LLB with European Study

Programme Director: Dr Anicée Van Engeland

Programme overview

This four-year programme enables you to combine a LLB in English law with a year in a European law faculty (France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands or Romania). It differs from the LLB European Maîtrise/Magister in that you do not study the foreign legal system in Exeter before you go abroad, but are able to take a full range of options in English law. Additional language tuition is provided in the first two years to help you develop sufficient competence in your chosen language to follow the programme in the year abroad.

Study abroad opportunities are available in the following countries and institutions:

France University of Aix-Marseille University of Paris XI University of Strasbourg
Germany University of Dresden Unviersity of Tubingen University of Münster Bucerius Law School
Hungary University of Szeged    
Italy University of Bologna    
Poland
 University of Wroclaw


Spain University of Deusto, Bilbao
  University Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid
  
Switzerland University of Geneva    
The Netherlands Maastricht University    
Romania University of Babes-Bolyai, Cluj-Naopca    

The programme is fully accredited by the Law Society and Bar Council and covers all the foundation subjects that are required to pass the Academic Stage that forms part of the professional qualification as a barrister or solicitor. On graduation you will be able proceed to the Solicitors’ Legal Practice Course or Bar Vocational Course.

Financial assistance

A limited amount of financial assistance towards travel and maintenance is available to EU students during the year abroad under the Socrates-Erasmus programme.

Why study LLB with European Study at our Streatham Campus?

  • Take the opportunity to study abroad in Europe
  • Learn from academics undertaking internationally-rated research
  • Utilise dedicated Law resources including the Lasok Law Library and Moot Room
  • Undertake work experience, advocacy and skills training
  • Benefit from outstanding employment prospects
  • Gain exemption from academic stages of professional training
  • Become a member of the very active Bracton Law Society

Andrew Feather Programme of study: LLB with European Study Year of graduation: 2008

The quality of teaching, enthusiasm of the lecturers, and excellent library facilities in the School of Law all stand out. The opportunity to study in Aix-en-Provence, France, left a lasting impression; it was a fantastic year studying French law and being immersed in French culture. Read Andrew's full profile.

Andrew Feather, LLB with European Study
Place of work: Michelmores LLP