English Law and Australian Law

In partnership with The University of Melbourne (ranked top law school in Australia), the 4-year programme offers students the opportunity to learn both the English and Australian legal systems and to gain two degrees: A LLB qualification in English Law and Australian Law and a Juris Doctor from Melbourne Law School.

Students spend year 1 & 2 at King’s and years 3 & 4 at Melbourne. The programme provides a challenging bi-juridical education and is designed for students who seek to practice Law in England or Wales and wish to obtain an in-depth knowledge of Australian Law, or equally, those who are looking to practice in Australia and the ASPAC region.

Key benefits

Intense study of two legal systems that are complementary, resulting in two degrees from two top global law schools.

Opportunity to focus on employability with exposure to real-world scenarios through mooting, the King’s Legal Clinic, Melbourne Law School Clinics (for example Indigenous Legal Advocacy and Sustainability Business Clinics) and professional skills development.

Develops insights and understanding of European Law at King’s and Law in Asia at Melbourne including experiential optional modules.

Direct access to the JD programme at Melbourne which would normally require a completed first degree.

Teaching by internationally respected, leading academics and visiting lecturers and practitioners from global law firms.

A dedicated careers team who provide tailored guidance on how to enter the legal profession.

Active student-run societies organising social and career-oriented functions.