ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Law and Political Science
Presentation
The Master's degree in Litigation Law, part of the Justice, Trials and Procedures specialization, offers a multi-disciplinary, cross-disciplinary approach to various types of litigation, whether civil (family, contract), criminal, business or enforcement. Emphasis is placed on in-depth analysis of each subject, using a theoretical and practical approach.
The aim of this course is to specialize students in the main areas of litigation, equipping them with the in-depth knowledge required for a successful entry into professional life.
The courses offered in the first year of the Justice, Litigation and Procedure specialization are designed to provide a common foundation of knowledge, with a view to specialization in the second year (M2). In the first year, students acquire new knowledge, particularly in civil law, procedure and private international law.
The second year of the program enables students to study in greater depth the various subjects relating to litigation, including civil and criminal procedure, as well as enforcement. Specific courses cover alternative dispute resolution methods, fundamental trial rights and the contentious aspects of business law.
Objectives
In terms of scientific orientation, the aim is to provide students with a comprehensive and operational training in all areas of national and European procedure.Master II prepares them to enter different categories of professions:
- professions accessible by competitive examination, such as the judiciary, court clerks, lawyers, court commissioners, attorneys-at-law, the police and the gendarmerie.
- professions immediately accessible after the Master 2, such as manager of a litigation department in a company (bank, insurance company, debt collection department, for example), or journalist in the legal field.
Know-how and skills
On the one hand, at an academic level, to prepare students as effectively as possible for competitive examinations by mastering the exercises required, such as the summary note, the case study or the dissertation (Magistrate, Clerk of the Court, Lawyer, Law Commissioner), in particular by deepening their knowledge of civil and criminal procedures, subjects which are now compulsory for these examinations. On the other hand, at the professional level, to master the various techniques designed to prevent litigation (conciliation, mediation or settlement) and to introduce students to the practice of drafting deeds in connection with the professions mentioned (drafting summonses, lawyers' submissions, judgments and rulings).
Organization
Program
The Litigation Law specialization is made up of teaching units, divided into two semesters. Classes run from September to the end of February, and are essentially practical in nature (case studies, analysis of rulings and texts, drafting of legal documents). A dissertation must be written and defended at the end of the year, followed by an oral examination. Recruitment, teaching and assessment are organized in close collaboration between academics and professionals. Master II is open to continuing education and to anyone wishing to validate their experience.
Select a program
M1 Litigation law
Optional
Insolvency law group 2 (ST)
History of justice (ST)
2 creditsSpecial criminal law (ST)
3 creditsUE Civil law: Inheritance
7 creditsUE Criminal Procedure 2
7 creditsUE In-depth civil procedure and enforcement
7 credits
M2 Litigation law
European procedural practices
3 creditsSpecialized litigation practices
3 creditsAlternative dispute resolution practices
3 creditsLitigation practice before the courts
3 creditsChoice of dissertation/tutored project
Your choice: 1 of 2
Memory
4 creditsTutored project
Professional integration
Your choice: 1 of 2
Practical execution procedures
5 creditsGrand Oral
6 credits
And then
Further studies
Enrolment in a doctoral program or in preparation for a competitive examination (e.g. IEJ, École nationale de procédures)
Professional integration
Students enter the legal profession by passing a competitive examination (ENM, CRFPA, Ecole des greffes, Ecole nationale des procédures) or by joining an establishment as a litigation specialist (e.g. banking, insurance, legal journalism).
The Justice, Litigation and Procedures specialization, which is open to sandwich courses, is designed to provide in-depth, applied university-level training in enforcement procedures and measures.
It is particularly aimed at students wishing to embark on judicial careers (lawyers, magistrates, judicial commissioners) or legal careers (litigation establishments, banks and financial institutions, etc.), as well as professionals wishing to acquire additional qualifications.