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Master's in International and Comparative Law
International double degree Master's in International and Comparative Law
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Email: suio-ip@ut-capitole.fr
Phone: 05 61 63 37 28
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- Prerequisites for enrolment
- Bac + 3, Bac + 4
- Reachable from resumption of training
- Yes
Introduction
Objectives
Semesters 1 and 2 provide students with knowledge and skills in international, private and public law, European Union law, both general and substantive, European law of freedoms and comparative law. Through general or specialised courses on traditional or new topics, teaching covers all areas of legal understanding of the external dimension.
Semesters 3 and 4 provide training in the knowledge and skills needed to understand and manage the internationalisation of legal situations and rules, both in private and public law.
In semesters 3 and 4, the training in French and English, which allows students to move to partner universities, provides lawyers with the reflexes, methods and knowledge they need to deal with internationalisation, Europeanisation and harmonisation of legal situations and rules, whether in private or public law.
Semester 3 provides the general methods and knowledge needed to deal with international situations. In Semester 4, students choose an area of specialisation and complete an internship or prepare a dissertation. Students may also choose to study at a partner university.
The Master programme encourages the development of student life and the organisation of or participation in events (international mooting competitions, etc.) so that, in addition to legal skills, the organisational, communication and exchange skills needed by lawyers working in teams and with partners from all walks of life, whether in law firms, international organisations, companies or universities, are developed.
The opportunity to study at a partner university develops the adaptability and communication skills so necessary in an international context.
Specificities
MOBILITY WITHIN THE MADIC PROGRAMME:
Students enrolled in the MADIC programme have the opportunity to undertake a mobility programme during the second semester of the second year of the Master programme. This mobility can be either simple or accompanied by a certification.
Financial support for student mobility may be available, but is not guaranteed.
This type of mobility allows students to spend a semester abroad in the second year of their Master's degree in order to validate their Master's degree in Law MADIC. Only the MADIC degree of the University of Toulouse Capitole will be awarded to the student. However, students will be able to benefit from this exchange as they will have had a unique experience abroad (both academically and in terms of life experience).
If the student follows a simple mobility programme within MADIC, they follow the courses and take the exams for the 1st semester of the Master 2 course (September - December) at the University of Toulouse Capitole, according to the procedures described in the examination regulations. The student attends the 2nd semester (from January) at one of the partner universities. During this second period, the student chooses their courses at the host university. The exams are organised according to the procedures of the host university and the grades are then transferred to Toulouse. During the final period of the second semester, students can either stay abroad or return to France to complete their internship or write their thesis.
It should be noted that the courses taken at the partner university are taught in the language of the host university.
SIMPLE MOBILITY:Financial support for student mobility may be available, but is not guaranteed.
This type of mobility allows students to spend a semester abroad in the second year of their Master's degree in order to validate their Master's degree in Law MADIC. Only the MADIC degree of the University of Toulouse Capitole will be awarded to the student. However, students will be able to benefit from this exchange as they will have had a unique experience abroad (both academically and in terms of life experience).
If the student follows a simple mobility programme within MADIC, they follow the courses and take the exams for the 1st semester of the Master 2 course (September - December) at the University of Toulouse Capitole, according to the procedures described in the examination regulations. The student attends the 2nd semester (from January) at one of the partner universities. During this second period, the student chooses their courses at the host university. The exams are organised according to the procedures of the host university and the grades are then transferred to Toulouse. During the final period of the second semester, students can either stay abroad or return to France to complete their internship or write their thesis.
It should be noted that the courses taken at the partner university are taught in the language of the host university.
Simple mobility Partner universities:
- University of Milan (Italy)
- University of Zaragoza (Spain)
- University of Laval (Canada)
MOBILITY WITH CERTIFICATION:
This type of mobility allows students to spend a semester abroad during the 2nd year of their Master's programme in order to validate the MADIC and obtain a Certificate in Comparative European and International Law (CIEL), awarded by a consortium of European universities. In this mobility programme, courses are mainly focused on international, European and comparative law.
Students who follow the CIEL mobility within MADIC attend the courses and take the exams for the 1st semester of the Master 2 course (September - December) at the University of Toulouse Capitole, according to the procedures described in the examination regulations. During the 2nd semester (January onwards), the student attends classes at one of the partner universities.
During this second period, the student continues their studies at the host university. The examinations are organised according to the procedures of the host university and the grades are then transferred to Toulouse. As part of the CIEL mobility programme, students must validate their MADIC on the research track. Period 3 is therefore validated by the writing of a dissertation directed by a UTC lecturer and supervised by a lecturer from the host university.
All courses at the partner universities are taught in English (except in Barcelona, where students can choose law courses taught in Spanish). Students wishing to study abroad on the CIEL programme must therefore provide a TOEFL IBT (or other internationally recognised English language test) score of at least 90 out of 120 to demonstrate their level of English.
- Université College Dublin (Ireland)
- University of Antwerp (Belgium)
- University of Maastricht (Netherlands)
- University of Mannheim (Germany)
- Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona (Spain)
- University of Zagreb (Croatia)
Special rules for mobility with CIEL certification:
- Students must submit an application file consisting of a CV, a letter of motivation and all academic transcripts (from their first year to the current year). Any other relevant documents may also be attached.
- An interview may then be arranged to assess your mobility plans.
- The student must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting a TOEFL IBT (or other internationally recognised English language test) with a minimum score of 90 out of 120 (or equivalent);
- The student must complete 30 ECTS of courses at the host university, as well as write a supervised dissertation to obtain the CIEL certificate.
Institution
Person in charge of the academic program
Heads of International and European Law:
Marc BLANQUET, University Professor
Lukas RASS MASSON, University Professor
Heads of the International and Comparative Law (MADIC) programme:
Pierre EGEA, University Professor
Lukas RASS MASSON, University Professor
Continuing education
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Phone: 05 61 12 86 49
Marc BLANQUET, University Professor
Lukas RASS MASSON, University Professor
Heads of the International and Comparative Law (MADIC) programme:
Pierre EGEA, University Professor
Lukas RASS MASSON, University Professor
School Contact:
MASTER IN LAW AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
2 rue du Doyen Gabriel Marty
31042 Toulouse Cedex 9
YEAR 1 Master
Office: AR 123 (Arsenal building)
Email: pmd01@ut-capitole.fr
Phone: 05 61 63 35 81
YEAR 2 Master
Office: AR 129 (Arsenal building)
Email: pmd10@ut-capitole.fr
Phone: 05 61 63 39 26
Only for questions concerning international mobility:
EUROPEAN SCHOOL OF LAW
Office: AR 334 (Arsenal building)
Email: esl@ut-capitole.fr
Continuing education
Manufacture des Tabacs- Bat. Q
21, allée de Brienne
31042 Toulouse Cedex 9
Phone: 05 61 12 86 49
Admission
Prerequisite
Prerequisites for enrolment
Bac + 3, Bac + 4
Application
Conditions of admission / Conditions of successful application
ADMISSION TO THE FIRST YEAR OF THE MASTER PROGRAMME:
Admission to the first year of the Master programme is subject to capacity and is based on an assessment of the student's application and, if necessary, an interview for pre-selected students.
To prepare your application for the first year of a Master course, please consult:
- course capacity,
- expectations and general criteria for the examination of applications (recommended degree, prerequisites ....)
- success rate at the end of the Masters programme
- the national Master's platform monmaster.gouv.fr/ for information (admission capacity, expectations and general criteria for examining applications, application procedures, etc.) and applications.
ACCESS TO THE SECOND YEAR OF THE MASTER PROGRAMME:
Right to continue:
Students who have successfully completed the first year (Master 1) of one of the University of Toulouse Capitole's Master programmes are automatically admitted to the second year (Master 2) of at least one of the courses in the same discipline.
You will automatically be able to transfer from the first to the second year of a Master's degree within the same programme, provided that you have completed the application formalities (application on the University's website via the eCandidatures teleservice).
In the case of Master programmes that offer several Master 2 courses within the same discipline, the orientation of the students between the different Master 2 courses takes into account, on the one hand, the plans of each student, the knowledge acquired during their initial training or their skills and, on the other hand, the characteristics of the courses. Enrolment is decided by the President of the University, subject to availability of places, on the advice of a Teaching Committee whose members he/she appoints. Each student is offered admission to at least one of the Master programmes in the field in which they have obtained their Master 1.
Re-orientation:
The enrolment of a student who has validated their Master 1 at the University of Toulouse Capitole and who wishes to continue their studies in another Master programme offered by the institution is subject to verification by the head of the programme in which enrolment is requested that the teaching units already acquired are such as to enable the student to continue their studies with a view to obtaining the Master's degree.
The enrolment of a student who has validated the first year of a Master's degree, in any discipline, at an establishment other than the University of Toulouse Capitole is subject to verification by the head of the programme in which enrolment is requested that the teaching units already acquired at the student's original establishment are such as to enable the student to continue their studies with a view to obtaining the Master's degree.
On the eCandidatures teleservice, students rank in order of preference the Master's programmes to which they wish to apply.
Program
The first year of the Master programme lasts 12 months and comprises a maximum of 462 teaching hours.
SEMESTER 1 – 192 hours of lectures (CM) + 39 hours of tutorials (TD)
UNIT 1 – 132 hrs CM and 27 hrs TD
Choose 2 tutorial modules from the following (33 hrs CM + 13.5 hrs TD per module)
Private International Law 1
International Litigation
European Union Litigation
Choose 2 modules without tutorial (33 hrs CM per module):
Private International Law 1
International Litigation
European Union Litigation
International and European Human Rights
Unit 2 – 48 hrs CM + 3 hrs TD, or 51 hrs CM + 3 hrs TD, or 60 hrs CM, or 63 hrs CM
Choose 2 options from:
International and European Criminal Law – 30 hrs CM
International and European Taxation – 30 hrs CM
Comparative Private Law – 30 hrs CM
Comparative Public Law – 30 hrs CM
International Commercial Law – 18 hrs CM + 3 hrs TD
International Economic Law – 30 hrs CM
European Digital Law – 33 hrs CM
Unit 3 - 12h TD - Modern Language: choice of English, German, Italian or Spanish
SEMESTER 2 – 192 hrs of lectures (CM) + 39 hrs of tutorials (TD)
Unit 4 – 132 hrs CM + 27 hrs TD
Choose 2 tutorial modules from the following (33h CM + 13.5h TD per module):
Private International Law 2
Public International Law
Law of the Internal Market
Fundamental Rights of the European Union
Choose 2 modules without tutorial (33 hrs CM per module):
Private International Law 2
Public International Law
Law of the Internal Market
Fundamental Rights of the European Union
Unit 5 – 48 hrs CM + 3 hrs TD, or 51 hrs CM + 3 hrs TD, or 60 hrs CM, or 63 hrs CM
Choose 2 options from:
International Criminal and Humanitarian Law – 30 hrs CM
International and European Economic Law – 30 hrs CM
European Competition Law – 30 hrs CM
International and European Transport Law – 30 hrs CM
Air and Space Law – 18 hrs CM
Nationality and Aliens Law – 30 hrs CM
European Innovation and Digital Law – 33 hrs CM
External Relations Law – 30 hrs CM
Unit 6 – 12 hrs - Modern language: choice of English, German, Italian or Spanish
The second year of the Master programme runs over a period of 12 months and comprises a total of 297 teaching hours.
► PERIOD 1 – 142 hrs CM (September to January)
Unit 1: Fundamental courses I - 72h CM
General principles of European and International Law – 15 hrs CM
General theory of International Law – 21 hrs CM
General theory of Private International Law – 21 hrs CM
International Criminal Law – 15 hrs CM
Unit 2: Fundamental courses II – 75 hrs CM
Major Systems of Modern Law – 30 hrs CM
Law of the Living – 15 hrs CM
Private Comparative Contract Law – 15 hrs CM
Public Comparative Contract Law – 15 hrs CM
Multidisciplinary lectures (Units 1 and 2) – 12 hrs CM
► PERIOD 2 – 102 hrs CM (January to March)
UE 3 : Enseignements de spécialisation :
- Conférences multidisciplinaires – 12h CM
+ 2 module au choix – 90h CM
► Module 1 - International Litigation – 45 hrs CM:
- International Judicial Cooperation – 15 hrs CM
- International Arbitration – 15 hrs CM
- Litigation in International Courts – 15 hrs CM
► Module 2 - Deepening public international law – 45 hrs CM:
- International Procedures – 15 hrs CM
- Telecommunications and Internet Law – 15 hrs CM
- Internal Law of International Organisations – 15 hrs CM
► Module 3 - Advanced Private International Law – 45 hrs CM:
- Private International Law of the European Union – 15 hrs CM
- Comparative Private International Law – 15 hrs CM
- International Protection of the Person – 15 hrs CM
► Module 4 - Comparative Criminal Law – 45 hrs CM:
- Major Systems of Contemporary Criminal Law – 15 hrs CM
- Law of Freedoms in an International Context – 15 hrs CM
- International Criminal Law – 15 hrs CM
► Module 5 - International and European Careers – 45 hrs CM:
- Core Skills for International Careers – 15 hrs CM
- International and European Public Service Regulations – 15 hrs CM
- International Labour Law – 15 hrs CM
SEMESTRE 4 - 18h CM
UE 5 : Choice of track - 18h CM :
* Vocational track: internship (minimum 2 months) and writing of an internship report with defence.
Teaching Methods and Resources:
For a face-to-face course, teaching is adapted to the number of students admitted to the Master. In addition to the theoretical teaching provided by the lecturers, the involvement of professionals ensures a practical and concrete approach to the subjects studied. Students also have free access to a range of university resources, including computer rooms, language laboratories and the shared documentation service.
In the case of Open Distance Learning, the courses are accessible online via dedicated platforms and the learner has access to online tutoring (forum, messaging, etc.), online groups (self-assessment, exercises, case studies, etc.) and self-assessment tests. Some lessons and exercise corrections are also available as web conferences.
Teaching team:
Professors: Joël Andriantsimbazovina; Bertrand De Lamy; Pierre Egéa; Hélène Hoepffner; Mathieu Touzeil-Divina.
Associate Professors: Fabrice Bin; Olivier Blin; Maryline Bruggeman; Lycette Corbion; Estelle Fohrer-Dedeurwaerder; Marie-Hélène Gozzi; Saïd Hamdouni; Alexandre Le Gars; Sophie Paricard.
Adjunct Professor: Jean-Paul Correa.
Doctoral student: Pierre Francoual
Professional collaborators: Fabienne Darbin; Nicholas George; Lucian Ilie; Philipp Zeller; Vasil Savov.
Internship(s)
Optional internship
- YEAR 1 Master: optional internship
- YEAR 2 Master:
* Professional track: compulsory internship
* Research track: optional internship
In all cases, an internship contract is essential.
Contact the Placement Office:
Tel : 05 61 63 37 35
Email: stages@ut-capitole.fr
Arsenal building, 3rd floor, AR379
Assessment
The assessment conditions can be downloaded from the download list on the right of this page.
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► Law firms - private law (family, contracts...) and public law
► Legal services for private, public and semi-public companies involved on the international market
► Public service competitive exams
► Employment in the administrative services of international, governmental or non-governmental organisations
► Expertise and assistance to international institutions or national institutions in their dealings with foreign countries
► University research
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► Legal services for private, public and semi-public companies involved on the international market
► Public service competitive exams
► Employment in the administrative services of international, governmental or non-governmental organisations
► Expertise and assistance to international institutions or national institutions in their dealings with foreign countries
► University research
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You can find all OFIP studies on student careers and professional integration HERE.
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