Master Droit Public — Action territoriale

Tuition costs 250 EUR per year.

Droit Public, studied here through an Action Territoriale track, applies public law to the operation and governance of local and regional authorities in France, including municipalities, departments, and regions. Students examine the legal powers and responsibilities of local government, the relationship between local and national authorities, public service delivery at the territorial level, and the legal frameworks around decentralization and local public policy. Coursework typically combines legal analysis of decentralization legislation with case studies of how local authorities exercise their powers in practice. Graduates from this track commonly pursue careers within local government legal departments, roles advising municipalities and regional authorities on legal and administrative matters, or positions preparing for competitive examinations for territorial civil service posts. Some continue toward specialized legal practice supporting local public institutions or intercommunal bodies. The program is delivered by Université de Bordeaux in Pessac, France, over two years, with instruction conducted in French. The intake begins in September, and the yearly tuition is 250 EUR. Since the subject matter is grounded in French administrative and territorial law, taught entirely in French, applicants should have solid legal French skills. This track is particularly relevant to students interested in how power and public services are organized below the national level in France, and in the legal mechanics of decentralization.