Law with Modern Languages (Hons) Bangor University

Overview

On this Law with Modern Languages (Hons) course from  Bangor University , alongside core Law modules you can study French, German, Spanish or Chinese and can spend a year abroad studying in a country that speaks that language.

At Bangor University, we bring the study of law to life. Take part in mock trials, internal moots in English and Welsh, visit law firms, judicial institutions, and government institutions. You'll also have the chance to hear from practising lawyers, legal experts, and specialist law firms. Extra-curricular activities from our active student-run Law Society include the popular ‘LawSoc balls’ and trips to law fairs.

Careers

Combining law with language skills can give you a distinct advantage when seeking work, not to mention significantly expand the boundaries of potential employers.

Your knowledge of languages and the ability to communicate more widely will be of particular interest to international firms. For any firm with an international client reach, you will be able to assist with translation, reading foreign documents or correspond with overseas clients and third parties.

Our degrees meet the Bar Standards Board's requirements for barristers and provide essential knowledge for qualification as solicitors, introducing students to material tested on the Solicitor’s Qualifying Exam (SQE), they also open doors to a wide range of other career paths. Outside the many legal and political professions, you could find roles in journalism, management and administration, teaching and research.

Typical roles may include:

• Arbitrator

• Barrister

• Conveyancer

• Diplomatic service officer

• Judge

• Lawyer

• Mediator

• Political risk analyst

• Researcher

• Solicitor

• Victim advocate