Paris-Panthéon-Assas University
Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, commonly known as Panthéon-Assas or Paris 2, is a university in Paris, often described as the top law school of France. It is considered the direct inheritor of the Faculty of Law of Paris, the second-oldest faculty of Law in the world, founded in the 12th century.
Façade of the main building, Place du Panthéon
Close-up view of the main entrance to the Centre Panthéon.
Inside the south wing of the Centre Panthéon facing the Jardin du Luxembourg.
Centre Panthéon in winter.
The Faculty of Law of Paris, called from the late 1950s to 1970 the Faculty of Law and Economics of Paris, is the second-oldest faculty of law in the world and one of the four and eventually five faculties of the University of Paris, from the 12th century until 1970.
The structure designed by Jacques-Germain Soufflot for the Paris Law Faculty, on place du Panthéon
Pierre Abelard, theologian and logician before the existence of the faculty of law, who gave to the Sorbonne a recognition for its expertise in law in the early 20th century
Saint Ivo, alumnus, declared saint by the Church in 1347, patron of the lawyers, "Advocate of the Poor". His day is still celebrated by the lawyers, at least in France. In this painting, he is bringing justice between a rich and a poor person
Jacques-Germain Soufflot, alumnus and architect of the Panthéon building of the Faculty of Law of Paris, opened in 1774
