Master Droit privé at Université Lumière Lyon 2

Programme overview

The Master Droit privé trains high-level lawyers for professional environments requiring in-depth command of the law of persons, contracts, civil procedure and new technologies. After a common M1, four M2 parcours are offered, including Commissaire de justice (civil litigation and enforcement) and Contentieux des contrats (arbitration, appeals and in-depth contract law).

Faculty: Faculté de Droit Julie-Victoire Daubié | Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS, M1-M2) | Study mode: full-time (French) | Location: Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

A common M1 combining advanced civil procedure, contract techniques, private international law, dispute resolution and business law.

Career pathways

Lawyer in expert, law or consulting firms, legal adviser, litigation manager, deputy legal director, legal studies officer, civil or criminal mediator, corporate lawyer, bank, insurance or finance lawyer; doctorate possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For holders of a licence in private law or equivalent with sufficient academic prerequisites per the teaching commission, and a clearly established professional project. M1 via Mon Master; M2 via eCandidat.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for a master's, EU/EEA applicants. Reduced rate 167 EUR in specific cases (double degree, multiple courses, gap year). Apprentices and professionalisation-contract students are exempt (borne by the employer). CVEC is not included Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students for a master's. Reduced rate 2,633 EUR in specific cases. Exemptions apply in specific cases. CVEC is not included. Source

Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS, M1-M2)

Apply through the official page: https://www.univ-lyon2.fr/formation/candidatures

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