LLB International Law & Additional Year LLB (Hons)

<strong>Reasons to choose Kingston</strong><br/>• This course is accredited as a Qualifying Law Degree by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• For qualification as a solicitor, the course provides preparation for much of the Functioning Legal Knowledge requirements for Part 1 of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Law at Kingston University is ranked in the top three in London for six out of seven of the NSS 2024 themes, including number one for Student Voice and Organisation and Management.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• There are a range of extracurricular activities available, from court visits in Central London to national and international law competitions. You can also take part in our annual Law Fair and Human Rights Festival.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• We invite guest speakers from industry, our alumni and academic experts to share their experiences, which often leads to internships with prestigious organisations such as SecurityWomen and the Minority Rights Group International.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the frameworks two new student experience and student outcomes categories. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>About this course</strong><br/>You’ll study key topics of international relevance such as trade, criminal and human rights law. In our age of increasing globalisation, expertise in these areas will boost your employability both in the UK and internationally.<br/><br/>This course is ideal, whether you wish to pursue a career as a solicitor or barrister or an international legal career. You’ll have the opportunity to spend a year either working or studying abroad, which is great to have on your CV if you’re considering an international career. You also have the opportunity to do internships during the degree.<br/><br/>Over the course of this degree, you may lead mock trials and cross-examine forensic experts and witnesses in court. You might work in our Legal Advice Centre, giving legal advice in domestic and consumer disputes, or you might participate in one of our international mooting or client interviewing competitions. You’ll graduate with legal knowledge, applied skills, and work experience that is highly valued by employers.<br/><br/><strong>Additional Year</strong><br/><br/>The additional year is a study exchange year.<br/><br/><strong>Future Skills</strong> <br/>Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. <br/><br/>As you progress through your degree, youll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. <br/><br/>At Kingston University, were not just keeping up with change, were creating it.<br/><br/><strong>Career opportunities</strong><br/>Many graduates become solicitors or barristers or work as legal professionals within international businesses and organisations. Some graduates progress to study at postgraduate level.

Located just outside of London, you'll benefit from excellent transport links to central London and beyond. You'll have access to great employer connections, with Kingston being on the doorstep of hundreds of prestigious businesses.<br/><br/>Kingston's commitment to high-quality teaching has been recognised with a TEF Gold rating (TEF 2023). The University has also secured a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and outcomes categories.<br/><br/>Kingston has invested heavily in dedicated study spaces, cutting-edge sports facilities and specialist equipment. You can hone your trading skills at the Bloomberg Trading Room or create your masterpiece in the modern art facilities. Whatever your chosen course, you'll be supported with modern facilities and passionate lecturers.<br/><br/>You can also get involved in over 100 sports clubs and societies and even start their own society. You can also learn a new language through the Kingston Language Scheme - there are ten languages on offer!