Program Overview

Introduction to the Deutsch-FranzŲsisches Rechtsstudium (BerMŁPa) Program

The Deutsch-FranzŲsisches Rechtsstudium (BerMŁPa) is a joint law program between the Humboldt-Universitšt zu Berlin and the Universitť Paris-Panthťon-Assas. This program allows students to spend three semesters in Paris, where they can earn the Licence en Droit and the Master 1 degree. In Germany, students can complete the First State Examination.

Program Structure

• The program is a cooperation between the Humboldt-Universitšt zu Berlin and the Universitť Paris-Panthťon-Assas.
• Students from the Humboldt-Universitšt zu Berlin spend three semesters in Paris.
• French participants from the Universitť Paris-Panthťon-Assas study for two or four semesters in the LL.M. program at the Humboldt-Universitšt zu Berlin.
• The program includes intensive study of French and German law, as well as European and international law.

Benefits and Outcomes

• Participants earn the Licence en Droit after two semesters abroad.
• The Humboldt-Universitšt zu Berlin recognizes the Licence en Droit in combination with a comparative law seminar as a specialization area exam (SP 8).
• The Universitť Paris-Panthťon-Assas awards the Master 1 degree to students who complete a master's semester and pass the First Legal Examination.
• A deadline extension of up to three semesters can be applied for.
• The program is financially supported by the Deutsch-FranzŲsische Hochschule (DFH) and Erasmus+.
• The BerMŁPa alumni association builds a network of students and lawyers from Berlin, Munich, and Paris.

Program Details

Admission and Application

• The application phase for the BerMŁPa program is closed for the 2026/27 academic year.
• Interested students could apply until October 15, 2025, for a study abroad period in the 2026/27 academic year.

Curriculum and Study Abroad

• Students participate in regular study programs at both universities.
• The program includes comparative law seminars with students from both countries, covering German, French, European, and international law.
• French students earn the Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in European Law and Comparative Law, which is recognized as a master's degree in Paris.

Financial Support and Alumni Network

• The program is supported by the Deutsch-FranzŲsische Hochschule (DFH) and Erasmus+.
• The BerMŁPa alumni association provides a network for students and lawyers from Berlin, Munich, and Paris.