English Law and American Law King's College London

Overview

The first and second years follow the English Law and American Law programme at King's College London, with the third and fourth years spent at Columbia University. Selection for transfer is made after completion of the first year of LLB.

King’s School of Law operates a joint LLB/JD degree programme with Columbia University in New York City, USA and Georgetown University, Washington D.C., USA.

Selection for transfer to this programme takes place after the completion of the first year of the Law LLB (M100). The first and second years follow the pattern of the Law LLB degree while the third and fourth years are spent studying at Columbia University or Georgetown University.

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, based in Somerset House East Wing on the Strand, 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.

• 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.

Career destinations

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.

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

• Lawyer

• Civil Servant

• United Nations Official

• Financial Analyst

• Tax Advisor

• Head of Trading

• Management Consultant