What is the Summer School of civil law ?

International legal meeting for Civil law and legal culture, this event brings together every year many students and legal practitioners from all around the world.

In 2021, the Summer School is back in a 100% digital format, from June 29th to July 29th, considering travel restrictions due to the health crisis.

Our ambition remains the same : to provide all participants with a body of knowledge on civil law, its evolution and its influence on legal and economic models around the world.

The richness of our Summer School lies in the quality of the education which comes from the prestigious and internationally renowned University of Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas as well as in the diversity of the legal cultures represented. We are particularly attached to the international dimension of this event, both from the point of view of the participants and of the promotion of different legal cultures, which lead to privileged moments of meeting and debate. 

The courses are available in three different languages: French, English and Spanish.

The courses, taught by eminent law professors and practitioners, with different fields of expertise and backgrounds, will be held this year only in digital format.

The program comprises four mandatory courses… :

• Introduction to Continental Legal Culture (8 hours)
• European and International Contract Law (8 hours)
• Settlement of International Disputes (8 hours)
• Constitutional Law and Fundamental Freedoms (4 hours)

… and one optional course (choose one course among the following three):

• International Familial Property Law (8 hours) or
• Digital Law – Protection of Personal Data (8 hours) or
• Introduction to OHADA law – only for the French-speaking stream (8 hours)

Detailed course descriptions are available here

Course schedule from 29 June to 29 July 2021, 100% online

For the French-speaking stream, classes will be held from Monday to Friday from 18:00 to 20:00 (Paris time).

For the English-speaking and Spanish-speaking streams, classes will be held from Monday to Friday from 17:00 to 19:00 (Paris time).

Exceptional changes may occur.

If successful at the final examination, participants will be awarded a Training Certificate in Civil Law delivered by the University Panthéon-Assas (Paris II).

The Foundation for Civil Law will organize online meetings with the main French legal actors, including lawyers, notaries, court commissioners, commercial court clerks, court-appointed receivers and company lawyers.

At the end of the Summer University, participants can have the chance to join the Association of Friends for Civil Law (A2DC), and becoming part of a wide-ranging network of legal actors around the world.

Expected audience

The Summer School targets people (students, legal pratitioners, etc.) who have already graduated from a three-year legal course.

Registration Fees

The registration fees is 619 €.

Scholarships can be exceptionally granted on justified request.

Application

Application for the 2021 Summer School is now open !

Registration for the Summer University is limited to the number of places available. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

For any question, you can contact: univ-ete@fondation-droitcontinental.org

You can find all the information and news about this 2021 edition in our social medias.

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Ani PAPANYAN Corporate lawyer at Mezzo Production LLC – Arménia

«I had the opportunity to participate in the summer school dedicated to continental law. One of the greatest advantages that I got was meeting so many remarkable people from all around the world. Professors were one of the bests in their fields and it was a unique opportunity to discover such details only those professionals could know thanks to their years of experience. All in all, this summer school is a unique opportunity to develop yourself both professionally and as a person, surrounded by lawyers from all around the world enables you to learn a lot about their jurisdictions and to share your knowledge while representing your country as well.»

«The Summer School of civil law was one of the most rewarding experiences that I highly recommend the participation. During these classes, I had the chance to build ties with colleagues from around the world, deepen my knowledge on European Law and learn more about the French political and legal institutions. In short, it has been a unique experience that we have to live once in its life. Thanks you!»

Etienne RIVET-DUMONTET, Students from the School of the Bar of Montréal

Aliona BRINZA Corporate lawyer at Benclinov&Associates- Romania

«Summer School has been a memorable and dynamic experience by combining fun and knowledge. I met new people and that was an opportunity to develop new friendships with people from around the world.The programme is about experiencing new cultures, learning from eminent law professors,  and is a career enhancing experience.»

«The summer school of civil law represents the best answer in the pursuit of professional development for a young law practitioner. The classes are concentered and dynamic, focus on practical issues and the professors were able to bring out debate. Beyond the academic formation, the real personal contribution of this program is the amazing exchange with professors, students and researchers from legal cultures of different countries and continents.»

Luciana DUTU,Lawyer at the Bar of Bucharest and graduated from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University and Bucharest University

Frank NGUIMBI-MBENZE, Lawyers at the Bar of Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo

«Participate to the FDC program was the best moments I have passed in formation, thanks to the relevance of the program focused essentially on International business law. It is an enriching experience, thanks to the multicultural melting-pot of the participants coming from five continents. Thanks to the FDC!»

«No other program can be compared to the summer school of civil law; it is an exceptional discussion forum between students and professionals. I had the pleasure to participate at the 10th edition and it is with lots of satisfaction that I certify the excellence of the professors, the quality of the classes, the diversity of the participants and the kindness of all the team. It is, without doubt, a unique occasion to learn, share and contribute to the consolidation of a global jurist network. A big thanks you to the Foundation!»

Julia MARTINS-GOMES,Lawyer at the Bar of Sao-Paulo and graduated from Sao-Paulo University in Brazil