An excellent and renowned programme that allows students to acquire recognised expertise in a sought-after specialisation such as common law and offers varied and progressive career prospects in France and internationally, in companies, law firms and institutions (European Commission, Competition Authority, DGCCRF, etc.). The programme is also particularly well suited to preparing a doctoral thesis and a career as a lecturer and researcher.
The Master's programme offers training that combines fundamental and practical teaching, delivered by academics or practitioners, depending on the subject. Some modules are specifically devoted to litigation or practice, in order to promote practical learning. In addition, there are professional practice modules comprising workshops, projects, an internship and a dissertation.
Informations
Skills
- Proficiency in French and European competition law (including its economic aspects) and contract law applicable to businesses, whether substantive rules or litigation.
- Ability to reason and argue legally
- Ability to analyse and deal with novel legal issues
- Ability to engage in dialogue with economists and have a satisfactory understanding of the economic aspects of a legal case
- Proficiency in public speaking
- Professional use of written and spoken English
- Ability to work in a team and position oneself in a professional environment
Objectives
- Train high-level lawyers who can easily integrate into companies, law firms or institutions, or prepare a doctoral thesis before pursuing a career as a lecturer-researcher
- Acquire advanced specialisation in competition law in all its diversity and deepen essential knowledge of contract law, whether in common law or in business-oriented areas (distribution, business contracts)
- Acquire solid knowledge of competition procedure and economics
- Enable practical application and concrete learning in both oral and written communication (negotiation, drafting of business contracts, contractual techniques, conclusions, pleadings)
- Develop personal and professional skills (know-how, interpersonal skills and communication skills)
- Provide each student with close support for their career plans
Career Opportunities
Career prospects
Avocat (avec l’obtention du CRFPA)
Emplois juridiques dans des organisations internationales et européennes
Emplois juridiques dans les banques et les entreprises multinationales
Emplois juridiques dans les institutions internationales, européennes et nationales de protection des droits de l'homme, les organisations non gouvernementales
Entreprises du secteur privé, dont production agricole
Juriste d’entreprise
Les cabinets d'avocats
Further Study Opportunities
École de commerce
Doctorat
Ecole de la magistrature
Ecole du barreau
Fees and scholarships
The amounts may vary depending on the programme and your personal circumstances.
Admission Route
Capacity
Available Places
Application Period(s)
From 15/05/2026 to 15/06/2026
Supporting documents
Compulsory supporting documents
Motivation letter.
List of other masters requested (excluding Saclay).
All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
Certificate of English level (compulsory for non-English speakers).
Certificate of French (compulsory for non-French speakers).
Curriculum Vitae.
The application procedure, which depends on your nationality and your situation is explained here : https://urlz.fr/i3Lo.
Additional supporting documents
Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program.
VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
Supporting documents :
- Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
- Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
- Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
- Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
- Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
- Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
- Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.