Master in European Law & Litigation

The Master in European Law & Litigation is a 2 years French Master degree integrally taught in English. This State diploma gives the opportunity to European & international students to aquire specialisation in EU law and to have access to French academic system.
1st year: Master in International and European Law
2nd year: Master in European Law & Litigation


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 1801140QIQ2V

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 moot court (ELMC – European Law Moot Court)
  • Development of writing skills research papers
  • 100% courses in English with our full time and visiting professors
  • Presenting a topic on a TV show: videos published on the Medialab YouTube channel

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 2 students are following the 2nd semester at the European Public Law Organisation (EPLO) in Athens

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

+ Research seminar
+ Legal Speaking
+ Professional skills

RESEARCH UNIT

+ Skills in EU fundings*
+ Research seminar + thesis + defence*
+ Workshop*
OR research seminar (organisation and running of a study day, drafting of a legal monitoring bulletin on C3RD themes. In place
of courses marked with a *)
+ Research thesis (with research seminar replaces courses marked with a *)

Academic team

And after?

Job & careers / Study opportunities

  • Master’s Degree in International & European Law
  • LL.M. in other EU member states or in partner universities
  • Possibility to go on an exchange program
  • Apply for the EU, the Council of Europe or any international institution
  • Pass the bar exam in France
  • Working for law firms, legal services, NGO…
  • Write a PhD thesis in EU or international law…

FLD experience

“My Master in EU Law and Ligitation (MIEL) was a deeply rewarding experience.
The courses, taught 100% in English by highly skilled professors, significantly enhanced my understanding of the field along with the opportunity to undertake
internships. The chance to network was a real advantage, and over the two years, every class felt like a new journey. The Faculty of Law truly felt like a home, fostering a strong sense of community and support throughout the program. It is an educational journey that I will always value.
Tala FTOUNI, Tax & Legal Advisor, KPMG Luxembourg (promotion 2023/24)“

Tala - Class of 2023/24 Lebanese/Brazilian student

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