Legal and tax engineering of professional assets - 223 - Master's Degree

A Programme Dedicated to the Wealth Planning of Business Owners

Law and taxation are taught as tools serving the broader objectives of wealth management. As situations become increasingly complex and the challenges continue to grow, law firms, notarial practices, private banks, and family offices are seeking highly qualified specialists. The programme trains students to take a comprehensive approach to the business owner’s personal and professional wealth situation.

Five Core Areas of Study

• Wealth taxation: one third of the programme.
• Business law: corporate law, executive compensation, choice of legal structures, and financing.
• Family wealth law: matrimonial property regimes and succession law.
• Other wealth management topics: life insurance and commercial real estate.
• International matters: international mobility and wealth planning under common law systems.

These legal and tax subjects are complemented by non-legal disciplines such as accounting and financial analysis, enabling students to understand and assess a company’s financial situation before advising its owner.

20% Academic Faculty, 80% Practitioners

Courses are taught 20% by academic researchers from Dauphine and 80% by practising professionals, including lawyers, notaries, and bankers. Students therefore acquire both a strong theoretical foundation and practical insights and working methods drawn directly from professional experience.

Current Developments and AI at the Heart of the Curriculum

Courses reflect the latest developments in law and taxation. Artificial intelligence plays a significant role in the curriculum: students learn how to use AI for legal research, drafting documents and materials, and analysing clients’ situations, while respecting confidentiality requirements and professional ethical standards.

A Work-Study Format

The programme comprises 442 hours of teaching, from early September to the end of June. September is fully dedicated to classes at the university. From October to June, students spend three days a week in a company or professional firm under either a professional training contract or an apprenticeship contract, and Thursdays and Fridays at the university. This work-study format enables students to immediately apply what they have learned and enter the job market with nearly nine months of professional experience.