Masters Degrees in Contract Law, France

Goals

This second year* of Master in Comparative and European Private International Law (CEPIL) provides a research master’s degree. It is entirely taught in English and has been set up in September 2011 by a cooperation agreement between the Université Toulouse 1 Capitole and the University of Dundee in Scotland. This programme is a double degree giving the chance to the students into it to be graduated of a Master 2 and a LL.M (Latin Legum Magister) in the same time. The French Master is issued after having spent the first semester in the Université Toulouse 1 Capitole and the LL.M after the second semester in the University of Dundee. The LL.M certificate is presented during a graduation ceremony taking place in the University of Dundee.

This kind of programme remains unusual in France because of the cross competences, reflexes, methodology and knowledge necessary to the Internationalisation and especially Europeanisation of private law situations and regulations.

The LL.M is a diploma globally recognised, in particularly in the English countries. The graduation implies to write a short thesis in English according to the regulation of the University of Dundee.

* In the French system, the master program is divided into two years: Master 1 (first-year of Master) and Master 2 (second-year of Master). It is possible to apply either for Master 1 or Master 2.

Publics

Prerequisites for enrolment : Bac + 4

Admission conditions

Admission conditions for the academic year 2017/2018 are currently updating.

You wish enter a master 2 in the university for 2017/2018: the procedure implies a selective access, considering there are no selections for the master 1. Considering a Master 1 (or equivalent) graduation in 2016/2017, your continuation into a master 2 is compelled by the regulation in force at the start of the academic year 2016/2017.

Are designed to enter this program the students who are graduated with a Master 1 in European Law, International Law, Business Law or in another specialty in Law or with an equivalent diploma from a foreign university.

This diploma is accessible for people with a certificate of partial validation of prior professional experience (VAE partielle) or academic experience (VES) in this academic area.

In any case, the admission is processed after review of the whole applicant’s academic and/or professional file and after reading of the motivation letter. The admission may be subject to acquirement of prerequisites.

Register

• Application form for French students
• Application form for foreign students

Program

Semester 1 – Université Toulouse 1 Capitole – 30 ECTS

UNIT 1 – FUNDAMENTAL COURSES : (82hrs – 15 ECTS)

Module 1: Private international law – General part

- Private international law - Fundamental rules and principles (20hrs)

- European Private international law (15hrs)

- Introduction to comparative Private international law (8hrs)

Module 2: Private international law – Specific areas

-   Private international law and business law (15hrs)

-   Private international law and contracts (15hrs)

-   Private International law and Intellectual Property Law (9hrs)

UNIT 2 – SPECIALISED COURSES: (75hrs – 15 ECTS)

-   European contract law (10hrs)

-   European business law (10hrs)

-   European criminal law (10hrs)

-   Intellectual Property Law (10hrs)

-   Conferences in European and International law and politics (mainly about the philosophical aspects of law) (10hrs)

-   Legal English (15hrs)

-   Project management

Semester 2 – University of Dundee – 30 ECTS

UNIT 3 (40hrs)

Module 1: PIL- Common Law Perspectives

Module 2 and 3 (to choose amongst the following):

-   International Dispute Resolution;

-   Corporate Governance;

-   IP Law;

-    Cross-border Tax Law;

-   Competition Law;

-    Banking and Financial Services Law;

-    Private International Law of Family Matters;

-   Oil and Gas Law.

LL.M ‘s thesis :

The student must produce a research thesis written in English. The topics will be chosen from a list made by the University of Dundee in association with the UT1.

This thesis has to be submitted by August according to the examination rules in the University of Dundee.

This work does not lead to an oral defence.

A professional internship is still possible but optional. 

Programme cost: about 4000 euros

Some bonus points may be granted to the students who practice sports or participate to national or international moot court competition.

Career Opportunities

The teachings in the both semesters pave the way to European and international careers or employment which involves knowing how to manage different situation connected with international and European law.

The encouragement to the students to develop student life and initiatives is for the purpose of bringing out skills in organisation, communication, exchanges which are essential for any legal practitioner who works in a team, with potential partners from all around the world, in practice, international organisation, firm or university.

The exchange during the second semester is a chance for developing the abilities of adaptation and communication in an international context.

Professional opportunities are:

• Lawyer practise – National of international private litigation
• Legal office in French or foreign private, public or public-private companies.
• Public service entrance examinations
• Occupation in governmental or non-governmental international organisations.
• Assistance and expert assessment for international institutions or national institutions regarding their relation with foreign countries.
• Academic career in France or abroad.

More Details: You may read the OFIP’s surveys about occupational integration of the graduate student.

The OFIP (Observatoire des Formations et de l’Insertion professionnelle) examines the academic and professional future of the alumni: continuation or resumption of studies, access to the labour market, after 30 months situation (work, studies, unemployment,…), occupation characteristics (sector, status, functions, professions, wages, geographical mobility,…).

Available on the UT1 website, tab “Orientation et insertion” or at the SUIO-IP.

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Goals

The Master’s degree (M2*) in International Economic Law (MINTEC) aims at giving students a thorough knowledge of international economic legal issues.

The programme focuses mainly on the study of the World Trade Organisation, of the European Union in an economic perspective and of international economic development. The MINTEC also aims at providing students with some basic knowledge of international law, contracts and markets regulations. The syllabus also aims at giving international students the basics in French legal methodology and in French as a foreign language.

A study trip to Brussels will be organised in the frame of this programme. The students will have the opportunity to discover the European Institutions.

The MINTEC is composed of two semesters of mandatory courses.

Two tracks are available: the Research track and the Professional track.

• Students opting for the Research track must write a dissertation. When the programme is successfully completed, students who have chosen this track may apply for a PhD.
• Students opting for the Professional track must do an internship (minimum 3 months) and write a report.

According to the French grading system, the master’s degree is a national diploma recognised in the European Union countries and which is equivalent to a Legum Magister (LL.M.).

* In the French system, the master program is divided into two years : Master 1 (first-year of Master) and Master 2 (second-year of Master). It is possible to apply either for Master 1 or Master 2.

International

Dual degree Master 2/LLM with Stetson University (Florida) 

This program mainly deals with international economic law and international law. The student will spend the entire academic year at Stetson University College of Law.

At Stetson University College of Law, the student must complete all the require courses to get the International Law LL.M.. As for the elective courses, they must be chosen with the consent of the University of Toulouse. All the exam modalities at Stetson University College of Law are handled by the host university. More information about the curriculum.

To get the Master 2 International and Economic Law, the student must either write and defend a master's thesis or write a internship report. This internship must be 2 months (or 308 hours) long.

Admission

Only a few students will be admitted for this dual degree program. 

A 80 TOEFL IBT or 6.0 IELTS score or equivalent is required.

Tuition fees : 3000 euros

Admission conditions

• A four-year degree in law is required, equivalent to 240 ECTS (European credits) and preferably specialised in international and european legal issues, but not exclusively. Other qualifications and area of study may be considered by the admission committee.
• A first professional experience in the field of economics, law or management is highly appreciated. Students must have an adequate command of the English language to enrol. An applicant's English proficiency level may be demonstrated by means of score reports of recognized exams, tests or certificates (equivalent to B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) or by any relevant means (study experience in a program taught in English…).

SELECTION 

The admission committee will assess your application based on academic results, English proficiency, personal experiences (international and/or professional) and motivation.

IMPORTANT. Non European Union applicants : according to your country of origin and/or residence, you may have to follow a specific process with an earlier deadline. Get in touch with the Campus France office in your country.

REGISTRATION

If you are selected for this programme, the registration will take place at the university in September.

PROGRAM

1st SEMESTER (from September to March)

Module 1 – European Organizations (39hrs – 10 ECTS)

European Union Construction (9hrs)

Litigation Strategy in a European Context (9hrs)

Single Market & Foreign Goods/Services and Foreigners (9hrs)

Selected Issues of EU Competition Law (12hrs)

Module 2 – International Trade Organisation (38hrs – 8 ECTS)

Regional Trade Agreements, comparative study (20hrs)

World Trade Organization (18hrs)

Module 3 – International Law (33hrs – 6 ECTS)

Current Issues of Public International Law (12hrs)

Current issues of private international law (21hrs)

Module 4 – Contracts and companies (27hrs – 5 ECTS)

Negotiations & Drafting of Contracts (6hrs)

International company law (9hrs)

Comparative contract law (12hrs)

Module 5 – International Investment and Finance (24hrs – 5 ECTS)

Module 6 – Regulation of Markets & Litigation (36hrs – 6 ECTS)

Evolution of State intervention (12hrs)

Law and Development (12hrs)

International Arbitration (12hrs)

Module 7 – Methodology / Language (28hrs – 1 ECTS)

English or French (25hrs)

Documentary Researches (3hrs) (optional)

 

2nd SEMESTER (from April to September)

Module 8 – Master's thesis (Research Track) or Internship (2 months minimum éq. 308hrs) + Report (Professional Track) (19 ECTS)

Further studies

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES :

Students that obtain the MINTEC have several legal job opportunities, and especially those in relation with international economic law. The programme provides them with the skills needed to hold positions in law firms, companies but also in public services, and international or European institutions.

Students opting for the Research Track can pursue academic research.

More Details: You may read the OFIP’s surveys about occupational integration of the graduate student.

The OFIP (Observatoire des Formations et de l’Insertion professionnelle) examines the academic and professional future of the alumni: continuation or resumption of studies, access to the labour market, after 30 months situation (work, studies, unemployment,…), occupation characteristics (sector, status, functions, professions, wages, geographical mobility,…).

Available on the UT1 website, tab “Orientation et insertion” or at the SUIO-IP.

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An American M.A. and a European LL.M. in three years

Thanks to a partnership between AGS and the Law School of Université de Cergy-Pontoise in France, students enrolled in the Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy program at AGS may choose a dual-degree option whereby they earn two Master's degrees over the course of three years:

- A U.S.-accredited M.A. (Master of Arts) in International Relations and Diplomacy
- A Europe-accredited LL.M. (Master of Laws) in French & European Union Law and Business Ethics

In addition, students in this program earn a Certificate in Anglo-Saxon Law from AGS.
This dual program takes place entirely in France, in the Paris area. All courses are instructed in English; additional French language and culture courses are offered to non-French speakers.

Detailed description of the program

:M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy at AGS:

All information about the Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy program at AGS can be found here - http://www.ags.edu/international-relations/degree-programs/master-in-international-relations


:Preparatory courses in Law:

In order to be eligible for the LL.M. program, students who do not have a legal background are required to take four preparatory courses while pursuing their M.A. at AGS:

- Introduction to Common Law
- American Tort Law
- American Contract Law
- American Criminal Law

Students who successfully complete the four preparatory courses earn a Certificate in Anglo-Saxon Law from AGS. Near completion of these preparatory courses and the AGS degree, qualified students may apply to the LL.M. program at Cergy (see below for details).


:LL.M. in French & European Union Law and Business Ethics at Université de Cergy Pontoise (UCP):

The LL.M. program is a one-year full time program. Courses are taught in English. They take place in the greater Paris area, on the campus of Université de Cergy-Pontoise, accessible by public transportation (RER) from the center city.

The LL.M. in French & European Union Law and Business Ethics at Université de Cergy-Pontoise provides specialized knowledge in French, European Union and International Law for students preparing to work for or in relation with Intergovernmental Organizations, NGOs, European institutions, and International Corporations.

The faculty in the LL.M. program is composed of both academics and lawyers or other professionals. In some cases, seminars are taught by and within international law firms based in Paris. Through this setting, the program provides its students with a network of contacts among the international legal community in Paris.

In addition to the optional French language courses offered at AGS along with the M.A., students follow a course in French Language and Culture at UCP along with the LL.M. courses in the last year. This course is specifically designed to allow foreign students to develop their communication skills in French and learn about French culture - http://www.ags.edu/international-relations/degree-programs/optional-french-language-courses

More about the LL.M. program - http://www.droitucp.fr/formations/master/m2-recherche/droit-llm.php

The UCP Law School ranks among the top five law schools in France (see SMBG and Juristudiant rankings).
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Université de Cergy Pontoise is a leading center of education and research in France and internationally. It is a young dynamic university with an international scope. There is a student body of 20,000, including 3,000 in the law School. The faculty is composed of 1,000 members. UCP offers all levels of undergraduate and post-graduate studies in various disciplines around five major poles: law, languages, literature and social sciences, economy and management, science and technology.

More about Université de Cergy-Pontoise - https://www.u-cergy.fr/en/index.html

Steps of the Dual Program

1. In their first two years, students complete the M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy, as well as - for those who do not already have a legal background - four preparatory Law courses at AGS.

Note: although the application process for the LL.M. part of the dual program does not start until the fourth semester, students are strongly encouraged to express their interest in pursuing this dual option as early on as possible so as to schedule the preparatory Law courses as evenly as possible over the four semesters of the International Relations program.

2. In their fourth semester at AGS, students apply to the LL.M. program at UCP.

Thanks to AGS-UCP partnership, students who do not have a legal background are eligible for this program as long as they successfully complete the M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy as well as the four preparatory courses in Law. However, admission is not automatic; students have to apply directly to UCP (see UCP website.) AGS provides consultation on the application process. - http://www.droitucp.fr/formations/master/m2-recherche/droit-llm.php

3. In their third year, students follow the LL.M. in French & European Union Law and Business Ethics program at Université de Cergy-Pontoise.

More

Tuition - http://www.ags.edu/international-relations/admissions/tuition/double-degree-programs

Applying - http://www.ags.edu/international-relations/admissions/applying/double-degree-programs

Note: AGS offers this dual program in partnership with Université de Cergy-Pontoise. AGS is not responsible for the operations and contents of the LL.M. part of this dual program, which remain under the sole responsibility of the partner institution.

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Goals

The first-year* of the master’s degree program in « International and European Law » is a French national degree, taught in English, fully recognized in Europe and complying with the Bologna process. This one-year program equals 60 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

The MIEL aims at giving students a thorough knowledge of the private and public aspects of international and European legal issues. The program offers a comparative perspective, focuses on methodology with a view to provide the students with the tools needed for them to hold positions as lawyers in an international and European context.

A study trip to Brussels will be organised in the frame of this programme. The students will have the opportunity to discover the European Institutions.

* In the French system, the master program is divided into two years : Master 1 (first-year of Master) and Master 2 (second-year of Master). It is possible to apply either for Master 1 or Master 2.

Publics

Prerequisites for enrolment : Bac + 3

Admission conditions

Prerequisites

• A three-year degree in law is required, equivalent to 180 ECTS (European credits), i.e. Bachelor’s degree, Licence or equivalent. Other qualifications and area of study may be considered by the Pedagogic Committee.
• Students must have an adequate command of the English language to enrol. An applicant's English proficiency level may be demonstrated by means of score reports of recognized exams, tests or certificates (equivalent to C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ) or by any relevant means (study experience in a program taught in English…).

IMPORTANT. Non European Union applicants : according to your country of origin and/or residence, you may have to follow a specific process with an earlier deadline. Get in touch with the Campus France office in your country.

In case of admission, the registration will take place at the university in September.

Cost and financial aid :

• 3000 euros, without regard to nationality.

PROGRAM

1st Semester (September to January)

• Introduction to European Union law - 30hrs - 5 ECTS
• International and European criminal law - 24hrs - 4 ECTS
• Fundamental rights - 24hrs - 4 ECTS
• Private international law - 24hrs - 5 ECTS
• Introduction to legal system - 24hrs - 4 ECTS
• Public international law - 24hrs - 5 ECTS
• French or intensive English (for French speakers) - 12,5hrs - 3 ECTS

Non-assessed courses:

• Conferences on legal cultures - 35hrs
• Legal research - 3hrs
• French and European culture and civilization - 15hrs

2nd Semester (January to May)

• Contract law - 24hrs - 6 ECTS
• Competition law - 24hrs - 6 ECTS
• Module - 99hrs - 15 ECTS

Law and economics - 15hrs

International Trade Law - 15hrs

E-commerce - 9hrs

International Dispute Resolution - 15hrs

Company Law - 15hrs

Intellectual and Industrial Property law - 15hrs

• French or intensive English (for French speakers) - 12,5hrs - 3 ECTS

Non-assessed courses:

• Conferences on legal cultures - 35hrs

Further studies

At the end of the diploma, students who pass the exams, acquire 60 ECTS credits and are especially entitled to apply for the second year of the Master’s degree in France. Moreover, the students interested by this perspective can continue their Master 2 Studies in Toulouse University. 

In particular, the MIEL gives the opportunity to apply for the second year of one of the Master’s degree programs taught in English (or both in English or French) at Toulouse 1 Capitole University, in the following areas of study :

• Comparative International Law, 

• International Business Law, 

• International Economic Law, 

• Private International Law.

More Details: You may read the OFIP’s surveys about occupational integration of the graduate student.

The OFIP (Observatoire des Formations et de l’Insertion professionnelle) examines the academic and professional future of the alumni: continuation or resumption of studies, access to the labour market, after 30 months situation (work, studies, unemployment,…), occupation characteristics (sector, status, functions, professions, wages, geographical mobility,…).

Available on the UT1 website, tab “Orientation et insertion” or at the SUIO-IP.

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The Master in Economic Affairs (MEA) is a fulltime degree taught in English, designed for international and French university graduates. The program provides students with an opportunity to develop a broad understanding of key economic issues in international affairs and an in-depth knowledge of practical European and international business skills and practices. Course content focuses on specific European and international trade and financial policies and business transactions using analytical tools from economics, political science, management, business and law.

The program provides companies with managers ready to deal with intercultural management and international trade situations. The MEA is ideal for students who wish to deepen their knowledge of international affairs theory and practice, those who aspire to a career in the international arena, those who wish to add an international dimension to their educational background, those who want to take part in a multicultural experience in a culturally rich and dynamic environment, those who desire to strengthen their proficiency in English and acquire basic language skills in French.

Program structure

September to November: Students register for a three-month program (DU: university diploma), specifically designed for the MEA foreign students who do not speak French. The DU program offers intensive elementary-level language courses in French, intermediate-to-advanced level language courses in English, remedial courses in international economics, a business trip and access to cultural and intercultural activities and events.

December to June: Courses for the MEA start in December.

Semester 1: (30 ECTS - 300 hours)

• International contract law 
• European markets dynamics and specificities 
• European fiscal optimisation 
• European populations
• Exchange rates risk 
• International payments 
• Trading and shipping 
• Leadership 
• Macroeconomic issues

Semester 2:  (30 ECTS - 210 hours)

• Communication methodology 
• Business development project 
• E-economy 
• Innovation 
• International financial reporting 
• Intellectual property rights 
• Intelligence économique (in French) 
• Civilisation européenne  (in French)

Strengths of this Master program

• The goal of the program is to develop a range of marketable skills and competences needed to carry out functions in international trade (exchange rates risk management, international payments, trading and shipping, economic intelligence) and intercultural businesses (market dynamics and specificity, leadership). 
• The program combines courses in both theory and practice, and focuses on working methods, readings, team-work and management projects.

After this Master program?

The program prepares students for a broad range of careers in the international business and trade areas: 

• Export manager 
• Transnational contracts negociator 
• Trade manager 
• Customer service manager 
• Area manager

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