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.
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.
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
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.
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)
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.
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.
Prerequisites for enrolment : Bac + 3
Prerequisites
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.
1st Semester (September to January)
Non-assessed courses:
2nd Semester (January to May)
Law and economics - 15hrs
International Trade Law - 15hrs
E-commerce - 9hrs
International Dispute Resolution - 15hrs
Company Law - 15hrs
Intellectual and Industrial Property law - 15hrs
Non-assessed courses:
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.
The Joint Master in Global Economic Governance and Public Affairs takes place in Rome, Berlin and Nice. The programme is focused on how to assess, manage and enhance private and public institutions’ governance with a wide range of economic and digital intelligence tools.
The Master is offered by CIFE in cooperation with the LUISS School of Government in Rome.
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The programme starts in Rome (October to December). Courses will give an introduction to Global Governance, focusing on the context and challenges of economic governance and policy in the 21st century.
The Master continues in Berlin (January to March). Teaching will be concentrating on new forms of transnational and interregional governance as a way forward towards Sustainable Development in the context of major climate and demographic changes.
Studying in Berlin, one of the most dynamic and inspiring cities of the 21st Century, helps students to analyse how institutions, corporations, foundations and research centers are preparing the transition towards climate and demographic changes through innovative economic, social and environmental initiatives. Courses will discuss topics such as energy transition and sustainable finance. Case studies will review public-private partnership and innovative governance to ensure sustainable development.
Courses conclude in Nice (April to June). A special focus will be laid on Policy Intelligence, inciting participants to investigate how far the digital society enables transforming economic data into policy knowledge. As part of their academic requirements, students will complete a final master thesis.
Overview of the teaching Modules :
Learn the context and challenges of economic governance and policy in the 21st century while attending the following courses:
- Democracy and Global Governance: conceptual and methodological issues
- Global politics: power shifts in an age of globalization
- Statistics for international public affairs
- The political economy of the Eurocrisis
Study new forms of transnational and interregional governance as a way forward towards sustainable development in the context of major climate and demographic changes by completing the following courses :
- Transnational Innovation
- Global and Local Regulation
- Interregional innovation
- Investigate how far the digital society enables transforming economic data into policy knowledge by studying:
- Cybergovernance
- Economic Indicators
- Global Risk Management
- Applied Research Methodology, case studies, simulation exercises and skills workshops
Throughout the whole curriculum in Rome, Berlin and Nice, students will participate in networking meetings with national and international government officials, private sector representatives and leading academics, organised by LUISS School of Government in Rome and by CIFE in Berlin and Nice.
For more information, please refer to CIFE's dedicated webpage and the LUISS School of Government's dedicated website
Graduates receive two certifications from the CIFE along with a diploma from the LUISS School of Government, granting altogether 60 ECTS at Master level:
Candidates must submit an online registration dossier to the LUISS secretariat at:
http://sog.luiss.it/graduate-programs/joint-master-global-economic-governance-and-public-affairs/online-application
The Application deadline is 30 June 2018.
