The Master in Business Law at Aix-Marseille University is a two-year program designed to equip legal professionals with a deep understanding of common business law, specializing in various professional fields in the second year. This selective program offers 17 different specialization tracks, preparing students for diverse and high-demand careers in the business legal sector. The program emphasizes both foundational legal knowledge and practical skills, including the use of digital tools in law and foreign languages. Students will begin with a strong common core curriculum in fundamental business law topics during the first year, such as corporate law, competition, consumer law, and business in difficulty. In the second year, students choose one of the many specialization tracks, allowing them to tailor their education to specific career aspirations in areas like international business law, intellectual property, banking law, or emerging fields like sports law and Chinese business law. The program also integrates professional internships to provide valuable real-world experience.
The Master's program in Business Law is structured over two years (M1 and M2). The first year (M1) focuses on building a common foundation in core business law subjects, with options for early specialization. The second year (M2) is dedicated to in-depth specialization through various parcours-type (tracks), often including a mandatory internship.
Graduates of the Master in Business Law are well-prepared for a variety of legal careers both in France and internationally. The specialized tracks and practical experience gained through internships open doors to diverse roles across different sectors.
Admission to the program is highly selective and requires a formal application process. International students will need to demonstrate proficiency in French and potentially English, depending on the chosen specialization track. For MSc 1 (2-year program), candidates need to have completed or be in the process of completing 3 years of higher education. For MSc 2 (direct entry to 2nd year), candidates need to have completed or be in the process of completing 4 or 5 years of higher education.
For the first year (M1), you need to have completed or be completing 3 years of higher education, typically holding a French 'Licence en droit' or equivalent. For direct entry into the second year (M2), you need to have completed or be completing 4 or 5 years of higher education.
The Master in Business Law is a two-year program, structured as Master 1 (M1) and Master 2 (M2).
Applications are made through the university's dedicated online admissions platform, not a national platform. You will need to create an account, upload required documents such as transcripts, CV, and motivation letter, and potentially take management and English language tests.
International students will need to demonstrate proficiency in French. Depending on the chosen specialization track, English proficiency may also be required, with accepted tests including TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS.
Graduates are well-prepared for legal careers in France and internationally, with roles including Business Lawyer, Legal Counsel, Corporate Jurist, Tax Specialist, and various other specialized legal and advisory positions.
The application deadline for the first session is March 16, 2026. Selected candidates will then be invited for interviews shortly after.