Master Droit Prive — Droit privé général

The Master Droit Prive, specializing in Droit privé général (general private law) at Université de Montpellier, covers the body of law governing relationships between private individuals and organizations, including contracts, property, family law, civil liability, and commercial obligations. As a general private law track, the program gives broad exposure across these areas rather than narrowing into a single specialty, building a strong foundation in civil code principles, case law analysis, and legal reasoning. Students typically study contract formation and performance, tort and civil liability, property rights, family and inheritance law, and aspects of commercial and business law, along with legal writing and courtroom procedure. The breadth of the general track makes it a common entry point toward further specialization or professional legal qualification, including preparation for the bar examination, notarial careers, or the judiciary in France. Graduates commonly pursue careers as practicing lawyers, notaries, legal advisors within companies, court clerks, or legal officers in public administration. Others continue toward doctoral study or specialized postgraduate qualifications in areas such as family law, real estate law, or civil procedure. The general private law foundation is also useful for roles in human resources, insurance, and any field requiring a solid grasp of civil and commercial legal principles. Instruction is delivered in French at the Montpellier campus in France. The program runs for two years at the master's level, with an expected September intake and annual tuition of 250 EUR. Applicants typically hold an undergraduate law degree before entering this specialization.