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Towards the Joint PhD Studies in Lithuania and France

On 20 April, the French Institute in Lithuania welcomed the graduates of the French Law School Programme. They received joint certificates of Vilnius University and the University of Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense. Emphasizing the significance of results of jointly implemented project and the continuity of initiatives, French Institute in Lithuania director p. Frédéric Bellido, who is also a Counsellor for cooperation and cultural affairs in the French Embassy, Dean of the Faculty of Law of Vilnius University prof. dr. Tomas Davulis and a professor at the University of Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense dr. Eric Millard greeted the programme participants and guests of the event.

French Law School is a two-year programme implemented by Vilnius University and the University of Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense and funded by the Embassy of the republic of France in Lithuania. The programme is primarily aimed at students of the last years who plan to continue their doctoral studies in law in Lithuania and France. What is more, it provides theoretical and practical knowledge in French and European Union law for young lawyers, legal researchers and practitioners.

The programme consists of intensive French and European Union law courses taught in French: the main French and EU public and private law course units, special prior doctoral seminars of methodology. In addition, active participation in the programme gives an opportunity to improve French legal language skills.

Greetings to the programme participants and good luck in future endeavours!

More information about the French Law Centre of the Faculty of Law of Vilnius University

Photographer Stanley Ange Cleuët