Study your Master of Laws (LLM) flexibly
Choose between programmes in three high-demand areas of law: Digital Law, International Corporate and Commercial Law, and International Financial and Commercial Law.
Explore our three online LLM courses
International Corporate & Commercial Law LLM
The International Corporate & Commercial Law LLM gives you an in-depth understanding of key areas of corporate and commercial law and the ability to develop research skills that can be applied in these areas of the law.
The programme is designed to provide you with critical analytical skills and insights into the governance of corporate activities, sales, finance, shipping, energy and investment-related transactions, dispute resolution and conflict of laws.
Teaching on the programme is driven by a strong sense of commercial realism and explore linkages, synergies and interactions between the law and the surrounding corporate and commercial world. These are explored from the perspectives of English, European, international, and transnational law.
The programme aims to provide detailed insight and understanding of key areas within corporate and commercial law from the perspectives of English, European, international, and transnational law.
You’ll explore the legal concepts, values, principles that underpin these areas of law, drawing on our research and cases at the forefront of practice.
This online International Corporate & Commercial Law LLM is comprised of 12 core 15-credit modules (180 credits in total). All core modules on the course are compulsory and you must pass all these modules to complete the award.
You’re required to take the following 12 core modules:
- Corporate Actors: Powers and Responsibilities
- International and Comparative Oil and Gas Law
- International Commercial Arbitration
- The Corporate Form and its issues
- International Sale of Goods
- Financing of International Trade
- Corporate Finance
- Fundamentals of Mergers and Acquisitions
- Transnational Corporate Law and Practice
- Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Transnational Corporate Restructuring
- Transnational Business Instruments
International Financial & Commercial Law LLM
This LLM aims to equip you with detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of areas within financial and commercial law.
It’ll prepare you for senior careers in a fast-changing global context. You’ll study the legal concepts, values, principles, and rules which underpin English, European, international, and transnational law in this area. Your familiarity with different legal frameworks and how they apply across jurisdictions gives you a competitive advantage in your career.
Informed by our own world-leading research, at the forefront of practice, you’ll also explore current problems and challenges facing financial institutions and commercial entities.
Webinars and online forums provide opportunities to discuss examples from your own jurisdictions and workplaces with a wide range of experienced legal professionals studying the course.
Course content is structured to provide you with an in-depth understanding of key areas of financial and commercial law. You’ll develop advanced knowledge of the approaches to governance of financial activities, sales, finance, shipping, energy and investment related transactions, dispute resolution and conflicts of law.
Your studies are underpinned by UK law, several other major domestic legal systems, and by the international and transnational commercial law instruments.
This online International Financial & Commercial Law LLM is comprised of 12 core 15-credit modules (180 credits in total). All core modules on the course are compulsory and you must pass all these modules to complete the award.
You’re required to take the following 12 core modules:
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Financing of International Trade
- Corporate Finance
- Fundamentals of Mergers and Acquisitions
- Transnational Corporate Restructuring
- International Financial Regulation
- Financial Risk and Regulation
- Financial Products
- Capital Markets
- Private Equity
- Transnational Business Instruments
- Project Finance
The programme is designed to develop your critical analytical skills and offer insights into the regulation of emerging technologies, data protection, financial technologies, electronic democracy, and artificial intelligence law. You'll gain a systematic understanding of the legal challenges posed by digital transformation across industries.
Teaching on the programme is driven by a strong sense of technological relevance and explores the linkages, synergies, and interactions between law and the broader digital landscape. These are examined from the perspectives of English, European, international, and transnational law.
As a student, you’ll engage with content that addresses the latest developments and regulatory challenges in digital law. You’ll focus on applying legal theory to practical, real-world scenarios, preparing you to think critically and navigate complex legal issues in technology.
The Digital Law LLM offers comprehensive knowledge of digital law, covering privacy, data protection, AI, intellectual property, and financial technology law. You’ll apply advanced legal reasoning to solve complex challenges in evolving digital environments and critically assess the ethical, regulatory, and societal implications of innovations like AI, cryptoassets, and digital platforms.
The programme develops your research and practical skills, including the use of generative AI tools, and equips you to design innovative legal strategies. You’ll also gain global insights by comparing international legal systems and addressing cross-border issues in technology law.
This course includes eight modules, which total up to 180 credits. They are all compulsory. These modules are listed below:
- Information Privacy and Data Protection (30 credits)
- The Law and Regulation of Cryptoassets (15 credits)
- Law and Policy of Financial Technologies (15 credits)
- Electronic Commerce and Consumer Law (15 credits)
- Digital Platforms, Democracy, and the Internet (15 credits)
- Digital Transformations and IP Law (15 credits)
- Data, AI, and Intellectual Property Law (15 credits)
- Legal Generative AI Project (60 credits)
Study online with The Dickson Poon School of Law
The Dickson Poon School of Law at King’s College London is one of the most prestigious law schools in the world. Our research addresses pressing global questions relating to equality and human rights, the legal implications of climate change, globalisation, international relations, trade, competition, and global finance.
Staff at the school advise governments, serve on commissions and public bodies, and are seconded to national and international organisations, helping to shape policy and practice nationally and internationally.
Frequently asked questions
You’re expected to undertake approximately 20 hours of study per week. The following table will give you an idea of what a typical academic week might look like:
| Directed study per week | 2 hours (web content material including recorded video, text, graphics) |
| Self-directed learning and assessment work | 16 hours (including completing set tasks and reading, research, revision) |
| Other activity per week | 2 hours (1-hour seminar and 1 hour of discussion board) |
The process starts via an initial consultation call with one of our Enrolment Advisors. Fill in the form on this page with your personal details. You'll receive a copy of our course brochure and an Enrolment Advisor will then contact you to outline the course, its eligibility requirements, and answer any questions.
No, it won’t. A degree certificate from King's College London will look identical, whether you study online or on campus. We acknowledge the significance of recognising your equal commitment to academic achievement. That's why we do not specify the mode of study. Our prestigious qualifications always carry equal weight and reflect your commitment to excellence.
Our online courses are delivered exclusively via our own platform: King’s E-Learning and Teaching Service (KEATS). KEATS is an intuitive, easy-to-use virtual learning environment that is specially designed around your needs as an online student. All you need to access KEATS is a web browser and an internet connection.
We know that everyone’s journey towards our degree courses is unique. Consequently, students’ skill sets and levels of familiarity with online learning tools will vary. That’s why we provide the support required to maximise your chances of success at King’s and beyond.
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Complete the form below, informing us of your preferred LLM and you will receive a copy of our course brochure. Our adviser team will also be in touch to find out more about your qualifications and funding plans.
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Entry requirements
A 2:1 (Hons) or above (or international equivalent) in a Law degree or joint Law degree, or 60% or above in an LLM or Graduate Diploma in Law (or international equivalent).
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a master's or PGDip).
Please note that if you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may still be considered if ONE of the following criteria can be met (all applications are considered on a case-by-case basis):
- A high 2:2 (57%) in a single or joint degree in Law or international equivalent and at least three years’ professional legal experience.
- A 2:1 in a non-Law honours degree or international equivalent and at least three years’ professional legal experience.
- A previous master’s degree (or above) in a non-Law subject area or equivalent and at least three years’ professional legal experience.
Candidates who fail to meet the criteria above are unlikely to be successful.
English language band: B
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You’re usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed:
- An undergraduate degree (at least three years duration) within five years of the course start date.
- A postgraduate taught degree (at least one year) within five years of the course start date.
- A PhD in a majority English-speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
You'll need to submit a personal statement, CV and two reference letters as part of your application.
Your personal statement should address the following two questions:
- Why are you applying for this specific programme and how does it fit in with your future plans?
- How does your experience and education make you a suitable candidate for the programme?
You’ll also need to submit a copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
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