Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)

Our Law with Criminology LLB degree provides students with the core components of a traditional law degree, together with detailed knowledge of how crime, the criminal law and the criminal justice system are shaped by broader political concerns about the causes of crime and patterns of criminality and recidivism. It is designed for students who are interested in socio-legal questions that extend beyond an understanding of specific legal instruments to questions about the construction of criminality and processes of criminalisation, the legitimacy of state punishments and definitions of, and differential access to, justice. Undergraduate law degrees at King’s are recognised around the world for their high-quality teaching, access to academic staff and location in the heart of legal London.<br/><br/><strong>Key benefits</strong><br/>• Recognised globally as a top 5 UK law school (QS 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Teaching and knowledge-sharing from internationally respected world-class practitioners and researchers, both staff and visiting<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Located in historic Somerset House, in the heart of legal London, with the Houses of Parliament, government departments, the Royal Courts of Justice, the Inns of Court and the offices of global law firms all within walking distance.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Exposure to the latest research and practice in the fields of law, criminal justice and criminology including close professional links with criminal justice organisations and institutions<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Excellent legal research resources at King’s College London’s impressive Maughan Library and a thriving Professional Skills portfolio including a legal clinic and mooting programme<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Dedicated Law Careers & Employability service that offers individual law careers support, law careers fairs, sector and topic specific alumni talks and employer events  <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Active student-run societies organising social and career-oriented functions as well as mooting competitions<br/><br/>