Our semester abroad program at the University Jean Moulin Lyon 3 allows USC Law J.D. students the chance to study in English at a leading law school in France.
The University Jean Moulin Lyon 3 is a public university ranked among the top in France. Lyon III is one of three universities in Lyon with a combined population of 100,000 students. Lyon is the second largest city in France with a great selection of cultural and professional opportunities. After earning the J.D. degree, graduates may elect to return to Lyon for a semester to complete an LL.M. in International and European Law.
Policies
USC Law students select and enroll in standard law courses offered by the law department at Jean Moulin Lyon 3. The current list of courses can be found online. Students complete the equivalent of 12 to 15 USC Law units during their semester abroad at the Jean Moulin Lyon 3. Students will be granted 1 USC unit for every 2 Jean Moulin Lyon 3 units.
Students may enroll in non-law courses while abroad, but they will not receive credit on their USC Law transcripts for any language, culture, or other non-law courses. University policy prohibits study abroad students from enrolling concurrently in on- and off- campus units. For example, J.D. students may not be enrolled in journal units during their semester abroad, even if classroom attendance is not required in conjunction with the units.
Information sessions are held each fall for current J.D. students on the study abroad opportunities available through USC Law. Current students may view detailed policies and application materials on the law school portal.
