Master Droit Social

Université de Rennes, in Rennes, France, offers a Master Droit Social, a two-year master's degree delivered in French, with an expected September start and yearly tuition of EUR 250. Social law, also referred to as labor and employment law, is the branch of law governing the relationship between employers and employees, as well as broader questions of social protection. Typical subjects covered include individual and collective employment contracts, working conditions, dismissal procedures, collective bargaining and trade union rights, workplace health and safety regulations, and social security law. Students also study how labor disputes are resolved, including the roles of labor courts and mediation, and examine how employment law interacts with corporate restructuring, such as layoffs or company mergers. Because labor relations affect nearly every employer and employee, graduates with training in social law are well positioned for a variety of roles, including labor law attorney, in-house legal counsel specializing in employment matters, human resources legal advisor, labor inspector, or consultant on social security and employee benefits. Some graduates work within trade unions or employer associations, contributing to negotiations over collective agreements, while others join law firms that handle employment litigation on behalf of companies or employees. Public sector positions related to labor administration and social protection are another common destination. Students pursuing the Master Droit Social at Université de Rennes should be prepared to study legal texts, case law, and coursework entirely in French, since the program is conducted in that language throughout the two years spent in Rennes.