Master Droit Notarial

For Master Droit Notarial, tuition fees are 289 USD per year.

Université Paris Cité offers this master's degree in Droit Notarial, or notarial law, based in Malakoff, France. Notarial law is a specialized branch of legal studies focused on the profession of notary, a role in French and other civil law systems responsible for drafting and authenticating legal documents such as property transactions, wills, marriage contracts, and corporate agreements. Students typically study property law, family law, inheritance and succession law, contract law, and the specific procedural and professional rules governing notarial practice, alongside the drafting of authenticated legal acts that carry evidentiary weight distinct from private contracts. Coursework often combines detailed study of civil law with practical training in drafting notarial deeds, advising clients on property and family legal matters, and understanding the fiscal and administrative dimensions of transactions handled by notaries, such as real estate sales and estate settlement. Because notaries in France hold a distinct legal status combining public office functions with private legal practice, training in this field also covers professional ethics and the regulatory framework governing the notarial profession. Graduates of notarial law programs typically pursue careers as notarial clerks working toward qualification as a notary, legal advisors specializing in property and family law, or roles within law firms and real estate transactions requiring notarial expertise. The path to becoming a fully qualified notary generally involves further professional training and examinations beyond the master's degree itself. The program runs over two years, is taught in French, with an anticipated start in September and yearly tuition of 250 EUR. Completing this degree in Malakoff provides grounding in the specialized legal and procedural knowledge required for notarial practice.