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Nuit du Droit legal awareness events in France

Overview

The 9th edition of ‘La Nuit du Droit’ (Night of Law) is scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, across France. Organized to commemorate the anniversary of the Constitution of the Fifth Republic, the event is coordinated by the Institut Robert Badinter and the President of the Constitutional Council to demystify the legal system and make judicial institutions more accessible to the public.

The event is expected to involve approximately 120 jurisdictions offering nearly 200 free activities nationwide. Programs include guided tours of courts, historical trial reenactments, mock trials, and eloquence competitions. Interactive elements such as escape games, film debates, and career forums will also be available to highlight various legal professions, including magistrates, lawyers, and forensic science professionals.

Entities

Conseil constitutionnel · Chartres · Saumur

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    France to host 9th Nuit du Droit with 200 free events

    The 9th Nuit du Droit will feature nearly 200 free events across France on October 5, 2026, to make the justice system and legal institutions more accessible to the public.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Nuit du Droit to host legal awareness events across France

    The 9th ‘Nuit du Droit’ will be held on October 5, 2026, across France, offering interactive activities like escape games and career forums to help the public discover the legal system and its professions.

Sources

actu.fr · cornillonsurloule.fr · my-angers.info · presseagence.fr