Common Law/French Language

Studying common law alongside French language opens an unusual and genuinely valuable intellectual combination. Common law is the legal tradition shared by England, Wales, and many jurisdictions around the world, characterised by the central role of judicial decisions and case law in developing legal rules over time. Studying it at Glasgow's LLB level gives you a rigorous foundation in legal reasoning, the interpretation of statutes and precedent, and the ethical and theoretical dimensions of law as a discipline, though it is worth noting that this degree is not accredited by the Law Society of Scotland and is not designed as a pathway to practising law in Scotland.

The French language element is a genuinely integrated part of the programme, developing your linguistic proficiency alongside the cultural and intellectual understanding of Francophone societies that is essential for meaningful professional engagement.

At the University of Glasgow, this four-year full-time programme develops both your legal knowledge and your French to a high level. You will study the core areas of law, including contract, tort, public law, and jurisprudence, while building your reading, writing, and spoken French across academic, professional, and cultural contexts. The year abroad is a central feature of this degree, giving you the opportunity to spend a significant period in a French-speaking country studying law or engaging with French legal and cultural institutions.

This experience deepens your linguistic confidence, broadens your understanding of how legal systems differ across traditions, and builds the international perspective that is increasingly valued in professional life.

Graduates from this programme bring a distinctive combination of legal analytical skills and French linguistic competence. Careers in international business, diplomacy, journalism, translation, policy, compliance, and financial services are all natural destinations. For those wishing to practise law in England or Wales, further professional training is available.

Postgraduate study in comparative law, international law, or European studies is also open to graduates who wish to deepen their expertise.