Law with Law Studies in Europe

Law at Oxford is one of the most demanding and intellectually rewarding undergraduate courses available anywhere, combining the rigorous study of legal doctrine with deep engagement with the philosophical, historical, and social foundations of legal systems. Oxford's approach emphasises understanding law as a system of reasoning and principle rather than a body of rules to be memorised, and the tutorial system means every student is regularly required to defend and develop their thinking in direct dialogue with expert tutors.

This four-year programme focuses on French law alongside English and Welsh law, giving you a comparative legal perspective that is increasingly valuable in a world of cross-border commercial activity, European legal scholarship, and international dispute resolution. You will study the core areas of English private and public law while also developing a rigorous understanding of French private law, French public law, and the civilian legal tradition that distinguishes French law from the common law. The ability to engage with two distinct legal systems at depth is a rare academic achievement that reflects the programme's intellectual demands.

Graduates of this programme are exceptionally well prepared for careers at the highest levels of the legal profession. Solicitors' firms with international commercial practices, barristers' chambers specialising in commercial, public, or European law, international organisations, multinational corporations, and academic research are all prominent destinations. The French law element is particularly valued in contexts involving EU law, cross-border contracts, international arbitration, and roles that require engagement with civil law jurisdictions.

Further study at postgraduate level in law, European law, or comparative law is another direction for graduates wishing to pursue scholarship or specialist practice.