An intensive program running Monday through Thursday, July 13–31, with a structured daily schedule of lectures, workshops, and cultural activities.
Explore the differences between US and French legal systems, civil procedure, and criminal cases through a rigorous comparative lens.
Visit the Assemblée Nationale, the Palais de Justice, the Panthéon, and more. Experience French legal institutions firsthand.
Earn academic credit with ILS Paris, an official Certificate of Completion, and a Letter of Completion upon finishing the program.
Classes meet Monday through Thursday. Fridays are free for independent study, exploration, or optional group activities.
A foundational comparative study of common law and civil law traditions, examining constitutional frameworks, sources of law, and judicial structures in both countries.
Compare litigation processes, discovery rules, trial procedures, and appeals in the American and French systems. Understand how procedural differences shape legal outcomes.
Develop persuasive oral and written advocacy skills through practical exercises, culminating in a mock trial applying comparative legal principles.
Examine the legal dimensions of international relations, treaties, diplomatic law, and the role of international organizations in contemporary global affairs.
Study landmark criminal cases from both jurisdictions. Analyze how substantive criminal law, procedure, and sentencing differ across the Atlantic.
Choose between a cutting-edge exploration of US and European approaches to AI regulation and data protection, or a deep dive into comparative contract law principles.
French classes are offered to English-speaking students, and English classes to French-speaking participants. All academic courses are taught in English.
Earn academic credit recognized by ILS Paris, transferable to your home institution upon verification of equivalency.
Receive an official certificate from the International Law School Paris, attesting to your participation and achievement.
A personalized letter detailing the courses completed and skills acquired — a valuable addition to your professional portfolio.
Step outside the classroom and experience French legal history and culture firsthand. Excursions are scheduled in the late afternoon or evening throughout the program.
Register before April 1
Includes €1,000 refundable deposit
Save €450 with early registration
Registration after April 1
Includes €1,000 refundable deposit
Full program access — all courses, excursions, and events
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We will review your registration and contact you within 48 hours.
Secure your spot with a €1,000 refundable deposit.
Practical info about accommodation, transport, and your first day.
July 13, 2026 — your intensive begins.
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