Target level of study
BAC +5
ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Law and Political Science
Presentation
- Master of Banking and Finance
Teaching staff: Adrien Tehrani - Stéphane Benilsi
The Master's in Banking and Finance is organized over 2 years, comprising 4 semesters.
Objectives
The aim of the Master's program is to train lawyers who combine a mastery of the fundamentals of French, European and international business law, with an in-depth knowledge of the rules applicable to the banking and financial sectors, in order to facilitate their integration into the world of work. The program offers a wide range of career opportunities.
Know-how and skills
In addition to traditional training in private law, particularly business law, students specialize in banking and finance law.
In this respect, by the end of the Master 2, students will have in-depth knowledge of the organization of the banking profession and financial law professions, the workings of national and European supervisory authorities, and the regulations applicable to the many activities that can be carried out in this sector, by lawyers from banks or other companies as well as by lawyers (retail banking, investment banking, asset management, listed company transactions, project financing, banking and financial regulation, etc.).
The course also includes several hours of instruction in English, to perfect understanding and expression in both banking and financial law, as the work environment often has a marked international dimension. English language courses (20 hours) and law courses in English (over 40 hours) are provided, which is an asset when it comes to accessing job opportunities in France and abroad.
Students are also introduced to accountancy by a chartered accountant, helping them to gain a better understanding of corporate financing and financial reporting issues.
Last but not least, they develop their legal research skills and enhance their professional experience, as Master 2 students are required to write a dissertation and complete an internship or work-study program.
Organization
Open on a sandwich basis
This course is offered on a sandwich basis.
Program
Master 1 :
The aim of the Master 1 program is to train lawyers in business law.
The program includes courses in tax law, company law in difficulty, securities law, insurance law and business criminal law. An initial specialization in banking and financial law is provided through lectures and tutorials.
Master 2 :
The Master 2 in Banking and Financial Law features in-depth teaching on a number of banking and financial law topics, thanks to the involvement of academics and practitioners, with most courses having a direct or indirect bearing on the financing of the economy. Both classic and topical issues (blockchain and digital assets, sustainable finance....) are addressed, including from a litigation angle (repression of banking and financial offences). Some courses are taught in English.
Select a program
Master of Banking and Finance
- Educational coordinators: Stéphane Benilsi - Adrien Tehrani
Optional
UE Group 1 insolvency law
6 creditsDigital skills - Pix+Droit preparation
International trade law (ST)
Family property law (ST)
3 creditsUE In-depth tax law
6 creditsIn-depth civil procedures: enforcement procedures (ST)
UE Financial law
6 creditsTD Financial Law
2 creditsCM Financial law
4 credits
Updating the fundamentals
9 creditsLanguage
Banking law
15 credits
Professional integration
1 creditsFinancial law
15 creditsElective UE
Your choice: 1 of 2
Tutored Project/Memoir
Your choice: 1 of 2
Tutored project
Memory
7 credits
Tutored Project/Memoir/Commitment
Student involvement
Tutored project/Memoir
Your choice: 1 of 2
Memory
5 creditsTutored project
Cross-disciplinary teaching
7 credits
And then
Professional integration
Career opportunities :
- Banks, Cooperative and mutual banks
- Finance companies, Specialized financial institutions
- Regulatory authorities
- Banque de France, European Central Bank, French Treasury, Caisse des Dépôts
- Investment firms - Management companies
- Insurance companies
- Law firms
- Collection agencies