MASTER'S DEGREE - SPECIALIZATION IN BANKING AND FINANCIAL LAW

The Master’s program aims to train legal professionals who combine a mastery of the fundamentals of French, European, and international business law with an in-depth understanding of the regulations governing the banking and financial sectors, in order to facilitate their entry into the workforce; it should be noted that the program offers numerous career opportunities.

In addition to a traditional education in private law—and more specifically, business law—students specialize in banking and financial law.

In this regard, by the end of the Master’s 2 program, students will have an in-depth understanding of the structure of the banking industry and the various fields of financial law, the functioning of national and European regulatory authorities, and the regulations governing the wide range of activities carried out in this sector—whether by in-house legal counsel at banks or other companies or by attorneys (retail banking, investment banking, asset management, transactions involving publicly traded companies, project financing, banking and financial regulation, etc.).

The program also includes several hours of instruction in English, designed to enhance both comprehension and expression in both banking and financial law, as the work environment often has a strong international component. Thus, English language courses (20 hours) and law courses taught in English (more than 40 hours) are offered, which is an asset for securing jobs in France and abroad.

Students are also introduced to accounting by a certified public accountant, which helps them better understand issues related to corporate finance and financial reporting.

Finally, students develop their skills in legal research and gain professional experience, as during the second year of the master’s program, they are required to write a thesis and complete an internship or a work-study program.