LLB (Honours) English and French Law (Dual Qualifying)
UCAS code
M101Attendance
Full-time
Four years full-timeAt a glance
Gain academic qualifications in both the English and French legal systems, splitting your studies equally between Sheffield Hallam University and at the University of Paris-Est Crιteil. You study the core law subjects needed by the professional bodies, as well as developing the essential skills needed for employment in the legal sector through work on real live client cases.
Key points
Attend one of the few UK universities offering this specialised and prestigious degree.
Develop a unique understanding of both UK and French legal systems with two years in both Sheffield and Paris.
Take a dual qualifying degree and graduate with an LLB (Hons) as well as a French M1 masters qualification.
Build your CV by working at a legal service provider on our law in practice placement modules.
What is law?
An often fast-paced and far-reaching system of rules designed to ensure equality in society and protect individuals' rights. The legal profession has two different strands, both aimed at securing the best possible outcome for their clients. As a barrister, you plead cases on behalf of your client in Court. As a solicitor you manage your client's case from the very beginning right the way through to its conclusion.
About this course
Gain qualifications in both the English and French legal systems. You study at Sheffield Hallam for years one and three and at the University of Paris-Est Crιteil in years two and four. The University of Paris-Est Crιteil is an excellent partner university, ranked in the top four French universities offering dual degrees.
Throughout the course you study in a vibrant bilingual environment where English and French students learn together. This approach helps you to develop your linguistic and interpersonal skills. You study French throughout the course and in Paris you learn French law in French. Your resulting fluency in French is always a valuable asset in law and in the commercial sector generally. During your time abroad you may also be eligible for an Erasmus grant.
After graduating you qualify for the UK LLB qualification and a French M1, equivalent to a Masters in Law. You study the core law subjects needed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Council for academic legal training. You also study law options that prepare you for a professional career in law or the wider public, business and commercial sectors.
The French M1 undergraduate award allows you to take legal studies which can lead to professional legal qualifications in France. The modules offered at the University of Paris-Est Crιteil are subject to variation, so for more information visit www.en.u-pec.fr
Your academic learning is combined with developing the essential skills for employment. We provide you with opportunities to work on real life cases, so you build an impressive CV as you study. You gain hands-on experience with the many unique work-related modules we offer, designed to give you that practical edge needed in today's competitive employment market.
We pioneered this practical approach to learning and continue to be recognised as a market leader in this area. We are renowned for having an excellent range of modules directly related to the legal profession, which involves work on real live client cases.
Key areas of study
This course provides you with the opportunity to study a number of key legal areas including criminal law civil law corporate law public law human rights and negligence French law French language.
Law clinic
Our law clinic is a fully regulated solicitors' practice where you work under the supervision of qualified solicitors on real cases from first interview to county court or employment tribunal, as appropriate. It gives you an insight into the pressures and demands of the legal profession.
Law in practice
You can build on practical experience in the law by applying to spend one day each week with a legal service provider to gain invaluable experience within a professional setting. Law in practice is often in a solicitor's office working on real life cases.
Law in practice (international)
To gain a greater understanding of law in practice in an international setting, you can apply to spend the summer working law firms across the USA.
Innocence Project UK programme
You can apply to work on a real case of an alleged miscarriage of justice on our Innocence project. You gain a unique insight into the criminal justice system which many do not experience until in practice.
Law in the community
You work in a team to research and deliver presentations on different areas of law to various community groups. This develops your legal research and presentation skills.
Mooting
Being able to advocate is an essential part of a solicitor's or barrister's career. You represent fictitious clients in a mock trial, usually on a matter of civil law. This takes place in our on-campus moot court.
Mooting and Debating Society
We have a very active Mooting and Debating Society and members take part in both internal and national competitions. We have enjoyed considerable success in these competitions. In 2009 we beat over 60 university law schools to win the final of the Oxford University Press (OUP)/BPP National Mooting Competition and were finalists in 2010.
Associated careers
Your degree is designed to be a first step towards a legal career.
Many graduates on this course go on to secure employment in international law firms, or international businesses and organisations. Some graduates decide to stay in France to go on to the next stage of training to become a practitioner in the French legal system.
The clinical and work-based learning you take part in gives you a range of transferable skills which you can also use to find careers in other areas such as industry financial services management and commerce teaching civil service local government the police service the Crown Prosecution Service trading standards.
During the course, you attend a series of careers talks and workshops with external speakers and alumni designed to prepare you for a career in graduate employment, either in the legal sector or beyond.
Further careers information is available from
The Law Society at www.lawsociety.org.uk
The Bar Council at www.barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-barrister
The Solicitor's Regulatory Authority at www.sra.org.uk
Professional recognition
This qualifying law degree exempts you from the Common Professional Examination of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Council. The French Maξtrise allows you to take legal studies which can lead to professional legal qualifications in France.
Course content
Year one modules (Sheffield Hallam University)
law of contract public law and human rights English legal system and skills Francais Juridique or English criminal law
Year two modules (University of Paris XII)
Modules studied in France may include law of intangible and tangible property civil law I and II administrative law I and II foundations of French law legal methods French or English constitutional law
Year three modules (Sheffield Hallam University)
public law 2 land law law of torts equity and trusts French or English (if you are fluent in French and English, you can select an optional module available to year three LLB students)
Plus one or more of the following law clinic mooting Innocence Project careers/work experience law in practice law in the community law in practice international law reform clinic.
Year four core modules (University of Paris XII)
Modules studied in France may include company law commercial law civil law III private international law special contracts law European business law
Year four options
Information about the modules studied in France can be found on the website of Paris XII at www.univ-paris12.fr
Assessment
examinations group assessments presentations. Examinations for some modules in Paris are oral.
Entry requirements
2014 entry requirements
GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C or above. We do not accept GCSE equivalents. Plus one of the following
300 points from at least two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications, to include at least 80 points in French. We accept up to two AS levels, and we accept general studies. We do not consider Key Skills.
Access at least 45 credits at level 3 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course
If English is not your first language you need an IELTS average score of 6.5 with at least 6.5 in reading and writing and with a minimum score of 5.5 in all other skills.
We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience are also considered. We welcome applications from people of any age. Please contact us for further advice.
Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.
2013 entry requirements
GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C or above. We do not accept GCSE equivalents. Plus one of the following
300 points from at least two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications, to include at least 80 points in French. We accept up to two AS levels, and we accept general studies. We do not consider Key Skills.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
For 2013 entry, membership of a professional body is included in the course fee.
International students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,680 a year
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 a year
How to apply
You apply for this course through UCAS.
Contact details
For more information or to check the progress of your application phone +44 (0)114 225 5555, fax +44 (0)114 225 2167, e-mail admissions@shu.ac.uk