Master in European Law and Policies
Rome, Italy
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 May 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,500 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Jointly organised by the School of Law and the School of Government, the Master/Master of Law (LL.M) in European Law and Policies (MELP) is an advanced specialised program that prepares students to become law and policy specialists. You will gain expertise both in EU institutional and substantive law and in the operation of the policy process in practice.
Law students will gain an understanding of policy-making, which is essential for grasping how the EU’s legal framework operates, while political science and other social science students acquire an understanding of the legal structure within which policy decisions are taken.
Provided that students with legal backgrounds complete a set of course requirements, they will be awarded the final title with the mention of Master of Law (LL.M) in European Law and Policies.
The academic program is organised in three parts. Firstly, there are common core courses that delve into the central aspects of the EU’s legal framework and major policies. These are the development of European integration, the internal effect of EU law, judicial proceedings before national and EU courts, regulation and policy-making, competition, internal market, economic governance, and external action. Secondly, there are specialised options in both law and policy, covering crucial areas of the EU. Lastly, some courses provide students with all relevant knowledge and training for their professional development and employment, notably practical labs and clinics.
The academic program, finally, is concentrated mainly during the last days of the working week and weekend to facilitate work and study engagements.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
International Students Scholarships - 2024/2025 Academic Year
Luiss University aims to inspire meaningful change in society by investing in inclusion, social mobility, and collective leadership by going beyond conventions, roles, and goals to transform boundaries into horizons. Welcoming international students is one of our most important values, which is why Luiss University is making forty-five scholarships available for the 2024/2025 academic year, giving priority to:
- Students from the Euro-Mediterranean area, particularly the Balkans.
- Students from East Asia, such as China and Vietnam, give priority to deserving students who pass the Gaokao exam.
- Students from the Middle East and North Africa.
- Students selected under international agreements or programs (IEC, Diasporas, etc.).
- Students holding a diploma issued by the European Schools.
- Students participating in orientation workshops and special formats.
Students admitted as part of the international selection process for enrollment in a bachelor's, single-cycle master’s, or master's degree programme in the 2024/2025 academic year will be automatically evaluated to award the scholarships. Therefore, there is no requirement to fill out additional forms beyond the one required by the University for admission.
Curriculum
A Master in Policies and Governance in Europe program consists of 60 ECTS.
Study Plan
The program involves a combination of core and elective courses, as well as specific labs and clinics to enhance the professional skills of participants.
All participants are required to complete all core courses. Those students wishing to acquire the Master of Law (LL.M) mentioned as part of the final title of “Master Universitario di Secondo Livello” are expected to select among the specialized Master of Law (LL.M) elective courses.
Core Courses (20 hours unless otherwise stated)
- The Expansion of EU Policy Making and Integration (Maria Elena Cavallaro & Benedetto Zaccaria)
- The EU Legal Order: Constitutional Principles (Robert Schütze)
- EU Policy Making and Regulation (Mark Thatcher & Simon Bulmer)
- EU Institutions in Action (Enzo Moavero Milanesi)
- Eurozone Economic Policies and Governance (Francesco Saraceno & Marco Simoni)
- EU Competition Law and Policies (Mark Thatcher & Roberto Pardolesi)
- The EU Internal Market (Daniele Gallo) (10 hours)
- The EU Judicial System: Remedies and Procedures (Marc Jaeger)
- The EU and the World (Jan Wouters)
Specialised Master of Law (LL.M.) Courses (10 hours unless otherwise stated)
- The Law of the Economic and Monetary Union (Gian Luigi Tosato & Chiara Zilioli) (20 hours)
- The EU in the Global Energy Transition: Legal Dimensions (Jorge Viñuales)
- The Tense Relationship between the CJEU and National Constitutional/Supreme Courts (Daniele Gallo) (20 hours)
- Fundamental Rights in the EU (Leonard Besselink)
- Consumer Protection, Food Safety and Healthcare Law (Daniela Corona)
- EU Criminal Law (Valsamis Mitsilegas) (5 hours)
- EU Law & Technology (Sofia Ranchordas) (5 hours)
- EU Citizenship in the Times of the Rule of Law Crisis (Dimitry Kochenov)
- EU Competition Law and Market Regulation: the Case of Public Services (Daniele Gallo)
Specialised Policy Courses (20 hours)
- Digital Europe, Data Protection and Cyber Security (Lorenzo Pupillo)
- European Environment and Climate Policies (Venere Stefania Sanna and Stefano Verde)
- Employment and Social Affairs in the EU: Legal and Policy Dimensions (Luisa Corazza and Stefano Sacchi)
- Energy Policy (Francesco Maria Salerno and Simone Mori)
- Cohesion Policy (Robert Leonardi)
Labs and clinics
- EU Law Clinical Course No. 1 (Daniele Gallo) (20 hours)
- EU Law Clinical Course No. 2 (Giovanni Piccirilli; Caterina Mariotti; Alessandro Nato) (20 hours)
- How to Submit a Project for EU Funding (Alessandro Costa; Antonella Sarro)(10 hours)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Through its advanced academic and professional program, the master trains experts in "law" and "policy" in Europe leading to several professional fields.
The combination of legal and policy training is of considerable interest to those who want to face a professional path within the European Union, in international law firms, in legal departments of national and international companies, within the national and international independent authorities and/or regulators, as well as public affairs companies that carry out consultancy activities.
Finally, the master offers an advanced preparation for those willing to undertake the EPSO selection process.
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