Master Droit — Droit notarial

This Master Droit — Droit notarial from Avignon Université prepares students for careers in notarial law, based in Avignon, France. Notarial law in France concerns the legal profession of the notaire, who handles matters such as property transactions, inheritance, marriage contracts, and other acts requiring an authenticated legal document. Over two years, students typically study property law, family law, inheritance law, company law, and the specific procedures and responsibilities associated with drafting and authenticating legal acts, alongside practical training in notarial office practice. The program often includes case studies drawn from real transactions, exercises in drafting legal documents, and instruction in the professional and ethical obligations of a notaire, given the role's importance in certifying legal acts with public authority in the French system. Students may also complete internships in notarial offices to gain direct exposure to daily practice, including client interaction, document verification, and coordination with other legal and financial professionals involved in property or estate transactions. Because notarial law requires precise knowledge of civil law procedure, the training places significant weight on legal accuracy and the formal requirements attached to authenticated documents. Graduates typically pursue further professional training toward qualification as a notaire, or take up roles as legal assistants or clerks within notarial offices. All instruction is conducted in French. The master's runs for two years, with an anticipated September start, and yearly tuition is 250 EUR.