Law with a Modern Language

Law with a modern language is a combination that reflects the increasingly international nature of legal practice and the commercial world that legal professionals serve. Law develops your ability to analyse complex documents and arguments, reason precisely about competing principles, and understand the institutional frameworks that govern human conduct. Adding a modern language means you can engage with legal and commercial systems in another country in the language in which they actually operate, which is a significant professional advantage in an era when legal work increasingly crosses borders.

At the University of Leicester this four-year full-time degree gives you the depth of both a qualifying law degree and a genuine language qualification. You will study the core areas of English law, including contract, tort, public law, criminal law, equity, and land law, alongside regular language study that develops your reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the language you choose. The four-year structure typically includes time spent in a country where your language is spoken, deepening your practical competence and your understanding of the legal and cultural context in which that language operates.

Leicester's law school is well regarded, and the addition of a language makes the degree programme distinctive.

Graduates of law with a modern language are well positioned for careers in international legal practice, either as solicitors or barristers in firms with international practices or as in-house lawyers in multinational organisations. The language skills are particularly valued in commercial, corporate, and international arbitration contexts. Many graduates complete the Legal Practice Course or Solicitors Qualifying Examination to qualify as solicitors.

Others move into international business, diplomacy, trade, compliance, or legal consulting roles where the combination of legal knowledge and language ability is an asset. Postgraduate study in law, international law, or a European or international context is also a natural progression.