Law with French

Law with French is a degree that takes seriously both the precision of legal reasoning and the depth of understanding that comes from mastering another language and its culture. Law is a discipline that trains you to read carefully, argue rigorously and think clearly about how rules, rights and responsibilities shape society. Adding French to that foundation means engaging with France and the wider Francophone world on its own terms, and gaining access to a legal tradition, the civil law system, that underpins much of the world's legal infrastructure.

At Strathclyde, you will study Scots law, which is itself a mixed legal system drawing on both civil and common law traditions, giving you a distinctive perspective on comparative law that is genuinely useful when studying alongside French. You will work through the core areas of legal study, including private law, public law and constitutional matters, while developing your French language skills to an advanced level. Strathclyde's law school has a strong reputation for legal practice, and the university is home to Scotland's first student-run law clinic, where you can gain experience advising real clients in a supervised environment.

This five-year programme gives you the time to develop both strands of your degree to a high level.

Graduates are well placed for legal practice in Scotland, England and internationally. The combination of language ability and legal training opens doors in international law, European institutions, trade law, diplomacy and the legal departments of multinational organisations. Some graduates pursue further professional legal qualifications in Scotland or England and Wales, while others move into roles in business, public affairs, the civil service or international development where both skills are valued.