ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
School of Law and Political Science
Overview
The European Law track is affiliated with the Institute for European Human Rights Law (IDEDH), a research center whose scholarly work in the areas of fundamental rights and European law is recognized at both the national and European levels.
See the center's activities on theIDEDH website.
IDEDH is also on Facebook and Twitter
Objectives
The goal of the European track of the Master’s in Public Law is to train generalist lawyers with advanced expertise in the field of European law (European human rights law, European Union law). Since European law permeates all branches of law, expertise in this field is highly sought after.
Organization
Program
In thefirst semester, the curriculum consists of a mix of lectures, seminars, and conferences featuring legal practitioners.
In particular, the seminars are designed to help students develop new skills, such as oral presentation, practical case studies, and independent research on a given topic, among others.
Participating in the Cassin Competition—a mock trial competition based on the European Convention on Human Rights and held at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg—is a rewarding and highly educational experience in terms of developing analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.
Completing a research thesis rounds out the student’s education and allows them to engage in a scientific process that is very useful for developing analytical skills and writing abilities.
Select a program
Master's Degree (Year 1) in European Law
Private International Law, Group 2 (ST)
EU: The ECHR Litigation System
7 creditsMethodology Workshop
European Aspects of Constitutional Litigation (ST)
3 creditsEU Law on International Economic Relations
7 creditsEU Law on Fundamental Rights (ST)
EU EU Litigation System
7 creditsEU Language
Digital Skills - In-Depth Research
Master's Degree in European Law (Year 2)
European Law and International Conflicts
4 creditsBusiness, Development, and Human Rights
Language
European Litigation Practice
3 creditsElective: Advocacy/EU Litigation Practice & Economic Union
Choose one of the following two options:
Common EU Policies
6 creditsMoot Court Competition
6 credits
European Procedural Safeguards
4 creditsProtection of Economic and Social Rights in Europe
Economic and Monetary Union
3 creditsJudicial and Police Cooperation in the AFSJ
4 credits
Political Theories and Narratives of Europe
3 creditsEuropean Law and the Fight Against Climate Change
4 creditsDemocracy and the Rule of Law
4 creditsEuropean Animal Protection
4 creditsEU Options
Choose one of the following two options:
Engagement/Employment Integration
3 creditsEmployment Placement
3 credits
European and Digital Law
Thesis/Supervised Project Option
Choose one of the following two options:
Supervised Project
Thesis
7 credits
And then
Employment Placement
Academic Career (Master's Degree in Law and Agrégation in Public Law)
Competitive examinations for senior civil service positions, the judiciary, and the bar.
Involve European organizations and human rights NGOs.