Double Degree Licence in Law (Nice - Essex) at Université Côte d'Azur

Programme overview

Integrated Franco-English law course in cooperation with the University of Essex (UK), delivered in the United Kingdom and France. It gives practical knowledge of both French law and Common Law and a comparative perspective, training experts with strong analytical ability and dual competence. Taught in French and English; 20 students are admitted each year.

Faculty: Faculty of Law and Political Science | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time, taught in French and English | Location: Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 are at Essex and year 3 is at Nice; assessment follows the University of Essex rules for years 1 and 2 and the Nice educational regulations for Licence 3.

Career pathways

Legal defence and advice, judicial aid and mediation, public security, insurance drafting and management, and legal collaboration; the law licence leads to a master's and to roles such as magistrate, lawyer, senior civil servant or company lawyer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Solid English (minimum B2), genuine interest in law studies, and at the baccalauréat at least 12/20 in the written and oral French tests and 14/20 overall average. Selection is based on the Parcoursup file, followed by an in-person interview for shortlisted candidates.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee under the university fee schedule for licence-level programmes (French and EU/EEA students); CVEC not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated tuition fee under the university fee schedule for licence-level programmes (non-EU international students, unless exempt); CVEC not included. Source

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.parcoursup.fr/

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