CRITERIAS FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE MASTER

Admission to the first year of the Master's programme depends on the number of seats available and is subject to an examination of the candidate's file.

Required diplomas:
- hold a Law degree obtained in France OR a foreign degree in a legal discipline equivalent to 180 ECTS, i.e. Bachelor's degree, Licence or equivalent
- Qualifications in other disciplines worth 180 ECTS minimum OR have significant professional experience in the field of the LL.M.'s programme applied for.
Communication skills:
- Proven knowledge of English (minimum B2, C1 for a mobility to Dundee)

CRITERIAS FOR THE SECOND YEAR OF THE MASTER

Admission to the first year of the Master's programme depends on the number of seats available and is subject to an examination of the candidate's file.

Required diplomas:
- Successful completion of the 1st year of a Master’s degree in Law obtained in France OR a foreign degree in a legal discipline equivalent to 240 ECTS.
- Qualifications in other disciplines equivalent to 240 ECTS OR significant professional experience in some of the subjects taught on the course may also be considered.
Communication skills:
- Proven knowledge of English (minimum C1)

CRITERIAS FOR BOTH YEARS

Academics:
- A solid grounding in the fundamental areas of public and private law.
- Have an excellent academic record and an awareness of international and/or European issues

Skills:
- Ability to express yourself clearly orally and in writing in academic and legal English.
- Ability to work both in groups and individually.
- Ability to work independently and use legal documentation.
- Ability to use complex legal reasoning and a wide range of sources and knowledge.

Experience (non-cumulative conditions):
- Evidence of voluntary or community work experience and/or
- International experience (travel, study, training) and/or
- Experience in legal practice (internship, moot court, etc.)

Communication skills:
- Ability to write essays and dissertations in English
- Ability to read extensive or complex texts in English
- Ability to speak English fluently (presentations, seminar discussions, class participation)

Project motivation and coherence:
Alignment of the degree with the applicant's career goals and/or plans for personal and professional development.

Skills:
The teachings during the entire Program pave the way to European and international careers, or employment requiring to manage different situations connected with international and European law. Students are encouraged to develop initiatives in order to bring out skills in organisation, communication and exchanges, which are essential for any legal practitioner who works in a team, with potential partners from all around the world, international organisations, firms or universities. The exchange during the second semester is a chance for developing the abilities of adaptation and communication in an international context.

Careers:
- Lawyer practise – National or international private litigation
- Legal departments in French or foreign private, public or public-private companies.
- Domestic or International/European Civil service
- NGOs.
- Assistance and expert assessment for international institutions or national institutions
- 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 UT Capitole website or at the SUIO-IP.