Kings College

A*AA
LNAT required by jan 15th
Areas of research expertise include criminal law, European law, intellectual
property law, business and finance law and jurisprudence. Kings is
both challenging and supportive. We expect high standards from our
students, in terms of commitment to studying and academic
performance, We have vibrant student law societies that arrange social
and career related activities. set yourself up for a truly successful
future, 93% agreed that their course was intellectually stimulating. You
will achieve a far deeper understanding and greater appreciation of
your topic of study.
You will acquire valuable skills in research, which will prepare you for
independent study projects.
You will be able to think critically through complex issues. Our LLB Law
programme focus on the study of law as an intellectual discipline.The degree
is suitable for students who have a general interest in law but want to find out
more about it before deciding on a particular vocation.
The Pro Bono Society support and promote legally-related volunteer work and
education to the community, and runs a number of exciting projects for
students to get involved with, such as StreetLaw;, Amicus;, Law Mentoring;
and The Legal Clinic (assisted by esteemed City law firm Speechly Bircham)
to mention a few. Involvement with the society is a great way to contribute to
the community as well as looking great on your CV due to the skills gained in
the process.
NON ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Scholastic activities (Very Desirable)
We look for applicants with an enthusiasm for scholastic activities in general
such as reading, debating, theological interests etc. Participation will be
valued but achievement in these areas of interest will also be recognised. We
are also looking for applicants with an enthusiasm to study a law degree
programme and have thought through their reasons for considering this
subject option. The Kings degree programme focuses on the study of law as
an intellectual discipline. Law may be regarded as a social science, a branch
of ethics or as part of political philosophy, and all of these perspectives are
explored within the learning environment of King's. It also can form the first
major step towards qualifying for practice as a solicitor or barrister. Applicants
outside of the UK should indicate why they particularly wish to study English
law.
Community activities
We look for applicants who have participated as fully as possible in school,
college or community life, making the most of the opportunities available to
them and also demonstrated some experience of society beyond their
immediate environment.
General activities/interests
We look for applicants who have varied extra-curricular interests and enjoy
active participation in areas such as sport, music and the arts in general.
Participation will be valued but any achievement in extra-curricula activities
will also be recognised. Kings aspires to recruit applicants who will continue
with their personal interests and contribute to the vitality of the College
community.
Paid or voluntary work
Although we do not require applicants to have been in paid or voluntary
employment, we welcome applications from those with any experience of
legal work experience.

UCL
A*AA
LNAT by 15
th
Jan


Studying law at degree level involves a vigorous search for principles, an
understanding of the organising concepts and the working methods of the
law. As a law student you will be encouraged to develop a critical
awareness of how the law works and how it may be changed, to sharpen
your powers of reasoning, and to develop both a technical expertise in
solving legal problems and a capacity to determine whether the solution is
fair and just. At UCL Laws we aim:
to promote an understanding of the role of the law as it governs
relations between individuals in society, and between the individual
and government;
to cultivate an ability to analyse complex issues that are raised in
disputes and to find the relevant principles of justice that should be
used to find a solution to the dispute;
to develop an ability to communicate in a clear and effective way, both
in writing and orally;
to foster an understanding of transactions between individuals and
governments, both nationally and internationally;
to develop an enthusiasm for research into legal and social issues;
to promote the values of our founders (justice, liberty and equal rights
for all) through analysis and an active interest in law reform.
Successful applicants for admission to the UCL Laws programmes possess
the following qualities:
Application: motivation and capacity for sustained and intense work;
Reasoning ability: ability to analyse and solve problems using logical
and critical approaches, ability to draw fine distinctions, ability to
separate the relevant from the irrelevant, capacity for accurate and
critical observation, capacity for sustained and cogent argument,
creativity and flexibility of thought and lateral thinking;
Communication: willingness and ability to express ideas clearly and
effectively; ability to listen; ability to give considered responses.
Tutors will be seeking to detect the candidates future potential as a law
student. Existing achievement (as revealed in official examinations,
predicted examination results, and school reports), as well as
performance in the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT) and in some
cases, performance at interview, is relied upon mainly as evidence of
future potential.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, competence
in the English language is also a criterion of admission. In the case of
applicants for admission to one of the Law with a European Legal System
degrees, competence in the European language applicable to the year of
study abroad is also a criterion of admission.

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