Program Objectives
The Master's degree in Business Law features interaction with various disciplines at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL, such as Economics and Management. Through its two tracks, Business Law and European and International Business Law, as well as its specialized 2nd year of a Master's Degree (Business Law, Corporate Taxation, European and International Business Law, Insurance Law), the program meets today's professional requirements by offering a cross-disciplinary approach integrating legal, economic, financial, private and public dimensions.
A strong emphasis is placed on the international dimension, with courses in European and international law, as well as in English. Fluency in English is therefore a prerequisite for students. The Master's program also encourages international mobility, allowing students to undertake a single semester of mobility.
Thanks to innovative, interactive training programs focused on working practice and backed up by a digital component, Master's graduates are fully prepared to meet the challenges of today's legal world.
Program Objectives:
- Train business lawyers to fully understand the multifaceted realities of the corporate world
- Align legal education precisely with the expectations of businesses and professional industries
- Develop a high level of expertise in both advisory and litigation practices, enabling professionals to deliver well-reasoned written and oral solutions to real-world legal challenges
- Integrate legal knowledge with key principles of management, economics, and finance for a comprehensive approach to business law
- Attain proficiency in European and international legal frameworks
- Adapt to evolving market trends, including the ecological transition through sustainable development and the digital transformation driven by artificial intelligence
When you enroll in a Master's program, you also join Université PSL. Ranked in the top 50 universities in the world (THE and QS), PSL offers excellent graduate programs at the Master's and PhD level, which benefit from the scientific capabilities of its member institutions. The degree is prepared at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL and awarded by Université PSL.
Organization of the Master's degree in Business Law
Graduate Program in Law: give a research dimension to your master
The Graduate Program in Law offers a comprehensive curriculum of advanced study and research, from the Master's to the Doctorate degree, in corporate and tax law, estate law, public administration and international law.Through its association with the Dauphine Law Research Center (Cr2D) and researchers in law from the ENA and ENS, the graduate program offers a Master’s degree in which research plays a central role.
Students may also choose elective courses designed to improve their transdisciplinary skills and broaden their curriculum.
Any student enrolled in M1 or M2 in Business Law can apply, in parallel, for the research trajectory of the Graduate Program in Law, a personalized course of excellence open to students wishing to train in legal research and law methodology.
- Types of education
- Outgoing Level
- BAC+5
- Language(s)
- French and English
- Duration of studies
- 4 semesters (excluding the gap year)
- ECTS Credits
- 120 credits
- Type of Diploma
- National diploma
- Academic Year
- 2025/2026
Study Abroad During Your Master’s Degree at Dauphine
Thanks to its network of partner universities, campuses and programs abroad, Dauphine offers you the possibility of obtaining a dual degree, a delocalized master's degree or multi-campus training.
Dauphine in Their Own Words
"The Professional Heritage Law course has been a real “springboard” for my professional life because it has allowed me to adapt my theoretical knowledge to the professional environment in which I practice as a lawyer. The diversity of the students' backgrounds gave me access to an important network in asset consulting (notaries, lawyers, private banking asset engineers…)."
François LEMOINE
Attorney at Sarrau Thomas Couderc
Your path :
Professional Property Law Course
"I was lucky enough to go to Bangalore, India, to study for a semester. [...] Studying in India allowed me to discover a system completely different from ours, combining modernity and tradition. The students were very welcoming, and I had a great time! Much more than an academic exchange, it was an extraordinary experience. My two pieces of advice: great adaptability and a lot of curiosity."
Manon BALDIN
Exchange at the National Law School of India University of Bangalore
Your path :
European and International Business Law track
"My experience within the European and International Business Law course was a crucial professional step: this precious year allowed me to live an outstanding academic experience in Australia and prepared me perfectly for the profession of business lawyer evolving in an international universe."
Frédéric ROBLES
Lawyer at Bredin Prat
Your path :
European and International Business Law track
A dedicated team
Emmanuel DINH
Associate Professor, Private Law, Director of the Master's degree in Business Law
Antoine LOUVARIS
Professor of Public Law, Director of the Master's degree in Business Law, Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree - Business Law
Dorothée Gallois Cochet
University Professor, Director of the 1st year of the Master's degree - Business Law and Taxation
Louis Perreau Saussine
University Professor
Director of the 1st year of the Master's degree - European and international business law
Sophie SCHILLER
Professor of Private Law, Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree - Legal and Tax Engineering for Executives, Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree - Business Law
SARAH BROS
University Professor, Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree - Insurance Law
DUNCAN FAIRGRIEVE
Professor of Law, Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree - English Track in Law
Amavi KOUEVI
Associate Professor
Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree - Administration, Governance and Tax Law
Thibaut MASSART
Professor of Private Law, Director of the 2nd year of the Master's Degree - Corporate Taxation
Arnaud RAYNOUARD
Professor of Private Law, Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree - Administration, Governance and Tax Law, Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree - European and International Business Law