Law with French Language and a Year Abroad (Canada)

The Bachelor of Laws with French Language and a Year Abroad (Canada) at the University of Kent offers students a comprehensive and immersive legal education combined with advanced language skills and international experience. This unique programme is designed for those who wish to develop a deep understanding of both UK law and French language, preparing graduates for careers in international law, diplomacy, or global business. Throughout the course, students will study core legal disciplines such as contract law, criminal law, constitutional law, equity and trusts, alongside specialised modules focusing on French legal systems, language proficiency, and intercultural communication. The inclusion of a Year Abroad in Canada provides students with invaluable real-world experience, allowing them to apply their legal and linguistic skills in a different legal and cultural environment, fostering adaptability and intercultural competence. Students will benefit from expert teaching staff, modern facilities, and a vibrant academic community. The programme’s structure encourages critical thinking, analytical skills, and effective communication, equipping graduates with the confidence to pursue professional careers internationally. Additionally, the programme offers various opportunities for internships, exchanges, and collaborative projects, enhancing employability and practical understanding. Graduates of this course will be well-prepared to work in law firms, international organizations, government agencies, or as translators and legal consultants working across borders. The combination of legal study, language mastery, and international exposure makes this programme a distinctive pathway for students aiming to operate effectively in the global legal landscape.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

LW313 - A Critical Introduction to Law

LW315 - Introduction to Obligations

LW316 - Foundations of Property

FR300 - Learning French 3 (Post A Level)

LW588 - Public Law 1

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

FR589 - Learning French 4

FR590 - Learning French: Business French I

LW592 - Public Law 2

LW593 - European Union Law

LW597 - The Law of Obligations

Year abroad

You spend your third year in Canada at either the University of Ottawa or the University of Montreal.

For more general information about studying or working abroad as part of your course, please see the Go abroad webpages.

Possible modules may include:

LW574 - Law Year Abroad Mark One

LW575 - Law Year Abroad Mark Two

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

LW598 - Equity and Trusts

LW599 - Land Law

LW601 - Advanced Level Criminal Law

LW602 - Law and Medical Ethics

LW604 - Morality and Law

LW607 - Reading Twentieth Century Murder Cases

LW608 - Law in Action

LW609 - Advanced Topics in Property Law: the politicsof ownership

LW611 - Law Dissertation Autumn Option

LW615 - Neuroscience in Law: Forensic, Medical and Ethical Aspects

LW617 - Legal Ethics: Exploring the Ethics of Lawyersand Lawyering

LW623 - Race, Religion and Law

LW624 - Labour Law

LW626 - Appropriate Dispute Resolution: Theory and Practice

LW603 - Race, Religion and Law

LW570 - Law and Social Change

LW600 - Law, Science and Technology

LW579 - The Law & the Media: Freedom of Expression as it relates to the Media

LW580 - Consumer Law

LW581 - Law and Literature

LW582 - Banking Law

LW583 - Art Law

LW584 - Forensic Science in Criminal Trials

LW585 - Environmental Law I

LW586 - Environmental Law II

LW594 - Skills in Legal Interpretation

LW595 - Access to Land

LW596 - Gender, Sexuality and Law

LW589 - The Skills of Argument - How to Argue and Win

LW591 - Family Law

LW505 - The Family and the Law

LW506 - International Law

LW507 - Critical Legal Theory

LW509 - Human Rights and English Law

LW514 - Labour Law

LW517 - International Business Transactions

LW518 - The Law of Evidence

LW519 - Law and Medical Ethics

LW520 - Company Law and Capitalism

LW522 - Comparative Law

LW523 - Mental Health Law

LW540 - The Philosophy of Law

LW541 - Legal History

LW542 - Policing

LW543 - Clinical Option:Legal Process and Public Legal Services

LW544 - Punishment and the Penal System

LW551 - Law and Literature

LW552 - European Legal Systems

LW555 - Banking Law

LW556 - Intellectual Property Law

LW563 - Law - Dissertation

LW566 - Law Dissertation (1 unit option)

LW571 - Law and Society: Regulating Communities

LW572 - Immigration Asylum & Nationality Law

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

• A level: AAA/AAB
• Access to HE Diploma: The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
• International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall or 17 points at HL including French HL A1/A2/B at 4/5/5 or SL A1/A2/B at 5/6/6

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program with French Language and Year Abroad (Canada) at the University of Kent offers students a comprehensive legal education combined with proficiency in the French language and international experience. This interdisciplinary course is designed to develop a deep understanding of the core principles of law while fostering language skills and cultural awareness through immersion in a Francophone environment. The inclusion of the Year Abroad in Canada provides students with the opportunity to study in a different legal system and cultural context, enhancing their global perspective and employability. Throughout the program, students engage with a variety of legal topics such as constitutional law, contract law, criminal law, and human rights, often supplemented with modules that focus on Francophone legal issues or translation and legal French. The program emphasizes analytical thinking, legal research, and effective communication skills, preparing graduates for diverse careers in law, diplomacy, international business, or further academic study. Students will also benefit from the university’s strong links with legal institutions and organizations in Canada and France. The curriculum is structured to include language modules, legal practice workshops, and opportunities for placements or internships, supporting practical skill development. Graduates of the program are equipped to operate effectively in bilingual or international legal environments, with the advantage of advanced language proficiency and international experience. The program duration typically spans three years full-time, with opportunities for part-time or sandwich options. Overall, the program aims to produce well-rounded, culturally aware legal professionals capable of working across borders and languages.