Program Overview

English and French Law

The English and French Law LLB is a four-year degree that allows students to study both English and French law, with the opportunity to spend two years in London and two years in Paris. This integrated programme brings together expertise from two first-class law schools to help students build impressive knowledge of both countries' legal systems.

Overview

The programme is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of English and French law, as well as the opportunity to develop their language skills in French. Students will take a range of modules, including contract law, tort law, and public law, as well as modules in French law, comparative law, and international law.

Structure

The programme is structured as follows:

• Year 1: Taught in English at Queen Mary University of London
  • Contract Law I: Formation and Vitiation
  • Contract Law II: Terms Breach and Remedies
  • Land Law
  • Legal Skills, Methods and Context
  • Law of the European Union
  • Public Law
• Year 2: Taught in English at Queen Mary University of London
  • Tort Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Equity and Trusts
  • Introduction to French Public Law
  • Introduction to French Private Law
• Year 3: Taught in French at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University
  • 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: Taught in French at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University
  • 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

Entry Requirements

• A-Level: Grades A*AA at A-Level, including A-Level French (or DELF at B2 Level)
• IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects, including French at Higher Level (or DELF at B2 Level)
• BTEC: See detailed subject and grade requirements
• Access HE: We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma
• GCSE: A minimum of six GCSE passes at grades AAAABB or above, including English and Maths at grades C or 4, or an acceptable equivalent
• Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer is AAA, and our enhanced contextual offer is ABB

Selection Process

The English and French Law programme is a highly competitive programme, and applications must be received by 14th January 2026. Late applications will not be considered. All on-time applications are assessed, and candidates are shortlisted for interview. We assess candidates by looking at a range of criteria, and decisions are based on the application as a whole.

Funding

UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies. Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.

Careers

A degree from the School of Law opens up an enormous number of roles for our graduates. Many apply their degree knowledge directly, entering legal roles such as barrister, solicitor, paralegal, and legal adviser. Others use the broad range of skills gained during study in other sectors, such as public administration and business. Our English and French Law LLB will arm you with a sound knowledge of the French language and understanding of French law and legal culture, opening up further opportunities for an international law career.

About the Schools

The School of Law at Queen Mary University of London was ranked 7th in the UK and 32nd in the world by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. The Panthéon-Sorbonne is located in the lively Latin Quarter of central Paris and has over 40,000 students. Its large global alumni includes the Prime Ministers of France, Jordan, Niger, and Georgia.

Key Information

• Degree: LLB (Hons)
• Duration: 4 years
• Start: September 2026
• UCAS code: M106
• Institution code: Q50
• Typical A-Level offer: Grades A*AA at A-Level, including A-Level French (or DELF at B2 Level)
• Home fees: £9,535
• Overseas fees: £9,535

Professional Recognition

This double degree will satisfy the academic stage of qualification for the purpose of entry into the legal profession in England, Wales, and France. The LLB is recognised as a qualifying law degree by both branches of the legal profession in England and Wales, and allows the appropriate exemptions from professional examination requirements.