Law and French

Combining law with French is both stimulating and a smart career move. You’ll divide your study equally between both subjects.

The study of French opens doors to other cultures and communities, and can provide a key to the global workplace.

Key features of the Law and French at The Open University

– Develops a broad understanding of the role of law in society today.
– Provides you with legal awareness and the skills of legal analysis and methods.
– Develops you into an independent user of French, reaching level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
– Develops broad knowledge of the cultures that use French, and basic intercultural communication
Career relevance
Studying law alongside a modern language opens up many career options in law-related fields, business and finance or international organisations. Your understanding of another language and the cultures that use it is an asset that will be highly valued by employers, and that will widen your opportunities in the international market. A qualification in law and a language can lead to opportunities in a wide range of areas such as:
– Business and finance.
– Civil service.
– Human resources.
– Paralegal professions.
– Journalism.
– Research.
– Translation and interpreting.
– Editing and publishing.