Law with Modern Languages
Law with modern languages in French is a degree that develops two exceptionally demanding and professionally valuable sets of skills simultaneously. Law provides the analytical training in legal reasoning, statutory interpretation and doctrinal legal analysis that is the foundation of legal practice, and equips you with a critical understanding of how legal systems function in society. French language study at degree level goes well beyond conversational competency, developing the ability to engage with French legal texts, commercial documents, literary sources and intellectual culture, and building the oral fluency for professional legal and commercial contexts in the French-speaking world.
At Royal Holloway you will study law with French over three years of full-time study, developing both legal knowledge and advanced linguistic proficiency across the programme. A sandwich year and the opportunity for a year abroad are built into the structure, with the year abroad providing immersive engagement with French language and legal culture that is essential for genuine professional fluency. Work placement is integrated into the programme, connecting your academic learning to professional legal or commercial contexts.
The typical tariff of 120 reflects a programme accessible to students who combine legal aptitude with commitment to French language development.
Graduates who wish to qualify as solicitors or barristers can progress to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination or Bar qualification using the law component as their qualifying law degree. The French language competency opens doors specifically in international law firms, international arbitration, European law practice, corporate transactions with a French dimension, and careers in French-speaking jurisdictions or international organisations. Many graduates work in European and international commercial law, in cultural, diplomatic or governmental roles with French connections, or in the civil service where cross-border legal competency is valued.
Postgraduate study in law or European legal studies is also available for those wishing to develop specialist expertise.