Bachelor of Laws, LL.B. (Hons)
Overview
This Bachelor of Laws, LL.B. (Hons) programme is offered in Mauritius by Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, often referred to as France’s number one law school. The university is located on the Pierrefonds Campus.
This 3-year programme offers a unique blend of Common Law, Civil Law, Mauritian Law, and International Law. With a focus on core business and international legal issues, it provides an in-depth understanding of key legal subjects, making it an excellent foundation for any legal career. Approximately 75% of the professors come from the Paris-Panthéon-Assas University campus in Paris, while the remaining 25% are Mauritian law practitioners.
Course aims:
- The curriculum was designed to equip students with all necessary skills required to pursue postgraduate courses in law or other related fields;
- The programme enables students to follow Vocational Courses for law practitioners;
- We also want to train students for a career in the public or private sector at national or international levels.
| Senior Leadership: | Anthony Mergey (Professor, Dean of the LL.B. (Hons)) |
| Course name: | Bachelor of Laws, LL.B. (Hons) |
| Degree type: | Institutional degree (diplôme d’université) |
| Awarding body: | degree is awarded by Paris-Panthéon-Assas University |
| Level: | undergraduate |
| Duration: | 3 years, full-time only |
| Study method: | face-to-face (e-learning if needed) |
| Intake: | September |
| Location: | Pierrefonds Campus, Uniciti Education Hub, Royal Road, 72448 Pierrefonds |
LL.B. Course Syllabus
3-Year Programme | Taught in English
Interview with Anthony Mergey, Academic Dean of the LL.B. Bachelor of Laws
Structure
The total duration of the LL.B. is six semesters (three academic years) and the total time allotted to lectures and tutorials is as follows:
330 hours of lectures + 60 hours of tutorials
300 hours of lectures + 60 hours of tutorials
290 hours of lectures + 60 hours of tutorials
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for the Bachelor of Laws, LL.B. (Hons) are as follows:
High School graduates (entry in First year)
- High School qualification (certificate of Secondary Education: Baccaulauréat, Higher School Certificate (HSC), General Certificate of Education A-Levels (GCE), International Baccalaureate or equivalent). For HSC candidates, a minimum 2 A-levels and 2 subsidiary level subjects or equivalent is required.
It is important to note that academic performance is not the sole criterion for selection. Beyond this, motivation, extra-curricular activities as well as having an open and inquisitive mind are important elements which will be taken into consideration during the admission process.
A list of required application documents can be found here.
Admission process:
Candidates must submit their application via the application platform only.
- The application deadline for international students is on the 30th of July, 2026 for visa processing purposes. We do not guarantee that applications from international students received after this date will be reviewed.
- The application system will, however, remain open for local students (who do not require a visa) until the 22nd of August, 2026.
Careers
The three-year Bachelor of Laws, LL.B. (Hons) programme focuses on core domestic, comparative and international legal issues. It is designed to meet the requirements of students who intend to pursue postgraduate studies or a career, in either civil law or common law jurisdictions, or in Private/Public international law practice.
Alumni Testimonial: what is it like to study on the LL.B.(Hons)?
Mauritius Campus
More information and application:
Admissions Team