Paris-Panthéon-Assas University
French university in Paris
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Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, abbreviated as Assas University (French: Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas) and commonly known as Assas or Paris 2, is a public research university in Paris, France.
It is considered the direct successor of the Faculty of Law of Paris, the second-oldest faculty of Law in the world, founded in the 12th century. Following the 1970 split of the University of Paris, often referred to as the 'Sorbonne', in the aftermath of the May 68 events, law professors faced decisions regarding the future of their faculty. Out of 108 law professors, 88 elected to sustain the legacy of the Faculty of Law of Paris by establishing a new university dedicated to the study of law. The university is housed within the same two buildings that previously accommodated the Faculty of Law of Paris.
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