French and Law

French and law is a combination that reflects the genuinely international character of contemporary legal practice and the global significance of the French language. French is a first language for over 100 million people worldwide and a second language for many more, serving as an official language of international bodies including the United Nations, the European Union, and UNESCO. Combining it with a law degree grounded in Scots law gives you legal expertise within a distinctive national legal tradition alongside the linguistic competence to engage with Francophone legal and cultural contexts.

At the University of Strathclyde this four-year full-time programme begins with a broad-based humanities and social sciences curriculum in Year 1, in which you study three subjects including your chosen specialisms, before focusing more specifically on French and law as the degree progresses. Strathclyde's Law School is one of Scotland's leading providers of legal education, and the French component develops your language proficiency and cultural understanding to a high level alongside your legal training. The typical entry tariff of 216 points reflects the competitive and demanding nature of entry to this combined degree.

You will develop legal reasoning, precision in argument, and the ability to work with complex statutory and case law, alongside genuine communicative competence in French. These capabilities are particularly valuable in international commercial law, European institutions, and organisations that operate across French-speaking jurisdictions.

Graduates may qualify as solicitors or advocates in Scotland or seek admission in other jurisdictions, including those where French is an important working language. Careers in international law, diplomacy, European institutions, translation, compliance, and international business are all accessible. Postgraduate study in law, French studies, or international law is a natural continuation.