Introduction to Law

The Introduction to Law programme provides the essential foundations of law required to understand the legal environment of businesses.

It is a core module for students preparing the Diplome de Comptabilite et de Gestion (DCG) and the Diplome Superieur de Comptabilite et de Gestion (DSCG), as well as for anyone wishing to build solid legal awareness for professional purposes.

This module covers legal rules, their concrete application and the legal reasoning expected both in examinations and in the workplace.

• Understand the fundamental principles of law
• Identify the different sources of law
• Analyse a simple legal situation
• Apply structured legal reasoning
• Use appropriate legal vocabulary
• Solve practical legal cases

• Understanding of the legal system
• Analysis of legal situations
• Legal reasoning
• Legal argumentation
• Mastery of fundamental legal concepts

• Introduction to law and fundamental concepts
• Sources of law (legislation, case law, regulations)
• The court system
• Natural and legal persons
• Rights and obligations
• Contracts (formation, performance, nullity)
• Civil and criminal liability (overview)
• Introduction to business law
• Methodology of the practical legal case

• DCG students
• DSCG students
• Individuals undergoing professional retraining
• Employees wishing to acquire legal foundations

• Bac level recommended
• No prior legal knowledge required
• Motivation to learn the foundations of law

• Theoretical and practical lessons
• Legal case studies
• Application exercises
• Tutorials
• Methodology of the practical case
• Individual coaching

• Practical cases
• Multiple-choice tests
• Application exercises
• Mock examinations
• Continuous assessment

• Successful completion of DCG UE1
• Acquisition of professional legal awareness
• Preparation for careers in accounting, management and consulting

• Diplome de Comptabilite et de Gestion (DCG)
• Diplome Superieur de Comptabilite et de Gestion (DSCG)
• Programmes in business law, management or finance

This programme is accessible to people with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments can be offered according to needs, in coordination with the Fortitude Academy disability officer.

• Programme aligned with the official DCG / DSCG frameworks
• Clear, progressive and structured teaching approach
• Methodology focused on examination success
• Practical cases inspired by real situations
• Personalised support