| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
| 2024-10-24 | - |
Program Overview
King's Coding for Lawyers is a 12-week online course that provides legal professionals with essential coding skills and knowledge. The program covers topics such as cybersecurity, blockchain, machine learning, and data structures. Students complete coding challenges and projects to demonstrate their understanding and application of coding concepts. The course is self-paced and flexible, with support from Codecademy and King's College London.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
King's Coding for Lawyers
is a self-paced, twelve-week online short course aimed at providing legal professionals with the essential skills and understanding of coding. The program is offered by the Dickson Poon School of Law at King's College London in partnership with the online learning platform Codecademy.
Objectives:
- Gain coding literacy and skills to navigate the technological revolution in the legal space.
- Understand the basic principles of coding, distinguish different coding paradigms, and read basic code.
- Feel confident participating in meaningful discussions of technical issues related to coding.
Content:
- Relevance of coding for the legal profession: This section explores the growing importance of coding in the legal field and how it can benefit legal professionals.
- Basic principles and paradigms of coding: Students will learn the fundamental concepts behind coding, including different programming languages and paradigms like object-oriented programming.
- Reading simple code and completing coding tasks: This section provides hands-on practice with coding exercises and teaches students how to interpret and write basic code.
- Introduction to Cybersecurity: Covers the essential concepts of cybersecurity, including threats, vulnerabilities, and security measures relevant to the legal sector.
Structure:
The course is divided into two main sections: theoretical elements and practical components. The theoretical elements provide foundational knowledge through video lectures, readings, and interactive quizzes. The practical components involve hands-on coding exercises and challenges, allowing students to apply their learning.
Schedule:
The course runs in twelve-week blocks, and students can enroll at any point during these blocks. The current available block is from August 1, 2024, to October 24, 2024.
Additional Benefits:
Students enrolled in the King's Coding for Lawyers course also receive free access to all Codecademy programming courses during the twelve-week period.
Outline:
Indicative Taught Theory and Practical Sections:
- Introduction
- Python Fundamentals
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Learn the Basics of Blockchain and DLT with Python
- Learn the Basics of Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- Data Structures and Algorithms
Project Section:
- Programme a blockchain in Python
- Programme a recommendation software
- Programme a rating predictor
Assessment:
Coding challenges and projects:
Students' understanding and application of coding concepts are assessed through various coding challenges and projects within the Codecademy platform.
Teaching:
Online learning platform:
The course is delivered using the Codecademy online learning platform, which provides an interactive and immersive learning experience.
Faculty:
The program is led by Professor Christoph Kletzer, a Reader in Law at King's College London with expertise in law and technology.
Careers: This course equips legal professionals with valuable coding skills and knowledge, enhancing their career prospects in various legal fields, including:
- Technology law
- Intellectual property law
- Data protection law
- Cybersecurity law
- Fintech law
Other:
- Course duration: Twelve weeks with flexible self-paced learning.
- Study hours: An estimated 2-6 hours per week depending on individual familiarity and skill.
- Prerequisites: Completion of at least one year of a degree in law or equivalent experience in the legal field.
- Language: English
- Support: Students receive support throughout the course from Codecademy and King's College London. They can also connect with peers and discuss solutions on exclusive King's and Codecademy forums.
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Entry Requirements:
Academic Qualifications:
- Applicants should have completed at least one year of a degree in law (or another subject plus a conversion course).
- Professional legal experience is also considered.
English Language Proficiency:
The course is taught in English.
Additional Notes:
- The course is open to both EU home students and international overseas students.
Overall:
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must have completed at least one year of a degree in law (or another subject with a conversion course) or have professional legal experience. No previous coding knowledge is required.
