Master in European Law & Litigation

The Master (LL.M.) in European Law & Litigation is a 2 years French master degree integrally taught in English. This State diploma allows European & international students to get a wide specialisation in EU law and to have access to French academic system.
1st year: Master in International and European Law (MIEL)
2nd year: Master in European Law & Litigation (MELL)


Accredited French diploma issued through Toulouse Capitole University – « Masters of Laws, Economics, Management – specialisation 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

Aims of the programme

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Complete Master Degree covering the whole speciality of International & European Law (private and public law, competition law, business law, human rights, international organisations and litigation…)

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Advanced skills in international and European law

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Ability to write legal briefs and pleading in English

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Strong specialisation in EU law

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Prepare to take competitive exams giving access to international organisations and European institutions

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Preparing and giving access to the French Bar exam

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Reinforcing legal practice through research seminars and methodology

EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Trial simulations: legal literature, legal writing, pleading…
  • Participation in a European moot court (ELMC – European Law Moot Court)
  • Development of writing skills
  • 100% courses in English with our permanent and visiting professors
  • Students will have progressively the opportunity to go abroad during the 2nd semester, in The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS)

FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL PROJECT

  • 2nd year: internship all over Europe (EU institutions (blue book), UN institutions, companies, law firms)
  • 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 Court of justice of the European Union (CJUE) in Luxembourg

MASTER 1

60 ECTS credits – 600h

FUNDAMENTAL UNIT

+ International Private Law 1
+ International Responsibility & Litigation
+ Law of International Organisations
+ EU policies
+ Human rights & Fundamental Liberties
+ European Company Law
+ International Private Law 2

SPECIALITY UNIT

+ Competition Law
+ International Arbitration
+ 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

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

LANGUAGES

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

MASTER 2

60 ECTS credits – 320h

SUBSTANTIVE UNIT INTERNATIONAL & EUROPEAN LAW

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

SPECIALISATION UNIT – EUROPEAN LAW

+ National actions based on EU & international law
+ Cross-border disputes in the EU
+ European Law Enforcement
+ EU financial framework
+ Practice of international litigation in national proceedings
+ Practice of European litigation before the CJEU
+ Practice of European litigation before the ECHR

PRACTICE OF EUROPEAN & INTERNATIONAL LITIGATION UNIT

+ Legal Writing
+ Legal Speaking
+ Professional skills

RESEARCH UNIT

+ Skills in EU fundings*
+ Research seminar + thesis + defence*
+ Workshop*
OU Séminaire de recherche intégré (organisation et animation d’une journée d’études, rédaction d’un bulletin de veille juridique sur les thématiques du C3RD. En remplacement des cours marqués d’une*)
+ Mémoire de recherche (avec séminaire de recherche intégré) en remplacement des cours marqués d’une *)

Academic team

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And after?

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 Masters 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``

Pablo - Class of 2020/2021 - Canadian/Colombian student

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