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12 Best Master's Law Programs in France

There are 12 Master's Law programs in France, spread across 6 universities; the most common length is 1–2 years. Courses from Université du Maine, Université du Havre and Université Catholique de l' Ouest come first, because those universities rank highest.

3Master'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
4Master'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
8Master'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
9Master'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
10Master'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
11Master'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
12Master'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

The rest are ordered by research impact. Université du Maine has the largest research record in this group, with 517,005 citations and an h-index of 205. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

The usual length is 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Université du Havre offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in France for Master's Law?

Université du Maine (#64 in France), Université du Havre (#92 in France) and Université Catholique de l' Ouest (#128 in France) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Master's Law course take in France?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Master's 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 Master's Law courses in France?

Université du Havre, with 3, ahead of Université Champollion (2).

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