Master's Degree - Corporate Law

Program Objectives

The Master's in Corporate Law stands out for its cross-disciplinary approach to modern corporate challenges. It offers two specialized Master 2 academic paths, emphasizing strategic areas like Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and finance to meet the evolving demands of the job market.
The program is designed to develop versatile legal professionals equipped to excel in critical sectors such as compliance, sustainable development, financial services, and corporate restructuring.

Program Objectives:

  • Analyze the key challenges businesses face through the lens of social responsibility and globalization,
  • Guide companies in making informed social and financial decisions,
  • Support businesses in implementing compliance measures and engaging with regulatory authorities,
  • Assist companies in pre-litigation and litigation processes. Lead contractual negotiations effectively,
  • Conduct contractual negotiations,
  • Enhance professional skills and communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, within a legal framework.

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

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 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.

1st year
Corporate Law

After a first year followed by an optional gap year, 2 specializations are possible.

Optional gap year

2nd year

Specialization

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. 

Study Abroad During Your Master’s Degree at Dauphine

A dedicated team

  • François PASQUALINI

    Professor of Private Law, Director of the Master’s degree in Corporate Law, Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree - Corporate Law and Social Responsibility

  • Georges DECOCQ

    Professor of Private Law, Director of the 2nd year of the Master’s degree - Corporate Law and Social Responsibility

  • Pascal ETAIN

    Associate Professor of Private Law, Director of the 1st year of the Master's degree

  • Arnaud RAYNOUARD

    Professor of Private Law, Director of the 2nd year of the Master's degree - Financial Lawyer