Law with French Law LLB Honours

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Course Overview

Attendance

UK Fees £9,250 *
International Fees £15,400 *
Duration 4 years

* Price per academic year

Course summary

Do you want to make an impact in the global legal arena while enhancing your French language skills? Speaking different languages, specifically legal ones, is a significant advantage in our interconnected world.

Studying for your Law with French Law LLB Honours at Westminster will enable you to develop an excellent understanding of the core legal principles of both the English and French legal systems.

Your first two years are designed to help you prepare for your compulsory year abroad, during which you'll study (in French) with one of our partner institutions in France. During this period, you'll continue contact with Westminster through online tutorials and regular contact with our academic exchange coordinator and your personal academic tutor.

You'll learn core skills to solve legal issues during your time with us. You’ll also receive work-based learning through opportunities to work within our integrated Legal Advice Clinic and other university-wide schemes to prepare you for future practice.

Not only does Westminster offer you a uniquely creative curriculum, but our way of teaching also sets us apart. We prefer small seminar-based learning groups, which are interactive and immersive. More intimate than traditional lectures, they provide a vibrant, safe, and supportive environment where you can develop your voice.

The employment rate of our Law graduates has consistently been high. So, whether you’re looking to enter the law profession or continue your studies to a higher level, this course will help you develop the immersive professional skills you need to make your mark in the international legal world.

Top reasons to study with us

  • Our specialist modules mean you take control of your learning pathway from your first year of study
  • If you are fluent in French, you can study another language throughout your studies or choose an LLB option module in Years 1 and 2
  • Our broad and creative curriculum integrates research and professional skills, enabling you to align your learning with professional practice or research
  • Using various teaching methods (including seminars, interactive lectures, tutorials, and one-to-one sessions), you'll learn in a supportive, collaborative environment to encourage you to find your voice
  • Your degree is intellectually aligned for SQE1 and SQE2 and preparation for the Bar
  • You can choose from a wide range of options at our partner institutions in France during your compulsory year abroad in year three
  • Regular events with the alumni and opportunities to participate in student partnership roles enhance and deepen your learning opportunities
  • You'll have access to our Careers and Employability Service and College Placements Team and the opportunity to gain hands-on, real-world experience working with our Legal Advice Clinic
  • We are in vibrant central London, where the law happens

Course structure

Teaching methods include lectures, seminar-based discussion, class presentations, invited guest speakers and practical group exercises.

Assessment methods include open- and closed-book exams, in-class tests, oral presentations, and written coursework.

The following modules are indicative of what you will study on this course.

Subjects of study include:

  • Guided Project
  • Criminal Law
  • Legal Systems, Cultures and Ideas
  • Private Law
  • Public Law

In addition to the modules listed above, you are ordinarily required to study a French language module. In exceptional circumstances, this requirement may be waived and students can study either another language or a law option.

Credit Level 4

Subjects of study include:

  • Professional Practice: Project
  • Business Law
  • French Law and Legal Language
  • Professional Practice: Skills
  • Property Law

In addition to the modules listed above, you are ordinarily required to study a French language module. In exceptional circumstances, this requirement may be waived and students can study either another language or a law option.

Credit Level 5

Year abroad

Students enrolled on the Law with French Law LLB are required as part of their degree programmes to spend the whole of their third year studying law in French at one of our partner universities in France, and return to the University of Westminster for their fourth year.

Core module:

  • Professional Legal Research: Advanced Project

Choice of option modules from the following:

  • Advanced Criminal Law
  • Advanced Property Law
  • Clinical Legal Practice: Case Management and Progression
  • Clinical Legal Practice: Interviewing and Advising
  • Commercial Law
  • Competition Law
  • Creative Artists in the Entertainment Industry: Issues, Problems and Solutions
  • Criminal Procedure and Evidence
  • Critical Environmental Law
  • Critical Project in Law
  • Disability: Law, Society and Practice
  • Employment Law
  • Entertainment Law: Theory and Practice
  • Equality Law
  • Family Law and Family Justice
  • Human Rights: Contexts and Controversies
  • International Law and Global Challenges
  • International Law, Peace, Conflict and Security
  • Law of International Trade
  • Media Law
  • New Legal Thinking: Theory, Philosophy, Justice
  • Protecting Human Rights in the UK
  • Race, Gender, Sexuality and the Law
  • Religion, Law and Society
  • Sustainability in Law and Policy
  • The Law of Intellectual Property

Credit Level 6

Professional recognition

Your degree is designed to provide a high-quality legal education intellectually aligned with SQE1 and SQE2. It meets the requirements of the Bar Standards Board and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.

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Programme specification

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Contact us for general course enquiries:

+44 (0)20 7911 5000 EXT 65511
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Careers

Studying in the UK and France gives you a unique insight into English and French law. Coupled with innovative modules, research, and real-world experience, we’ll help you develop the knowledge and practical skills you need for various roles within the legal profession and broader community.

Boost your employability

Boost your career opportunities by enhancing your language skills and spending a year in France as part of your degree.

International experience

Our course gives you the opportunity to develop your French legal language as a part of your studies, by spending a year studying abroad at one of our French partner universities. 

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Employers around the world

The University’s Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers.

Industry links

Preparing for a successful legal career isn’t just about academic learning.   

Our strong links with the legal profession (including partnerships with alumni, leading figures in the industry and professional bodies) open up various networking opportunities through career and subject-specific workshops and events throughout the academic year. 

Recent guests and organisations include: 

  • Sir Richard Arnold 
  • Jo Sidhu QC 
  • SEO London 
  • Kingsley Napely LLP 
  • Tuckers Solicitors 
  • Goldsmiths Chambers 
  • Sheridans 
  • Government Legal Profession 

Graduate employers 

Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:  

  • Barclays Bank 
  • Financial Ombudsman Service 
  • Kingsley Napley LLP 
  • Latham and Watkins LLP 
  • Mackrell.Solicitors 
  • Serious Fraud Office 
  • Sheridans 
  • Westkin Associates 
  • Winckworth Sherwood LLP 

Job roles 

This course will prepare you for roles in a variety of areas, including: 

  • Solicitor 
  • Barrister 
  • Paralegal 
  • Advice worker 
  • Civil service administrator 
  • Compliance officer 
  • Legal Executive 

Course Leader

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Why study this course?

Hands-on legal experience

Work within our legal advice clinic, research centres, and workshops to boost your employability. By studying at Westminster, you’ll graduate with the international practical skills and knowledge you need to stand out.

Belong to our community

With us, you’re not just a student but part of a family. Our small learning groups, personal academic tutors and student partnership roles create a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

Specialise through your learning pathway

Take control of your learning pathway from the outset. Our flexible approach means you can tailor your future development to match your goals and aspirations within your chosen profession.

Entry Requirements

  • A Levels – BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points), with French grade B
  • T levels – 112 UCAS Tariff points
  • International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including 6 in HL French
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM + DELF B2
  • BTEC Diploma – Not accepted on its own
  • Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course + DELF B2

In addition to one of the above, you should have: 

  • GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher Level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in the other components.

We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.

View more information about our entry requirements and the application process

  • International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including 6 in HL French

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in the other components.

More information

International Foundation course

We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London to provide Foundation Certificate courses for international students who don’t meet our Bachelor’s degree entry requirements.

Find out how to apply for the Foundation Certificate course

Pre-sessional English programmes

Need to improve your English before starting your course? We offer summer pre-sessional English programmes to help develop your English language skills.

Find out more about our pre-sessional English programmes.

Learn new skills

Learn a new language

From Arabic to Spanish, you can learn a new language alongside your degree with our Polylang programme

Develop your entrepreneurial skills

Our award-winning Creative Enterprise Centre offers industry networking events, workshops, one-to-one business advice and support for your startup projects. 

Gain extra qualifications

We provide access to free online courses in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, as well as thousands of specialist courses on LinkedIn Learning.

Fees and Funding

UK tuition fee: £9,250 (Price per academic year)

When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.

Find out how we set our tuition fees.

Funding

As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.

Find out about undergraduate student funding options.

Scholarships

The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.

Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.

Additional costs

See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.

International tuition fee: £15,400 (Price per academic year)

When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.

Find out how we set our tuition fees.

EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme

If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 or September 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a tuition fee reduction which will align your fee more closely to the one for UK students. For more information, see the EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme.

International student funding

Find out about funding for international students.

Additional costs

See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.

Teaching and assessment

Our varied, authentic, and inclusive means of assessment allow you to demonstrate the same competencies or combinations of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that you will need to apply in your future professional life. In addition, your compulsory year abroad allows you to study from a wide range of options at our partner institutions in France, giving you valuable insight into French law and culture.

How you'll be taught

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application. Learning typically falls into three broad categories:

  • Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
  • Placement: placement hours normally include placement opportunities, but may also include live projects or virtual activity involving employers
  • Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision
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How you'll be assessed

Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.

Assessments typically fall into three broad categories:

  • Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts  
  • Written exams: end of semester exams 
  • Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation
     
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Supporting you

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

  • Study support — workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
  • Personal tutors — support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
  • Student advice team — provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
  • Extra-curricular activities — volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

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Course location

Little Titchfield Street is the home of Westminster Law School and, as part of our Regent Campus, benefits from a central London location. The facilities include a full-size mock courtroom, high-tech learning spaces, a pro-bono clinic and a 382-seat lecture theatre.

Our Regent Campus is made up of three locations – 309 Regent Street, Little Titchfield Street and Wells Street, all of which are just a five-minute walk from Oxford Street.

For more details, visit our Little Titchfield Street page.

Contact us

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+44 (0)20 7911 5000 ext 65511

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