PGDip Law & Professional Practice at King's College London

The MSc Law & Professional Practice is a two-year postgraduate degree, with the first year available as a stand-alone Postgraduate Diploma. It provides a comprehensive and rigorous introduction to law and practice in preparation for a legal career as a solicitor or barrister in an evolving and competitive sector. The programme is open to graduates obtaining a higher 2:1 degree classification, or above, who have not undertaken, nor are currently undertaking, legal education or training which substantially comprises the study of, and/or practice in, the laws of England and Wales.

Faculty: The Dickson Poon School of Law  |  Duration: PGDip: 1 year; MSc: 2 years.  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our innovative and professionally focused programme enables students to train in the foundational and specialist areas of the Law and Practice of England & Wales, whilst gaining expertise in analysis, research, and application to ‘real life’ client and commercially orientated issues in an international context. Students will, in addition: Gain industry specific knowledge and have opportunities to explore, in-depth, key complementary areas for legal practice such as Legal Technology, Business Strategy and Psychology. Put their skills into practice through workshops encountering ‘real-life’ applications and problems, including representing, engaging with, and advising simulated clients.

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