LL.M. Taxation Law, Business Law and Compliance
Cergy, France
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 7,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full LLM: EU applicants / 7.500 € non-EU applicants | dual LLM: 11.000 € non-EU applicants / 10.000 € EU applicants
Introduction
The LL.M. in French and European Law, specialization in Taxation, Business Law and Compliance is a highly selective program that will strengthen your capabilities to work in an international business environment.
This program is entirely taught in English and offers a unique opportunity for non-native French speakers to study French and European tax and business law.
Classes and seminars are taught by both international academics and renowned professionals from prestigious international firms based in Paris.
After completing the program, students may obtain two diplomas: a specialized LL.M. University Degree and a national master’s degree.
- Students and professionals without a recognized qualification will be awarded the specialized LL.M. University Degree
- Students holding a Juris Doctor (JD), a LL.B. (4 years) or an equivalent recognized qualification will be awarded both the specialized LL.M. University Degree and a national master’s degree
The Degree is competitive, selective and designed for law students who have a high level of legal studies and an excellent level of the English language. The program has been distinguished several times by different organizations and the French Ministry of Higher Education.
Joint LL.M. Program with the University of Dundee, Scotland (UOD)
The joint LL.M. program is an exciting new venture that combines two dynamic and highly rated law schools. Acknowledged experts will teach students and will gain in-depth knowledge of a wide range of contemporary law subjects from both a common law and civil law perspective.
The program is unique and offers two qualifications delivered in two semesters. Students enrolled in the Joint LL.M. program will graduate with an LL.M. in International Commercial Law from UOD and a national master’s degree in French and European Union Law, specialising in Taxation, Business Law and Compliance from CYU.
Ideal Students
Who can apply?
Applicants are required to hold a recognized Law degree with at least 4 years of studies in higher education or the required number of years to seek admission to the Bar exam.
JD or LL.B. holders can seek equivalence towards a National Master's Degree.
Applicants enrolled in their last year of JD or LL.B. can also follow the LL.M. program as part of their JD or LL.B. programs and transfer credits towards their degrees in their home institution.
Applicants without a recognized qualification in Law but willing to gain a deep knowledge of Law can be admitted to the program through a University Degree.
Unless approved by the LL.M. Director, or a specific cooperation agreement with partner universities, the LL.M. is not open to exchange students from partner universities.
Applicants whose native language is not English must provide original test scores for one of the English proficiency tests in the English Language requirement guide.
The application form can be downloaded from February 1 and is required to be returned to the LL.M Office by June 30 of the same year.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The LL.M. program offers scholarships based on merit and excellence to outstanding applicants.
Applicants must request the scholarship at the time of application and submit a separate detailed personal statement to the attention of the Selection Committee.
The Selection Committee will consider applications for the LL.M. program only once: for admission to the program and admission to the scholarship.
Scholarship applications submitted after the Selection Committee has made its decision will be considered late and will be automatically rejected.
Curriculum
- All classes, lectures, seminars and conferences are compulsory
- The classes may combine both a theoretic and a practical approach. Students will have to prepare personal work and assignments for each seminar. Personal work and participation are an important component of the classes
- Conferences on specific themes led by specialists or international lecturers may be organized during the seminars.
Study Program 1st Semester
- Introduction to French and European Union Law
- Introduction to the European Union Law
- French and EU Law
- Tort Law
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Contract Law
- Environmental Law
- French Language
- Specialization in Taxation Law, Business Law and Compliance
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Company Law
- Intellectual Property
- International Commercial Law
Study Program 2nd Semester
- French and EU Law
- Business and Human Rights in Europe
- European Union Law
- Labor Law
- Antitrust & Competition Law
- French Language (CLF)
- Specialization in Taxation Law, Business Law and Compliance
- Corporate Governance & Compliance II
- Taxation Law
- Litigation & Arbitration
- Capital Market & Banking
- Research Unit
- Dissertation
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
- Full LL.M. delivered by Cergy Paris Université (CYU) Or
- Joint LL.M. delivered jointly by Cergy Paris Université and University of Dundee (UOD).