About the course

Our challenging and competitive course gives you the rewarding intellectual experience of discovering the richness of both the French and English legal cultures. We are one of only a few universities in the UK which put students on the right path to qualify for legal practice in both the UK and France.

　　Your first two years on our prestigious LLB Licence English and French Law (Double Degree) course are spent at Essex, where you take the required modules in English Law, meeting the requirements for the academic stages of training to become a solicitor or barrister in the UK. During this time in the UK you also learn French law, which is taught in French. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (October), 2024	Colchester
Autumn (October), 2025	Colchester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Essex

A-levels: ABB

　　A in A-level (or equivalent) French also required.

　　IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655. Either must include Higher Level French grade 6.

　　We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.

　　French Baccalaureate: An overall mark of 14 including 12 in English and 12 in French

　　A French proficiency test may be required if French is not your first language.

　　Please note that second year entry to this course is not possible.

　　English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall. TOEFL (iBT) - 76 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 76.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Essex. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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