Hello everyone!
I would like to start M1 or M2 in law in Paris (in French). I have a strong B level in French, but I know that, for example, Assas requires C1 or C2 and Sorbonne C1 level exam. I know that I would be prepared to take LLM in French by the beginning of the upcoming academic year but would not manage to complete DALF by the submission deadline in May-June.
I was wondering if you know of any good university for French LLM which would not require me to provide immediate evidence of French.
Would be grateful for any advice. Thank you, guys.

Hello, I hope that this comment will help. As fae as I have researched on French Law Schools, there are many good program especially in Paris. However, please note that, each schools have specializations. I would suggest Toulouse, Lyon 3, Assas, and Sorbonne. Most of french said that they are all the same. One evidence will help you is the world ranking which indicates the research competency but it does not represent everything about the school; just a strength alone. 

If your level of French isn't very good, I wouldn't advise starting an M1/M2 right now. The M1 year is notoriously difficult even for French students, and I've known quite a few foreigners who speak good French but were unprepared for the level of work and are now in a tough situation regarding their admission to M2s.

It should also be noted that if you wish to practice as a lawyer on the French market, be prepared for a lot of competition: there are very few good spots compared to the number of law students. But if you end up with a C1/2 level in French and think you can manage the workload, feel free to give it a shot!

PS : I'm only talking about M1/M2s because they're the only relevant Law Masters' in France. Avoid French LLMs at all costs (there's quite a few topics on this board about this issue)

[Edited by thomb on Jun 07, 2021]

Native French here. 

France has a unique higher education system that comprises two (main) different routes: Grandes écoles and Universities. Grande écoles are almost exclusively the only prestigious institutions in the higher education scene, with Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne) and Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) as rare exceptions.

 As a result, it doesn't really matter where you completed your degree. What is important, however, are the grades and internships one manages to get. On top of that, one needs to pass the bar to get qualified and more than half the number of (native) candidates fail every year. Thus, having a B2 level in French might make this enterprise a difficult one. 

PS: French teachers won't make any favor to foreign students. 

Hi am95,

I am registration officer for a LLM degree at Assas. I would advise to contact the registration officer of the LLM programme that you wish to enroll and let them know of your situation. Your application may still go through and you may get a conditional letter of offer (providing a C1/C2 DALF certificate in due time), or get a definitive answer independently of your French proficiency.

Hoping this helps!
feel free to send me a private message for further assistance.