University Paris 2 Pantheon-Assas - Assas World Arbitration and Disputes Settlement (AWArDS)

Two fundamental courses. The two core courses (International Arbitration I & II) form the foundation of the LL.M. AWArDS. Delivered throughout the two semesters, this fundamental teaching, with a total volume of 60 hours, will combine a global theoretical approach to international arbitration, both commercial and investment treaty based, with the deepening of these main central themes. From the agreement of the parties to resort to arbitration to the enforcement of the award, from the determination of the applicable law to a detailed examination of procedural intricacies, the fundamental courses will enable students to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the essence and functioning of international arbitration.

Twelve specialization courses. The 12 specialization courses will enable students to acquire a detailed understanding of the various types of disputes arising in main sectors of activity, as well as the knowledge necessary for their settlement through arbitration or, where appropriate, through international litigation. Those courses will also offer an opportunity to focus on certain core issues from a procedural point of view in international arbitration or investment proceedings (evidence, complex proceedings, etc.). These specializations courses are based on a more practical approach in order to examine the methods, sources and main difficulties encountered in the field.

Six optional courses. The six optional courses will provide an in-depth dive into the role of international commercial arbitration and investment arbitration in the settlement of international disputes. The courses will put into perspective the tools or central issues of international arbitration, through a comparative approach, for example concerning the arbitration agreement, the determination of the law applicable to international contracts or the enforcement of arbitral awards. The contextualization of arbitration will also be achieved through an thorough study of the use of alternative solutions: international business litigation, transactional agreements through assisted negotiation processes (mediation, conciliation, etc.) between the parties. Finally, the substantial protection of foreign investments will be envisaged in particular through the evolution of the protection regime in relation to the steps taken by the European Union and its Member States.

Twelve workshops. To be able to make a useful contribution to the settlement of international disputes through arbitration in commercial or foreign investment matters, students must also be confronted with the realities of a demanding practice. A comprehensive and detailed understanding of arbitration, its intricacies and applicable legal regimes is not enough. Students must be faced with its practical implementation, in a way as close as possible to actual practice.

Such is the objective of the series of ten workshops throughout the year. These will involve practitioners, both academic and non-academic, who will expose students to the necessary practical skills and knowledge. These workshops will highlight the importance of provisional and conservatory measures, the art of conducting and arbitral proceedings, including an expedited one, as well as the art of persuading (both in writing and orally) or to the art of examination and cross-examination. They will discuss in detail the distinctive features of some of the main arbitration rules and centers. A workshop will also be devoted to the delicate issue of damage assessment in international arbitration, which requires economic, financial as well as legal expertise. To keep up with a fast-changing technological environment, artificial intelligence will also be addressed.

Fall Semester

Fundamental Course

International Arbitration I - 30 hours

• Malik LAAZOUZI, Professor of Law, Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University
• Eduardo SILVA ROMERO, Partner, Dechert (Paris) LLP

Specialization Courses & Case studies

Energy Disputes I - 10 hours

• Noah RUBINS QC, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
• Arnaud de NANTEUIL, Professor of Law, University of Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC)

Construction and Engineering Disputes – 10 hours

• Laurence FRANC-MENGET, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills

Financial Disputes - 10 hours

• Antoine GAUDEMET, Professor of Law, Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University
• Thierry BONNEAU, Professor of Law, Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University

Mining Disputes - 10 hours

Evidence in Arbitration Proceedings - 10 hours

• Simon GREENBERG, Partner, Clifford Chance

Complex Arbitration Proceedings - 10 hours

• Jean-Christophe HONLET, Partner and Global Head of International Arbitration, Dentons
• François MAILHÉ, Professor of Law, University of Picardie – Jules Verne

Optional courses

International Commercial Litigation - 15 hours

• Marie-Elodie ANCEL, Professor of Law, Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University

International Arbitration Agreement - Comparative Approach - 15 hours

• Gary F. BELL, National University of Singapore, Head of the LL.M. International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, visiting Professor of Law, Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University
• Claire CRÉPET-DAIGREMONT, Associate Professor of Law, Paris 2 – Panthéon-Assas University
• Sir Bernard EDER, International Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court

Negotiation, Mediation and International Settlement Agreements - 15 hours

• Elie KLEIMAN, Partner, Jones Day

Workshops

Provisional and Protective Measures - 6 hours

• Gisèle Stephens-Chu, Counsel, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
• Roland Ziadé, Partner, Linklaters LLP

Conduct of Arbitral Proceedings - 6 hours

• Yves DERAINS, Founding Partner, Derains & Gharavi

Drafting skills and written advocacy - 6 hours

• Natasha PETER, Counsel, Gide Loyrette Nouel

Assessing Damages in International Arbitration - 6 hours

• Jean-Sébastien BORGHETTI, Professor of Law, Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University
• Anton de FEUARDANT, Economic and Financial Expert, Fair Links

Oral Advocacy - 6 hours

• Andrew PLUMP, Counsel, Linklaters LLP

ICC Arbitration - 6 hours

• Diana PARAGUACUTO-MAHÉO, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP

French as a Foreign Language (optional) - 18 hours

Spring semester

Fundamental Course

International Arbitration II - 30 hours

• Malik LAAZOUZI, Professor of Law, Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University
• Eduardo SILVA ROMERO, Partner, Dechert (Paris) LLP

Specialization Courses & Case studies

M&A Disputes - 10 hours

• Coralie DARRIGADE, Partner, Shearman & Sterling LLP

Company Law disputes - 10 hours

• Etienne CASIMIR, Professor of Law, University of Poitiers
• Fabrice FAGES, Partner and Chair of the Paris Litigation & Trial Department at Latham & Watkins LLP

Energy Disputes II - 10 hours

• José Manuel GARCÍA REPRESA, Partner, Dechert (Paris) LLP

Competition Disputes - 10 hours

• Laurence IDOT, Emeritus Professor of Law, Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University
• Jacob GRIERSON, Asafo & Co
• Francesco MARTUCCI, Professor of Law, Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University

Intellectual Property Disputes - 10 hours

• Annet van HOOFT, Independent arbitrator and Counsel
• Edouard TREPPOZ, Professor of Law, University of Lyon (Jean Moulin - Lyon 3)

Third Party Funding - 10 hours

• Carine DUPEYRON, Partner, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier
• Yasmin MOHAMMAD – Head of International Arbitration – Vanin Capital


Optional courses

Protection of Foreign Investments - 15 hours

• Noor DAVIES, Partner, White & Case LLP
• Sophie LEMAIRE, Professor of Law, Paris Dauphine University

Law of International Contracts & Contract Law in International Arbitration - 15 hours

• Marie GORÉ, Professor of Law, Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University

Enforcement of International Awards – Comparative Approach - 15 hours

• Jacques-Alexandre GENET, Partner, Archipel
• Shaparak SALEH, Partner, Teynier Pic

Workshops

Experts and Witnesses – Examination and Cross-Examination - 6 hours

• Peter ROSHER, Partner, Reed Smith

Main Arbitration Centers & Arbitration Rules - 18 hours

• ICSID Arbitration - Alexis MOURRE, Independent arbitrator, President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
• UNCITRAL Rules - Clément FOUCHARD, Partner, Reed Smith
• FAA Arbitration - Marc HENRY, Partner, FTMS Avocats, Doctor in Law, President of the French Arbitration Association

Expedited procedures - 6 hours

• Fernando MANTILLA-SERRANO, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP

Artificial Intelligence in the Arbitration Arena - 6 hours

• Jacques LEVY-VÉHEL, Founder of Case Law Analytics Research Project

The history of Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University spans the centuries, bearing values that the entire university community continues to honour to this day. Achievement in excellence and respect for people, freedom of thought, attachment to the institution and its traditions, all of which nourish the sense of identity and belonging to the university.

As a direct heir to the Faculty of Law and Economics of Paris, Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University is proud to maintain its prestigious heritage and to guarantee the continuity of the highly symbolic places where French law was born. With its teaching and research always innovative and at the highest level, today's university pays homage to all those who have made its history, thinking of the generations to come. It continues to keep the law alive and evolving, in complementarity with economics and management sciences, political science, and information and communication sciences.

Every year, Paris 2 University welcomes around 2,500 foreign students and nearly 200 visiting professors. The LL.M. AWArDS will continue this tradition of welcoming students from all over the world attracted by the knowledge of international arbitration law and dispute resolution.

Students at Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University have access to 28 different libraries, including the library with the most important legal documentary collection in France. There, LL.M. AWArDS’ students will also have access to rich online databases and research tools dedicated to international arbitration and dispute settlement.

Students who wish to do so have the possibility to practice one or more sports. A wide range of activities (over 60 athletic activities) supervised by 13 specialist teachers is available to them. They are spread over 195 time slots (from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.) and are accessible whatever the level of practice.

Courses will mostly take place in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés District, at the Institut de droit comparé (28 rue Saint-Guillaume). Students will also have the opportunity to be hosted for certain courses in the Law firms of some of the teaching staff members. Of course, free Wi-Fi access is provided around campus.

Director

• Malik LAAZOUZI, Professor of Law, Paris 2 – Panthéon-Assas University

Faculty

• Marie-Élodie ANCEL, Professor of Law, Paris 2 – Panthéon-Assas University
• Gary F. BELL, National University of Singapore, Director of the LL.M. in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, visiting Professor of Law, Paris 2 – Panthéon-Assas University
• Jean-Sébastien BORGHETTI, Professor of Law, Paris 2 – Panthéon-Assas University
• Thierry BONNEAU, Professor of Law, Paris 2 – Panthéon-Assas University
• Etienne CASIMIR, Professor of Law, University of Poitiers
• Claire CRÉPET-DAIGREMONT, Associate Professor of Law, Paris 2 – Panthéon-Assas University
• Coralie DARRIGADE, Partner, Shearman & Sterling LLP
• Noor DAVIES, Partner, White & Case LLP
• Yves DERAINS, Founding Partner, Derains & Gharavi
• Carine DUPEYRON, Partner, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier
• Sir Bernard EDER, International Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court
• Fabrice FAGES, Partner and Chair of the Paris Litigation & Trial Department at Latham & Watkins
• Anton de FEUARDENT, Economic and Financial Expert, Fair Links
• Clément FOUCHARD, Partner, Reed Smith
• Laurence FRANC-MENGET, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
• José Manuel GARCÍA REPRESA, Partner, Dechert (Paris) LLP
• Antoine GAUDEMET, Professor of Law, Paris 2 – Panthéon-Assas University
• Jacques-Alexandre GENET, Partner, Archipel
• Marie GORÉ, Professor of Law, Paris 2 – Panthéon-Assas University
• Simon GREENBERG, Partner, Clifford Chance
• Jacob GRIERSON, Partner, Asafo & Co.
• Marc HENRY, Partner, FTMS Avocats, Doctor in Law, President of the French Arbitration Association
• Jean-Christophe HONLET, Partner and Global Head of International Arbitration, Dentons
• Laurence IDOT, Emeritus Professor of Law, Paris 2 – Panthéon-Assas University
• Elie KLEIMAN, Partner, Jones Day
• Malik LAAZOUZI, Professor of Law, Paris 2 – Panthéon-Assas University
• Sophie LEMAIRE, Professor of Law, University Paris Dauphine
• Jacques LEVY VÉHEL, founder of Case Law Analytics
• François MAILHÉ, Professor of Law, University of Picardie – Jules Verne
• Fernando MANTILLA-SERRANO, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
• Francesco MARTUCCI, Professor of Law, Paris 2 – Panthéon-Assas University
• Yasmin MOHAMMAD, Head of International Arbitration – Vanin Capital
• Alexis MOURRE, Independent arbitrator, President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration
• Arnaud de NANTEUIL, Professor of Law, University of Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC)
• Diana PARAGUACUTO-MAHÉO, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP
• Natasha PETER, Counsel, Gide Loyrette Nouel
• Andrew PLUMP, Counsel, Linklaters LLP
• Shaparak SALEH, Partner, Teynier Pic
• Eduardo SILVA ROMERO, Partner, Dechert (Paris) LLP
• Gisèle STEPHENS-CHU, Counsel, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
• Peter ROSHER, Partner, Reed Smith
• Noah RUBINS QC, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
• Edouard TREPPOZ, Professor of Law, University of Lyon (Jean Moulin - Lyon 3)
• Annet van HOOFT, Independent Arbitrator and Counsel
• Roland ZIADE, Partner, Linklaters LLP

The selected students will either be:

• Holders of an English-language training provided by a foreign university (outside France) at a level equivalent to the Master’s level (fifth year) (for example, in business law, contract law or civil business law, private international law or international trade law) and wishing to further develop their grasp of the law of international arbitration
• United States’ students who are enrolled in or have completed 2nd or 3rd year of legal training (JD)
• Practitioners (lawyers, in-house counsels, etc.) wishing to acquire new skills outside their current field of activity or wishing to further their training in their current field of business.

The selection will be made on the basis of an application file, if necessary, after an interview (including by videoconference).

English Proficiency

The excellent command of English of applicants, whose mother tongue is not English or who have not obtained previously a university degree taught in English, will be established by the presentation of either the:

• TOEFL test: 100 for the internet version (iBT) of the test (with 25 for each section); 600 for the paper version (PBT) of the test (with 60 for each section and 5 for the Test of Written English), and 250 for the computer-based test. This test should not be more than 2 years old
• IELTS test: 7.5
• C2 Proficiency test: 200.

This English proficiency requirement could be waived if the candidate establishes a two-year work experience in English or a full-time university curriculum in English.

Application process and documents

Applications opening and deadline

The application process opens on October 15, 2020 and closes on May 31, 2021 (11:59 p. m. Paris time). The application process (including the upload of documents) has to be completed before this deadline.

Application dedicated website

> Application for the LL.M. AWArDS

Tuition fees for the 2021-2022 program: € 20.000.

Paris (in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés District).