LLB Law and French Law (5 years)

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Aberdeen

Program Overview

The LLB Law and French Law at the University of Aberdeen offers an exciting opportunity to study both Scottish/UK law and French law in depth, giving you a strong foundation for a career in international legal practice. This program is ideal if you’re interested in combining language skills with legal expertise, preparing you for work in cross-border law, European institutions, or multinational firms.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
In your first year, you’ll build a solid grounding in core legal principles with modules such as Contract Law, Criminal Law, Public Law, and Introduction to French Law. You’ll also develop your French language skills through structured courses, enabling you to navigate legal concepts in both English and French.

Year 2
The second year deepens your understanding of rights, property, and legal reasoning. You’ll study modules like Tort Law, European Law, and Administrative Law, while continuing French language studies and beginning to explore French legal culture and institutions.

Year 3
Year three introduces more advanced legal topics, including Equity and Trusts, Land Law, and Criminal Procedure. You’ll also take French legal modules that examine civil law traditions, contract law, and commercial law in France, bridging the two legal systems.

Year 4
This year emphasizes specialization and applied skills. Modules include Commercial Law, Human Rights Law, and French Private and Commercial Law, alongside opportunities for independent research or projects in French law, preparing you for international legal practice.

Year 5
In your final year, you focus on advanced topics, comparative law, and a dissertation or major research project. Modules may include International Business Law, French Constitutional Law, and Comparative Contract Law, consolidating your ability to work across legal systems.

Focus Areas : International Law, Comparative Law, French Civil Law, European Union Law, Commercial Law, Human Rights.

Learning Outcomes : Graduates will develop expertise in both UK/Scottish and French law, fluency in French legal terminology, critical analysis, research, advocacy, and cross-cultural legal communication skills.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation) : The program is fully recognised as a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) in the UK, allowing progression toward professional legal training as a solicitor or barrister.

Reputation (Employability & Rankings) : Aberdeen Law graduates benefit from strong employability, with alumni working in law firms, multinational companies, and European institutions. The university has a long-standing reputation for excellence in law and international legal education.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

From your first year through to your final year, the LLB Law and French Law program at the University of Aberdeen ensures you gain real-world legal experience alongside academic learning. Students benefit from hands-on activities such as mock trials, client advisory simulations, and legal research projects, giving them practical insights into both Scottish and French legal systems. Additionally, the program offers opportunities to engage in international experiences, enhancing language skills and cross-border legal understanding.

Here’s how you’ll develop practical skills and the facilities that support your learning:

Mooting and Advocacy Sessions: Practice courtroom skills in simulated trials and hearings, refining public speaking and legal argumentation.
Legal Clinics: Work with real clients under supervision, offering advice on legal issues and developing client-management experience.
French Legal Placement Modules: Experience French legal systems through study trips, internships, or collaborative projects with partner institutions.
Law Library & Research Resources: Access the Sir Duncan Rice Library for legal research, case studies, and comparative law materials.
Digital Legal Tools: Use law databases and software for case management, legal research, and collaborative projects.
Group Projects & International Collaboration: Participate in group work with peers on international law topics, enhancing teamwork and cross-cultural competence.
Language Support Facilities: Strengthen French language skills through the university’s language labs and workshops, integrated into legal studies.

This combination of practical experience, international exposure, and academic resources ensures you graduate with both legal knowledge and real-world skills.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from Aberdeen’s LLB Law and French Law programme are well-prepared for a variety of rewarding careers in both legal and international contexts. With your degree, you could pursue roles as a solicitor, barrister, legal translator, corporate lawyer, policy advisor, international human rights officer, EU law specialist, compliance officer, academic researcher, or diplomatic legal advisor — all benefiting from Aberdeen’s strong academic foundation and global networks. Here’s how Aberdeen supports your career journey:

The University’s Careers Service provides tailored guidance for law students, including CV and cover letter workshops, mock interviews, and access to exclusive legal networking events.
Around 90% of Aberdeen law graduates find employment or continue to further study within six months of graduation, reflecting strong career prospects.
Strategic partnerships with leading law firms, multinational companies, and European institutions give students opportunities for internships, work placements, and international exposure.
The degree is fully accredited as a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD), allowing progression to professional legal training in the UK or Europe.
Graduates also move into fields like public policy, corporate compliance, consultancy, and international organisations, demonstrating the versatility of this dual-law qualification.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this programme, students can continue their studies through the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course to qualify as solicitors or barristers. Alternatively, you might pursue a Master’s in Law (LLM) to specialise in areas such as European law, international human rights, or corporate law, or even consider academic research or a PhD.