International Law & Additional Year, LLB (Hons), with industry placement

Kingston University's law degree is accredited as a Qualifying Law Degree by the Bar Standards Board and Solicitors Regulation Authority, preparing students for key elements of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. Ranked in the top three in London for six NSS 2024 themes, including first for Student Voice and Organisation and Management, the programme offers extracurricular activities like court visits, law competitions, and guest speaker events, often leading to internships with organisations such as SecurityWomen. The university's Teaching Excellence Framework Gold rating underscores its commitment to quality education.This course covers essential international topics like trade, criminal, and human rights law, enhancing employability in a globalised world. Students can pursue careers as solicitors, barristers, or in international roles, with opportunities for a study abroad year, internships, and practical experiences such as mock trials and legal advice in the university's centre. Future skills in problem-solving and adaptability are embedded, while graduates often secure positions in legal professions or advance to postgraduate studies. Assessment includes exams, practicals, and coursework, with modules like International Criminal and Human Rights Law.

Example modules:

• International Criminal and Human Rights Law

• International and Comparative Law

• International Trade Law