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23 Best Law Programs in France

There are 23 Law programs in France, spread across 10 universities — most run 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, Université de Technologie de Compiègne and Université du Maine.

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EN Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon logo
QS World #187 #6 in France France

DIE du CHELS

Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon — The DIE du CHELS, offered by the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, is a rigorous degree designed for students pursuing advanced studies in the humanities and social scien...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
5PhD / Doctorate
UD Université de Technologie de Compiègne logo
#52 in France France

Doctorat

Université de Technologie de Compiègne — The Doctorate program at Université de Technologie de Compiègne offers a profound opportunity for advanced research in a variety of fields, including technology, engineer...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Law
6Bachelor's Degree
UD Université du Maine logo
#64 in France France

Licence Droit

Université du Maine — The Licence Droit program at Université du Maine provides a comprehensive foundation in legal principles, preparing students for a successful career in various legal fiel...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
7Master's Degree
UD Université du Maine logo
#64 in France France

Master Droit Privé

Université du Maine — The Master in Private Law at Université du Maine offers an in-depth exploration of legal principles and practices that govern private relationships. This program is desig...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
8Master's Degree
UD Université du Maine logo
#64 in France France

Master Droit Public

Université du Maine — The Master in Public Law at Université du Maine offers an in-depth exploration of legal principles governing public institutions, administrative law, and constitutional f...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
9Bachelor's Degree
UV Université Vincennes Saint-Denis (Paris VIII) logo
#78 in France France

Licence Droit

Université Vincennes Saint-Denis (Paris VIII) — The Licence Droit at Université Vincennes Saint-Denis (Paris VIII) offers students an in-depth understanding of legal principles, rights, and the functioning of legal sys...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
15Bachelor's Degree
UC Université Catholique de l' Ouest logo
#128 in France France

Droit

Université Catholique de l' Ouest — The Bachelor's Degree in Law (Droit) at Université Catholique de l'Ouest offers a comprehensive foundation in legal principles, covering various branches such as constitu...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
16Master's Degree
UC Université Catholique de l' Ouest logo
#128 in France France

Droit privé

Université Catholique de l' Ouest — Le Master en Droit Privé à l'Université Catholique de l'Ouest est conçu pour préparer les étudiants à naviguer dans les complexités du système juridique privé. Ce program...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
17Master's Degree
UC Université Catholique de l' Ouest logo
#128 in France France

Master Droit Public

Université Catholique de l' Ouest — The Master in Public Law at Université Catholique de l'Ouest offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with a deep understanding of the legal structure...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
18Bachelor's Degree
UC Université Champollion logo
#144 in France France

Droit

Université Champollion — The Bachelor in Law (Droit) at Université Champollion offers a comprehensive understanding of the legal system, providing students with essential skills and knowledge cru...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
19Master's Degree
UC Université Champollion logo
#144 in France France

Droit Public

Université Champollion — The Master's degree in Droit Public at Université Champollion offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with a deep understanding of public law and its...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
20Master's Degree
UC Université Champollion logo
#144 in France France

Droit de l'Entreprise

Université Champollion — The Master's Degree in Droit de l'Entreprise at Université Champollion offers a comprehensive exploration of business law in an international context. The program covers...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
21Bachelor's Degree
UC Université Champollion logo
#144 in France France

Droit et Gestion

Université Champollion — La formation en Droit et Gestion à l'Université Champollion offre aux étudiants une large compréhension des principes juridiques et des pratiques de gestion qui régissent...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
23Master's Degree
IC Institut Catholique de Paris logo
#157 in France France

Droit de l'intelligence artificielle

Institut Catholique de Paris — Le Master en Droit de l'intelligence artificielle de l'Institut Catholique de Paris explore les interactions entre la législation et les technologies émergentes. Ce progr...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law

How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon at #187 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Université de Technologie de Compiègne has the largest research record in this group, with 737,156 citations and an h-index of 254. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 12 master's, 6 bachelor's, 1 diploma and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). Université Champollion offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Law in France?

Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon (QS World #187), Université de Technologie de Compiègne (#52 in France) and Université du Maine (#64 in France) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Law course take in France?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Law courses start in France?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Law courses in France?

Université Champollion, with 5, ahead of Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II) (3).

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