Written by Shreya Shetty The reasonable woman, who takes the Clapham omnibus home, draws a bath and wonders why the law spent a century asking what her husband should have done instead. Originating in the 1800s, tort law aimed to compensate those who were seriously harmed by civil wrongs. Thus, the tortious standard was born: to determine whether an action was negligent or not, Vaughan v Menlove [1837] declared we must ask what the reasonable man would do. In the US, he is de

A History Student's Perspective Written by Principessa Carina Ikra Mozammal When people think about studying law, they have this image of the type of students who have always known they wanted to become lawyers or maybe imagine personalities like Mike Ross or Harvey Specter as shown on "SUITS" (a television show). Many assume that a background in law, whether at A-Level, Undergraduate level or through family connections is also a prerequisite. However, this is far from realit

By Sincere Leung The presence of data-driven algorithms and artificial intelligence technologies in our lives has never been greater. In an age where our personal information becomes a transactional currency, our rights to privacy and even fundamental human rights come into question when these tools are used by authoritarian governments to conduct surveillance and diffuse resistance. This article aims to explore the mechanisms of such tools, and its legal implications and imp

By Xiong Shiyu (Dawn) In the official statistics released by the Home Office on 31 March 2025, it is shown that the UK has seen an increase in the total number of finalised police misconduct from the year ending 31 March 2024. A similar trend is reflected in the total number of distinct identifiable officers being the subject of an allegation, implying that the number of individual police officers engaging in misconduct in the UK has also increased from 2024 to 2025 [1] .   T

Written by Ethan Khong In the modern world of Netflix and anime, we have often been given an idealistic vision of the legal profession as something open to anyone with the ability and ambition. From the photographic memory of Mike Ross to the zealous advocacy of Phoenix Wright, many students have dreamed of becoming top commercial solicitors or renowned barristers. While significant progress has been made in recent years in widening access to both legal professions, backgroun

Written by Wirasena Murdono The Common Law is one of the world’s major legal systems alongside Civil Law and Religious Law. Unlike systems primarily based on comprehensive written codes, Common Law develops largely through judicial decisions alongside legislated laws. Courts resolve disputes by applying legislation and the principles of previous cases, and in doing so, create new legal principles. This is known as the doctrine of precedent – where the accumulation of case la

Written by Tushita Gupta September 20th, Friday - the final day of Induction Week. It really didn't take me long (five days to be precise) for me to become convinced that everyone around me was incredibly smart, articulate, and ambitious - and that admissions had somehow accidentally let a fraud slip through. Every lecture, every tutorial, every interaction with another budding lawyer felt like evidence. Someone would casually reference a legal concept I hadn’t heard of, some

Written by Emily Liesegang Introduction   As a Law student at KCL, I quickly realised that I have much less freedom over my timetable than I anticipated. In first year, every module is compulsory. In second year, most of your timetable is still fixed, with only 30 credits available for choice. Third year is the most flexible, with 90 open credits. Because these choices are so limited, they matter. The modules you pick will not only shape your workload, but also what you look

Written by Rehan Mongia Exploring Law to Begin With The expanse of knowledge that falls under the umbrella of law can seem quite intimidating, especially at an age when students are already navigating the pressures of university applications, exams, extracurricular activities, and more. I ventured into law out of a curiosity to uncover deeper realities, rather than simply to pursue it as a university course. Having studied subjects like business studies and economics at schoo

Written by Elizaveta H-Zakharevich Introduction   The United Arab Emirates, and Dubai in particular, is frequently portrayed as a symbol of modern prosperity. Its skyline, artificial islands, and global business infrastructure project an image of limitless opportunity and economic ambition. Yet beneath this polished façade lies a more complex reality shaped not only by rapid development, but also by the human cost of building a global city at extraordinary speed. [1]  For mil

Megan Howlett-Farmer completed her LLB at King's College, followed by a Master's degree in Public International Law at the University of Groningen, Netherlands. She is currently interning at the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs. __________________________________________________________________________________ What was your personal career highlight? Honestly, it would probably be note taking for sessions of the 6th Committee of the General Assembly. Being able to engag

Written by Pepita Botta Starting Without Insider Knowledge Starting law school can feel like stepping into a world where everyone else already knows the rules. People talk confidently about training contracts, chambers and firms you have never heard of, and it is easy to assume that they must have grown up surrounded by lawyers. I didn’t. In fact, I didn’t just lack legal connections; I also came from another country, which meant I had almost no idea how law worked at all, an

Patrycja Anna Wilk is currently a student at King's College London, pursuing an MSc in Law and Professional Practice. She has worked as a trainee at the Council of the European Union, and legal assistant at KPMG Law. She is also currently representing KCL at the Vis Moot, alongside being a student advisor at the Legal Clinic. __________________________________________________________________________________ What is your role/profession? How long have you worked in this role?

Victoria Ludwig is a a current student on the Bar Course and an incoming pupil barrister at Spire Barristers, a specialist family and public law set in Leeds. She has a LLB Law degree from St. Mary's University, Twickenham, and a Master's degree in International Business Law from King's College London. __________________________________________________________________________________ What advice do you wish you had received as a student or trainee? I wish I had been told earl

Written by Nerea Duhart Beleta Many students who consider studying law imagine only two futures: becoming a solicitor or becoming a barrister. While both are respected and important careers, this narrow view can make law feel like a risky choice. What if you change your mind? What if you discover that courtrooms are not for you? The truth is that a law degree can lead to many different careers, not just traditional legal practice.  The Skills That Make Law So Versatile  One o

Written by Samara Gupta Here’s what I’ve learned as a 23-year-old mature law student — and why you shouldn’t let timing stop you from applying. Some people arrive at law school straight after graduating high school, bright-eyed, extremely organised and living independently for the first time, with all the freedom in the world. Others – like me – arrive slightly later. At 23, I am what is considered a ‘mature’ student (despite still having instant noodles as my main food group

Written by Elizabeth Price Disclaimer: The data cited in this piece has not been verified or obtained directly by the university. LNAT scores mentioned are not to be taken as conclusive, and students obtaining lower than average scores are not necessarily guaranteed a place. This piece is a discussion on aptitude tests and should not be used as a guideline or benchmark on scores to aim for. We are not privy to the decision-making process of KCL or other universities. For the

Written by Antonia James-Cameron Are you fluent in two languages? Are you interested in pursuing a law degree? Look no further: you may be the perfect candidate for a double law degree! What are double law degrees? At King’s College London, five different dual degrees are on offer: English law combined with French Law, Spanish Law, German Law, Hong Kong Law, and, for the first time this year, Australian Law. These differ from a typical law degree: instead of studying for thre

Written by Camille Godin Intellectual Property Law (IP Law) is a branch of law whose fundamental role is to protect all creative works: songs, paintings, inventions, medical discoveries and more. The core subjects with which IP Law deals consists of the following: copyrights, designs, patents and trademarks. But more importantly, in its essence, IP Law is about giving credit where credit is due: it’s about the recognition of one’s work. In 2025, the World Intellectual Propert

Written by Madeleine Truffy “You’re studying law? So you’re going to be a lawyer, right?” Not quite. I have always been more interested in politics, diplomacy and international relations. My long-term ambition is to work for the United Nations or a global NGO, advocating for women’s rights, sustainable development and environmental protection. Yet here I am, surrounded by case law, reading judicial decisions and analysing statutes. At first glance, this might seem like a digr