Law, Political, European and International Studies

Founded alongside UCLy in 1875, the Faculty of Law, Political, European and International Studies has trained generations of lawyers, public servants, political scientists and international professionals.

The Faculty of Law and European and International Political Studies comprises seven departments.

"Welcome to the Faculty of Law and European and International Political Studies! Founded in 1875, our Faculty welcomes young women and men from diverse backgrounds who are looking for an environment that fosters the study of Law and Political Science and, more broadly, seeking a university experience enriched by a wide range of opportunities."

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Law School - Lyon amphi rempli d'étudiants

The Lyon Law School offers several undergraduate programmes in Law. These programmes follow the Faculty’s distinctive educational model, contributing to the training of highly qualified legal professionals.

Law School - Annecy

Located on UCLy’s Alpes Europe campus, the Annecy Law School offers undergraduate programmes that combine a strong foundation in legal principles, an international outlook and personalised support, with particular emphasis on cross-border issues.

Human Rights Institute - Lyon

Founded in 1985, the IDHL has an academic mission focused on education and training in Law, International and European Law, with particular emphasis on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.

Society & Family Institute salle de classe avec intervention d'une enseignante
Founded in 1974 by legal scholar Emma Gounot, the Institute for Society & Family is the only French university-based multidisciplinary institute dedicated to the study of the family.
Institute of Business Law

The Institute of Business Law builds on a long-standing tradition that dates back to the founding of UCLy in 1875, when this field of study was already a distinguished part of its Faculty of Law. Initially focused on domestic law, the Business Law program has continuously evolved to reflect the changing legal landscape by incorporating both European and international dimensions, while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence in legal expertise and ethical values.

Schuman School

Founded in 2026, the School of European and International Political Studies prepares the next generation of professionals and leaders in European and international governance. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand today’s global challenges, analyse public policies, and take meaningful action in an ever-changing world.

Global Law School

The Global Law School provides academic education and training in Law and legal systems, where, depending on the skills required, expertise in European and International Law, Comparative Law and, in particular, the major neighbouring legal systems (the United Kingdom and Ireland), in addition to French Law, is a decisive asset.

Research at the Faculty of Law and European and International Political Studies

Research at the Faculty is conducted within the multidisciplinary research unit Confluence: Sciences and Humanities and draws in particular on the following research groups:

  • No. 4 [Personhood, Support and Education]
  • No. 5 [Ecology, Epistemology and Ethics]
  • No. 6 [The Study of Norms in Legal, Political and Social Contexts]