Leading the Way: Insights from Directors of Paris-Panthéon-Assas International Campuses
This interview features the directors of Paris-Panthéon-Assas University’s international campuses: Guillaume Leyte (Dubai), Anthony Mergey (Mauritius), and Pierre-Emmanuel Audit (Singapore), discussing updates and new developments on their respective campuses.
Here’s a summary:
Guillaume Leyte (Dubai) highlights that their LL.B. Bachelor of Law programme will soon be integrated into the National Admissions & Placement Office (NAPO), a prestigious recognition. The Dubai campus also celebrated the visit of Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, acknowledging the LL.M. International Business Law programme. Future plans include partnerships with the Dubai International Arbitration Centre and the introduction of programmes on AI, the metaverse, and blockchain.
Anthony Mergey (Mauritius) introduces two new programmes: the BA in Economics and Finance (Hons), co-directed by Bertrand Crettez and Paul Maarek, and a hybrid format for the LL.M. International Business Law, directed by Prof. Dr Malik Laazouzi, combining online and in-person modules. He stresses the importance of expanding recruitment efforts through a new international office and partnerships with institutions like the French Embassy in Mauritius.
Pierre-Emmanuel Audit (Singapore) shares the success of their Welcome Day for LL.M. students and the launch of the LL.M. International Construction Contracts programme. This programme has been tailored for the Asian market, and a conference on construction law is scheduled for October. The Singapore campus also offers AI-related legal courses and a popular summer class, continuing its focus on both academic and professional development.
Each campus is contributing to the university’s global outreach through new programmes, strategic partnerships, and flexible learning formats.