LL.M. in European Law & Litigation

The LL.M./Masters in International & European Law is taught in English allowing french and international students to specialize in European and international legal orders (European Union law & policies, international organisations, international business law, international environmental law…)


Accredited French diploma issued through Toulouse Capitole University – « Masters of Laws, Economics, Management – specialization in International Law »


Location of study

Lille Campus

Degree requirements

Students with a law degree or any equivalent degree, and an excellent level of English (C1 according to the European framework). The selection process is based on academic results and an interview in English

How to apply

Master 1 > https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/
Reference 1801140Q

Master 2 > espaceadmission.univ-catholille.fr

Objectives of the programme

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Trial simulations: legal literature, legal writing, pleading…

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Participation in a European moot court (ELMC – European Law Moot Court)

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Development of writing skills

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100% courses in English with our permanent and visiting professors

Aims of the programme

  • Complete Master Degree covering the whole speciality of International & European Law (private and public law, competition law, business law, human rights, international organisations and litigations…)
  • Form international and European law experts
  • Prepare to take competitive exams giving access to international organisations and European institutions
  • Prepare to take the bar examination
  • Reinforcing legal practice through research seminars and methodology with our permanent and visiting professors

Professional project

  • Possibility of internship abroad (company, institution, law firm or summer university) or in France in an international company
  • Meetings with law practitioners especially during the annual IELS International
  • Job Dating & Careers
  • Individual help for your professional project and your studies
  • Visiting professors who provide an interesting and important network for jobs and internships
  • Visit of the EU institutions

Internships & study abroad opportunities

  • LAW FIRMS: BCTG, DLGA, Fidal, EY Lille, Fidal, ELEA Avocat, Mc Guire Woods (Brussels), Bignon-Lebray , Scheppard Mullin (Brussels)…
  • NGO’S: Cimade, Avocats sans frontières, Red Cross…
  • UNIVERSITIES : The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CEU San Pablo, Nottingham University, Universität Salzburg…

Partnership

MASTER 1

60 ECTS credits – 600h

FUNDAMENTAL UNIT – 240H

+ Law of International Organisations
+ International Private Law
+ European Legal Proceedings
+ International Responsibility & Litigation
+ International Arbitration
+ EU policies
+ Human rights & fundamental liberties
+ International Private Law

SPECIALITY UNIT – 192H

+ Competition Law
+ European Company Law
+ Global Governance
+ Non-State Actors and International Law
+ Intellectual Property
+ International Trade Law
+ International and EU Environmental Law
+ International Humanitarian Law

UNIT OF LEGAL PRACTICE – 104H

+ Advanced International Law Clinic
+ Research seminar in International and European Law

LANGUAGES – 64H

+ Legal English
+ German / Spanish / French as foreign language

MASTER 2

60 ECTS credits – 320h + 56 optional hours

SUBSTANTIVE UNIT INTERNATIONAL & EU LAW – 144H

+ Freedoms of movement of goods & services
+ Non-discrimination and citizenship of the Union
+ International private law applicable to civil and commercial litigations
+ International private law applicable to matrimonial litigations
+ Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
+ EU Green Deal & climate change
+ EU External Actions
+ EU Digital Laws

SPECIALISATION UNIT – EU LAW – 120H

+ National actions based on EU & international law
+ Cross-border disputes in the EU (MPI Lux)
+ Europen Law Enforcement
+ EU Financial Framework
+ Practice of international litigations in national proceedings
+ Practice of European litigations before the CJEU
+ Practice of European litigations before the ECHR

UNIT – PRACTICE OF EUROPEAN & INTERNATIONAL LITIGATIONS – 28H

+ Legal Writing
+ Legal Speaking
+ Professional skills

UNIT RESEARCH – 28H

+ Skills in EU fundings
+ Research seminar + thesis + defence
+ Workshop

OPTIONAL MODULE TO PREPARE THE FRENCH BAR EXAM (EU & INTERNATIONAL LAW SPECIALISATION) – 56H

+ Préparation examen : Droit international et européen (formation CRFPA)
+ Action en annulation et en indemnité
+ Recours en manquement et en carence
+ Recours en responsabilité
+ Renvoi préjudiciel

Academic team

Meet the director

Job & careers / Study opportunities

  • Continue with a Master 2 Degree in International & European Law or one of the other Masters offered by the Faculty especially: Master in Business and competition Law or Human Rights, Security and Development.
  • Master’s Degree in International & European Law.
  • LL.M. in other EU member states or in partner universities.
  • Possibility to go on an exchange programme.

FLD experience

I chose this program for various reasons, firstly I was attracted to the idea of undertaking the Master’s completely in English while also being able to practice my French while living in one of France’s biggest cities. Lille was an optimal choice due to its proximity to other key European locations such as Brussels, London, Paris and Luxembourg. The program gave us the opportunity to work with renowned legal experts and to study under very experienced faculty members which provided a key degree of support throughout the academic year. The students of this Master’s were also able to participate within the European Moot Court Competition which further strengthened our legal pleading and writing skills. I will be continuing my academic progression at the Université Catholique de Lille with the M2 in Human Rights, Security and Development. I hope to finish the M2 with a strong legal base in International law and continue with my career working with NGOs, international organisation or legal consultancy firms.

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