LL.B. (Licence) in European, International and Comparative Law
Formation initiale
State degree in partnership with Lumière Lyon 2 University
Droit
The new LL.B. (Licence) in European, International and Comparative Law offers students the opportunity to pursue their legal studies entirely in English in France, within an internationally oriented academic environment. While drawing inspiration from the structure and foundational framework of the traditional French Bachelor’s degree in Law, the programme adopts an innovative approach, with a substantial proportion of its curriculum devoted to European, International and Comparative Law.
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LL.B. (Licence) in European, International and Comparative Law
Presentation
The new LL.B. (Licence) in European, International and Comparative Law offers students the opportunity to pursue their legal studies entirely in English in France, within an internationally oriented academic environment. While drawing inspiration from the structure and foundational framework of the traditional French Bachelor’s degree in Law, the programme adopts an innovative approach, with a substantial proportion of its curriculum devoted to European, International and Comparative Law.
The discipline of legal comparison enables students to explore and deepen their understanding of different legal models, practices and cultures that shape the fields of European, International and Comparative Law. Through this comparative and interdisciplinary approach, students develop a broader understanding of the interaction between legal systems and the diversity of approaches to contemporary legal issues. The programme ultimately provides students with the knowledge, analytical skills and practical tools necessary to navigate and operate effectively within an increasingly fragmented, complex and rapidly evolving legal environment.
Objectives
- While retaining the foundational structure of a traditional LL.B. in Law, the programme is distinguished by its strong European, international and comparative dimension, which permeates its core modules. It places particular emphasis on early specialisation and a career-oriented approach, equipping students with the knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to pursue further studies and develop careers in an increasingly international legal environment.
- To foster an open and internationally oriented legal culture, responsive to the challenges of the contemporary world, in which an increasing range of issues—including international cooperation, human rights, armed conflicts, environmental protection, equality and justice, public health, and technological development—arise and are addressed at European and global levels.
- To equip students with the ability to adopt a comparative approach to legal reasoning and problem-solving, an increasingly essential skill in today’s interconnected and rapidly evolving legal landscape.
Key strenghts
- An internationally recognized state-accredited qualification.
- The development or enhancement of specialised profiles tailored to the needs of international public and private institutions.
- The programme’s international character and ethos, reflected in its structure, designed to welcome and accommodate a diverse and substantial international student body.
Pursue your studies in France and/or abroad, particularly in countries where English is widely spoken or is the official language or language of instruction.
A state-recognised qualification that, through its English-language instruction and distinctive European, international and comparative focus, equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in both French and international settings, including positions in corporate legal and compliance departments, particularly within internationally operating businesses, as well as careers in the legal profession, subject to the applicable professional qualification requirements.
Opportunity to sit competitive entrance examinations for professional schools.
English language requirements: a minimum IELTS score of 7; a minimum TOEFL IBT score of 100 (previous scale) or 5 (new scale); a minimum CAE (Cambridge Advanced Exam) grade at C1 level; a Duolingo English Test score of 130 (internet-based test accepted); or an equivalent qualification
Strong academic record
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Unique undergraduate law programme in France entirely taught in English
An innovative approach
An internationally recognized state-accredited qualification
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Fall Semester
UE 1. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 1 :
- Analytical and Historical Introduction to Law – 20h Lectures
- Introduction to Common Law – 20h Lectures
- Judicial Institutions – 20h Lectures
UE 2. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 2 :
- Constitutional Law: Written Constitutions – 30h Lectures & 16h Tutorials
UE 3. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 3 :
- Persons and Things as Legal Concepts – 30h Lectures & 16h Tutorials
UE 4. INTERNATIONAL AND/OR COMPARATIVE MODULES :
- Global Contemporary Issues and Artificial Intelligence – 20h Lectures
- General Theories on States and Rule of Law – 20h Lectures
UE 5. ADDITIONAL MODULES :
- Legal Methods 1: Research and Writing – 25h Tutorials
- LV1 : French Language – 40h Tutorials
- LV2 : Legal English / Spanish / German / Italian – 20h Lectures
Spring Semester
UE 1. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 1 :
- International and European Institutions – 30h Lectures
- Administrative Institutions – 30h Lectures
UE 2. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 2 :
- Constitutional Law: Unwritten Constitutions – 30h Lectures & 16h Tutorials
UE 3. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 3 :
- Family Law and its International Dimensions – 30h Lectures & 16h Tutorials
UE 4. INTERNATIONAL AND/OR COMPARATIVE MODULES :
- International Protection of Fundamental Rights – 20h Lectures
- Comparative Constitutional History – 20h Lectures
UE 5. ADDITIONAL MODULES :
- Legal Methods 2: Case Analysis – 25h Tutorials
- LV1 : French Language – 40h Tutorials
- LV2 : Legal English /Spanish / German / Italian – 20h Tutorials
Fall Semester
UE 1. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 1 :
- Applied Methods: Legal Comparison – 12h Lectures
- Comparative Law of Obligations 1: Torts – 30h Lectures & 16h Tutorials
UE 2. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 2 :
- Comparative Administrative Law 1 – 30h Lectures & 16h Tutorials
UE 3. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 3 :
- Comparative Commercial and Business Law 1 – 20h Lectures
- Criminal Law 1: Fundamentals – 20h Lectures
- European Union Law 1 – 20h Lectures
- 1 optional Tutorials from one of the three courses – 16h Tutorials
UE 4. INTERNATIONAL AND/OR COMPARATIVE MODULES :
- Introduction to the Public Law of the European Countries – 20h Lectures
- Introduction to the Private Law of the European Countries – 20h Lectures
- Legal Methods 3: Essay Question – 20h Tutorials
UE 5. ADDITIONAL MODULES :
- French Legal Terminology 1 – 21h Tutorials
- 1 optional Tutorials:
- LV2 : Legal English / Spanish / German / Italian – 21h Tutorials
- OR European Project or Experiential Learning – 21h Tutorials
Spring Semester
UE 1. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 1 :
- Comparative Law of Obligations 2: Contracts – 30h Lectures & 16h Tutorials
UE 2. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 2 :
- Comparative Administrative Law 2 – 30h Lectures & 16h Tutorials
- European Union and National Public Finance – 20h Lectures
UE 3. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 3 :
- Criminal Law 2: International and Comparative Criminal Justice – 20h Lectures
- Comparative Commercial and Business Law 2 – 20h Lectures
- European Union Law 2 – 20h Lectures
- 1 optional Tutorials from one of the three courses – 16h Tutorials
UE 4. INTERNATIONAL AND/OR COMPARATIVE MODULES :
- International Public Law and European Union Policies – 20h Lectures
- International Law and Climate Change Challenges – 20h Lectures
- Legal Methods 4: Moot Competition – 20h Tutorials
UE 5. ADDITIONAL MODULES :
- French Legal Terminology 2 – 21h Tutorials
- 1 optional Tutorials:
- LV2 : Legal English / Spanish / German / Italian – 21h Tutorials
- OR European Project or Experiential Learning – 21h Tutorials
Fall Semester
UE 1. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 1 :
- International and European Business Law – 30h Lectures & 16h Tutorials
UE 2. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 2 :
- International Law of Obligations – 30h Lectures & 16h Tutorials
UE 3. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 3 :
- Company Law – 30h Lectures & 16h Tutorials
- International Human Rights Law – 30h Lectures
- Comparative Civil Procedure – 30h Lectures
UE 4. SPECIALISATION :
- Digital Law 1: Global Approach on Law and Digitalization – 20h Lectures
- Negotiations and Alternative Dispute Resolution – 20h Lectures
UE 5. ADDITIONAL MODULES :
- French Legal Terminology 3 – 21h Tutorials
- 1 optional Tutorials:
- LV2 : Legal English / Spanish / German / Italian – 21h Tutorials
- OR European Project or Experiential Learning – 21h Tutorials
Spring Semester
UE 1. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 1 :
- Private International Law – 30h Lectures
- International Environmental Law – 30h Lectures
- International Trade and Investment Law – 30h Lectures
- International and Comparative Labour Law – 30h Lectures
UE 2. FOUNDATION SUBJECTS 2 :
- General Tax Law – 20h Lectures
- Advanced Law of Obligations – 20h Lectures
- Comparative Criminal Procedure – 20h Lectures
UE 3. SPECIALISATION :
- Digital Law 2: Privacy, Data Protection, Crypto-Assets – 20h Lectures
- Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility – 20h Lectures
- 1 optional module:
- Bachelor Thesis – Mémoire
- OR Internship Report – Stage
UE 4. ADDITIONAL MODULES :
- French Legal Terminology 4 – 21h Tutorials
- 1 optional Tutorials:
- LV2 : Legal English / Spanish / German / Italian – 21h Tutorials
- OR European Project or Experiential Learning – 21h Tutorials