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The Franco-German Legal Centre (CJFA) is a university institution dedicated to cooperation, affiliated with the Faculty of Law at Saarland University (Universität des Saarlandes). It is the only institution outside France in the world authorised to award a French degree: the Franco-German Law Licence.

The CJFA collaborates with long-standing partners:

In addition to these initial partnerships, collaborations have been established with Université Lyon 2, Université Nice Côte d'Azur, Toulouse I Capitole, and Université Internationale de Tunis.

Origins

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Saarland University officially opened on 15 November 1948, with Professor Jean Barriol as its first president. On 15 December 1948, a cultural agreement was signed between France and Saarland, and the university was visited by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman. On 14 March 1955, the Board of Trustees decided to create the Centre d’Études Juridiques Françaises (CEJF), which welcomed its first students on 1 November 1955.

At that time, Saarbrücken's infrastructure was still underdeveloped, and a small team of professors and assistants travelled from Nancy to teach, often accompanied by drivers from the University of Nancy.[1]

The CJFA Today

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Following the Bologna process and the Licence-Master-Doctorate (LMD) Reform, the CJFA is authorised to award a double degree in law in partnership with the University of Paul-Verlaine in Metz. The DEUG in law is still awarded as an intermediate qualification at the end of the second year.

Currently, the first two years of studies at the CJFA take place in Saarbrücken, and the third year is completed at a partner French university. These partner universities include Panthéon-Assas Paris II, Université de Strasbourg, Université Lyon 2, Université Nice Côte d'Azur, Toulouse I Capitole, or Université de Lorraine.

Upon completing the three-year programme, students obtain a double Franco-German degree: a Licence in Law and an LL.B from Saarland University[2]

Saarland University is the only German university with two chairs in French law: the Chair of Civil Law held by Professor Julien Dubarry and the Chair of Public Law held by Professor Philippe Cossalter.[3] These chairs aim to promote French law in Germany and to provide understanding of German law in France, serving as a cultural interface between the two legal systems.

French law courses at the CJFA are taught by professors from French universities or lecturers. The German part of the curriculum is taught by professors from Saarland University.

Offered Programmes

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The Franco-German Legal Centre (CJFA) at Saarland University offers a double qualification through an integrated Law Licence and LL.B programme.

Saarland University offers a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree. This six-semester LL.B. does not qualify for full legal professions such as judge or lawyer, for which the "Staatsexamen" remains necessary. However, the LL.B. is internationally recognised and provides an early and rapid legal qualification suitable for national and international careers.

Saarland University offers double Master/LL.M programmes in German, European, and International Law, developed with some of its French partner universities. These double LL.M./Master 2 programmes are available directly after a Licence or Bachelor of Laws.[4]

Integrated Master's programmes include:

These integrated programmes span two years, with one year spent in Saarbrücken and one year in France.[5]

Bijus Prize

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The Bijus Prize recognises academic work in Franco-German comparative law. It is awarded by the Franco-German Legal Centre.

The prize is given for academic works (theses, dissertations) that make a significant contribution to this field. Its aim is to encourage scientific exchange and cooperation between France and Germany. The prize is worth €1000 (for the 2024 edition) and is awarded to theses written in French on German law or comparative studies involving German law. It highlights in-depth and innovative research, thereby strengthening legal and cultural ties between the two countries.[6]

CJFA Partners

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Partnerships with German institutions:

Partnerships with French institutions:

Partnerships with European institutions:

Other partnerships:

Corporate Partners:

European Outreach Through Professional Opportunities

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Due to its bilingual teaching in the legal systems of EU member states, graduates of the Franco-German Legal Centre mainly work as in-house lawyers for multinational corporations, as officials of the European Union, or in various international organisations.

CJFA alumni have historically and continue to hold positions as ambassadors, European Commission staff members, or European Court of Justice judges.

  1. ^ "Notre histoire – Centre Juridique Franco-Allemand" (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  2. ^ "Etudier au CJFA : nos formations – Centre Juridique Franco-Allemand" (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  3. ^ "phillipe cossalter - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  4. ^ "Universität des Saarlandes führt Jura-Bachelor ein".
  5. ^ "Etudier au CJFA : nos formations – Centre Juridique Franco-Allemand" (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  6. ^ "Bijus Prix de Thèse – Centre Juridique Franco-Allemand" (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  7. ^ "Bundesnotarkammer". www.bnotk.de. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
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