Criminal law and criminal sciences
The “Criminal Law and Criminal Sciences” specialization aims to deepen the fundamental criminal law courses already covered in L2 and L3, such as general criminal law, criminal procedure and special criminal law.
- knowledge of general and special criminal law (offences, penalties, liability)
- Expert knowledge of criminal procedure (investigation, trial, appeals)
- Ability to analyze complex criminal situations and qualify facts in legal terms
- Expertise in business criminal law, international criminal law and European criminal law
- Knowledge of sentence enforcement and prison law
- Understanding of issues relating to criminal policy, recidivism, prevention and rehabilitation
By offering a specialization in criminal law from the Master 1 level onwards, the program enables students to strengthen their skills in this discipline, with tutorials designed to deepen their knowledge and research methods. It also incorporates a strong international dimension, with courses in international criminal law, international criminal justice and international private law. This approach is consolidated in Master 2, notably with courses in European criminal law. Such an approach is essential today, as criminal law is increasingly confronted with transnational issues requiring a mastery of international legal tools. The program offers students a solid preparation for research, professional practice and understanding of contemporary criminal justice issues, in a national, European and international context.
The Criminal Law and Criminal Sciences specialization is designed to offer an initial specialization in Master 1 to 4th year students wishing to go on to Master 2. It provides them with the solid foundations they need for in-depth training in criminal law, through a wide range of courses: sentencing law, in-depth criminal procedure (investigation, trial, appeals), business criminal law, international criminal justice and criminal law, and the history of criminal law. The course also includes fundamental subjects in private and public law - such as special contracts, civil procedure and the European and international protection of human rights - in order to prepare effectively for general competitive examinations such as the ENM or CRFPA. The specialization is thus a springboard to a specialization in criminal law, while maintaining a solid legal versatility.
The requirements for entry to the M1 “Criminal Law and Criminal Sciences” course are a Bachelor's degree in Law. During the first three years, the main disciplines of criminal law must have been studied: General Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Special Criminal Law.
The university arranges studies and examinations for students with a handicap. The course adopts the university's rules.