
LL.M. Taxation Law, Business Law and Compliance
Nature du diplôme :
Master of Laws (LL.M.) and/or University Diploma
Année de sortie :
Bac+5/Master
Durée des études :
1 year
Lieu d'enseignement : Building Chênes 1 - CY Cergy Paris University
Accessible en : - Specialized LLM
Presentation
Overview
>>>The international admissions for the 2022/2023 intake are now open!<<<
FULL LL.M. delivered by Cergy Paris Université (CYU)
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DUAL LL.M. delivered jointly by Cergy Paris Université and University of Dundee (UOD)
Deadline to apply for 2022-2023:
- Full or Dual LL.M. application starting in September 2022 : Deadline June 30, 2022
- Full or Dual LL.M. application starting in January 2023 : Deadline September 30, 2022
The LL.M. in French and European Union Law, specialization in Taxation Law, 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 taxation and business law.
Classes and seminars are held by both academics and practitioners experts in their areas of practice.
After successful completion of the program, students holding a Juris Doctor (JD), a LL.B. (4 years) or an equivalent recognized qualification in Legal Studies will be awarded both the specialized LL.M University Degree and a national Masters degree.
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.
=> We strongly recommend to read the detailed presentation Full LL.M. and the step by step guide Full LL.M. before applying to our LL.M./Master program !
The English language requirements guide :
LL.M. LinkedIn Page here
Study Program
1 Semester
- Introduction to French and EU Law
- Introduction to the French and Civil 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 I
- Company Law
- Intellectual Property
- International Commercial Law
2 Semester
- French and EU Law
- Civil Rights and Civil Liberties 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
=> Click here to download the program template
Teaching body (subject to change)
Elina | ALEYNIKOVA | Associate, International Arbitration, White & Case LLP |
Aissata | DIALLO-MERICO | Senior Risk & Compliance Consultant at Accenture |
Thomas | AILLIOT | CIPP/E - DPO - Data protection - Data privacy and GDPR expert, BNP Paribas Cardif |
Benoît | BAILLY | Partner, CMS Francis Lefebvre |
Haroun | BOUCHETA | Associate Professor CY School of law, Head of Public Affairs, BNP Paribas |
Patrick | CLAIRZIER | Associate Professor CY School of law, former consultant, United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) |
Roxana | FAMILY | Chair of Law and Business Ethics, Director of the LL.M. Program, CY School of Law |
Mehdi | SI DJELLOUL | Associate at Elvinger Hoss Prussen |
Tolu | OBAMUROH | Associate, International Arbitration, White & Case LLP |
Laurence | BENHAMOU | Attorney at Law |
Paul | FIORELLI | Co-Director, Cintas Institute for Business Ethics and Professor of Legal Studies at Xavier University |
Bianca | LOHMANN | Lawyer and Associate Professor |
Laurence | BENHAMOU | Attorney at Law |
Patrick | O'MALLEY | Assistant law professor, University of Navarra |
Natasha | PETER | Counsel, Gide, Loyrette, Nouel |
Francesca | MARINELLI | Professor, University of Milan |
Maria Theresa | CARINCI | Professor, University of Milano |
Benjamin | REMY | Professor CY School of Law |
Annabel | RIDEAU | Associate Professor CY School of Law, Attorney at Law |
Orianne | RIVAUD | Antitrust Counsel, EDF |
Aurelie | CERQUEIRA | Antitrust Counsei, EDF |
Duration and Calendar
The duration of the program is 2 semesters (1 year).
Calendar
- The Fall semester starts in September. Exams will take place in December.
- The Spring semester starts in January. Exams will take place in April.
- The academic calendar changes from one year to another.
- Students must be in France and participate in the pre-LL.M. meeting at least one week before the start of the semester
Classes and seminars
All classes, lectures, seminars and conferences are compulsory. Unjustified absence and non-compliance with internal rules will lead to dismissal from the course and result in a failing grade.
Most classes 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 their evaluation
- Conferences on specific themes led by specialists or international lecturers may be organized during the seminars
Degree conditions
The final grade for each class is obtained based on :
- a final exam
- and/or participation, home and class assignments during the semester
To validate one semester, students must achieve at least an average grade of 10 points out of 20.
To complete the degree, students must achieve at least an average grade of 10 points out of 20 for each semester.
- To validate one semester, students must complete 30 credits (ECTS)
- To complete the degree, students must complete 60 credits (ECTS)
Internships
Internships are not mandatory to complete the LL.M. in French and European Union Law, specialization in Taxation Law, Business Law and Compliance.
Students may undertake an internship at the end of the spring semester (approximately the end of April) until September 30.
Here you can find some interesting internship opportunities:
https://step.elsa.org/traineeships/search-traineeship.html
Who can apply ?
Applicants are required to hold a recognized Law degree with at least 4 years of studies in the 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 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 approval by the LL.M. Director, or 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
How to apply?
We recommend very strongly the reading of the step by step guides for the Full and Dual LL.M. programs as they contain all useful information regarding visa, housing and administrative procedures.
The School of Law can not be held responsible for students whom do not pay careful attention to the information and the steps contained in the guide.
Applications and a copy of all the required documents should be sent via email to the following address:
Selecting terms
The selection is competitive and based on an examination of the applications.
Entry to the LL.M./Master is restricted to applicants with the requisite level of honors, equivalent grades, class ranks or transcripts.
The level of the English language and the applicant’s motivation are important criteria.
- The application Committee strives to make a decision within three to six weeks after a completed application is received. Students are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
- Selected students will receive an admission letter by email. Upon reception of the admission letter, applicants have 30 days to pay 800 euros. This amount will be deduced from the total amount of the tuition fees.
- Upon reception of the proof of payment of 800 euros, students will be sent an invitation letter to apply for their visa.
Except in case of force majeure, students who are absent at the beginning of the academic year or during the semester without informing the Program Director are considered as having abandoned the program and are not subject to refund of the tuition fees and will have to return their student cards.
Scholarships
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LL.M. program scholarshipThe LL.M. Office offers scolarship to outstanding students:=> Learn more
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Group TOTAL scholarshipsOur LL.M. programs have been selected for TOTAL scholarships=> You can visit the Total website or contact https://careers.totalenergies.com/en/students/our-scholarship-programs
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Eiffel scholarship
In order to apply to this scholarship, candidates must seek application to the LL.M. first.
Please send your application together with the required documents to llm.droit@ml.u-cergy.fr before December 1.
For more information regarding Eiffel scholarship :
- Learn more: http://www.campusfrance.org/fr/eiffel
University registration fees: Around 245 € paid prior to students’ arrival by internet
Student and Campus life contribution-CVEC paid upfront by credit card at the registration office: 92€
Students have automatically access to student health insurance upon finalization of their registration without further payment
French language courses (compulsory to be paid upfront to the French language center upon arrival): 230 €/semester or 430 €/year
Dual LLM
The dual LL.M. program is an exciting venture which brings together two dynamic and highly rated law schools: the CY Cergy Paris Université (CYU) and the University of Dundee (UOD). The Dual LL.M. program is a one year program.
- Students spend their one semester at CYU and one semester at UOD
- Students are taught by acknowledged experts and gain an in depth knowledge of a wide range of contemporary law subjects from both a common law and a civil law perspective.
Successful candidates will graduate with an LL.M. in International Commercial Law from UOD and an LL.M. in French and European Union Law, specialization Taxation Law, Business Law and Compliance from CYU.
Candidates will benefit from the rates applied by CYU.
- We recommend very strongly to read the detailed presentation Dual LL.M. and the step by step guide Dual LL.M. before applying
LL.M. Director
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Professor Roxana FAMILY
LL.M. Office
- Mme Laurina FEUREGARD
LL.M. program administratorOffice C 346 (Chênes 1)Tel : +33 1 34 25 22 73E-mail : llm.droit@ml.u-cergy.fr
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School of Law33, boulevard du Port95011 Cergy Cedex
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