European Law
& Governance School
LLM in EU Law
Postgraduate Program
- This program is offered at ELGS Athens and ELGS Rome campuses
Participant profile
This degree is ideal for:
- Students with first degrees in legal sciences or in the field of governance.
- Students who desire or require in-depth knowledge in key themes in EU law for their professional advancement.
- Legal professionals who wish to access European jurisdictions or specialize in Banking Law
1-year taught degree program with a thesis requirement, earning a total of 90 ECTS credits
Key benefits
This one year taught degree program offers students an in-depth look at key issues of European Union law, and enables students to choose from a variety of elective courses addressing the most pressing themes being discussed throughout Europe.
- This program offers:
- a solid institutional /constitutional understanding of the manner the EU works and the ways it may evolve in the future,
- a comprehensive and horizontal vision of the main EU policy areas combined with a spot-on analysis of some of the most dynamic policy areas.
- By the end of this program:
Will be in a position to discuss any major EU legal issue, as they will be acquainted with the relevant legislation, case law and scholarly literature. They will be able to offer oral and/or written advice on core questions of EU law and draft basic court submissions on EU law matters, as well as to write a publishable academic paper.
Program Content
The LLM in EU law is a one year taught degree program with a thesis requirement, earning a total of 90 ECTS credits. Courses are led by key theorists and practitioners in their fields, and delivered through classic lectures and interactive tutorials.
Classic lectures
Interactive tutorials
Other teaching methodologies
- moot courts, site visits to various public and private offices, as well as group presentations
Academic Requirements
Are invited to apply:
- Prospective students for the LLM in EU Law should have a first degree in law, in accordance with the requirements of their host country, which grants them access to the legal profession or to the qualifying exams for admission to the bar in their country of studies.
- High caliber students with a background in governance studies or a particularly competitive profile with evidence of relevant professional experience.
- Long-term dedication to the field will also be considered
- Due to the international nature of the program and the student body, grading equivalencies will be determined by the Faculty Board.
Language requirements
All courses of the program will be taught in the English language. As a result, students originating from non-English speaking countries must evidence their level of English language skills in accordance with the following:
- TOEFL Internet, Score of 90 or above
- IELTS, 5.5
- Duolingo, 95
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency, Grade B or above
- Any other internationally recognized test with equivalent marks.
- Students intending to study at a partner institution for their second semester must clearly demonstrate their ability to attend courses in the relevant language of instruction at the host university they are interested in attending.
Program Modules
Students must successfully complete 6 compulsory modules and 2 optional modules, followed by a 15,000 word thesis.
All the modules
Compulsory Modules
1. The Constitution of the EU and EU External Relations
2. European Judicial Protection
3. From Market Freedoms to Citizens
4. Competition Law
5. European EMU Law
6. EU Environment and Energy Law
1. EU Banking and Capital Markets Law
2. EU Asylum and Migration Law
3. EU Consumer Protection Law
*Electives Course availability is subject to adequate enrollment.
Please also note that any module from the curriculum of the MA in Governance can be also offered as an elective option to the LLM and versa.
- Course availability is subject to adequate enrollment
Tuition fees
Scholarships available - Full and Partial up to 50% of tuition fees
Tuition for both EU and International students for the LLM program is 13,000€.
Please be advised that there are other direct and indirect costs related to attendance, in addition to tuition fees, such as books, supplies, accommodation and living expenses which must be taken into consideration by students when applying.
There are Full and Partial Scholarships are available for students from all over the world and especially from Italy, and specific countries of the Balkan peninsula, Central Asia, Caucasus and Black Sea, or Africa that take into consideration merit. If you are interested in receiving a scholarship, the appropriate box should be selected on the application form and a 400-600 word personal statement must be submitted, outlining the ways in which you satisfy the criteria. For more information on Scholarships please visit the relevant page under Admissions.
Application
To apply for a program, students must first review the application form and its requirements to ensure the collection of appropriate material. By the time they have gathered all documentation they should proceed with payment of the onetime application fee either at the relevant online portal or at via a bank transfer. Students should always add their surname, initial letter of their first name and Degree title in the deposit description. They can then proceed with their application which can only be conducted online and submit it along with the supporting documentation, listed below.
All support documents must be in electronic format and uploaded to be sent with the application, except for the 2 reference letters, which should be emailed directly from Referees to LLM admissions at llm@elgs.eu . Students may be invited to be interviewed.
At a glance, the application must include:
- Completed online Application Form in English
- Photograph and ID (scanned and uploaded)
- Most Recent Academic Record, Undergraduate Degree (scanned and uploaded)
- Certificate of Proficiency of English (if non-native speaker, scanned and uploaded)
- Personal Statement with scholarship request if applicable (400-600 words)
- Two Reference Letters: one compulsory and one optional (To be sent directly from Referee to llm@elgs.eu)
- Application fee of 50€ ( non-refundable)