LLB (Hons) English and French Law

Program Overview

This double degree program with Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University immerses students in English and French law, providing a deep understanding of both legal systems. Students spend the first two years at Queen Mary, London, and the third and fourth years at Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne University, gaining a qualifying law degree that opens doors to legal professions in both countries and international organizations. The program emphasizes bilingual legal culture, networking opportunities, and a comprehensive exploration of international, European, comparative, English, and French law.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

It allows students to study English and French law in renowned law schools in London and Paris.

The program aims to:

• Broaden students' legal horizons by immersing them in a bilingual legal culture.
• Provide students with a strong knowledge of both English and French legal systems.
• Help students build a network of contacts in the legal field with their network of law firms in London and Paris.
• Share insights into international, European, comparative, English, and French law.

Outline:

The first two years are taught in English at Queen Mary, London and cover the foundations of English legal knowledge.

Year 1:

• Contract Law I: Formation and Vitiation
• Contract Law II: Terms Breach and Remedies
• Land Law
• Law in Context - Semester A
• Law of the European Union - Semester B
• Public Law

Year 2:

• Tort Law
• Criminal Law
• Equity and Trusts
• Introduction to French Public Law
• Introduction to French Private Law

Year 3:

• Droit administratif 1
• Droit administratif 2
• Droit civil 1
• Droit civil 2
• Droit constitutionnel 1
• Droit constitutionnel 2
• Droit de la famille
• Droit des libertés fondamentales
• Droit des sociétés 1
• Droit des sociétés 2
• Droit international public
• Droit pénal général

Year 4:

• Contrats spéciaux
• Droit général de l’obligation
• Droit international prive 1
• Droit international prive 2
• Jurisprudence and Legal theory (taught in English by Queen Mary academic staff)
• Eight optional modules

French language classes are compulsory if the student does not meet the required level, and otherwise are optional.

Assessment:

Teaching:

For every hour spent in class, students complete a further two to three hours of independent study. Others use the broad range of skills gained during their studies in other sectors, such as public administration and business.

Other:

• This program is highly competitive and receives a large number of applications for a small number of places.
The application deadline is January 31st, 2024. The interview is a 15-minute panel interview which aims to assess motivation, academic level, and linguistic capacity and is conducted in both English and French.

Home fees: £9,250 Overseas fees: £9,250