PhD in Law and Digital Technologies
Olomouc, Czech Republic
PhD
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* There is no tuition fee for the academic year 2025-2026.
Key Summary
An interdisciplinary doctoral study programme focused on the complex interactions between law and digital technologies.
The programme is implemented by the Faculty of Law in cooperation with the Faculty of Science, Department of Informatics.
Advantages
Interdisciplinary basis:
The programme is jointly guaranteed by the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Science, Department of Informatics.
Flexibility and variability:
From the second year, students choose their preferred elective modules.
Support and multi-supervision:
In addition to the standard supervision team (main supervisor and co-supervisor, legal experts), students can benefit from cooperation with professional consultants - IT experts.
Coworking and research HUB:
Opportunity to join the Junior research hub, a coworking center with modern facilities built in 2024.
Research focus:
Involvement in research projects, methodological skills courses, building research teams.
International character:
Cooperation with TalTech Law School, international internships as part of the program.
Supporting excellence:
StartUP grants, university grants, special scholarships for excellent results.
1st year
Winter Semester
Compulsory Subjects:
- Research Methodology and Academic Writing I
- Legal Theory of Information Technology I
- Information Technology for Law and Legal Science I
- Public Law Aspects of Digital Technologies I
Summer Semester
Required Courses:
- Legal Theory of Information Technology II
- Information Technology for Law and Legal Science II
- Private Law Aspects of Digital Technologies II
- EU Law and International Law Aspects of Digital Technologies
- Scientific Activity and Preparation of Dissertation I
2nd year
(2nd year student chooses at least 1 subject from compulsory elective subjects = Group I – modules)
Winter Semester
Compulsory Subjects:
- Research Methodology and Academic Writing II
- Legal Theory of Information Technology III
- Information Technology for Law and Legal Science III
- Scientific Activity and Preparation of Dissertation II
Compulsory Electives – Group I Courses (Modules):
- Private Law and Digital Technologies I
- Public Law and Digital Technologies I
- International Law and Digital Technologies I
- EU Law and Digital Technologies I
- Financial and Tax Law and Digital Technologies I
Summer Semester
Required Courses:
- Publication Activity I
- Teaching Activity I
- Scientific Activity and Preparation of Dissertation III
Compulsory Elective Courses – Group I (Modules):
- Private Law and Digital Technologies II
- Public Law and Digital Technologies II
- International Law and Digital Technologies II
- EU Law and Digital Technologies II
- Financial and Tax Law and Digital Technologies II
3rd year
(3rd year student continues to study the subject of the chosen module. During the 3rd–4th year, they also choose at least 1 subject from the compulsory elective subjects of Group II)
Winter Semester
Compulsory Subjects:
- Publication Activity II
- Teaching Activity II
- Scientific Activity and Preparation of Dissertation IV
Compulsory Elective Courses – Group I (Modules):
- Private Law and Digital Technologies III
- Public Law and Digital Technologies III
- International Law and Digital Technologies III
- EU Law and Digital Technologies III
- Financial and Tax Law and Digital Technologies III
Compulsory Elective Courses – Group II (Modules):
- AI and Law
Summer Semester
Compulsory Subjects:
- Publications Activity III
- International Scientific Activity I
- Scientific Activity and Preparation of Dissertation V
Compulsory Elective Courses – Group I (Modules):
- Private Law and Digital Technologies IV
- Public Law and Digital Technologies IV
- International Law and Digital Technologies IV
- EU Law and Digital Technologies IV
- Financial and Tax Law and Digital Technologies IV
Compulsory Elective Courses – Group II (Modules):
- Digital Rights and Digital Justice
- Street-Law Project
4th year
Winter Semester
Compulsory Subjects:
- Publications Activity IV
- International Scientific Activity II
- Scientific Activity and Preparation of Dissertation VI
Compulsory Electives – Group II (Modules):
- AI and Law
Summer Semester
Compulsory Subjects:
- Final Dissertation Seminar
Compulsory Electives – Group II (Modules):
- Digital Rights and Digital Justice
- Street-Law Project
Benefits
We equip students to:
- Participate in research projects dedicated to new technologies.
- Participate in the creation of legislation, to put new measures into practice.
- Carry out interpretation and consulting activities.
Our graduates gain:
- Research and analysis skills within research projects and groups.
- Experience in pedagogical process and implementation of training and professional courses.
- Legal expertise in the field of digital technologies in public, national and international contexts, and within the private sector.