"2 +2 +1" trilingual legal immersion programme

Dreaming of a legal career that's open to Belgium and the world? With the trilingual immersion programme in law (2 +2 +1) developed by the University of Namur and the University of Hasselt, you'll enjoy a rare experience in Belgium: five years of study in French, Dutch and English, in two universities, two linguistic communities... and a year abroad to complete the package. A demanding, exciting and resolutely forward-looking course!

On this page, discover the specific features, strengths and useful information of this programme.

Etudiants inscrits en immersion trilingue sur le Campus de l'UHasselt

Why choose the trilingual law immersion programme ?

Required profile

A trilingual (French-Dutch-English) lawyer will immediately stand out on the Belgian and European markets.

Progressive immersion

The course takes you step by step: 2 years in Namur, 2 years in Hasselt and 1 year abroad.

Personalized framing

You study on two campuses on a human scale, where individual follow-up and proximity to teachers are at the heart of the training.

Innovative methods

Learning is based on varied pedagogical approaches that develop autonomy, analysis and problem-solving.

Language skills

You'll become fully operational in three languages essential to the legal profession in Belgium and the European Union.

Intercultural awareness

Your background in 2 language communities and a stay abroad enriches your understanding of the law.

Extended network

You'll develop academic and professional contacts in Wallonia, Flanders and internationally.

Enhanced CV

This programme signals to your future employer that you are flexible, curious and perfectly multilingual.

The 2+2+1 programme explained in video

How is trilingual immersion training structured?

Years 1 and 2 - UNamur: Bachelor of Law in French, with progressive reinforcement of languages.
Year 3 - UHasselt : Courses in Dutch as part of the Erasmus Belgica programme.
Years 4 and 5 - Master's degree at UHasselt and Erasmus abroad: In-depth legal studies and an international outlook via an Erasmus stay possible in Master 1 or 2.

Three languages, three cities, three horizons, all along the same course.

Discover the programme for the first two years at UNamur

Étudiants de l'UHasselt à Namur dans le cadre du programme trilingue en droit

When and how do I enroll in the trilingual legal immersion programme ?

Prerequisites

Pass blocks 1 and 2 (120 credits) of the bachelor's degree.
Have a good knowledge of Dutch.
Show an ability to integrate in multicultural contexts.
Demonstrate a marked motivation for a demanding trilingual course.

Registration procedure

Registration in bachelor of law daytime schedule
Registration for the "2 +2 +1" programme: the Block 1 students wishing to enroll in this programme are invited to complete by February of the current academic year (academic year T) a pre-registration form. This form is also open to rhetoricians who are considering enrolling at the UNamur Faculty of Law. Pre-registration closes on March 30 (year T).
Evaluation interview: an initial interview in Dutch will then take place in late June or late August - early September of year T. Its purpose is to assess the aptitudes of the pre-registered student.
Registration: The student's registration for the trilingual immersion programme will then be validated at the start of academic year T+1 provided the student has passed 60 credits. The student will then be invited to officially confirm their enrolment and make very minor changes to their Student Academic Progress (PAE) with the secretariat.
Registration for the mobility programme: from December 15 of year T+1, the student will be able to register on the "mobility online" platform to take part in the Erasmus belgica programme and obtain a scholarship. He will then be able to take Block 3 courses at UHasselt.
Master registration: the student will then register for Master 1 and 2 at Hasselt University. He/she will be able to opt for an Erasmus stay abroad in the first or second year.