LLB International Law - LLB (Hons)

Kingston University

**Reasons to choose Kingston**- This course is accredited as a Qualifying Law Degree by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).- 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. - Law at Kingston University is ranked No.1 in London for five out of seven NSS 2025 themes - including Assessment and Feedback, Academic Support, Organisation and Management, Learning Resources and Student Voice.- 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.- 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.- 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 framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories. **About this course**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.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.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.**Future Skills** 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. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.**Career opportunities**Many graduates become solicitors or barristers or work as legal professionals within international businesses and organisations. Some graduates progress to study at postgraduate level.

International Law