Course Overview

You will combine the research expertise of Leicester Law School with our excellence in teaching Modern Languages (ranked 9th in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2021). You will also benefit from the opportunity to study abroad for a year in a country related to your courses.

It has never been more beneficial to understand more than one language. Moreover, as many leading law firms have branches in several countries, your language skills and experience living abroad will give you a competitive edge when beginning your legal career.

Leicester’s Modern Languages staff were awarded Teaching Team of the Year by the University of Leicester Discovering Excellence Awards 2019 and consistently rank high for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.

Our Law with a Modern Language LLB will divide your learning between law and your chosen modern language. Law modules will cover the fundamentals of the English legal system, while your language education will advance your spoken, written, and cultural understanding. This is a joint honors course, in which Law modules make up 75% of the content you study in Leicester, with Modern Languages modules accounting for the other 25%. During your year abroad, you can increase your studies of another culture, history, and language even further, and before you go, you can experience unique summer school opportunities.

General Eligibility

• A-levels: AAB at A-level. General Studies accepted

• EPQ with A-levels: ABB + EPQ at grade B

• GCSE: English Language at Grade C/4 or above

• Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit.

• International Baccalaureate: Pass diploma with 33 points. Plus, grade 4 in SL English is not held at GCSE.

• BTEC Nationals: D*D*D with a strong GCSE background.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5, including 6.0 in writing (or equivalent). You may need to prove your English ability if your first language is not English. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.