Duration
1 year
Training Structure
School of Law and Political Science
Overview
Academic Director: Anaëlle Donnette
The economic context and legal developments are increasing the complexity of the interplay between labor law and the law governing companies in financial distress. It is becoming necessary to offer specialized training in labor law as it applies to companies in financial distress. This training program is intended for various stakeholders involved with companies in financial distress (trustees and court-appointed administrators, attorneys, judges, and in-house counsel), as well as master’s students seeking to acquire in-depth knowledge in this field.
The Benefits of the Training Program
Admission Requirements: 3 years of higher education
Assessment: Oral and written exams
Objectives
Train legal professionals specializing in labor law as it applies to distressed companies
Understand the challenges involved in the intersection of labor law and the law governing distressed companies
Address the difficulties arising from the growing overlap between these two disciplines
Understand the labor law applicable to distressed companies
Know how to manage labor relations in distressed companies
Expertise and Skills
Understanding the role and status of employee representatives and the employee representative in the prevention and resolution of corporate difficulties
Understanding the rules governing wage claims in a company in financial difficulty (particularly the role of the AGS)
Understanding the Hiring Process and Modifications to Employment Contracts in a Company in Financial Distress
Understanding the Procedures and Conditions for Termination in a Company in Financial Distress
Understanding the Rules Governing the Sale of a Company in Financial Distress
Organization
Special Features
Program
Available as both initial training and continuing education
Course dates: To be determined during the first half of the calendar year
Admission
Target Audience
Students – Attorneys – Legal Professionals – Judges and Magistrates – Administrators and Court-Appointed Trustees
Tuition Fees
€200 for initial training (€100 for students receiving scholarships)
€1,500 for continuing education
Mandatory Prerequisites
Bachelor of Laws
Recommended Prerequisites
Have a solid foundation in labor law
And then
Employment Placement
Attorneys, legal professionals, court-appointed representatives