Program Overview

English Law & French Law LLB and Maîtrise en droit (Master 1)

Key Information

• Course type: Single honours at King's plus other award at partner institution
• Delivery mode: In person
• Study mode: Full time
• Required A-level: A*AA
• Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
• Duration: Four years
• Application status: Closed
• Start date: September 2025
• Application deadline: 29 January 2025

Course Essentials

The LLB law degree in London and the Master 1 in Paris will provide a platform for a professional career in either the UK, France or both countries. Studying in France is a key part of this course and what makes our approach distinctive is the way our fully qualified French legal academics and practitioners train you in the French method of legal education while you are still in London. This means that you will be able to make the most of your time in France. This is a four-year course. You will study for an LLB in English Law & French Law at King’s and a Master 1 degree of the University of Paris II (Panthéon-Assas). Instead of the third year of the LLB (M100) degree course, you will study for two years in Paris. The third and fourth year of study provide 120 credits which will count towards your LLB degree from King’s. The course is compatible with the European Lawyer Programme.

Base Campuses

• Strand Campus: Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
• Waterloo Campus: Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties

Partners

• Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas

Regulating Bodies

• King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry Requirements

Subject Requirements

• Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in French.
• Preferred subjects: No preferred subjects.

A-Levels

• Required grades: A*AA
• Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.
• Must include grade A in French. Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en language francais (DELF) alongside 3 A-levels. The minimum level required is B2.

Contextual A-Level Information

• AAB
• Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.
• Must include grade A in French. Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en language francais (DELF) alongside 3 A-levels. The minimum level required is B2.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• 38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels.
• Must include grade 6 in Higher Level French. Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en langue francaise (DELF) alongside the IB Diploma. The minimum level required is B2.

Contextual International Baccalaureate Information

• 35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels.
• Must include grade 6 in Higher Level French. Alternatively, for applicants who have not studied French at the required academic level, we can consider the Diplome d'etudes en langue francaise (DELF) alongside the IB Diploma. The minimum level required is B2.

LNAT

• All applicants are required to take the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT) by 31 December.

Alternative Accepted Qualifications

• Access to HE Diploma
• BTEC Nationals/CTECs
• Cambridge Pre-U
• European Baccalaureate
• Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

International Applicants

• Equivalent International qualifications
• English language requirements: English language band: B

Selection Process

• Alternative Law programmes
• Contextual consideration
• Deferrals
• Foundation courses
• Graduates
• Personal Statement
• Resits
• Transfers

Teaching Methods - What to Expect

• Lectures
• Small Group Tutorials
• Seminars

Assessment

• Course Work
• Essays
• Examinations

Structure

• Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totaling 480 credits. In the first and second year at King’s College London you will normally take modules totaling 240 credits.

Required Modules

• Year 1:
  • Criminal Law (30 credits)
  • Elements of the Law of Contract (30 credits)
  • European Law (30 credits)
  • Public Law (30 credits)
  • Legal Reasoning and Legal Services (non-credit bearing)
  • French Law I (taught and assessed in French, non-credit bearing)

Optional Modules

• There are no credit-bearing optional modules for this course in year one however you will be able to attend a French language class. Students whose first language is not French are encouraged to attend this class.

Employability

• Gaining two reputable qualifications from two globally prestigious universities will enhance your competitiveness. Career prospects typically include:
  • Embarking on a trainee contract towards practicing law as a barrister/solicitor
  • Practice law as an in-house lawyer in multinational enterprises
  • Pursue further education

Tuition Fees

• Full time tuition fees UK: £9,535 per year
• Full time tuition fees International: £12,000 per year
• All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 against their first year's tuition fee.

Funding

• To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.