Thursday, October 2, 2025 – Chambéry & Annecy
As it does every year, the Faculty of Law at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc is participating inLaw Night, a national event designed to raise public awareness of the role of law in our society. For the 2025 edition, two events are being held inChambéryandAnnecy, focusing ontwo major themes:the environmentandmental health
Chambéry –The Environment at the Heart of Our Rights
Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Decottignies Amphitheater – Savoie Mont Blanc University
27 Marcoz Street, Chambéry
A series of lectures open to everyone will explore the legal issues related to environmental protection and fundamental rights.
Program:
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When Fundamental Rights Meet the Environment– Claire Portier, Assistant Professor of Public Law
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Human Well-being: What Protection Against Environmental Harm?– Christophe Broche, Assistant Professor of Private Law
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Our Rights and the Environment: A Private Matter?– Dina Dia, Assistant Professor of Private Law
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Pesticide Victims: What Are Their Rights to Compensation?– Vincent Rivollier, Assistant Professor of Private Law
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Animal Welfare: How Can It Be Reconciled with Fundamental Rights?– Clément Benelbaz, Assistant Professor of Public Law
Free admission – subject to availability.
Full program:click here
Annecy –Law and Mental Health
Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Annecy Judicial Court – 51 Rue Sommeiller
In partnership with the Annecy Bar Association, the Haute-Savoie Departmental Council for Access to Justice, the USMB School of Law, and UCLy.
Program:
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Legal Careers Fair– Meet professionals in the field (starting at 6:00 p.m., throughout the evening).
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Exhibition– created by students at USMB, exploring the connections between law and mental health.
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Lectures and thematic workshops:
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Involuntary Hospitalization– Screening of excerpts from the documentary*12 Days*(Raymond Depardon), followed by a discussion (featuring a judge, a lawyer, a psychiatrist, and a representative from CHANGE).
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Mental Health in the Workplace– Panel Discussion (Occupational Psychologist and Attorneys).
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Criminal Liability– Screening of the documentary*Le Pavillon des irresponsables*(Alain Morvan), followed by a discussion with judges and lawyers.
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Interactive quiz– hosted by UCLy students.
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Free admission – open to everyone.
Full program:click here
A gathering of citizens and academics
“La Nuit du Droit 2025,” held in Chambéry and Annecy, offers a unique opportunity forcollective reflectionanddiscussionon major social issues.
Students, citizens, and legal professionals are invited to participate in these sessions of dialogue and discovery.
Contact:communication.fd@univ-smb.fr