Law with French Law
Hi!
I’m applying for Law with French law at KCL, Exeter, Leeds, Nottingham and Birmingham but I’m worried my grades won’t be good enough.
I live in France and I’m hoping to get 15/20 on my baccalaureate which I believe is equivalent to AAA/AAB. (Most of theses unis expect A*AA/AAA)
I know there are much less slots for this course than a usual uni course but am unsure whether it makes it more competitive or less (since it requires an extra language).
Also, I was wondering if anyone had any tips for writing a personal statement because I haven’t managed to find much help and the deadline is getting closer😬.
Thanks!!
I’m applying for Law with French law at KCL, Exeter, Leeds, Nottingham and Birmingham but I’m worried my grades won’t be good enough.
I live in France and I’m hoping to get 15/20 on my baccalaureate which I believe is equivalent to AAA/AAB. (Most of theses unis expect A*AA/AAA)
I know there are much less slots for this course than a usual uni course but am unsure whether it makes it more competitive or less (since it requires an extra language).
Also, I was wondering if anyone had any tips for writing a personal statement because I haven’t managed to find much help and the deadline is getting closer😬.
Thanks!!
Reply 1
Hi lizzielafford,
I'm glad to hear that you are applying for the course at Exeter! I actually am in my second year doing Law and French Law, so I hope I can give you some valuable insight.
Our entry requirements for 2025 entry are equivalent to AAA, though in some circumstances you may be able to study the course with the equivalent of ABB.
Whilst the cohorts are typically smaller for Law and French Law (there were around 35 people in my class last year), there is sometimes an opportunity for others to join the course, should they be proficient in English and French, at the start of the year.
It is a demanding and challenging course, but very worth it. There is an appropriate amount of competition to get on, given that you will also do the Maîtrise en droit, which is an added benefit.
In terms of your personal statement, I would recommend (personally) looking at the modules the course covers (for example, French Constitutional Law, or English/Welsh Constitutional and Administrative Law), and find a topic in these areas that is interesting and why this fits you. It should feel like an academic journey, so to speak, that should answer the questions of why you want to study law, and why the university should pick you. If you have any relevant experiences, that can help too. There is no right or wrong way to write a personal statement, but make sure you have proofread it before you submit it.
The university's guidance for personal statements is here: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/v8media/recruitmentsites/images/discoveruniversity/personal_statements.pdf
Good luck!
Grace
University of Exeter Student Ambassador
I'm glad to hear that you are applying for the course at Exeter! I actually am in my second year doing Law and French Law, so I hope I can give you some valuable insight.
Our entry requirements for 2025 entry are equivalent to AAA, though in some circumstances you may be able to study the course with the equivalent of ABB.
Whilst the cohorts are typically smaller for Law and French Law (there were around 35 people in my class last year), there is sometimes an opportunity for others to join the course, should they be proficient in English and French, at the start of the year.
It is a demanding and challenging course, but very worth it. There is an appropriate amount of competition to get on, given that you will also do the Maîtrise en droit, which is an added benefit.
In terms of your personal statement, I would recommend (personally) looking at the modules the course covers (for example, French Constitutional Law, or English/Welsh Constitutional and Administrative Law), and find a topic in these areas that is interesting and why this fits you. It should feel like an academic journey, so to speak, that should answer the questions of why you want to study law, and why the university should pick you. If you have any relevant experiences, that can help too. There is no right or wrong way to write a personal statement, but make sure you have proofread it before you submit it.
The university's guidance for personal statements is here: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/v8media/recruitmentsites/images/discoveruniversity/personal_statements.pdf
Good luck!
Grace
University of Exeter Student Ambassador
Reply 2
Hi,
I'm interested in applying for Law with French Law and I was wondering whether you had any good recommendations for super-curriculars to demonstrate on your personal statement that you're interested in French law specifically alongside the English law aspect. Also, I know lots of people say a straight law degree can be intense and maybe a bit monotonous at times, but does having the French law aspect help to break it up a bit, or does it just make it even more intense as you're essentially doing more law? Thanks!!
I'm interested in applying for Law with French Law and I was wondering whether you had any good recommendations for super-curriculars to demonstrate on your personal statement that you're interested in French law specifically alongside the English law aspect. Also, I know lots of people say a straight law degree can be intense and maybe a bit monotonous at times, but does having the French law aspect help to break it up a bit, or does it just make it even more intense as you're essentially doing more law? Thanks!!
Reply 3
Original post by erinlanguages
Hi,
I'm interested in applying for Law with French Law and I was wondering whether you had any good recommendations for super-curriculars to demonstrate on your personal statement that you're interested in French law specifically alongside the English law aspect. Also, I know lots of people say a straight law degree can be intense and maybe a bit monotonous at times, but does having the French law aspect help to break it up a bit, or does it just make it even more intense as you're essentially doing more law? Thanks!!
I'm interested in applying for Law with French Law and I was wondering whether you had any good recommendations for super-curriculars to demonstrate on your personal statement that you're interested in French law specifically alongside the English law aspect. Also, I know lots of people say a straight law degree can be intense and maybe a bit monotonous at times, but does having the French law aspect help to break it up a bit, or does it just make it even more intense as you're essentially doing more law? Thanks!!
Hi erinlanguages,
I can't quite give you a magic answer as to what super-curriculars to consider, but I remember linking my French A-Level to social and legal issues in France (I did so by using the film La Haine as a basis for it). I then mentioned reading on the issues regularly in newspapers, like Le Monde, and compared it to constitutional sentiments/mottos. There is no expectation for you to know much about French law at all, especially if you've been through a British education system. My advice would be to think about other things that impact the law, like social issues and politics.
In terms of breaking up your degree, I'd say that it does in the sense that it's taught in the French style. Everything is in French, and the way your exams are done and marked are all 'French'. In that sense, it's definitely different. It also teaches you discipline, which is a handy skill. It is intense but rewarding, but you can also break up your degree in other ways - societies are a fun way to do so. You can view all the societies available through the Exeter Students' Guild website.
If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Grace
University of Exeter Student Ambassador.
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