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Bachelor of Law - LL.B. English and French Law (University of Essex)

International double degree Bachelor of Law - LL.B. English and French Law (University of Essex)

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European School of Law
Offices AR 330 - 332 - 334
E-mail: esl@ut-capitole.fr
Tel: 05 61 63 38 84/39 14

Undergraduate Law Studies:

Year 1: Office AR 16
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05 61 63 27 73

Year 2: Office AR 16
scoldroitls2@ut-capitole.fr
05 61 63 27 73

Year 3: Office AR 18ter
Scoldroitls3@ut-capitole.fr
05 61 63 39 80

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31042 Toulouse Cedex 9
E-mail: suio-ip@ut-capitole.fr
Tel: 05 61 63 37 28

TESLA - Toulouse European School of Law Association
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Details

General information

Duration
3 years
Places
International
Available to
  • Initial course
  • Resumption of training

Introduction

This double degree offered by the European School of Law Toulouse aims to provide students with a practical knowledge of the French and English legal systems, as well as a comparative perspective.

Below is a video introducing the double degree (1 hr):

Objectives

This dual expertise, fluency in two specialised languages and experience of student mobility are undeniable assets for lawyers planning to work abroad.

Students will be introduced to both the French and English legal systems simultaneously from the beginning of their studies, in order to encourage them to compare the different approaches and legal tools used in each system. In this way, students will be able to understand the differences and similarities between the French and English systems.

Specificities

The first and second years of the programme are taught at the University of Essex, and the third year at the University of Toulouse Capitole. At the end of the three-year programme, students will be awarded the Licence de Droit from the University of Toulouse Capitole and the LLB in English and French Law from the University of Essex.

Please see the "Applications" section for information on tuition fees.
 

Places

International

Institution

Person in charge of the academic program

Programme director - Law:
Paul CAZALBOU

Programme director - Language:
Charlotte RAULT
 

Partnership

In agreement with

Admission

Application

Conditions of specific applications

Holders or prospective holders of the French baccalauréat or an equivalent diploma from the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Swiss Confederation should apply at www.parcoursup.fr between 17 January 2024 and 14 March 2024.

Candidates will be short-listed and then interviewed. The timetable and interview procedures will be finalised in the first quarter of 2024. A maximum of 25 students will be selected.

Other candidates should contact: esl@ut-capitole.fr

INFORMATION ABOUT TUITION FEES

Students will pay tuition fees as follows:
1st and 2nd year: for the year 2023-2024: the fees payable to the University of Essex will be £11,600, i.e. an increase of 15% compared to the fees payable by UK students / exemption from UT Capitole tuition fees.
3rd year: tuition fees payable to the University of Toulouse Capitole only (see current rates)

Further information on the University of Essex website.

Conditions of admission / Conditions of successful application

Due to limited capacity, all programmes at the European School of Law Toulouse are subject to selection. In addition to the qualities required for legal studies, this French-English double degree requires a very strong motivation to study law in a multicultural context (compulsory period of study in a partner university) and a solid command of French and English (at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). To make the most of this demanding programme, you will need to pass your baccalauréat with honours.

Program

1st YEAR - University of Essex

YEAR 1 - Université d'Essex 2ème ANNÉE - Université d'Essex
French Constitutional Law
French Private Law I
Contract Law
Foundations of Public Law
Criminal Law
Career Development Learning Part 1		 Tort Law
Equity & Trusts
Land Law
Legal Research
French Administrative Law
French Private Law II
Career Development Learning Part 2
 
 

YEAR 3 - UT Capitole


Semester 5 - 30 credits – 198 hrs of lectures (CM) + 39 hours of tutorials (TD)

Unit: Choose 1 track (including 2 tutorials of 1.5 hrs each) from the 5 tracks offered:
  • Civil Law and Judicial Careers track: Civil Property Law + Law of Fundamental Freedoms 1
  • Public Law track: Civil Property Law + Law of Fundamental Freedoms 1
  • International and European Law track: Substantive European Law + Administrative Property Law
  • Labour Law track: Labour Law 1 + Special Company Law
  • Business Law track: Special Company Law + Civil Property Law

Civil Property Law – 33 hrs CM
Administrative Property Law – 33 hrs CM
Labour Law 1 (Individual Relations) – 33 hrs CM
Substantive European Law – 33 hrs CM
Civil Property Law – 33 hrs CM
Fundamental Freedoms 1 – 33 hrs CM
Documentary Research - 4.30 hrs TD
Foreign Language: choice of English, German, Italian or Spanish – 12 hrs TD

NB: The track chosen in Semester 5 determines the track of Semester 6.

SEMESTER 6

1 track to be chosen from the 5 tracks offered - 30 credits – 198 hours of lectures (CM) + 43.5 hours of tutorials (TD)
CIVIL LAW AND JUDICIAL CAREERS TRACK

Core modules
Civil Law 1 (Family Property Law: Succession) – 33 hrs CM + 13.5 hrs TD
Civil Law 2 (Obligations and Evidence) – 33 hrs CM + 13.5 hrs TD

Supplementary Subject Block
Private law – 33 hrs CM
Fundamental Freedoms 2 – 33 hrs CM
Labour Law 2 (Collective Relations) – 33 hrs CM
History of Private Law (Family) – 33 hrs CM

Language block
Choice of English, German, Italian or Spanish – 12 hrs TD
Information Skills Block
Information literacy – 4.5 hrs TD
Bonuses (see appendix)

PUBLIC LAW TRACK

Core modules
Administrative Litigation – 33 hrs CM + 13.5 hrs TD
Law of Fundamental Freedoms 2 – 33 hrs CM + 13.5 hrs TD

Supplementary Knowledge block
Public Commercial Law – 33 hrs CM
International Law 1 – 33 hrs CM
International Law 2 – 33 hrs CM
One option of your choice – 33 hrs CM
- History of Public Law (Justice)
- History of Political Ideas

Language block
Foreign Language: choice of English, German, Italian or Spanish – 12 hrs TD
Information Skills block
Information Literacy – 4.5 hrs TD
Bonuses (see appendix)

INTERNATIONAL AND EUROPEAN LAW TRACK

Core modules
International Law 1 – 33 hrs CM + 13.5 hrs TD
Fundamental Freedoms 2 – 33 hrs CM + 13.5 hrs TD

Supplementary Knowledge block
International Law 2 – 33 hrs CM
Civil Law 2 – 33 hrs CM
Public Commercial Law – 33 hrs CM
One option of your choice – 33 hrs CM
- History of Public Law (Justice)
- History of Political Ideas

Language block
Foreign Language: choice of English, German, Italian or Spanish – 12 hrs TD
Information Skills block
Information Literacy – 4.5 hrs TD
Bonuses (see appendix)

SOCIAL LAW TRACK

Core modules
Labour Law 2 – 33 hrs CM + 13.5 hrs TD
Civil Law 2 – 33 hrs CM + 13.5 hrs TD

Supplementary Knowledge Block
Civil Law 1 – 33 hrs CM
Fundamental Freedoms 2 – 33 hrs CM
Competition and Consumer Law – 33 hrs CM
History of Private Law – 33 hrs CM

Language block
Foreign Language: choice of English, German, Italian or Spanish – 12 hrs TD
Information Skills Block
Information Literacy – 4.5 hrs TD
Bonuses (see appendix)

BUSINESS LAW track

Core modules
Competition and Consumer Law – 33 hrs CM + 13.5 hrs TD
Civil Law 2 – 33 hrs CM + 13.5 hrs TD
Supplementary Knowledge Block
Civil Law 1 – 33 hrs CM
Public Commercial Law – 33 hrs CM
Labour Law 2 – 33 hrs CM
History of Private Law – 33 hrs CM

Language block
Foreign Language: choice of English, German, Italian or Spanish – 12 hrs TD
Information Skills Block
Information Literacy – 4.5 hrs TD
Bonuses (see appendix)


Please note: The course programme is an indicative programme based on the modules offered this year. The partner universities reserve the right to make changes.

Optionnal

Internship offices :
Office: AR 379 (Arsenal building)
e-mail : stages@ut-capitole.fr
Tél. : + 33 5 61 63 37 35

The terms and conditions of assessment can be downloaded from the list of downloads at the bottom of this page.

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Further studies

The LLB, a qualifying law degree, is the academic prerequisite for professional training leading to admission to the Bar in the UK.

Once you have completed your Bachelor's degree, you can apply to study for a Master's degree in Law.

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Further information:
The OFIP (Observatoire des Formations et de l'Insertion Professionnelle - Training and Professional Integration Observatory) studies the situation of former students 30 months after graduation, further studies, the process of entering the labour market, job characteristics (sectors, status, functions, professions, income, geographical mobility etc.).

Please consult OFIP studies on student careers and professional integration.

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