Licence de droit

The Licence en droit is the French national diploma for undergraduate legal education. Universities in France award it after three years of study. The Licence allows its holders to give legal advice.[1][2]

History

Until 1976, undergraduate law education in France was a four-year terminal degree.[3] It is now a three-year degree.

Further education

Licence en droit holders can pursue further education in a set list of master's degrees, fixed by the code de l'éducation. The list includes all master's degrees in the field of law, as well as other related fields.[4]

References

1. "Article 54 - Loi du 31 décembre 1971 portant réforme de certaines professions judiciaires et juridiques". www.legifrance.gouv.fr. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
2. "Reconnaître aux diplômés de droit un véritable statut de juriste". L'Etudiant. 2017-11-22. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
3. "Arrêté du 16 janvier 1976 RELATIVES AU DEUXIEME CYCLE DES ETUDES UNIVERSITAIRES". legifrance.gouv.fr.
4. "Sous-section unique : Le grade de master (Articles D612-33 à D612-36-4) - Légifrance". www.legifrance.gouv.fr. Retrieved 2021-01-14.

See also

• Bachelor of Laws