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Origin and history

The Faculty of Law of Paris came into being in the 12th century as the Faculty of Decree, where masters taught canon law from Decretum Gratiani. This institution, a pioneer in the notion of legal responsibility (theorized by Abailard), merged the teachings of civil and canon law. It became a pillar of the Ancienne université de Paris, alongside three other faculties.

In 1679, the edict of Saint-Germain renamed it the Faculty of Civil and Canon Law after the reintroduction of Roman law in Paris. In 1771, she moved to a nine-place Pantheon building, designed during the university reorganization following the expulsion of the Jesuits (1762). The French Revolution closed it in 1793, before it was re-established in 1802 as the École de droit de Paris, then in 1808 as the New Faculty of Law.

Integrated into the University of Paris in 1896, it was split in 1970 between several universities (Paris-I in Paris-XIII) after May 68. The historic building, partially classified as a Historic Monument in 1926 (façades), now houses Paris I and Paris II. His history was marked by polemics, such as the Scelle case (1925) or the Jèze case (1935), reflecting the political tensions of the time.

The faculty played a key role in the French legal training, with major figures among its deans, professors and students. Its legacy continues through the inheritance universities, notably Paris II, which continues a tradition of excellence in law.

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