Hautes Études Appliquées du Droit (HEAD)

Based on the success of its Mastère program, HEAD Law School offers LLMs with two possible tracks:

-- Bilingual track: Lessons are taught in French and in English and require a good level in both languages.
-- 100% English: Lessons are taught exclusively in English. This requires the students to have English as their native language or passed an exam in English as a foreign language.

The courses run from September to the end of May and can be followed by a four to six month internship.

The LLM is an elite program that offers law specializations courses co-taught by leading professors from the French universities and legal practitioners. These law courses are combined with related subjects such as economics, finance and humanities. A special emphasis is placed on global studies and professional savoir-faire. It is a unique program that opens doors to the best international law firms as well as to in-house legal functions in multinational firms and organization.

Curriculum Highlights
Programs have been developed with the support of leading university professors from the world-class Sorbonne University, partners in major law firms and general counsel of multinational corporations. Curriculum includes 440 hours of class time giving access to 60 credits (ECTS).

Main topics are:

Business Specializations: contracts (drafting, negotiation, disputes), mergers & acquisitions, international tax, employment law.

Professional Savoir-Faire: legal research, presentation skills, writing skills, negotiating skills
Business Environment: accounting, finance, compliance, HR policies, marketing and communication.

Humanities: history of political ideas, history of economic ideas, law and art, law and literature
International Development: language skills, comparative law, international law

Preparation for Professional Life: professional development, resume tools, pro bono activity, mentoring, internships.

Students desirous of staying longer in Paris may register for an additional semester and make use of HEAD's placement office and support for finding an internship.

Class size is limited to 20.

Program Value
Each student has a large choice of optional courses that enables him to customize his or her desired subject matter specialization.

At the same time, students, through collaborative workshops and team projects, are challenged to grow their practical lawyering skills to the next level.

A personal mentor, chosen among partner lawyers and in-house counsel, is attributed to each student in accordance with his or her professional ambitions. During monthly meetings, mentors provide insightful advice and help students define their career plan and especially their choice of internship.

Created by Paris based international business lawyers and law professors, HEAD Law School combines superior academics with exposure to the best professionals.

HEAD Law School instils a culture of excellence, teaches both commitment and pragmatism and engages its students in the business world via its established partnerships with corporations and law firms.
Its innovative academic programs are focused on developing individual and collaborative soft skills key to effective workplace integration.

HEAD Law School has been listed as one of the three private initiatives for excellence in legal education by the French Government Audit Board (Cour des Comptes).

The HEAD "Mastère Droit et Pratique des Affaires" has been ranked among the top 10 Masters in Law and Business in France (Source SMBG).

The LLM Programs draw on the faculty resources of French top universities (including Sorbonne) and brings in adjunct professors from the practicing legal and business community.
HEAD Law School's faculty encourages critical thinking and personal judgment and pushes students to improve their writing and oral presentation skills.

Business and Pro-Bono partners
HEAD Law School has entered into partnerships with over 40 companies and law firms. These partners are committed to accompanying HEAD students with mentoring, career-guidance and their search for internships.

In addition, HEAD Law School supports several non-profit organizations in which students involve themselves on a weekly basis. The pro bono programs established with these organizations give students an opportunity to surpass themselves in an uncompetitive environment and to work with people in distress.

Applicants to the LLMs must have successfully completed a graduate degree in law (Master 2 in France) or successfully passed HEAD's entrance exam.

Language Degree
Applicants for the bilingual program must have at least a B2 degree (or equivalent) in French and English. Applicants for the full English program must have a TOEFL (mini 90 IBT) or equivalent.

Students should download application file or contact us at llm@ecolehead.fr

Tuition is 15,000 euros per student, which includes all HEAD provided courses and conferences. Students have free high-speed WI-FI internet access on-site. Computer access on site is also available free of charge.

Ideally located in the heart of Paris, conveniently close to major transportation hubs, fortunate to have its very own state-of-the art learning facility, HEAD Law School is an exciting and innovative new center for French and international legal education and research.

The building is situated in the 10th arrondissement; its proximity to Gare du Nord and Montmartre insures an animated neighbourhood and the possibility to choose from many restaurants, cafes or places to go out at night.

HEAD Law School is only a few metro stations away from the Sorbonne, the judicial center of Paris and the major international business law firms.

The staff is fully dedicated to the creation of a student supportive environment. It provides a warm welcome to all students coming to HEAD and gives them academic tools essential to succeed in their studies.

HEAD Law School student organization provide both exciting events and friendly support in order to make sure that all students spend a memorable time in Paris and achieve a rewarding integration in the legal community.