Overview

The History, Law, and Society program is offered by The American University of Paris students study law as a body of ideas and practices that are shaped by forces beyond the courtroom. In small seminars, students become lawyers, legal historians and legal philosophers, decoding and reconstructing the meaning of legal norms, their aims, their flaws, and their impact.

Whether you are considering law school or another professional path, the HLS major is the best gateway to understanding the relationship between law and morals, society, politics, and economics.

The program includes:

An introductory course to History, Law, and Society, a History Workshop with an emphasis on research methods, and an HLS Capstone
Law courses covering topics in human rights, constitutional and international law, advanced seminars in comparative law, criminal law, environmental law, humanitarian law, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and law in relation to gender and education
Participation in practical Democracy Labs
A prison education workshop
A legal writing workshop.

Skills and knowledge acquired in the program:

Legal research and writing
Critical thinking
Understanding case-law and legal literature
Ability to deconstruct and evaluate the quality of a legal argument
Trace the implementation of constitutional, legal, and executive norms in politics and society
Navigate among legal systems and political institutions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Methods Workshop
History, Law, And Society Capstone
Law Society
Global Humanitarian Awareness Club
Think Tank for Human Rights and Technology
Hibou Magazine: Special Law Issues
The Center for Critical Democracy Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

Late or International Regular Admission after 1 April (based on available spaces)

Language

English

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88

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

History Legal Studies Ancient History View 6 other Bachelors in History in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form
Personal statements
Extracurricular activities and work experience
Two letters of recommendation
Official transcripts
English language test

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

38080 EUR / year

≈ 38080 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

38080 EUR / year

≈ 38080 EUR / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

The program includes:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Paris

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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