Master’s Degree in Public Law

Master’s Degree in Public Law at Université PSL

The Master’s Degree in Public Law at Université PSL is a graduate-level program offered by Dauphine–PSL in Paris, France. Introduced in September 2025, the program prepares students for professional careers in public law, public administration, government institutions, and public-sector management. Taught in French and English, it combines legal education with public policy, administrative management, regulatory frameworks, and political science. The program equips students with the knowledge and professional skills required to work in senior government administrations, local authorities, independent public regulatory bodies, and public institutions. It also prepares students for competitive examinations for administrative careers. Available through initial training and apprenticeship pathways, the degree is affiliated with PSL’s Graduate Program in Law.

Curriculum, Specializations, and Career Opportunities

The curriculum offers a Public Law pathway in Master Year 1, followed by three specialized tracks in Master Year 2: Advocacy Law and Public Affairs, Public Law and Management, and Law and Market Regulation. These specializations develop legal and administrative expertise relevant to government decision-making, public-sector governance, regulatory affairs, and institutional management. Applicants to Master Year 1 must hold a BAC+3 qualification worth 180 ECTS in Law, Law and Economics, Law and Political Science, or Social Sciences. Professional and voluntary-sector experience is also valued during the admission process. Selection is based on an application assessment and interview, with the 2026 Master Year 1 application period running from February 17 to March 16, 2026. Graduates may pursue careers as public law attorneys, regulatory legal advisers, parliamentary assistants, public affairs consultants, administrative magistrates, ministry legal directors, senior civil servants, and public institution managers, subject to applicable professional requirements. Successful students receive a National Master’s Degree conferred by Université PSL and prepared at Dauphine–PSL.