Bachelor in Licence - Droit - Parcours Droit Général

The Licence - Droit, Parcours Droit Général (Law Degree, General Law track) provides a comprehensive introduction to the French and European legal system, covering both private and public law in depth. Students study civil law, criminal law, constitutional law, administrative law, contract law, family law, and the foundations of private and public international law. The programme develops legal reasoning, legal research methodology, and the ability to construct and present written legal arguments — skills that are essential for legal practice and further academic study. Beyond doctrinal courses, students are introduced to the social, historical, and philosophical contexts that shape legal rules and institutions, and they learn how to read and interpret legislation, case law, and legal scholarship. Small-group exercises and legal problem-solving sessions complement lectures throughout the degree, building the practical habits of legal analysis alongside the substantive knowledge of the law. Students also gain exposure to the procedural dimensions of French law and to the role of European Union law within the national legal order. Delivered at Le Mans Université in Le Mans, France, this bachelor-level degree spans 3 years and is taught in French. Annual tuition is 178 EUR. The academic year starts in September. Graduates typically continue to a master's degree in law before entering careers as lawyers, notaries, magistrates, legal advisors, or civil servants, and some move into adjacent fields such as human resources, banking, or compliance.