Top 100 Resources for a French Law Degree

"Your guide to mastering French law studies"

Pursuing a law degree in France involves understanding complex legal systems and mastering various subjects. This list provides the top 100 resources that will help you navigate through your studies, including textbooks, websites, online courses, and legal databases.

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• Top 100 Resources for a French Law Degree
  • Topics
  • Overview
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  • Textbooks
  • Online Courses
  • Websites
  • Legal Databases
  • Study Tools
  • Top 100 List
  • Top 100 Table
  • Conclusion

Overview

• Title: "Top 100 Resources for a French Law Degree"
• Subtitle: "Essential Resources for Aspiring French Lawyers"
• Tagline: "Your guide to mastering French law studies"
• Description: "This list compiles the best resources for students pursuing a French law degree, from essential textbooks to online courses and databases."
• Keywords: French Law, Law Degree, Legal Studies, France, Resources, Textbooks, Online Courses, Legal Databases

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# Top 100 Resources for a French Law Degree
- Essential Resources for Aspiring French Lawyers
- Your guide to mastering French law studies
- This list compiles the best resources for students pursuing a French law degree, from essential textbooks to online courses and databases.
- 5 Topics

## Topics
- Textbooks: Civil Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, European Law
- Online Courses: French Law, EU Law, International Law, Contract Law, Legal Writing
- Websites: Legal Databases, Law Journals, Legal News, Study Guides, Legal Blogs
- Legal Databases: Legifrance, Dalloz, LexisNexis, Jurisclasseur, Westlaw
- Study Tools: Flashcards, Study Groups, Legal Apps, Past Exams, Lecture Notes

Textbooks

"Foundational texts for every French law student"

Textbooks are essential for understanding the fundamental concepts and principles of French law. Here are the top 20 textbooks you should consider:

1. Introduction au droit by Jean Carbonnier: Comprehensive overview of French law.
2. Droit civil - Les obligations by Philippe Malaurie and Laurent Aynès: Essential for understanding obligations in civil law.
3. Droit constitutionnel by Olivier Duhamel and Yves Mény: Key text for constitutional law.
4. Droit administratif by René Chapus: Crucial for administrative law studies.
5. Droit pénal général by Jean Pradel: Foundational text for general criminal law.
6. Droit européen by Jean-Claude Masclet: Important for European law.
7. Procédure civile by Serge Guinchard: Detailed guide on civil procedure.
8. Droit des contrats by Jacques Ghestin: Must-read for contract law.
9. Droit commercial by Serge Guinchard: Core text for commercial law.
10. Droit international privé by Dominique Bureau: Key text for private international law.
11. Droit des sociétés by Nicolas Rontchevsky: Essential for company law.
12. Droit de la famille by Muriel Fabre-Magnan: Foundational for family law.
13. Droit fiscal by Jean-Luc Pierre: Important for tax law.
14. Droit du travail by Philippe Coursier: Key text for labor law.
15. Droit des sûretés by François Terré: Important for security interests law.
16. Droit de la concurrence by Laurence Idot: Crucial for competition law.
17. Droit de la consommation by Marie Malaurie-Vignal: Essential for consumer law.
18. Droit de la propriété intellectuelle by Christophe Caron: Must-read for intellectual property law.
19. Droit des biens by Rémy Cabrillac: Key text for property law.
20. Droit de l'environnement by Geneviève Viney: Important for environmental law.

Online Courses

"Learn from the best legal minds online"

Online courses provide flexibility and access to quality education. Here are the top 20 online courses for French law students:

1. Coursera - Introduction to French Law: Comprehensive introduction to French law.
2. edX - European Business Law: Focus on European Union business law.
3. FutureLearn - International Law: Broad overview of international law.
4. France Université Numérique - Droit des contrats: Detailed course on contract law.
5. OpenClassrooms - Droit du travail: Key concepts in labor law.
6. Université de Paris - Droit constitutionnel: In-depth study of constitutional law.
7. Coursera - French Business Law: Business law in a French context.
8. FutureLearn - Human Rights Law: Explore human rights in an international context.
9. edX - Comparative Law: Compare French law with other legal systems.
10. France Université Numérique - Droit des obligations: Essential for understanding obligations.
11. Université Lyon 3 - Droit administratif: Detailed study of administrative law.
12. OpenClassrooms - Droit des sociétés: Key concepts in company law.
13. Coursera - Legal Writing in French: Improve legal writing skills in French.
14. FutureLearn - Environmental Law: Study environmental law in a global context.
15. edX - International Arbitration: Focus on arbitration in international disputes.
16. France Université Numérique - Droit fiscal: Comprehensive course on tax law.
17. Université de Bordeaux - Droit de la famille: Key concepts in family law.
18. OpenClassrooms - Droit de la propriété intellectuelle: Intellectual property law essentials.
19. Coursera - EU Competition Law: Detailed study of competition law in the EU.
20. FutureLearn - Cyber Law: Explore the legal aspects of cyberspace.

Websites

"Stay updated and informed with these online resources"

Websites provide valuable information and updates. Here are the top 20 websites for French law students:

1. Legifrance: Official website for French legislation.
2. Dalloz: Legal database with case law and legal commentary.
3. LexisNexis: Comprehensive legal research platform.
4. Jurisclasseur: Detailed legal encyclopedia and research tool.
5. Westlaw: Global legal research database.
6. Conseil Constitutionnel: Official website of the French Constitutional Council.
7. Cour de Cassation: Official site of the highest court in France.
8. Conseil d'État: Official site of the Council of State.
9. Journal Officiel: Publication of French legal texts.
10. Le Monde du Droit: Legal news and updates.
11. Village de la Justice: Community site for legal professionals.
12. Recueil Dalloz: Legal journal with case law and articles.
13. Lexbase: Legal information and resources.
14. Doctrine.fr: Research tool for legal documents and case law.
15. Revue des contrats: Journal focusing on contract law.
16. Petites Affiches: Legal announcements and news.
17. Lextenso: Online legal library.
18. Actu-Juridique: News and updates on legal matters.
19. Gazette du Palais: Legal journal with case law and articles.
20. CIDJ - Droit: Legal information for students and young professionals.

Legal Databases

"Access essential legal information and research tools"

Legal databases are crucial for research and staying informed. Here are the top 20 legal databases:

1. Legifrance: Comprehensive database of French laws and regulations.
2. Dalloz: Legal research database with case law and commentary.
3. LexisNexis: Extensive legal research platform.
4. Jurisclasseur: Detailed legal encyclopedia.
5. Westlaw: Global legal research database.
6. HeinOnline: Legal research database with law journals and articles.
7. ProQuest: Research database with legal documents and articles.
8. EUR-Lex: Access to European Union law.
9. SSRN: Repository for legal research papers.
10. Google Scholar: Free search engine for scholarly articles, including legal papers.
11. RefLex: French legal database with legislation and case law.
12. Wolters Kluwer: Legal research and information platform.
13. LegalTrac: Index of legal publications.
14. Lawtel: UK-based legal research database.
15. vLex: Global legal research platform.
16. NOMOS: German legal research database with French law content.
17. HAL Archives: Repository for academic research papers, including law.
18. OAIster: Catalog of digital resources, including legal documents.
19. Open Access Law Program: Free access to legal resources and journals.
20. Academia.edu: Platform for sharing academic research, including legal studies.

Study Tools

"Enhance your study efficiency with these tools"

Effective study tools can make a significant difference. Here are the top 20 study tools for French law students:

1. Quizlet: Flashcards and study sets for law topics.
2. Anki: Spaced repetition flashcard app for memorizing legal terms.
3. Evernote: Note-taking app for organizing legal notes.
4. Mendeley: Reference manager and academic social network.
5. Zotero: Tool for managing and citing research sources.
6. Google Drive

: Cloud storage for organizing study materials. 1. Trello: Project management tool for organizing study schedules. 1. OneNote: Note-taking app for organizing lecture notes. 1. Grammarly: Writing assistant for improving legal writing. 1. Scrivener: Writing software for organizing legal documents. 1. MindMeister: Mind mapping tool for brainstorming legal concepts. 1. Microsoft OneDrive: Cloud storage for backing up study materials. 1. Pomodoro Timer: Tool for managing study time with the Pomodoro technique. 1. Todoist: Task manager for keeping track of assignments. 1. Coggle: Collaborative mind mapping tool. 1. EndNote: Reference management software. 1. RefWorks: Online research management tool. 1. Notion: All-in-one workspace for organizing notes and tasks. 1. StudyBlue: Flashcards and study materials for law subjects. 1. LectureNotes: App for taking and organizing lecture notes.

Top 100 List

1. Introduction au droit by Jean Carbonnier (Textbooks)
2. Coursera - Introduction to French Law (Online Courses)
3. Legifrance (Websites)
4. Legifrance (Legal Databases)
5. Quizlet (Study Tools)
6. Droit civil - Les obligations by Philippe Malaurie and Laurent Aynès (Textbooks)
7. edX - European Business Law (Online Courses)
8. Dalloz (Websites)
9. Dalloz (Legal Databases)
10. Anki (Study Tools)
11. Droit constitutionnel by Olivier Duhamel and Yves Mény (Textbooks)
12. FutureLearn - International Law (Online Courses)
13. LexisNexis (Websites)
14. LexisNexis (Legal Databases)
15. Evernote (Study Tools)
16. Droit administratif by René Chapus (Textbooks)
17. France Université Numérique - Droit des contrats (Online Courses)
18. Jurisclasseur (Websites)
19. Jurisclasseur (Legal Databases)
20. Mendeley (Study Tools)
21. Droit pénal général by Jean Pradel (Textbooks)
22. OpenClassrooms - Droit du travail (Online Courses)
23. Westlaw (Websites)
24. Westlaw (Legal Databases)
25. Zotero (Study Tools)
26. Droit européen by Jean-Claude Masclet (Textbooks)
27. Université de Paris - Droit constitutionnel (Online Courses)
28. Conseil Constitutionnel (Websites)
29. HeinOnline (Legal Databases)
30. Google Drive (Study Tools)
31. Procédure civile by Serge Guinchard (Textbooks)
32. Coursera - French Business Law (Online Courses)
33. Cour de Cassation (Websites)
34. ProQuest (Legal Databases)
35. Trello (Study Tools)
36. Droit des contrats by Jacques Ghestin (Textbooks)
37. FutureLearn - Human Rights Law (Online Courses)
38. Conseil d'État (Websites)
39. EUR-Lex (Legal Databases)
40. OneNote (Study Tools)
41. Droit commercial by Serge Guinchard (Textbooks)
42. edX - Comparative Law (Online Courses)
43. Journal Officiel (Websites)
44. SSRN (Legal Databases)
45. Grammarly (Study Tools)
46. Droit international privé by Dominique Bureau (Textbooks)
47. France Université Numérique - Droit des obligations (Online Courses)
48. Le Monde du Droit (Websites)
49. Google Scholar (Legal Databases)
50. Scrivener (Study Tools)
51. Droit des sociétés by Nicolas Rontchevsky (Textbooks)
52. Université Lyon 3 - Droit administratif (Online Courses)
53. Village de la Justice (Websites)
54. RefLex (Legal Databases)
55. MindMeister (Study Tools)
56. Droit de la famille by Muriel Fabre-Magnan (Textbooks)
57. OpenClassrooms - Droit des sociétés (Online Courses)
58. Recueil Dalloz (Websites)
59. Wolters Kluwer (Legal Databases)
60. Microsoft OneDrive (Study Tools)
61. Droit fiscal by Jean-Luc Pierre (Textbooks)
62. Coursera - Legal Writing in French (Online Courses)
63. Lexbase (Websites)
64. LegalTrac (Legal Databases)
65. Pomodoro Timer (Study Tools)
66. Droit du travail by Philippe Coursier (Textbooks)
67. FutureLearn - Environmental Law (Online Courses)
68. Doctrine.fr (Websites)
69. Lawtel (Legal Databases)
70. Todoist (Study Tools)
71. Droit des sûretés by François Terré (Textbooks)
72. edX - International Arbitration (Online Courses)
73. Revue des contrats (Websites)
74. vLex (Legal Databases)
75. Coggle (Study Tools)
76. Droit de la concurrence by Laurence Idot (Textbooks)
77. France Université Numérique - Droit fiscal (Online Courses)
78. Petites Affiches (Websites)
79. NOMOS (Legal Databases)
80. EndNote (Study Tools)
81. Droit de la consommation by Marie Malaurie-Vignal (Textbooks)
82. Université de Bordeaux - Droit de la famille (Online Courses)
83. Lextenso (Websites)
84. HAL Archives (Legal Databases)
85. RefWorks (Study Tools)
86. Droit de la propriété intellectuelle by Christophe Caron (Textbooks)
87. OpenClassrooms - Droit de la propriété intellectuelle (Online Courses)
88. Actu-Juridique (Websites)
89. OAIster (Legal Databases)
90. Notion (Study Tools)
91. Droit des biens by Rémy Cabrillac (Textbooks)
92. Coursera - EU Competition Law (Online Courses)
93. Gazette du Palais (Websites)
94. Open Access Law Program (Legal Databases)
95. StudyBlue (Study Tools)
96. Droit de l'environnement by Geneviève Viney (Textbooks)
97. FutureLearn - Cyber Law (Online Courses)
98. CIDJ - Droit (Websites)
99. Academia.edu (Legal Databases)
100. LectureNotes (Study Tools)

Top 100 Table

Rank	Name	Topic	Tagline
1	Introduction au droit	Textbooks	"Comprehensive overview of French law."
2	Coursera - Introduction to French Law	Online Courses	"Comprehensive introduction to French law."
3	Legifrance	Websites	"Official website for French legislation."
4	Legifrance	Legal Databases	"Comprehensive database of French laws and regulations."
5	Quizlet	Study Tools	"Flashcards and study sets for law topics."
6	Droit civil - Les obligations	Textbooks	"Essential for understanding obligations in civil law."
7	edX - European Business Law	Online Courses	"Focus on European Union business law."
8	Dalloz	Websites	"Legal database with case law and legal commentary."
9	Dalloz	Legal Databases	"Legal research database with case law and commentary."
10	Anki	Study Tools	"Spaced repetition flashcard app for memorizing legal terms."
11	Droit constitutionnel	Textbooks	"Key text for constitutional law."
12	FutureLearn - International Law	Online Courses	"Broad overview of international law."
13	LexisNexis	Websites	"Comprehensive legal research platform."
14	LexisNexis	Legal Databases	"Extensive legal research platform."
15	Evernote	Study Tools	"Note-taking app for organizing legal notes."
16	Droit administratif	Textbooks	"Crucial for administrative law studies."
17	France Université Numérique - Droit des contrats	Online Courses	"Detailed course on contract law."
18	Jurisclasseur	Websites	"Detailed legal encyclopedia and research tool."
19	Jurisclasseur	Legal Databases	"Detailed legal encyclopedia."
20	Mendeley	Study Tools	"Reference manager and academic social network."
21	Droit pénal général	Textbooks	"Foundational text for general criminal law."
22	OpenClassrooms - Droit du travail	Online Courses	"Key concepts in labor law."
23	Westlaw	Websites	"Global legal research database."
24	Westlaw	Legal Databases	"Global legal research database."
25	Zotero	Study Tools	"Tool for managing and citing research sources."
26	Droit européen	Textbooks	"Important for European law."
27	Université de Paris - Droit constitutionnel	Online Courses	"In-depth study of constitutional law."
28	Conseil Constitutionnel	Websites	"Official website of the French Constitutional Council."
29	HeinOnline	Legal Databases	"Legal research database with law journals and articles."
30	Google Drive	Study Tools	"Cloud storage for organizing study materials."
31	Procédure civile	Textbooks	"Detailed guide on civil procedure."
32	Coursera - French Business Law	Online Courses	"Business law in a French context."
33	Cour de Cassation	Websites	"Official site of the highest court in France."
34	ProQuest	Legal Databases	"Research database with legal documents and articles."
35	Trello	Study Tools	"Project management tool for organizing study schedules."
36	Droit des contrats	Textbooks	"Must-read for contract law."
37	FutureLearn - Human Rights Law	Online Courses	"Explore human rights in an international context."
38	Conseil d'État	Websites	"Official site of the Council of State."
39	EUR-Lex	Legal Databases	"Access to European Union law."
40	OneNote	Study Tools	"Note-taking app for organizing lecture notes."
41	Droit commercial	Textbooks	"Core text for commercial law."
42	edX - Comparative Law	Online Courses	"Compare French law with other legal systems."
43	Journal Officiel	Websites	"Publication of French legal texts."
44	SSRN	Legal Databases	"Repository for legal research papers."
45	Grammarly	Study Tools	"Writing assistant for improving legal writing."
46	Droit international privé	Textbooks	"Key text for private international law."
47	France Université Numérique - Droit des obligations	Online Courses	"Essential for understanding obligations."
48	Le Monde du Droit	Websites	"Legal news and updates."
49	Google Scholar	Legal Databases	"Free search engine for scholarly articles, including legal papers."
50	Scrivener	Study Tools	"Writing software for organizing legal documents."
51	Droit des sociétés	Textbooks	"Essential for company law."
52	Université Lyon 3 - Droit administratif	Online Courses	"Detailed study of administrative law."
53	Village de la Justice	Websites	"Community site for legal professionals."
54	RefLex	Legal Databases	"French legal database with legislation and case law."
55	MindMeister	Study Tools	"Mind mapping tool for brainstorming legal concepts."
56	Droit de la famille	Textbooks	"Foundational for family law."
57	OpenClassrooms - Droit des sociétés	Online Courses	"Key concepts in company law."
58	Recueil Dalloz	Websites	"Legal journal with case law and articles."
59	Wolters Kluwer	Legal Databases	"Legal research and information platform."
60	Microsoft OneDrive	Study Tools	"Cloud storage for backing up study materials."
61	Droit fiscal	Textbooks	"Important for tax law."
62	Coursera - Legal Writing in French	Online Courses	"Improve legal writing skills in French."
63	Lexbase	Websites	"Legal information and resources."
64	LegalTrac	Legal Databases	"Index of legal publications."
65	Pomodoro Timer	Study Tools	"Tool for managing study time with the Pomodoro technique."
66	Droit du travail	Textbooks	"Key text for labor law."
67	FutureLearn - Environmental Law	Online Courses	"Study environmental law in a global context."
68	Doctrine.fr	Websites	"Research tool for legal documents and case law."
69	Lawtel	Legal Databases	"UK-based legal research database."
70	Todoist	Study Tools	"Task manager for keeping track of assignments."
71	Droit des sûretés	Textbooks	"Important for security interests law."
72	edX - International Arbitration	Online Courses	"Focus on arbitration in international disputes."
73	Revue des contrats	Websites	"Journal focusing on contract law."
74	vLex	Legal Databases	"Global legal research platform."
75	Coggle	Study Tools	"Collaborative mind mapping tool."
76	Droit de la concurrence	Textbooks	"Crucial for competition law."
77	France Université Numérique - Droit fiscal	Online Courses	"Comprehensive course on tax law."
78	Petites Affiches	Websites	"Legal announcements and news."
79	NOMOS	Legal Databases	"German legal research database with French law content."
80	EndNote	Study Tools	"Reference management software."
81	Droit de la consommation	Textbooks	"Essential for consumer law."
82	Université de Bordeaux - Droit de la famille	Online Courses	"Key concepts in family law."
83	Lextenso	Websites	"Online legal library."
84	HAL Archives	Legal Databases	"Repository for academic research papers, including law."
85	RefWorks	Study Tools	"Online research management tool."
86	Droit de la propriété intellectuelle	Textbooks	"Must-read for intellectual property law."
87	OpenClassrooms - Droit de la propriété intellectuelle	Online Courses	"Intellectual property law essentials."
88	Actu-Juridique	Websites	"News and updates on legal matters."
89	OAIster	Legal Databases	"Catalog of digital resources, including legal documents."
90	Notion	Study Tools	"All-in-one workspace for organizing notes and tasks."
91	Droit des biens	Textbooks	"Key text for property law."
92	Coursera - EU Competition Law	Online Courses	"Detailed study of competition law in the EU."
93	Gazette du Palais	Websites	"Legal journal with case law and articles."
94	Open Access Law Program	Legal Databases	"Free access to legal resources and journals."
95	StudyBlue	Study Tools	"Flashcards and study materials for law subjects."
96	Droit de l'environnement	Textbooks	"Important for environmental law."
97	FutureLearn - Cyber Law	Online Courses	"Explore the legal aspects of cyberspace."
98	CIDJ - Droit	Websites	"Legal information for students and young professionals."
99	Academia.edu	Legal Databases	"Platform for sharing academic research, including legal studies."
100	LectureNotes	Study Tools	"App for taking and organizing lecture notes."

Conclusion

This cheat sheet compiles the top 100 resources that will assist you in your French law degree studies. From essential textbooks to online courses and legal databases, these resources will help you build a solid foundation in French law and excel in your studies. Utilize these tools to stay informed, organized, and ahead in your legal education journey.