A historic faculty

Eight centuries of history have shaped a dynamic and innovative faculty.

The origins of the Montpellier Law School date back to the 12th century, when Placentin taught law in Montpellier.

The University, whose founding was officially recognized by the papal bull “Quia sapientia” on October 26, 1289, is among the first generation of medieval universities.
At that time, there were only about fifteen universities in Europe. Professors and students were then in the habit of moving from one university to another, already giving substance to a Europe of culture and law. Over the centuries,the “University of Laws,” which becamethe “School of Law”and thenthe “Faculty of Law and Political Science” in Montpellier, has remained true to its original mission.

She has trained generations of legal professionals from all countries and cultures. This is how she has built her academic reputation, her international standing, and her ambitions in this field.