Law School Law at the Top

This public event is open to anyone who would like to learn about how the justice system and its institutions work.

Event Schedule

Booths (4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.)

Careers in the legal field: judges, court clerks, court administrators, the Restorative Justice Network of the Grenoble District Court, legal professionals and legal associations (Méridio Grenoble, French Association of Corporate Lawyers), attorneys, experts, notaries…
Internal security forces: National Police and Gendarmerie (Grenoble Criminal Identification Unit, Family Protection Center, Mobile Gendarmerie).
Jurisdictions: Court of Appeals, Judicial Court, Administrative Court.
Government Agencies: Prison Administration, Juvenile Justice Services, Departmental Directorate of Public Finance, Grenoble Alpes Métropole…
Higher education: Law School from theUniversité Grenoble Alpes.
Organizations: France Victims Grenoble, AJHIRALP, L’enfant bleu, Sauvegarde Isère, ADMR Tutelles…
Information Service: Departmental Council for Access to Justice.

Activities (4:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.)

Pick Your Clause: Avoid the Pitfalls of Your Employment Contract and Company Policy!
Moderators: Ms. Anne-Laure CHARIGNON, Vice President for Legal Affairs and Protection; Mr. Eïtan CARTA-LAG, attorney at the Grenoble Bar; Ms. Carole TEMAN, Associate Professor of Private Law; and labor court judges from the Master’s 2 program in Labor Law.
Do you think you can get around the pitfalls of your employment contract or the company's internal policies?
A booth dedicated to this event will be set up in the Amphitheater Gallery from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

"Questions for a Lawyer" Quiz: Do You Really Know the Justice System?
Organized by the Departmental Council for Access to the Law (CDAD).
Take on the challenge and answer the questions in our quiz on the history of law, the law itself, and legal institutions—not to mention the mystery topic! 
Be careful—not everyone can be a lawyer, and only your knowledge or luck will—perhaps—enable you to win one of the prizes up for grabs! *” 
*Terms and conditions of participation and a description of the prizes are available on the CDAD website: www.cdad38.fr 
CDAD booth, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    
Are You the Experts? The Big Forensic Science Quiz
An interactive contest hosted by the Grenoble Institute of Forensic Medicine.
Do you really think you know what goes on behind the doors of a forensic science lab? Between Hollywood myths and scientific reality, take on the challenge live! Answer the questions, avoid the pitfalls of fiction, and discover the true aspects of forensic science alongside experts. 
In Lecture Hall 6, three sessions lasting about 30 minutes each are held at 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.

Drugs: Myths vs. Reality | The Interactive Quiz!
Hosted by the AJHIRALP team.
Do you really think you know everything about drug use, the health risks involved, and what the law actually says? Come test your knowledge live! With your smartphone in hand, take on other participants in a giant, interactive Kahoot quiz. Health, legislation, everyday impacts: separate fact from fiction, take on the challenge, and come talk openly and without judgment with our two speakers!
In Lecture Hall 3, two sessions lasting about an hour are held at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Tax Audit: Behind the Scenes of Tax Fraud!
Role-playing and interactive simulation sessions organized by the Departmental Directorate of Public Finance.
A tax auditor faces off against the owner of a CBD store who has plenty to hide... Who will come out on top? Experience this immersive role-playing exercise that breaks down the key stages of an audit. By actively participating in the business owner’s decisions, you’ll see firsthand the financial and legal consequences of fraud. A gripping head-to-head that sheds light on the inner workings and risks of a tax audit.
In Lecture Hall 8, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Is the Future of the Fifth Republic in Jeopardy?
Following student presentations examining the future of the institutions of the Fifth Republic, Ms. Claire CUVELIER, associate professor of public law at the Law School, and Mr. Simon PERSICO, professor of political science and director of Sciences Po Grenoble-UGA, will share their concluding remarks.
In Lecture Hall 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    
Domestic Violence: Where Does the Offense Begin?
Interactive workshop led by Arnaud MOUNIER, head of the personal assault unit at the Isère DIPN, and Régis DESCHAMPS, director of the Enfant Bleu association.
Insults, control, psychological abuse, physical coercion: Where does the crime begin? How do the justice system and law enforcement protect victims and child co-victims in our country?
A two-part session designed to help you understand the realities on the ground and test your knowledge in real-life situations.
On the agenda: understanding, identifying, and analyzing real-life situations...
In Lecture Hall 9, from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Mock Trials and Courtroom Reenactments (5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.)

In the Shoes of a Member of Parliament: The Assembly's Great Debate
Interactive parliamentary simulation by Méridio Grenoble.
How about taking a seat in the Chamber? During this immersive role-playing experience, step into the shoes of a member of parliament to debate a fictional bill on the reinstatement of the death penalty. Propose your amendments, defend your arguments, and take part in the final vote! A civic experience designed to help you understand the legislative process and grapple with major societal issues.
In Lecture Hall 4, two sessions lasting about an hour each are held at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

At the Heart of the Court: Administrative Police Decisions
Mock hearing and interactive discussions moderated by Magali SELLES, First Vice President of the Grenoble Administrative Court.
Step into the courtroom of an administrative tribunal! Through a live trial simulation, discover how a court decision is actually reached regarding the actions of administrative police. The simulation will be followed by an open Q&A session with the audience, where you can ask any questions you may have.
In Lecture Hall 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

A Company in Financial Distress: Inside the Commercial Court
Recap of the hearing & analysis.
What really happens when a company can no longer meet its debt obligations? Watch a live reenactment of the key stages of a corporate insolvency proceeding. From reorganization to liquidation, discover how commercial court judges and trustees support business leaders during a crisis. A practical look at the protective role of commercial justice.
In Lecture Hall 4, from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Lectures (5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.)

Sexual Offenses: Understanding Consent
A lecture led by Eddy ACCARION, associate professor, and Régis DESCHAMPS, director of the Enfant Bleu association.
What constitutes a sexual offense under the Penal Code? How does the law define and assess consent? What innovative measures have been implemented in our country to combat this violence? During Law Night, hear the perspectives of an academic and a practitioner in the field to explore the legal, procedural, and human dimensions of these complex cases.
There will be a Q&A session where you can ask questions and discuss the topic directly with the speakers.
In Lecture Hall 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: What Are We Talking About?
Conference and legal insights presented by Attorney LAGANA, the Enfant Bleu association, and Grenoble Alpes Métropole.
Going through a partner’s phone, sharing a “nude” without consent, participating in a digital raid, chemical submission, “surprise” assault... Where exactly do the legal boundaries lie? Through concrete examples from everyday life and the virtual world (cyberbullying, revenge porn, sextortion), this conference breaks down these new forms of abuse. Come learn about the legal framework, identify where things go wrong, and discover how to protect yourself and take action.
In Lecture Hall 9, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

At the gallows or at the city gates: the public display of executed bodies in Grenoble in the 16th century
Historical lecture by Éric SYSSAU, archivist.
Building on the recent discovery of archaeological remains of a royal gallows beneath the Esplanade, this lecture explores a forgotten practice: the public display, following execution, of the bodies of those condemned to death. Drawing on the archives of the Parliament of Grenoble and cross-referencing them with contemporary accounts, discover this spectacular manifestation of criminal justice under the Ancien Régime.
In Lecture Hall 8, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.