Target level of study
Master's degree
ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Law and Political Science
Presentation
Justice, trials, and proceedings
- Master's Degree in Litigation Law
Head of Studies: Christophe Albiges - Master Judicial Officer
Head of teaching: Christophe Albiges
The Justice, Litigation, and Procedures track is for students who are considering a career in the legal field or who wish to work in an institution as a litigation specialist.
Objectives
The major aims to contribute to students' professional integration in two ways: firstly, by preparing them as well as possible for the various tests (practical case studies, essays, summary notes) with a view to passing competitive examinations and exams related to the specificities of the major. Secondly, by introducing them to the work they will be doing in their future professional activities, not only during internships, but also through practical teaching (e.g., introduction to drafting legal documents in Master II).
Know-how and skills
The program is designed to provide in-depth, applied university training, with students acquiring a good knowledge of the various subjects and exercises proposed for competitions and exams. Students will also be able to:
- analyze and understand legal situations in order to advise
- draft legal documents or legal notes
- argue and synthesize
Organization
Open alternately
This course is available on a work-study basis.
Program
Select a program
Master's Degree in Litigation Law
The Master's degree in Litigation Law, within the Justice, Trials, and Procedures program, offers a multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary approach to various procedures, including civil litigation (family, contracts), criminal litigation, business litigation, and enforcement procedures. The emphasis is on in-depth analysis of each subject, using both theoretical and practical approaches.
The aim of this course is to provide students with specialization in the main areas of litigation, equipping them with the in-depth knowledge necessary for a successful entry into professional life.
The courses taught during the first year of the Justice, Trials, and Procedures program aim to provide a common foundation of knowledge for specialization in the second year (M2). It allows students to acquire new knowledge, particularly in civil law, procedures, and private international law.
The second year of the program allows students to deepen their study of various subjects related to litigation, including civil and criminal procedure, as well as enforcement procedures. Specific courses focus on alternative dispute resolution methods, fundamental rights in court proceedings, and litigation aspects of business law.
Optional
Insolvency Law Group 2 (ST)
History of Justice (ST)
2 creditsSpecial Criminal Law (ST)
3 creditsEU Civil Law: Succession
7 creditsEU Criminal Procedure 2
7 creditsEU Enhanced civil procedure and enforcement measures
7 credits
European procedural practices
3 creditsSpecialized litigation practices
3 creditsAlternative dispute resolution practices
3 creditsPractices of litigation proceedings before the courts
3 creditsChoice of thesis/supervised project
Choose one of two options:
Memory
4 creditsSupervised project
Professional integration
Choose one of two options:
Enforcement procedures
5 creditsOral exam
6 credits
Master Judicial Officer
- Master Judicial Officer
Head of teaching: Christophe Albiges
The Master's degree in Judicial Officer Studies, within the Justice, Trials, and Procedures program, was initially created in partnership with the Regional Chamber of Judicial Officers. The program offers an in-depth theoretical and practical approach to various subjects directly related to the work of a judicial officer.The courses taught during the first year of the Justice, Trials, and Procedures program aim to provide a common foundation of knowledge for specialization in the second year (M2). It allows students to acquire new knowledge, particularly in civil law, procedures, and private international law.
The second year of the program is designed to provide, on the one hand, in-depth university training in civil procedure and enforcement procedures and, on the other hand, specific preparation for the various written and oral exams required to enter the professional training program for judicial officers, as provided for by Decree No. 2019-1185 of November 15, 2019. During this second year of the Master's program, students have the option of choosing an apprenticeship program by joining a judicial officer's office.
Optional
Insolvency Law Group 2 (ST)
History of Justice (ST)
2 creditsSpecial Criminal Law (ST)
3 creditsEU Civil Law: Succession
7 creditsEU Criminal Procedure 2
7 creditsEU Enhanced civil procedure and enforcement measures
7 credits
Oral exam
6 creditsAlternative dispute resolution practices
3 creditsEU of your choice Professional integration
Specialized litigation practices
3 creditsHistory of art
3 creditsThesis/Supervised project
Choose one of two options:
Memory
4 creditsSupervised project
Enforcement procedures
5 creditsPreparation for the final oral exam
3 credits
Admission
Target audience
For Master I, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent. For Master II, applicants must hold a Master I degree in law or equivalent. A selection process is organized for admission to Master II (based on application and interview). The program is open to anyone, regardless of age, who wishes to enter a profession related to the legal field or work as a lawyer (see Objectives).
Mandatory prerequisites
Hold a Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent
And after
Continuing education
Enrollment in a doctoral program or in a preparatory course for a competitive examination or exam.
Professional integration
Students enter the workforce after passing a competitive exam or other exam (ENM, CRFPA, Ecole des greffes, Ecole nationale des procédures) or after joining an institution as a litigation specialist (e.g., banking, insurance, legal journalism).