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.

Educating future legal and public affairs professionals

Today, the Faculty brings together seven schools and institutes offering multidisciplinary programmes in law, political science, European and international studies, business law, human rights and family studies.

Combining academic excellence, research, professional experience and an international outlook, the Faculty prepares students to understand, shape and respond to the legal, political and societal challenges of an ever-changing world.

  • School of Law – Lyon
  • School of Law – Annecy
  • Schuman School
  • Global Law School
  • Institute of Business Law
  • Institute for Human Rights (IDHL)
  • Institute for Society and Family (ISF)

"Our Faculty welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds who are looking for an inspiring environment in which to study Law and Political Science, while enjoying a university experience that is both academically enriching and personally rewarding."

Michel Cannarsa Dean of the Faculty

Research within the Faculty of Law, Political, European and International Studies

Research within the Faculty is conducted through UCLy’s multidisciplinary Confluence Sciences and Humanities Research Center (EA 1598)  and is particularly supported by the following research groups: