The Master's degree in Business Law is a prestigious program designed to train generalist lawyers who can seamlessly integrate into the Réunion Island economy. The curriculum is highly professional and focused on the practical application of law, particularly in the second year (M2).

Many of the speakers are seasoned legal professionals.

In the first year of the Master's program (M1), students complete a thesis or undertake an internship. In the second year of the Master's program (M2), they complete an internship of at least two months, as well as a research thesis.

Educational goals :

The program aims to train business law practitioners who can apply their generalist skills to the Réunion Island economy. The first year of the Master's program (Master 1) provides students with a foundational understanding of business law. The second year (Master 2) focuses on strengthening this knowledge and, more importantly, applying it from a practical perspective. Significant time is therefore dedicated to simulations and case studies.

At the same time, the training provides excellent preparation for the bar exam, as evidenced by the high success rate of students from the Master's program in business law.

Training opportunities:

The Master's degree in Business Law is an extremely professionalizing course, particularly suited to the economic fabric of the Réunion territory.

It is very open to the local socio-professional world, many of whose stakeholders are involved in the training. Its career prospects are real: the vast majority of Master's graduates are lawyers or in-house counsel.

It fully integrates the ethical, digital, environmental and international dimensions of business law.

The Master's program in Business Law is based on an innovative teaching method. In the second year of the Master's program, the courses follow the different stages of a company's life cycle.

The training is very professionally oriented. Practice-oriented, it directly prepares students for entry into the workforce.

Long established in the local socio-economic fabric, it is highly regarded by local legal professionals, including many former students of the Master's program.

As a generalist, it perfectly meets the expectations of the Réunion territory.

Total hours worked: 1017 hours

M1: 700 hours

M2: 317 hours

The training is general in business law. It therefore covers the main subjects relating to company law.

In Master 1: law of securities, business contracts, tax law, accounting, private international law, general regime of obligations, insurance law, banking law, commercial lease and goodwill law, corporate structures, law of companies in difficulty, competition law.

In Master 2: Contractual techniques, corporate techniques, consumer law, distribution law, tax law, accounting, business criminal law, practice of companies in difficulty.

The first year of the Master's program takes the form of lectures, some of which are accompanied by tutorials.

The second year of the Master's program is not just a year where students accumulate knowledge that they simply recite on exam day. It is a year where students apply their knowledge and acquire new skills.

The skills acquired during this training are in line with those of the RNCP record

Skills specific to the training:

• Identify digital uses and the impacts of their evolution on the area(s) concerned by the mention
• Use advanced digital tools independently for one or more professions or research sectors in the field
• Mobilize highly specialized knowledge, some of which is at the forefront of knowledge in a field of work or study, as the basis for original thinking
• Communicate for training or knowledge transfer purposes, orally and in writing, in French and in at least one foreign language
• Manage complex, unpredictable professional or study contexts that require new strategic approaches

In Master 1, students undertake an internship of a minimum duration of one month, or a thesis.

In Master 2, students complete an internship of a minimum duration of two months, and a dissertation.

The internships are supervised by the thesis director, an academic, and a professional, the internship supervisor.

The dissertations are supervised by a university professor.

Tuition fees are set annually by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space and are available on our institution's website: Enroll at the University of Reunion

• Possess academic results demonstrating a good knowledge of the fundamental subjects of law
• Possess analytical, critical thinking and writing skills.
• To be involved and diligent.
• Have a strong motivation for the Master's degree in Business Law in Réunion, consistent with a defined professional project.
• To promote the diversity of one's experiences and background.

• Particular attention will be paid to the candidate's post-baccalaureate background and results obtained, especially in legal subjects.
• Presenting a research project could be an asset.
• Any feedback from the candidate's teachers throughout their academic journey may be taken into consideration.
• A cover letter and a professional project related to the training are required.
• The candidate's Curriculum Vitae (CV) will allow him to highlight his internships, professional experiences and various activities.

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Depending on the student's situation, applications to enter the first year of the Master's program (M1) follow three specific procedures: the national platform MonMaster, Études en France, and Validation of Acquired Experience. For more information, please consult the university's student services page. Enroll in the first year of a Master's program 

Baccalaureate + 3 or equivalent

Students holding a Bachelor of Laws degree.

26 seats.

The admission dates for the first year of the Master's degree (M1) are set nationally each year and are available on the platform. My Master's degree.

For admission to the second year of the Master 2 (M2) degree, the schedule is determined by the institution. It is available on the student services page of the university website: Students re-registering

• M1: 93%
• M2: 100%

The first year of Master 1 leads to the second year of Master 2.

After the Master 2, a doctorate can be considered.

The sectors of activity and types of employment targeted by this training correspond to those listed in the RNCP record

• Associate Lawyer
• Corporate lawyer