ELGS Portugal
STUDY in
Cascais, Portugal
Postgraduate Programs
Master in Global Rule of Law
and Democracy
This program is offered exclusively at the ELGS campus in Cascais, Portugal under the auspices and guidance of the EPLO GLOBAL RULE OF LAW COMMISSION.
This one-year taught degree program is conducted on premise but online attendance is also offered under specific conditions. The program offers students an in-depth look at key issues of Rule of Law.
The Rule of Law is a significant key role principle that has emerged from the bosom of society. Under its umbrella, the protection of fundamental human rights and the respect of human dignity are established; the state arbitrariness is prohibited; the fair trial conditions, the legal certainty and the compliance with the principle of proportionality are ensured.
Τhe main focus of this master’s program is to learn how Rule of Law is protected, applied and spread internationally. It is inspired by the UN System Framework while it is fully supported and guided by the EPLO Global Rule of Law Commission.
The Global Rule of Law and Democracy Master offers specialized courses that sharpen the comparative target, being initiated from a national – constitutional perspective and leading to the international level. The objective of the program is to provide students with a theoretical knowledge of the challenges which the Rule of Law is facing in contemporary legal and political systems but also with skills and attributes that can be applied in their professional careers.
About the degree
- UNIQUE: one of the very few existing on this topic.
- PRESTIGIOUS: Initiated by the EPLO, an International Organization that comprises 14 member states and 76 universities, and holds observer status at the UN and other international institutions.
- ESTEEMED LEADERSHIP: Endorsed by the GRoL Commission, a collaboration of global leaders and experts in judiciary, diplomacy, and academia dedicated to promoting and advancing the Rule of Law worldwide, as announced at the UN General Assembly. The Commission is chaired by Professor G.Amato, Honorary President of the Italian Constitutional Court and former Prime Minister of Italy. (More details can be found here).
- RELEVANT CURRICULUM: Extensive insights into the rule of law from a transnational perspective, focusing on human rights, political transitions, and public governance reforms.
LLM in International Organizations
This program, developed by the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), an international organization, aims to share the knowledge and expertise accumulated over nearly 20 years of its involvement in the fields of international law and diplomacy.
About the degree
The LL.M. in International Organizations is a one year taught degree program with a thesis requirement, earning a total of 90 ECTS credits. An internship at the EPLO is optional and can be offered upon a selection process. Courses are led by key academics and practitioners in their fields, and delivered through lectures and interactive tutorials.
Students must successfully complete 6 compulsory modules and 2 optional modules, followed by a 15,000-word thesis.
