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Law with French Law LLB (M10A)

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Discover more about our Law with French Law LLB at Warwick

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Professional qualifications

The process by which a student qualifies as a solicitor in England and Wales has changed. Law degrees are no longer to be labelled as 'Qualifying Degrees'. We have therefore revised our curriculum for 2022 entry to coincide with these changes.

To recognise the opportunities afforded by this change in environment, our revised law-related degrees will build on our traditional approach to law in context and continue to develop new methods of teaching and learning suitable for the future. The degree currently provides a contextual, comparative and international approach to the study of law and this will remain as its guiding ethos.

We will continue to offer the Foundations of Legal Knowledge subjects, making our law related degrees an excellent first step towards a legal career. The degree will also enable students to develop an in-depth understanding of the technical and doctrinal aspects of the law, and a critical awareness of the role law plays in modern society. This establishes a strong basis for those who wish to become solicitors or barristers in the UK (or lawyers in other jurisdictions), or follow other career paths in commerce, politics, government, the administration and pursuit of justice across government, commercial or voluntary sectors.

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M10A

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Bachelor of Law (LLB)

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4 years full-time

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26 September 2022

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Law School

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University of Warwick

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Law with French Law (LLB) prepares you for the demands of a global legal market. It includes a year studying at a university in France and is aimed at those with a strong grasp of the French language.

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This degree includes a year abroad studying French law at a university in France and is aimed at those with a strong grasp of the French language.

You will develop an excellent understanding of core legal principles of both the English and the French legal systems. Examining the law from a modern, international and critical perspective will equip you for the demands of a global legal market.

You will gain insight into the impact on the law of cultural, economic and political developments, and learn how law affects everyday life in the UK, France and beyond.

You will develop advanced legal, research, independent learning and writing skills, and will become a confident communicator, able to participate fully in debates and to present your ideas clearly, both in English and in French.

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You will spend the first two years at Warwick University. In those two years you will gain a thorough grounding in English Law and at the same time study French Law modules in French. French Law modules are taught by lecturers qualified in the French jurisdiction, and tuition is held in small groups.

Your third year is spent at one of our partner universities in France. Thorough preparation and careful supervision while you are away ensure that you gain the maximum benefit from your year abroad.

For the fourth and final year of your studies you will return to Warwick and complete the LLB degree. You can then also take modules from other departments to reinforce your interdisciplinary skills.

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Many of our modules are delivered by a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops supported by online materials. The lectures will introduce you to a particular topic and then you will spend time investigating a topic in preparation for seminar discussion or practical exercises.

We employ a range of innovative teaching methods, such as experiential based learning, reflective journals and dramatised dissertations. Research training and personal and professional development are embedded throughout your degree.

Our contextual approach to law means that we also provide opportunities to engage in law-related work outside the curriculum. Across your years with us, we will give you all the support and advice needed to help you realise your full potential.

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Typically in lectures, depending on the options chosen, class sizes are between 10-300 students. Core module lectures consist of approximately 300 students. There are approximately 16 students per seminar. Some modules teach through workshops involving 20-30 students.

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Typically, each module has two hours of lectures per week, plus regular seminars or workshops which offer opportunities for legal problem solving and discussion of ethical or policy issues relating to the law. Staff have regular advice and feedback hours in which you can discuss issues outside of your seminars.

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Although methods of assessment vary for each module, you will generally be expected to write essays and/or sit a two to three hour examination in your modules.

As well as essays and exams, we offer a variety of other assessment methods such as group presentations, moots, and reflective diaries. You will also write formative assessments for which you will receive detailed feedback in preparation for your final module assessments (formative assessments do not contribute towards your final mark).

Your second year counts towards 40%, your third year counts towards 20% and your final year counts towards 40% of your final degree mark.

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Study abroad

This course features an integral year abroad, in which you will study approved law modules at one of our partner universities in France which currently include Paris, Bordeaux or Lille.

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Placements and work experience

Engaging in activities outside your degree enables you to develop important employability and personal skills and position yourself for graduate opportunities.

Extracurricular activities

Warwick provides a wealth of extracurricular opportunities including over 250 societies (cultural, sporting, academic, campaigning and performance), volunteering, part-time work and work experience.

Live legal projects

The Law School has a strong tradition of working with students on live legal projects.

Warwick Law in the Community

This programme cultivates opportunities for you to gain practical experience in law while also making a meaningful contribution to our community locally, nationally and internationally.

You may take part in more traditional forms of legal advice and practice, but we also look beyond these to expose students to alternative ways of doing and thinking about law, including writing, research and journalism, advocacy, education and digital technology.

The programme offers volunteering opportunities through our Strategic Public Law Clinic projects and the Immigration and Asylum Clinic which run throughout the year in conjunction with Central England Law Centre.

US Death Penalty Project

We have operated a US Death Penalty Project in association with attorneys in the USA for the past 15 years.

Lacuna Magazine

Our in-house Lacuna Magazine provides the chance to be involved in journalistic writing, editing and publication.

Student Societies

Student-led law societies also run competitions (mooting, negotiation, client interviewing) and their own Pro Bono projects.

University internships

Warwick has its own summer internship programme where successful applicants undertake 6 weeks of paid work experience locally. It provides financial assistance to students who secure short periods of unpaid experience, such as work shadowing through its work experience bursaries.

Meeting recruiters

Leading graduate recruiters and law firms are keen to meet our students to provide information on their opportunities including open/insight days, internships, vacation and graduate schemes. They deliver presentations, workshops and take part in careers fairs and other events.

Each year the Law Fair brings together over 70 major law firms providing students with an opportunity to network with graduate recruiters. Information is made available to students via the myAdvantage opportunities database, Law School website and social media platforms.

The Law School has its own dedicated careers consultant who helps students identify and apply for work experience and other opportunities.

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A level typical offer

AAB to include A in French.

A level additional information

You must also achieve grade B or 6 in GCSE English Language and grade C or 4 in GCSE Mathematics.

A level contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is ABB including grade B in French. See if you're eligible.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

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IB typical offer

36 to include 6 in Higher Level French.

IB contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 34 including 6 in Higher Level French. See if you're eligible.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

 

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We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside A level French

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Year One

Criminal Law

You will develop an understanding of the general principles of criminal law and its operation within society, coupled with an awareness of the social and political forces that influence the scope of the law and its enforcement. You will encounter basic concepts of the structure of English Criminal Law, and some knowledge of procedures, theories, and historical and political contexts, so as to understand and debate legal arguments and policy. In your studies, you will be expected to assess and present arguments for and against in open debate and also work collaboratively with your peers on specific tasks.

Tort Law

You will examine the law of civil liability for wrongfully inflicted damage or injury: the law of tort. We emphasise the processes and techniques involved in judicial (as opposed to legislative or administrative) law-making; the relevance and responsiveness of doctrines thus developed to society’s actual problems; and the policies and philosophies underlying the rules. As well as acquiring knowledge of the application of these technical areas of law, you will develop skills of legal reasoning and critical judgement, with particular reference to insurance, loss spreading, developing medical knowledge, professional standards and consumer protection. Work is undertaken independently and in debate and collaboration with your peers.

Understanding Law in Context

This module will provide you with a sound introduction to the study of Law at Warwick. It aims to explore the meaning of Law in Context as a concept and approach. It will incorporate an understanding of English legal method within the institutional context of the English legal system and engage with the importance of legal theory in this respect. You will gain a critical overview of the machinery of justice at the heart of the English legal system, become familiar with fundamental legal techniques and develop an understanding of law and theory. All subjects will be taught primarily through participatory and problem-based exercises in workshops (of approximately 20-25 students) where you will have the opportunity to test and develop your fundamental legal and other core skills necessary throughout your studies.

Law State and the Individual

You will study the sources of law (Acts of Parliament, common law rules, conventions) and foundational concepts (such as the legislative supremacy of Parliament, the rule of law and separation of powers) through the critical reading and understanding of academic material and legal texts. We will consider the role of politics and economics and the institutional and theoretical aspects of the law, alongside the law’s relationship to the state and individuals. You will also become familiar with the purposes, limits and possibilities of legal language and methods. The module consists of a mixture of participatory and problem-based exercises, workshops, and more orthodox lecture and seminar work through which you will develop and test your knowledge and practical legal skills.

Introduction to French Law and Methodology

This Introduction to French Law and Methodology class is taught in French and runs throughout the year. It will introduce you to the fundamentals of French constitutional law and French legal institutions. During those 2 hours, we encourage participation and class discussion on the basis of newspaper articles and films on current social, political, ethical or legal issues in France and aim to equip you with advanced linguistic competency in French. As the course is taught and assessed in French, you can expect to develop your ability to speak and write good French and become familiar with French legal methodology. You will demonstrate this in an assessed essay and oral presentation raising a political, social and/or legal issue based on a French film or book, and a final exam.

Year Two

French Law

On this module, taught in French, you will prepare for studying French Law during your third year at a French University. You will focus on the contemporary French legal system and terminology as a basis for further study of French contract and tort law. You will learn to read, understand and comment on French court cases using the appropriate analytical methodology. You will be encouraged to work independently to plan and manage tasks, including identifying your own primary and secondary legal sources and journals and using French legal terminology both in written and oral work. You will also demonstrate your teamwork skills as part of a small group.

Contract Law

On this module, you will learn to understand and explain the fundamental principles of contract law, one of the building blocks of the common law and which underlies commercial and consumer law. Using primarily a case-law approach, you will have opportunities to study the relationship between case law and statute and to tackle specific problem-solving tasks that will help you develop both your theoretical knowledge, including your understanding of the social context and function of the courts, and your legal writing skills.

Property Law

On this module, you will focus on the role of law in relation to the ownership, use and development of land. Starting with the basic principles of English land law, you will learn to apply these to hypothetical cases, and analyse, evaluate and critique individual cases and statutory provisions using a series of linked materials on a discrete topic. Working both independently and collaboratively, you will also acquire research skills and be able to speak and write about property law accurately and using appropriate terminology.

Year Three

Study abroad

Year Four

In your final year you will be required to complete the Supervised Project either as a half or full module. You will also select from the range of optional modules available in the Law School. If you are thinking of becoming a barrister or seeking qualification as a lawyer in other jurisdictions, which recognise the Warwick law degree, you will be advised to take The Law of Trusts and Foundations of EU Law modules (subject to Bar Standards Board requirements). Otherwise, you may choose from the optional modules available.

Supervised Project

The supervised project allows you to undertake independent study to complete one of a range of outputs. These may include a researched dissertation; reasoned policy briefing; a piece of investigative journalism; a video documentary or podcast; or other creative piece of work. The exact form will be agreed with each student. The module aims to provide you with a high degree of responsibility for the learning process and will require you to manage your own learning, reflect on it critically, and seek and use constructive feedback. There is no set syllabus given that each project is individual to the student. However, general skills-based workshops will be provided to introduce you to research methods, research ethics, managing a supervision relationship, and writing to enable you to commence independent project work early in the term. Individual supervision meetings will be focused on substantive issues and on improving quality of the work.

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• Shakespeare and the Law
• Social Theory of Law
• Human Rights in Practice
• Gender and the Law
• Climate Change and Law
• Corporate Tax Law
• Family Law
• Crime and Punishment
• Medicine and the Law
• Practical Advocacy

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Find out more about fees and funding.