Law & Professional Practice MSc/PGDip

King’s College London The Dickson Poon School of Law

Full time September PGDip, MSc PGDip: 1 year; MSc: 2 years.

FindAMasters summary

The Law & Professional Practice MSc/PGDip is a two-year postgraduate programme, offering a stand-alone Postgraduate Diploma option in the first year. Designed for graduates without prior legal education, it prepares you for a career as a solicitor or barrister in the UK. Taught at a top 20 global Law School in the heart of legal London, this programme provides a comprehensive and rigorous introduction to law and practice. You will gain deep foundational legal knowledge, study specialist legal subjects, and develop critical legal practice skills. With access to industry-specific modules and real-life client experiences, this programme maximizes your employability prospects. Entry requirements include a 2:1 non-Law undergraduate degree for UK candidates and equivalence to a UK 2:1 for overseas candidates.

About the course

The MSc Law & Professional Practice is a two-year postgraduate degree, with the first year available as a stand-alone Postgraduate Diploma. It enables graduates without prior legal education or training in the UK to prepare for a career in an evolving and competitive sector as a solicitor or barrister, providing a comprehensive and rigorous graduate introduction to law and

Entry Requirements

UK candidates must have a 2:1 non-Law undergraduate degree as this programme is designed for those without formal studies in Law, such as an LLB. All other degree subject areas may be suitable.

Overseas candidates must have an undergraduate degree with equivalence to a UK 2:1. Both Law and non-Law degrees may be suitable.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

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01 January 2024

Where will I study?

King’s College London

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We are dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. King's is home to over 18,000 postgraduate students and attracts some of the best academic minds in the world. We are recognised for the global influence of our research and innovation and are amongst the world’s best universities for research excellence and power (REF 2021), creating the perfect environment for you to share and develop your passion. Our PhD completion rates at King’s are among the highest in the country and, with our Centre for Doctoral Studies, you can be sure to receive the best support to ensure success. Our students benefit from connections with employers, universities and organisations throughout London and across the globe.