LL.M en partenariat entre l Ecole de droit de la Sorbonne et des universités américaines

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1 LL.M en partenariat entre l Ecole de droit de la Sorbonne et des universités américaines Les partenariats de l Ecole de droit de la Sorbonne avec Cornell, Fordham, Cardozo, Washington University Saint Louis, Pittsburgh et Boston College Law schools permettront cette année à une douzaine d étudiants inscrits à Paris 1 en M1 ou en M2 d intégrer l un des LL.M. proposés par les écoles partenaires (au choix de l'étudiant sélectionné), avec une totale dispense du règlement des frais de scolarité aux Etats-Unis (les frais de mobilité, de logement et surtout d'assurance pour la durée du séjour restent à la charge de l'étudiant qui doit impérativement se renseigner directement auprès de l'université partenaire pour en connaître le montant). Les étudiants sélectionnés devront par ailleurs s acquitter des traditionnels frais de scolarité de Paris 1 pour l année de formation aux Etats-Unis pour se voir délivrer l un des LL.M. de nos Universités partenaires. Les dossiers de candidature devront être déposés avant le 15 Janvier au Bureau 303 du pôle des relations extérieures de l'ecole de droit de la Sorbonne de l Université Paris 1 (dossier à remettre à l attention de la Commission de sélection des LL.M. de l école de droit de la Sorbonne). Le dossier de candidature doit contenir les pièces suivantes : 1) un CV (resume) rédigé en anglais (le style cover letter n'est pas requis) 2) une lettre de motivation rédigée en anglais à l attention de la Commission de sélection de l EDS (une à deux pages maximum) 3) Le TOEFL avec un score égal ou supérieur à 100 4) la liste des destinations par ordre de préférence 5) une copie des relevés de notes en droit depuis la première année Les personnes pré-sélectionnées seront contactées en février en vue d un entretien en anglais.

2 Pour toute demande d information, merci de vous adresser à : DRE.eds@univ-paris1.fr The LL.M. Programs M1 and M2 Law students from Sorbonne law have the unique opportunity to spend one entire year enrolled as LL.M. students at Cardozo Law, Cornell, Fordham Law, Washington University Saint Louis Law, Pittsburgh or Boston College. Upon completion of all requirements at the end of the year, students will receive the US LL.M Law degree they have chosen. The aim of all of these programs taught in English is to offer law students and future lawyers a large variety of elective courses in their fields of interest, in-depth acquaintance with the intricacies of American Law and a new perspective on current global legal issues while learning in the best of the US academic tradition and Common Law methodological techniques. Most students will be needing this program to take the New York Bar exam - and then perhaps apply for the French equivalency exam on the basis of their admission in New York. Graduates with the Master I or II from Paris I may be able to sit for the French Bar Exam directly without admission in New York first. A maximum of two Paris 1 students per partner University may participate each year. Eligibility: These LL.M. programs offered by our partner law schools are open to Paris 1 students who are fluent in English (spoken and written) and who have completed or will have completed all three, four or five years of law studies in France before the beginning of the academic year in the United States (mid-august). A TOEFL score (or equivalent) must be provided and a minimum of 100 points is usually required. Students should contact the testing

3 centers directly to determine date and time of testing, registration requirements, and required fees. In the absence of such a test, the student may demonstrate proficiency by other means jointly agreed by the program directors. How to Apply: Applicants to the dual degree program should submit the application documents (see list above) to the Department of International and European Studies of the Sorbonne Law School (UFR07, room 304) no later than January 15 of their M1 or M2 year. Deadline: January 15th for the following academic year Students should begin preparing materials at least two months prior to deadlines. Students will be notified by whether they have been approved for a final selective interview approximately one month after the application deadline. The interview, scheduled in February, is mandatory. After receiving final approval from Sorbonne Law School for the program, the application documents of nominated Paris 1 students(s) will be forwarded for consideration to the Partner Law School. Though the US law schools retain discretion to accept or deny any applicant, the school will consider our nominations strongly. An interview, by telephone or in person, with a member of the partner faculty in English may also be required. Finances Tuition All Paris 1 students who study abroad are required to register at and pay the tuition fees to Paris 1. Students studying on this Paris 1 exchange programs will not be held responsible for tuition fees required by the partner host institution.

4 Financial Aid Students may apply for financial aid to cover tuition charges as well as living expenses, insurance coverage and travel costs for an approved semester abroad. For further information about financial aid, students should contact the Service des bourses de la maison internationale at Paris 1. Living expenses, including travel, insurance, housing books, and food are the responsibility of the student and can vary considerably by destination. For a link to foreign exchange rates, check here: Courses Paris 1 students will be expected to complete the LL.M. program requirements of the Partner Law School. The students will be provided all the necessary information about the LL.M programs by the hosting university prior to departure. Registration At the US Law School Once approved, students must register during their regularly scheduled registration time for as much credits as required by the Office of the Registrar. At Sorbonne Law School Students will need to register at Sorbonne Law in order to be considered a Paris 1 exchange student during their LL.M. Study year abroad. Housing US Law School usually do not provide on-site housing facilities. However, students may be assisted in their housing search. Visas

5 Students studying abroad in the United States must apply for a student visa prior to departure which is required to obtain a student residence permit once you have arrived. As visas can take some time to secure, you should register your intent to study in the United States immediately upon confirming your intent to study in a US Law school. Insurance Students should secure directly with the hosting US university health insurance coverage for the duration of their overseas study (it may reach up to US dollars). Usual domestic insurance policies are not considered sufficient to cover students while they are abroad, so check directly with the hosting university. The Paris 1 student card will offer social security coverage on the French territory only. Contact for information at Sorbonne Law School: JD/LLM Programs Bureau 303 Pôle des relations extérieures Panthéon Center 12, place du Panthéon Paris DRE.eds@univ-paris1.fr