LLM

in Law and Business

RNCP Certification level 7 «Business Lawyer»

100% english program

Classement EDUNIVERSAL-HEAD-2024

Our LLM program is open to students from around the world who graduated degree in law. Practical and interdisciplinary, our program equips students with the tools they need to succeed in the competitive field of international business law.

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Duration: +500 class hours

Study format: work-study program internship or apprenticeship (2 days at school, 3 days at a company)

Languages: Full English

Tuition: €14,500 (all tax included) for the full-time program / Training costs covered by the employer and the OPCO for the apprenticeship

Eligibility requirements:

Graduate a French bachelor’s degree (Bac +4) or a non-EU foreign master’s degree (Bac +5)

Campus: Paris

Upcoming start dates and application deadlines:

 

Application deadline: June 30, 2026
Next start date: September 29, 2026

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Following this LLM program leads to professional certification No. 39587, Level 7, as a Business Lawyer, registered with the RNCP on October 1, 2024, by France Compétence through the certifying body HEAD.

Highlights of the HEAD program:

  • The LLM is an elite program offered by HEAD in which business law courses are taught by professors and legal practitioners.
  • These law courses are combined with related subjects such as finance, soft skills, and project management. Particular emphasis is placed on global studies and professional expertise.
  • This is a unique program that opens doors to top international law firms as well as in-house legal departments at multinational companies and organizations.
  • Our LLM program in business law is taught entirely in English.

Objectifves

  • Earn a high-level legal qualification in business law through a practical and highly hands-on program taught by legal professionals
  • Develop multidisciplinary skills that combine legal education with courses in finance, economics, and other subjects, thereby fostering a solid understanding of business.
  • Work in an international environment with proficiency in English and knowledge of foreign law.
  • Supporting students in their transition to the professional world.

Competency modules for the RNCP No. 39587 professional certification

To earn the degree, students must successfully complete all 5 modules:

RNCP 39587BC01

Coordinate legal monitoring, information dissemination, and legal advice for senior management and operational departments

RNCP 39587BC02

Draft contracts and other legal documents and ensure their proper execution

RNCP 39587BC03

Prevent and manage legal risks and implement compliance procedures

RNCP 39587BC04

Coordinate pre-litigation and litigation matters

RNCP 39587BC05

Managing a legal department within a company

certification program

  • Legal research skills and french methodology

  • Financial analysis in the anglo-saxon world

  • Legal drafting skills in english

  • M&A transactions

  • M&A and IP

  • Data and Law

  • Industrial property in the digital age

  • Protection of the data subject in the digital age

  • International tax strategies

  • Mediation

  • Managing Human Ressources

  • American contract Law

  • International contract Law

  • Acquisition contracts

  • American corporate Law

  • Litigation in the digital sector

  • Merger control and abuse of a dominant position

  • Mapping and dealing with risks

  • French for foreigners

  • English communication skills

IN ADDITION TO YOUR DEGREE IN BUSINESS LAW: 4 SPECIALIZATION MODULES OF YOUR CHOICE

In addition to your LLM, HEAD offers you the opportunity to specialize in one of four promising areas of business law. You can choose a module that aligns with your career goals from the following:

 

  • Business Contracts
  • Corporate Law & Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Digital Law and Intellectual Property
  • Labor Law and Human Resources

Assessment Procedures

Assessment for the various modules of the Master’s in Law and Business Practice consists of a variety of assessment methods, spread out evenly over the weeks of the semester and across all courses. The goal is to strengthen the educational aspect of assessments and to ensure that feedback plays a significant role in students’ academic progress.

Assessment is conducted:

Through continuous assessment for each module (written assignments, multiple-choice questions, or group or individual research projects, individual or group oral presentations)
Through certification exams that also assess skill sets (presentation of individual written assignments, written exam in the form of a case study, creation of a professional portfolio, written case study based on a real or fictional business scenario, simulated group scenarios with individual oral presentations)
The host company also evaluates the learner’s skills (apprenticeship logbook)

Adaptation of the training program:

Partial validation of the degree by skill blocks is possible. No bridging is possible between our different certifications.

Teaching Methods in the Master 2 Program

Find the teaching methods used in the Master 2 in Law and Business Practice in the Pedagogy menu!

 

How to obtain a certified business lawyer certification at HEAD?

Each competency module is subject to an independent certification assessment.

To obtain certification, the candidate must have completed a minimum of 40 days of work experience and passed all modules.

Or

Through the VAE pathway: leverage your professional or non-professional legal experience and boost your career by completing a Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE)

Partial validation of the credential by competency blocks is possible. No bridging or equivalency is possible between other certifications.

Accessibility for people with disabilities

Accessibility for people with disabilities: yes, depending on the type of disability.
Learn more here about our disability-related measures and specific provisions.
You can contact our disability liaison to discuss your specific needs: referent.handicap@ecolehead.fr

View the certification standards

career opportunities

What kinds of jobs can a business lawyer pursue?

  • Legal Professional
  • Business Lawyer
  • In-House Counsel
  • Legal Advisor
  • Legal Expert
  • Legal Manager
  • Legal Consultant
  • Legal Affairs Officer
  • General Counsel
  • Data Protection Officer
  • Compliance Officer
  • Contract Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In which industries?

Private entities:

Companies (all sectors)
Law firms, accounting firms, and audit firms
Bailiff and notary offices

Public entities:

Government agencies
Ministries
Courts