted. Each deferral request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and we reserve the right to decline any post-offer deferral request. Requests should be submitted via a message on King’s Apply with an explanation of the reason for making the request.

Please note, second deferral requests will only be considered where the request is due to extreme unforeseen extenuating circumstances, for example, health reasons. We are unable to permit deferral requests that go beyond two years and you would need to apply again. This is with the exception of deferrals which are due to military/national service.

Foundation courses

We consider applicants who have recently achieved grades which are below the entry criteria, and have subsequently studied/are studying another qualification to seek entry, such as a Foundation programme, to be resit applicants (see resit policy under 'Resits').

Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from applicants on Foundation programmes if their Level 3 qualification is not suitable for direct entry onto our Law undergraduate programmes. In these cases, applicants studying Foundation programmes in the UK are welcome to apply.

Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis. Whether or not we can consider a particular foundation year as suitable for study at King's depends on the content of the syllabus and modules studied.

We are unable to accept Foundation programmes that are integrated as part of a main degree at another institution. These may be called Year 0 or Integrated Foundations.

We are also unable to accept non-UK Foundation courses.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your qualification, such as a list of modules and course specifications.

The King's International Foundation Programme has guaranteed pathways available for progression onto our King's undergraduate degree programmes, and information can be found on the website.

Graduates

Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent. However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.

Generally, we would consider a minimum of a UK Bachelor degree with a 2:1 grade profile (or overseas equivalent) as meeting the entry requirements for our undergraduate degrees. However, those who have achieved/are predicted a high 2:1 or a First may be considered more competitive.

Where a programme has subject requirements, these will still need to have been met. If you have not met the subject requirements via A-level (or equivalent) then we may be able to consider the content within your degree. We would be looking for significant study of the subject across the degree programme with a 2:1 or above grading on those modules.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your degree study.

Personal Statement

Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application, and is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the university and inform us of your commitment to the programme and how the programme fits into your career plans, as well as any work experience or extracurricular activities you have done.

We look for applicants with an enthusiasm for scholastic activities in general such as reading, debating, and theological interests. Participation will be valued but achievement in these areas of interest will also be recognised. We are also looking for applicants with an enthusiasm to study a law degree programme and have thought through their reasons for considering this subject option. The King's degree programme focuses on the study of law as an intellectual discipline. Law may be regarded as a social science, a branch of ethics or as part of political philosophy, and all of these perspectives are explored within the learning environment of King's. It also can form the first major step towards qualifying for practice as a solicitor or barrister. Applicants should indicate why they particularly wish to study English Law & French Law.

Resits

Please be aware that we do not accept resit students for entry to any of our undergraduate Law programmes. We require all relevant qualifications to be successfully completed in the first sitting, e.g. completing three A levels within two years. We will only consider resits if there are significant mitigating circumstances affecting your first ‘sitting’. In these situations we still cannot guarantee that your application will be considered, but you should submit a Mitigating Circumstances form so that this can be considered alongside your application. We will then request further information if necessary. Please note, we consider taking the same subject again at the same level, even within a different qualification, to be a resit.

We also consider applicants who have recently achieved acceptable qualification e.g. A-levels, and have subsequently studied/are studying another qualification to seek entry, such as an Access to HE Diploma or a Foundation programme, to be resit applicants.

Transfers

Transfers into this programme are not permitted.

Help for international applicants

International Foundation Year

If you don't have a suitable qualification for direct entry to a UK university, we can help with our Foundation year courses.

Pre-sessional courses

If you have an offer from King's, but English isn't your first language, we have courses to help you.

Teaching methods - what to expect

We have a strong tradition of excellence in teaching, with consistently high student satisfaction ratings for Law in the National Student Survey and are committed to maintaining that tradition. All required modules are taught through lectures, small group tutorials and seminars. These tutorials and seminars will give you the opportunity to apply the general legal principles you have learnt to specific problems and allow you to engage with our academics and explore issues further in depth.

At King’s, all students on a taught programme are allocated a personal tutor who will play a key role in helping you to get the most out of your studies, providing support and encouragement for your time at university.

Personal tutors provide you with the opportunity to periodically take stock of your learning, academic progress and general wellbeing as you progress through your studies, offering guidance on how to seek further support if you need it, and how to access the range of opportunities available to you as a King's student.

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Assessment

  • Course Work
  • Essays
  • Examinations

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include examinations, essays, moots or a negotiation exercise.

Assessment at Panthéon-Assas

Assessment methods at University of Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) vary and will be communicated after students are accepted onto the course and have commenced their studies.

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totaling 480 credits. In the first and second year at King’s College London you will normally take modules totaling 240 credits.

Required modules

You are required to take the following modules in year 1:

Criminal Law (30 credits)
Elements of the Law of Contract (30 credits)
European Law (30 credits)
Public Law (30 credits)
Legal Reasoning and Legal Services (non-credit bearing)
French Law I (taught and assessed in French, non-credit bearing)

Optional modules

There are no credit-bearing optional modules for this course in year one however you will be able to attend a French language class. Students whose first language is not French are encouraged to attend this class.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

Employability

Gaining two reputable qualifications from two globally prestigious universities will enhance your competitiveness. Career prospects typically include:

  • Embarking on a trainee contract towards practicing law as a barrister/solicitor
  • Practice law as an in-house lawyer in multinational enterprises
  • Pursue further education

King’s law graduates are popular with many types of employers. The majority of our students choose to become solicitors in a wide range of firms including The Magic Circle, US and other leading law firms and specialist niche firms. Some choose broader business roles such a financial analyst, management consultant or graduate trainee.

Others find their law degree opens up opportunities in international development, advisory work, the public sector and teaching. Although the employment market is competitive, our students have been very successful in obtaining posts with the firms or sets of chambers for which they wanted to work. Our dedicated King’s Law Careers Service provides you with all the information and activities you need to make an informed career choice and to increase your chances of success.

Tuition Fees

Full time tuition fees UK:

The UK tuition fee for the 2025-26 academic year is currently £9,535 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap.

Full time tuition fees International

The International tuition fee for the 2025-2026 academic year is £12,000 per year

Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King's.

Students undertaking study for dual qualifications at King's and a partner institution will pay the King's tuition fees whilst attending King's and the partner tuition fees whilst attending the partner institution. You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling. 

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

  • Books if you choose to buy your own copies
  • Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
  • Library fees and fines
  • Personal photocopies
  • Printing course handouts
  • Society membership fees
  • Stationery
  • Graduation costs
  • Travel costs for travel around London, and between campuses.

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

The LLB law degree in London and the Master 1 in Paris will provide a platform for a professional career in either the UK, France or both countries. Studying in France is a key part of this course and what makes our approach distinctive is the way our fully qualified French legal academics and practitioners train you in the French method of legal education while you are still in London. This means that you will be able to make the most of your time in France. This is a four-year course. You will study for an LLB in English Law & French Law at King’s and a Master 1 degree of the University of Paris II (Panthéon-Assas). Instead of the third year of the LLB (M100) degree course, you will study for two years in Paris. The third and fourth year of study provide 120 credits which will count towards your LLB degree from King’s. The course is compatible with the European Lawyer Programme.

Base campuses

The Quad - Strand campus
Strand Campus

Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.

Waterloo campus exterior at night.
Waterloo Campus

Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties

Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.

Partners

University of Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) logo

Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Subject requirements

Required subjects:
A-level (or equivalent) grade A in French.
Preferred subjects:
No preferred subjects.

A-Levels

Required grades:
A*AA

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

Must include grade A in French. Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en language francais (DELF) alongside 3 A-levels. The minimum level required is B2. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Contextual A-Level information

AAB Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include grade A in French. Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en language francais (DELF) alongside 3 A-levels. The minimum level required is B2. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels.

Must include grade 6 in Higher Level French. Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en langue francaise (DELF) alongside the IB Diploma. The minimum level required is B2. Notes: The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE.

Contextual International Baccalaureate information

35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level French. Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en langue francaise (DELF) alongside the IB Diploma. The minimum level required is B2. Note: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.

You will also need:

LNAT

All applicants are required to take the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT) by 31 December. You may submit your Law application to King’s through UCAS before or after you take the LNAT - ensuring you submit before the UCAS January Equal Consideration deadline - however, to ensure equal consideration you must sit your LNAT test by 31 December. Please ensure that you select King’s when you register your LNAT account so that we are able to retrieve your LNAT result in a timely manner.

Due to the competitive nature of the programme, we will be unable to consider your application further if you have not sat your LNAT by 31 December. This applies to all Home and Overseas applicants. However, for some Overseas applicants dispensations may be granted on an individual basis only where there is no LNAT centre in the candidate's country or no centre within a reasonable distance from the applicant's residence. Use the Live LNAT Test Centre Locator on the LNAT website to determine whether this applies to you.

Please note, LNAT results will not be carried over from one year to the next., therefore, the LNAT must be taken between 1 September and 31 December in the admissions cycle you are submitting your application.

Please see the LNAT website for further details on registration and sitting the LNAT.

Alternative accepted qualifications

Standard requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 39 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 6 at Merit. In addition, applicants must have an A-level in French at grade A (or equivalent). Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en language francais (DELF) alongside the Access to HE Diploma. The minimum level required is B2. The Access to Higher Education Diploma should be in a relevant subject - Humanities, or similar - to be considered.

Contextual requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 33 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit. In addition, applicants must have an A-level in French at grade A (or equivalent). Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en language francais (DELF) alongside the Access to HE Diploma. The minimum level required is B2. The Access to Higher Education Diploma should be in a relevant subject - Humanities, or similar - to be considered.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

Course specific subject requirements are indicated in subject requirements above

English language requirements

English language band: B

Please note that nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (as defined by UKVI) who have successfully completed high school in the respective country, are not required to complete an English language test. For information on our English requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Selection process

Alternative Law programmes

If you are applying for admission for English Law & French Law LLB (M121), English Law & German Law LLB (M122), English Law & Spanish Law (M123), English Law & Australian Law LLB (M124), or Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB (LM21) and also wish to be considered for the Law LLB (M100) course you must make a separate entry on your UCAS form.

Contextual consideration

We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements. As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the Contextualised admissions website.

Deferrals

Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.

If your circumstances change and, therefore, you need to request a deferral after an offer has been made, you will be able to request this, however we cannot guarantee that it will be permitted. Each deferral request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and we reserve the right to decline any post-offer deferral request. Requests should be submitted via a message on King’s Apply with an explanation of the reason for making the request.

Please note, second deferral requests will only be considered where the request is due to extreme unforeseen extenuating circumstances, for example, health reasons. We are unable to permit deferral requests that go beyond two years and you would need to apply again. This is with the exception of deferrals which are due to military/national service.

Foundation courses

We consider applicants who have recently achieved grades which are below the entry criteria, and have subsequently studied/are studying another qualification to seek entry, such as a Foundation programme, to be resit applicants (see resit policy under 'Resits').

Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from applicants on Foundation programmes if their Level 3 qualification is not suitable for direct entry onto our Law undergraduate programmes. In these cases, applicants studying Foundation programmes in the UK are welcome to apply.

Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis. Whether or not we can consider a particular foundation year as suitable for study at King's depends on the content of the syllabus and modules studied.

We are unable to accept Foundation programmes that are integrated as part of a main degree at another institution. These may be called Year 0 or Integrated Foundations.

We are also unable to accept non-UK Foundation courses.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your qualification, such as a list of modules and course specifications.

The King's International Foundation Programme has guaranteed pathways available for progression onto our King's undergraduate degree programmes, and information can be found on the website.

Graduates

Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent. However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.

Generally, we would consider a minimum of a UK Bachelor degree with a 2:1 grade profile (or overseas equivalent) as meeting the entry requirements for our undergraduate degrees. However, those who have achieved/are predicted a high 2:1 or a First may be considered more competitive.

Where a programme has subject requirements, these will still need to have been met. If you have not met the subject requirements via A-level (or equivalent) then we may be able to consider the content within your degree. We would be looking for significant study of the subject across the degree programme with a 2:1 or above grading on those modules.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your degree study.

Personal Statement

Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application, and is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the university and inform us of your commitment to the programme and how the programme fits into your career plans, as well as any work experience or extracurricular activities you have done.

We look for applicants with an enthusiasm for scholastic activities in general such as reading, debating, and theological interests. Participation will be valued but achievement in these areas of interest will also be recognised. We are also looking for applicants with an enthusiasm to study a law degree programme and have thought through their reasons for considering this subject option. The King's degree programme focuses on the study of law as an intellectual discipline. Law may be regarded as a social science, a branch of ethics or as part of political philosophy, and all of these perspectives are explored within the learning environment of King's. It also can form the first major step towards qualifying for practice as a solicitor or barrister. Applicants should indicate why they particularly wish to study English Law & French Law.

Resits

Please be aware that we do not accept resit students for entry to any of our undergraduate Law programmes. We require all relevant qualifications to be successfully completed in the first sitting, e.g. completing three A levels within two years. We will only consider resits if there are significant mitigating circumstances affecting your first ‘sitting’. In these situations we still cannot guarantee that your application will be considered, but you should submit a Mitigating Circumstances form so that this can be considered alongside your application. We will then request further information if necessary. Please note, we consider taking the same subject again at the same level, even within a different qualification, to be a resit.

We also consider applicants who have recently achieved acceptable qualification e.g. A-levels, and have subsequently studied/are studying another qualification to seek entry, such as an Access to HE Diploma or a Foundation programme, to be resit applicants.

Transfers

Transfers into this programme are not permitted.

Help for international applicants

International Foundation Year

If you don't have a suitable qualification for direct entry to a UK university, we can help with our Foundation year courses.

Pre-sessional courses

If you have an offer from King's, but English isn't your first language, we have courses to help you.

Teaching methods - what to expect

We have a strong tradition of excellence in teaching, with consistently high student satisfaction ratings for Law in the National Student Survey and are committed to maintaining that tradition. All required modules are taught through lectures, small group tutorials and seminars. These tutorials and seminars will give you the opportunity to apply the general legal principles you have learnt to specific problems and allow you to engage with our academics and explore issues further in depth.

At King’s, all students on a taught programme are allocated a personal tutor who will play a key role in helping you to get the most out of your studies, providing support and encouragement for your time at university.

Personal tutors provide you with the opportunity to periodically take stock of your learning, academic progress and general wellbeing as you progress through your studies, offering guidance on how to seek further support if you need it, and how to access the range of opportunities available to you as a King's student.

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Assessment

  • Course Work
  • Essays
  • Examinations

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include examinations, essays, moots or a negotiation exercise.

Assessment at Panthéon-Assas

Assessment methods at University of Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) vary and will be communicated after students are accepted onto the course and have commenced their studies.

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

Structure

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totaling 480 credits. In the first and second year at King’s College London you will normally take modules totaling 240 credits.

Required modules

You are required to take the following modules in year 1:

Criminal Law (30 credits)
Elements of the Law of Contract (30 credits)
European Law (30 credits)
Public Law (30 credits)
Legal Reasoning and Legal Services (non-credit bearing)
French Law I (taught and assessed in French, non-credit bearing)

Optional modules

There are no credit-bearing optional modules for this course in year one however you will be able to attend a French language class. Students whose first language is not French are encouraged to attend this class.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

Employability

Gaining two reputable qualifications from two globally prestigious universities will enhance your competitiveness. Career prospects typically include:

  • Embarking on a trainee contract towards practicing law as a barrister/solicitor
  • Practice law as an in-house lawyer in multinational enterprises
  • Pursue further education

King’s law graduates are popular with many types of employers. The majority of our students choose to become solicitors in a wide range of firms including The Magic Circle, US and other leading law firms and specialist niche firms. Some choose broader business roles such a financial analyst, management consultant or graduate trainee.

Others find their law degree opens up opportunities in international development, advisory work, the public sector and teaching. Although the employment market is competitive, our students have been very successful in obtaining posts with the firms or sets of chambers for which they wanted to work. Our dedicated King’s Law Careers Service provides you with all the information and activities you need to make an informed career choice and to increase your chances of success.

Tuition Fees

Full time tuition fees UK:

The UK tuition fee for the 2025-26 academic year is currently £9,535 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap.

Full time tuition fees International

The International tuition fee for the 2025-2026 academic year is £12,000 per year

Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King's.

Students undertaking study for dual qualifications at King's and a partner institution will pay the King's tuition fees whilst attending King's and the partner tuition fees whilst attending the partner institution. You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling. 

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

  • Books if you choose to buy your own copies
  • Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
  • Library fees and fines
  • Personal photocopies
  • Printing course handouts
  • Society membership fees
  • Stationery
  • Graduation costs
  • Travel costs for travel around London, and between campuses.

Funding

To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.

Key information

Course type:
Single honours at King's plus other award at partner institution
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
A*AA
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Four years
Application status:
Closed
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
29 January 2025

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