The Master's in Notarial Law offers highly specialized, top-tier training in the subjects at the heart of notarial practice. The courses allow students to delve deeper into subjects presented at the Bachelor's level, such as the law of obligations or company law, but also to have an initial introduction in the first year of the Master's program (M1) to subjects specific to notarial practice, such as the law of matrimonial property regimes, the law of inheritance and gifts, and notarial ethics, before further study in the second year (M2).

Educational goals :

• To offer effective training through the acquisition of high-level knowledge in the notarial field.
• To offer professional training with practical seminars at the legal level (practice of sales, matrimonial regimes, inheritances, contractual techniques, real estate expertise, balance sheet and asset analysis, strategy and customer approach…), seminars in English, computer science as well as the requirement of an internship resulting in the writing of a report.
• Take into account local specificities, both socio-economic and legal.

Training opportunities:

A leading program in Réunion, the Master's in Notarial Law is fully aligned with the institution's policy and directly linked to the region's development. The program draws on a diverse range of renowned academics and practitioners to ensure a comprehensive network across the region, strengthening ties with notarial professionals at the local, regional, and national levels. Responding to the needs of local stakeholders, it offers students professional training with teaching methods adapted to different audiences and prioritizes pedagogical approaches that facilitate the acquisition of highly specialized knowledge.

The Master's program in Notarial Law offers comprehensive training that combines theory and practice, and includes professional development opportunities both within the university and externally. Within the university, these opportunities are particularly evident in the second year of the Master's program through thematic workshops that present various professions and provide students with practical, real-world scenarios. Furthermore, students are invited to numerous events organized throughout the year (conferences, symposia, study days, etc.) that broaden their horizons and foster a strong legal foundation. Externally, students participate in events organized by the program's partners (conferences, trade shows, webinars), which offer valuable opportunities to network, exchange ideas with professionals, and connect with potential employers.

In person

Total hours worked: 780 hours

M1: 428 hours

M2: 352 hours

September 1st

(Information provided for guidance purposes only and subject to change)

Master 1 Notarial Law:

Semester 1:

• Methodology
• Tax Law
• Law of matrimonial property regimes
• Law of Securities
• Private International Law 1
• Enforcement procedures
• Intellectual Property Law
• Urban Planning Law
• Construction law
• General regime of the obligation
• English
• IT
  Note the lectures (CM) and tutorials (TD) in tax law, security law and matrimonial property law.

 

Semester 2:

• Advanced Corporate Law
• Inheritance and Gift Law
• Bankruptcy and insolvency law
• Rights of vulnerable persons
• Private International Law 2
• Corporate property law
• General regime of the obligation
• Special Criminal Law
• Status and duties of a notary
• English
• IT
• Internship report or dissertation

Note the tutorials in advanced company law, inheritance and gift law, and business law in difficulty.

Many courses are shared with other Master's programs in Law at the Faculty of Law and Economics of Reunion Island. However, some courses specific to the Notarial Law specialization are only taught within this program:

• Rights of vulnerable persons
• Corporate property law
• Status and duties of the notary.

Inheritance and gift law is taught in lectures but is also the subject of tutorials: the Master 1 Notarial Law is the only course in the Faculty of Law and Economics of Reunion Island to offer tutorials in this subject.

Students have a choice between:

Complete a 30-day internship and produce an internship report OR carry out research work and produce a research paper.

 

Master 2 in Notarial Law

Semester 1:

• Law and practice of sales
• Contractual techniques
• Credit law
• Advanced Real Estate Law
• Matrimonial property regimes
• Private international law of matrimonial property regimes
• Real estate expertise
• Accounting
• Urban planning and construction
• Rural law
• Real estate promotion
• Ethics and notarial practice
• Strategy and customer approach

 

Semester 2: 

• Corporate techniques
• Non-corporate models
• Environmental law
• Property divisions
• Asset assessment and analysis
• Law and practice of wealth taxation
• Free transmission
• Private international law of succession
• English
• IT
• Research dissertation and internship report

Students must complete a 2-month internship in a notary's office and produce an internship report. ET to conduct research and produce a research paper. The work will culminate in an oral defense.

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

M2: classes are held on weekdays from 17pm to 20pm and on Saturday mornings from 7am to 13pm. This organization allows students to complete their mandatory 2-month internship in a notary's office, and also allows employees to continue their studies while maintaining their professional activity.

M1 (internship of your choice): 30 days of actual work
M2 (mandatory internship in a notary's office): 2 months

Registration 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

• Having an excellent academic level
• Have professional experience in the field of notarial practice; demonstrate analytical, summarization, and writing skills.
• To be rigorous, committed and respectful of the rules of the establishment and host structure concerned
• Demonstrate a coherence between the candidate's academic and professional project and the training, as well as the choice of the relevant Master's program at the University of Reunion Island.
• Prioritize stability and consistency in experiences related to the notarial sphere.

• Particular attention will be paid to the candidate's grades and marks from the different years of their post-baccalaureate studies, especially in core subjects and those relevant to the notarial field.
• The Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter submitted by the candidate will provide an opportunity for him to demonstrate his professional experience and the aforementioned expertise.
• Any recommendations from the candidate would be an asset.
• A cover letter and a CV are required.
• The CV will allow the candidate to highlight the specific features of their career path.

M1: Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent (Validation of prior learning)

M2: Master 1 Law degree or equivalent (Validation of prior learning)

Depending on the student's situation, applications for admission to the first year of the Master's program (M1) follow three specific procedures (the national platform MonMaster, Études en France, 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 with a Law degree or Validation of Professional Experience (VAP) accepted as equivalent by the competent bodies.

25 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. MyMaster

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

For the 2023-2024 academic year:

• M1: 92%
• M2: 100%

Students holding a Master's degree in Notarial Law have full access to the Diploma of Higher Studies in Notarial Law (DESN) in order to obtain the notary diploma.
Pursuing a doctorate can also be considered.

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

The Master's degree in Notarial Law offers numerous career opportunities such as notary, notary's assistant, clerk, director or manager in structures related to the notarial profession (the High Council of Notaries – CSN, the National Institute of Notarial Training – INFN…), notarial legal publishing, genealogists.

The Master prepares students for entrance exams and competitions for careers in both the judicial field (magistracy, bar, bailiff, etc.) and the administrative field (tax administration, land registry, national museums, etc.).

It provides access to legal education and research.