Université Jean Moulin, Lyon, France
French-Language Program
Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 boasts one the best law faculties in Europe and is recognized as having one of the most extensive course offerings in international and comparative law. Students benefit from the cultural perspective of Europeans who have a direct stake in the development of the European Economic Community -- a perspective that is difficult to obtain in the United States.
France’s second largest city, Lyon is a commercial and cultural crossroads, close to the borders of Italy, Switzerland and Germany and only two hours from Paris by train. It has all the cultural offerings of a world-class city, without the inconveniences of a major metropolis. To earn twelve credits, students take
- A two-week introductory course, "Introduction to French Private Law and Introduction to French Public Law;"
- At least three elective courses chosen from a selection of classes in international and comparative law, including at least one with a travaux dirigés (TD) component (A TD is a small, intensive course that supplements one of the large lecture courses). These include courses offered to third- and fourth-year French law students as well as postgraduate courses (Master 1 level) in Droit Communautaire (European Community Law) and Droit International des Affaires (International Business Law).
BU Law students must be fluent in French to participate. Up to four students may be selected. Fall or Spring Semester
English-Language European and International Law Diploma Program
ON HOLD FOR AY2012-2013
The European and International Law Diploma Program at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, in Lyon, France, allows BU Law students who are not fluent in French to immerse themselves (for either a fall or spring semester) in the study of international and comparative law at one the best law faculties in Europe. Student's studies are enriched by the academic and cultural perspective of Europeans who have a direct stake in the development of the European Economic Community -- a perspective that is difficult to obtain in the United States. Students who complete the Lyon requirements for Diploma program can return to Lyon for an additional semester after their J.D. studies to obtain the LL.M. in European and International Law from Lyon 3.
The Lyon Diploma program consists of:
- Two orientation courses: French Language and Culture and Introduction to French Law and French Legal Language.
- A minimum number of certain designated compulsory classes, as determined by Lyon 3 for purposes of the Diploma program. In the past, these have included such classes as:
- Post Conflict Justice
- Globalisation and Development
- International Public Law
- Comparative Legal Traditions
- International Business Agreements
- International Intellectual Property Law
- Contract Law and Principles: US and UNIDROIT
- European Law and Policy
- Elective courses which, in the past, have included such topics as:
- Regulation: Theories and Trends
- Judicial Review: Comparative and Theoretical Aspects
- Comparative Constitutional Law
Students may elect to develop a customized study plan instead of pursing the Diploma program. All students will receive 12 semester credits from BU Law, whether they pursue the Diploma option or non-Diploma option.