Pre-University Law

This course examines the foundations of International Law and the key challenges within this discipline. It has been designed to give you a core understanding of different areas and an insight into studying this subject. Our central location, next to the Royal Courts of Justice and Inns of Court, ensures that you will benefit from a number of course activities and excursions designed to broaden their understanding of the professional practice of Law. 

Ideal for students considering undergraduate study in Law and related subjects, the course will introduce participants to the core aspects of studying Law at this level.

The course comprises approximately 40 contact hours with teaching taking place from Monday to Friday.

Target group

The King's College London Pre-University Summer School is open to high-achieving students who are about to start or who are enrolled in their final two years of high school, and are typically aged 16 and 17. Students must be aged 16 as of 1 September 2022.

Course aim

By the end of the module, you should have:

experienced a variety of learning activities typical of a first-year undergraduate degree in Law
built on your existing knowledge of core topics covered in a first-year undergraduate degree in Law
carried out independent research on a given topic and produced a structured and well supported response to an assignment brief
worked collaboratively in diverse groups to produce a presentation