Law (Major) with Spanish

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Queens University Belfast

Program Overview

The LLB in Law (Major) with Spanish at Queen’s University Belfast is a four‑year full‑time degree that blends core legal studies with advanced Spanish language and culture, offering you the chance to study both the law of Northern Ireland (and broader UK systems) alongside aspects of Spanish law and a year abroad. This programme is ideal for students who are curious about law, passionate about languages, and eager to develop international competencies and employability through bilingual and global learning.

Curriculum structure
Year 1: You’ll begin with foundational modules like Legal Methods & Skills (where you develop case‑handling, writing and analytic abilities) and continue with core law topics such as Contract Law and Constitutional & Administrative Law, while also taking Spanish 1 which builds your written and oral Spanish as well as cultural awareness.
Year 2: You’ll deepen your legal knowledge with modules covering Torts, and EU Law in a Changing World (introducing how European institutions and internal market law operate), alongside Spanish 2 which advances your language competence and translation skills in Spanish and English and explores Spanish‑speaking cultures.
Year 3: This year is spent abroad (study or work placement) to sharpen your Spanish in context and gain cross‑border legal or cultural experience, and you’ll also pick elective law modules such as Intellectual Property Law or Law & Technology to tailor your interests and prepare for specialist legal or multilingual careers.
Year 4: In your final year you’ll engage with advanced law topics like Legal Theory, Gender & the Law, along with Spanish 3 which takes you to an advanced level of Spanish proficiency, combining language, culture and legal‑linguistic tasks, rounding off a sophisticated and integrated degree.

Focus areas: Qualifying Law Degree foundation in UK/NI law, Spanish language proficiency, year abroad international experience, elective legal specialisation (IP law/tech law/gender law)
Learning outcomes: “Graduate ability to analyse and argue legal issues in both UK/NI and comparative Spanish/European contexts; strong bilingual communication in Spanish and English; readiness for legal, policy or multilingual roles in a globalising world”
Professional alignment (accreditation): This degree is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD), meaning it covers the required modules to proceed to the academic stage of legal qualification.
Reputation (employability & rankings): The School of Law at QUB is ranked 11th in the UK for Law overall (Complete University Guide 2025) and joint 3rd for Law graduate prospects (Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Queen’s University Belfast, the Law (Major) with Spanish LLB is much more than just lectures — you’ll actively develop practical skills, collaborate with your peers, use specialist tools, and apply what you learn in real-world situations. From the very first year, you’ll dive into case analysis, structured language workshops, and small-group interactive sessions, and as you move through the programme, you’ll have access to language enrichment classes, digital learning tools, and placement opportunities that make your bilingual law education truly immersive.

Some of the hands-on opportunities you can expect include:

Small-group Spanish tutorials (8–12 students) including a one-hour “Legal Spanish” session, helping you build both language skills and legal vocabulary in context.
Access to the Law Library and Spanish-Hispanic cultural resources, alongside strong digital infrastructure and a virtual learning environment for lectures, workshops, and e-learning.
A year abroad within the four-year programme to immerse yourself in a Spanish-speaking country, improving language fluency and gaining international legal or cultural experience.
Summer internships and final-year placements (100+ hours) via the Careers, Employability & Skills Department, giving you hands-on work experience in Northern Ireland or abroad.
Interactive group workshops in flexible learning spaces, along with podcasts, online tasks, and design-oriented IT tools to help you learn in collaborative, modern ways.

This programme really combines legal expertise, language skills, and international exposure — giving you practical experience that prepares you for a global career.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Law (Major) with Spanish LLB leave ready to step into both legal professions and international, bilingual career paths. You might find yourself working as:

A solicitor or legal counsel in firms that operate across multiple countries or languages
A compliance officer or regulatory analyst for organisations navigating UK, Spanish, or EU legal systems
A policy advisor, public sector legal specialist, or researcher for international NGOs
A business analyst or corporate-legal strategist in multinational companies where your Spanish language skills give you a real advantage

In addition, the programme provides practical support and connections to help you succeed:

The University’s Careers, Employability & Skills Service offers guidance on CVs, interview prep, mentoring, and placement opportunities.
Recent data shows 100% of graduates from the “Law with Spanish” programme were in work or further study within 15 months of finishing.
The School of Law has strong links with top law firms and global organisations — alumni have taken positions at the European Commission, United Nations, and firms like Herbert Smith Freehills — giving you access to valuable professional networks.
As a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD), this programme meets the academic requirements for professional legal training, giving long-term accreditation value if you aim to qualify as a solicitor or barrister.

Further Academic Progression:
After your bachelor’s, you can continue with specialised postgraduate studies such as an LLM in International Business Law, Human Rights Law, or Professional Legal Studies. This allows you to deepen your expertise, enhance your global credentials, and focus your career path in a way that suits your ambitions.