English Law & Hong Kong Law LLB and JD King's College London

Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain invaluable exposure to two legal systems and is the first step in becoming a qualified barrister or solicitor in Hong Kong, England or Wales.

By studying the English Law & Hong Kong Law LLB and JD at King's College London you will develop critical thinking skills, widen your intellectual horizon and study at two reputable universities. It is a fantastic way to prepare for work in international law firms and multinational companies.

Key benefits

• Recognised globally as one of the UK's premier law schools.

• Teaching by internationally respected, leading academics, visiting lecturers and practitioners from global law firms.

• Unrivalled location for law, with the Royal Courts of Justice, Law Society and Inns of Court all on your doorstep.

• Excellent legal research resources at the College's impressive Maughan Library.

• Active student-run societies organising social and career-oriented functions as well as mooting competitions.

Career prospects

King’s Law graduates are popular with many employers. The majority of our students choose to become solicitors in leading law firms. Some choose broader business roles such as financial analyst, management consultant or graduate trainee in a variety of sectors. 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. Many law firms will target our students because they have come to associate King’s with very high-quality, motivated applicants comparable to those from other top law schools both in the UK and overseas.