Law with Modern Languages (German)

This degree is aimed at you if you wish to study the discipline of law combined with German and develop a critical awareness of the law whilst earning advanced linguistic proficiency in written and oral German.

The degree covers all the elements required to achieve an LLB whilst offering flexibility and freedom for you to choose a language of interest to you. In the first and second year you’ll explore mandatory modules such as the English Legal System, Public Law and Criminal Law whilst studying your chosen language whilst your third year will see you being able to choose from a number of optional modules such as Company Law, Medical Law and International and Comparative Human Rights Law.

Whilst studying this degree you can also take advantage of a year abroad – invaluable in developing practical language skills and cultural sensitivity.

Upon completion of the course you will have acquired:

• An understanding of the key features of English and European law

• Key legal research and communication skills

• Advanced linguistic ability in written and oral German

Please refer to our website for information on assessment: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/law/law-with-modern-languages-german/

In both subjects, teaching and learning is mostly by means of lectures, seminars, coursework/essay, oral presentations and guided independent study. Assessment of knowledge and understanding is typically by formal examinations, coursework, examined essays, and oral presentations. The programmes are informed by national standards of legal education, and good practice across the legal higher educational sector. It includes elements of problem-based learning and encourages students to develop their own independent learning skills and reflective learning practice.

All modules in the first two years of the degree are compulsory, designed to give students the legal background they need to fulfil the criteria for professional accreditation, as well as the language skills necessary to acquire a good degree of fluency. In the final year students can select an elective unit in Law.

Overall responsibility for the programme is with the Programme lead for ‘Law with’, but the first point of contact for students is their personal adviser. All students are allocated a personal adviser in the Department of Law and Criminology who meets with them regularly throughout the programme, with set compulsory sessions each term. All students will also have an advertised point of contact in the Department of Languages, Literature and Cultures. The adviser will advise on academic, pastoral and welfare issues. Students meet with their personal advisers at least three times during the year either individually or in groups.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Solicitors Regulation Authority
• Bar Standards Board