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LL.M. in European Law
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About:
Entirely taught in English, the LL.M. in European Law is a university degree designed for international students. The courses are taught by a genuinely European team of highly qualified professors bringing together Paris-Panthéon-Assas University and reknown specialists from other European Member States.
The subject areas give students the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive understanding of European Law in most areas that fall within the competence of the European Union.
Language:
All classes are conducted in English. Students also have the opportunity to take French language classes if they wish to enhance their knowledge of French.
Academic Calendar:
From early September to early May.
Location of classes:
Classes will be held at the Comparative Law Institute, 28 rue saint Guillaume, 75007 Paris. French language courses are conducted at the Assas Centre, 92 rue d'Assas, 75006 Paris
Tuition fees and scholarships:
Students must pay a tuition fee of 10,000 Euros, payable in total by June 30th before the semester starts. In addition, students will pay administrative fees of around 250 Euros, and a national fee of 100 Euros.
No scholarship grant is available from Paris-Panthéon-Assas University.
Program eligible to the LPDP scholarship. Please contact Lpdp.prancis@ifi-id.com for more information.
Entry requirements:
The LL.M. in European Law is open to:
- Students who hold a degree in social sciences with a major in law or any other law degree awarded by a non-French University after completing at least 4 academic years or 240 ECTS
- Students who hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Students who have successfully completed at least 2 academic years at an American Law School (through an exchange between their home University and Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University).
Application & Admission:
The selection procedure is based on an assessment of the application submitted by each candidate, and, if the selection panel choose to do so, an interview (skype, phone) with the candidate to determine final selection.
Please read the Application guidelines 2025, comomplete the online application and upload the following documents (.pdf):
- Transcripts of records
- Degrees and diplomas
- English language test score (TOEFL with a minimum of 100 points if Internet-based, IELTS with a minimum score of 7.0/9 or Certificate of Proficiency in English (Cambridge ESOL))
- A resume
- A personal statement
- A photograph
Once submitted, your application is reviewed by the Director of Studies.
Application period: From February,1st to June, 15th 2025
Results: 2-8 weeks after submitting a complete application.
Program
The subject areas taught in the LL.M. in European Law give students the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive understanding of European Law in most areas that fall within the competence of the European Union.
Classes may be taught with a comparative and international perspective when appropriate to understand the Union’s legal system.
The Master in European Law consists of 11 seminars of 24h each, and 2 seminars of 12h each (288 hours of instruction in total):
- The Institutional and Decision-making Structure of the European Union
- History of the European idea
- The Internal Market – Four Freedoms
- Competition Law
- Company Law and Financial Markets
- Private International Law and Commercial Dispute Resolution
- Labor Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- External Relations
- Consumer Law
- Human Rights
- Environmental Law
- Privacy and Data Protection Law
Students may be permitted to replace an LL.M. seminar by another seminar taught in French within another program available at the European College of Paris. However, this may be done only with the agreement of the Director of Studies and the professor who teaches the seminar.
If a student wishes to write a thesis or a personal project on one of the specific seminars listed, they may replace one or several seminars for the project under the supervision of a Professor specific to the subject, with the consent of the Director of Studies. Each seminar is graded on the basis of 20 points. If the personal project replaces two seminars, the basis is 40 points.
Further studies
Career:
Graduates have the ability to seek jobs in all European Institutions, companies, law firms and governments. Several of the Alumni have decided to stay in Paris to follow their professional carriers and others have returned to their home countries.
Alumni are presently working at Allen & Overy, McDermott, Will & Emery, Winston& Strawn, Kirkland & Ellis LLP Waters, Kraus &Paul, Ropes &Gray LLP, Latham & Watkins, Simmons & Simmons LLP.
Registrar's Office:
Ms Christine LE SAUX
Tél. +33 (0)1 44 39 86 10
Institut de Droit Comparé
28 rue Saint Guillaume
75007 Paris
Recruitment team
llm-europeanlaw@u-paris2.fr
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Alumni students
Katharina Girbinger LL.M. in European Law 2024 - Paris
The LL.M. in European Law was an enrichment in every respect. Academically, the program was extremely diverse, not only due to the different areas of EU law that were taught, but also thanks to the various professors from Paris-Panthéon-Assas University as well as from other universities all over Europe, including their respective teaching and examination styles. The possibility to choose a seminar taught in French or to write a paper allowed students to individualize the program according to their preferences. The size of the seminars led to lively interaction and exciting discussions.
Highlights included study trips to Luxembourg, Brussels and Strasbourg – those also gave us some practical insights into how European law works in practice and what career opportunities there are in this area. Thanks to the LL.M. I met inspiring people from all over the world.
In conclusion I can only say that I had the best time studying and living in Paris!
Linah Leuters LL.M. in European Law 2023 - Paris
“The LL.M. in European Law at Paris-Panthéon-Assas University has broadened my horizons in many different ways. First of all, I was able to deepen my expertise in the substantial EU law, but also to gain insights into new areas due to the broad curriculum.
It has provided me with a valuable perspective on the EU’s general approach and fundamental values. Not only have I enjoyed learning from excellent professors with great expertise in their various fields, but also from fellow students from all over the world. Interacting with inspiring people from different legal systems while forming friendships has made the experience even better than I ever imagined it could be.
Niklas Täuber LL.M. in European Law 2023 - Paris
“The LL.M. in European Law as taught at Paris-Panthéon-Assas University has a unique approach to teaching European Union Law. It dives into the areas of EU law which have the most impact on the economy and the day-to-day life of European citizens, while still keeping the EU’s broader structures and its history in sight.
The courses are taught by scholars and practitioners from all over Europe, helping the students learn about the theoretical as well as the practical aspects of European Union law. This opportunity is fostered by excursions to the EU institutions, which bring students in touch with all kinds of practitioners involved with Union law and offer a variety of insights for potential future careers.”