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English Law & Hong Kong Law LLB and JD
UCAS code: M190
Key information
Course type:
Single honours at King's plus other award at partner institution
Delivery mode:
Campus
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
A*AA
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Four years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
31 January 2025
Our English Law & Hong Kong Law LLB and JD is an exciting course offering you a fantastic opportunity to gain two reputable qualifications in four years. Students will spend the first two years at King’s and the following two years at our partner university, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
Key benefits
- Recognised globally as one of the UK's premier law schools.
- Teaching by internationally-respected and leading academics, 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.
- 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 provide tailored guidance on how to access the legal profession.
- Active student-run societies organising social and career-oriented functions.
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 in London or Hong Kong
- 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.
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 in London or Hong Kong
- 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.
Key information
Course type:
Single honours at King's plus other award at partner institution
Delivery mode:
Campus
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
A*AA
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Four years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
31 January 2025
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