Program Overview

English and French Law LLB, Maîtrise

Course Description

Our well-established course is designed for bilingual students and is run jointly by the University of Leicester and the University of Strasbourg.

The first two years of your course is spent here in Leicester, leading to the award of the LLB degree (conferred at the end of your time in Strasbourg). You then move to the Université de Strasbourg for a further two years. Successful completion of the programme there culminates in the award of a Maîtrise de Droit with the designation 'Droits Français et Anglais'. You will also study your chosen specialisation from a wide range of options including private, public, European, corporate, international, human rights or criminal law.

Your transition to study in Strasbourg is supported by a non-examined bespoke French law conversion module and you have access to optional additional courses with Languages at Leicester (for French) or the English Language Teaching Unit (for English). During the third and final year of the degree in France, you will pay French university course fees.

When you graduate you will be awarded with two qualifying law degrees: LLB and Maîtrise. These qualifications will reflect your competence in English, French and European law. The Maîtrise stage 1 is similar to the LLB in that it qualifies you to progress to Maîtrise stage 2 professional examinations in France.

Strasbourg is the home of European integration. You will study within walking distance of the World Heritage Site of the Grande Île, the official seat of the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights.

Your bilingualism and proficiency in multiple legal systems will make you a perfect candidate for employment within European governmental bodies. As many leading law firms have branches in other countries or undertake cross-border work, and Strasbourg is the host of many international organisations of the highest order, this course will give you a distinct competitive advantage when beginning your legal career.

Entry Requirements

• Application and selection process: Apply through either UCAS or Parcoursup according to your qualification. Do not apply through both platforms.
• Typical offer: AAA-AAB
• UK fee: £9,535
• UCAS code: M120
• International fee: £9,535
• Institute code: L34
• Taught by: Leicester Law School and Université de Strasbourg

Fees and Funding

• UK Students: £9,535 (Years 1 and 2), French university course fees (Years 3 and 4)
• International Students: £9,535 (Years 1 and 2), French university course fees (Years 3 and 4)

Careers and Employability

• Graduate destinations: DLA Piper, Freeths LLP, Grant Thornton LLP, Home Office, Sharkespeare Martineau LLP, Rolls-Royce
• Careers and Employability Service: Our team of specialist careers advisers and mentors will help you every step of the way.

Related Courses

• Law: LLB, 3-4 years
• Law with a Modern Language: LLB, 4 years
• Law (Graduate Entry): LLB, 2 years

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Course Structure

Year 1

• Modules:
  • Analysing Law
  • Constitutional and Administrative Law
  • Contract Law
  • Law, Justice and Society
  • Law of Tort

Year 2

• Modules:
  • Law of EU-UK Relations
  • Criminal Law
  • Land Law
  • Equity and Trusts
  • Maitrise Conversion

Year 3

• Modules:
  • Droit des obligations
  • Optional modules in different areas of French law

Year 4

• Modules:
  • Maîtrise examinations with the option of specialising in different areas

Teaching and Learning

• Lectures and tutorials: 10 to 12 contact hours each week
• Assessment methods: Assessed essays/coursework, exams, and multiple choice question papers
• Independent learning: Self-study, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects
• Academic support: Centre for Academic Achievement, study and exam skills, academic writing, presentations, dissertations, numerical data skills, referencing sources

Why Leicester?

• Practical skills: Award-winning Pro Bono Society, hundreds of volunteer roles across an extensive range of free legal advice and support projects
• Strong reputation: Leading employers visit Leicester to recruit students from the Law School
• Research-led teaching: Modules draw on the latest thinking and cutting-edge developments

Data about this course

• 76% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 83% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• 85% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

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