General LLM: A Revolutionary One-Year Program by Sciences Po Law School

September 2026 intake

Transform your legal career in just one year!

Ready to elevate your legal expertise with world-class education?

The General LLM at Sciences Po Law School is your gateway to international legal excellence, cutting-edge specialization, and accelerated career growth.

Applications open for September 2026 intake!

This unique program allows you to complete your initial legal education in a personalized way within just one year, enabling you to pursue your own career path—whether professional advancement, research, or academic career development. The program is fully customizable to match your previous legal background and professional aspirations, while being structured around a world-class annual general course.

Who is this program for?

The General LLM, taught entirely in English, targets experienced legal professionals:

• Recent law graduates seeking advanced specialization and a premium academic boost
• Young legal professionals looking to strengthen their academic profile
• Seasoned lawyers seeking new competencies
• Legal professionals planning a strategic career shift
• Aspiring academics preparing for doctoral studies

Why choose this program?

The General LLM empowers you to complete your primary legal education and acquire the knowledge and tools needed to achieve your career goals.

Key Benefits

• International exposure and global perspective
• Specialized expertise in cutting-edge legal fields
• Career acceleration and strategic repositioning
• AI and emerging technology competencies
• Research experience and academic preparation
• World-class university diploma from Sciences Po

Career Acceleration at the Core

The General LLM integrates career acceleration seminars directly into the curriculum, allowing students to actively work on their professional projects, develop cross-cutting skills, and benefit from personalized mentoring throughout their studies.

Unique & Customizable Content

This groundbreaking program features

• Unparalleled Flexibility
• Absolute personalization of your academic journey
• 50+ elective courses to choose from
• Officially recognized specialization tracks
• Structured research integration with PhD pathway options
• Interdisciplinary approach with strong European focus

Interdisciplinary Excellence

The General LLM encourages students to approach law not in isolation, but through the lenses of:

• Political Economy
• Ecology & Sustainability
• Technology & Innovation
• Sociology
• Philosophy

Drawing from critical traditions—feminist, intersectional, postcolonial, decolonial, epistemic justice perspectives, and Global South viewpoints —this approach is highly valued by international recruiters.

Specialization tracks

(Additional specializations available).

• International Trade & Investment
• Digital Law
• European Law
• International Law
• Human Rights
• Environment and Climate Justice
• Innovation Law

Program contents and courses offered

Examples of elective courses (non-exhaustive list).

Exclusive activities

General LLM students enjoy exclusive opportunities:

• Regular meetings with visiting professors
• Brown bag lunch sessions
• Annual career project development
• Visits to national and international institutions
• Networking events and professional workshops

Program structure

Fall Semester

• 1 Required Core Course: Law and Governance
• 4 Elective Courses from the Master's in Economic Law
• 1 AI-Focused Course
• 1 Language Course

Spring Semester

• 1 Required Core Course: Law and Governance
• 4 Elective Courses from the Master's in Economic Law
• 1 AI-Focused Course
• 1 Language Course

Throughout the Program

• Research Project (research track) or equivalent elective credits
• Career Acceleration Seminars: Specialized workshops for postLLM career planning

Program leadership

Scientific Direction is led by Jean d'Aspremont, permanent faculty member of Sciences Po Law School, ensuring academic excellence and international recognition.

Admission requirements

Application Process

• Following Sciences Po's rigorous one-year master's admission model.

Prerequisites

• Law degree with minimum 4 years of study (Master's or equivalent) or JD
• Demonstrated academic excellence throughout university career
• Professional experience is optional but valued during application review

Distinguished faculty

Courses are taught by:

• Permanent Sciences Po Law School faculty
• Economic Law Master's professors
• Visiting professors and industry experts
• World-renowned researchers

Diploma & Alumni network

Degree Awarded

Sciences Po One-Year Master's Diploma (institutional diploma).

Global Network

Join an international network of 55,000 Sciences Po Alumni worldwide.

Important Note

This institutional diploma does not confer a master's degree grade and alone does not qualify students for the French Bar examination or national/international competitive exams. However, as it targets qualified and experienced lawyers, graduates can contact relevant institutions to verify eligibility based on their previously obtained law degrees.

Tuition fees

The LLM tuition fees are €24,000.
You can find relevant budgeting information on the Create a budget page.

Contact Us

Jean d’Aspremont, Scientific Director
jean.daspremont@sciencespo.fr

Lidiwine Kerbourc'h, Academic Advisor
lidiwine.kerbourch@sciencespo.fr