The Global Law and Transnational Legal Studies degree is innovative and is constituted by a large part of comparative law studies. The discipline of legal comparison will give students the possibility to deepen the research of different legal models, practices and cultures.

“Global Legal Studies” (GLS) is a programme aimed at blending Italian excellence in legal education – it began in Bologna in 11th century – with a modern, multicultural and multilinguistic approach. The programme is bilingual (Italian / English). Students who graduate receive a Master’s Degree [Laurea Magistrale in Giurisprudenza: LMG/01]. The following guide-lines are mainly applicable to students who live in Italy and intend to follow the entire 5-year program. Traditional Law Degree (Laurea in Giurisprudenza), including all the skills required for legal professions in Italy and an International curriculum made of 19 courses entirely taught in English (around 150 credits): 15 of them are mandatory courses, and 4 are left to the free choice of the students. All the courses are taught in English except for the three of them named in Italian, which are courses taught in Italian but especially addressed to GLS students.

The Master’s in Policies and Governance in Europe cultivates expertise in European policies and governance through theoretical study and practical analysis of public policy.

The Ph.D. in Law hosts graduate students interested in achieving the highest level of academic education and pursuing advanced studies in law, with a strong interdisciplinary perspective, in a lively inter-national setting in our leading Italian University. The course aims at training scholars capable of critical thinking and innovative research in their respective fields of interest, at the forefront of the international debate.

Master's in European Legal Studies offers a broad education in a wide range of subjects related to European and international law, including the protection of fundamental rights in the framework of multilevel constitutionalism, substantive EU law, comparative and global administrative law, and more.

This European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) programme offers the unique opportunity for interdisciplinary studies of law and economics at two or even three European and Non-European universities. There will be a joint LL.M. degree awarded from the Universities in Hamburg, Ghent and Rotterdam and all other partner universities will award an additional Master degree (LL.M. / M.A. / M.Sc.).

The Master’s Degree Program in Single Cycle Law has a duration of five years and aims to provide students with advanced level training in the field of law, aimed at carrying out highly qualified activities in a variety of professional contexts.

The Programme is designed for university graduates and professionals eager to specialise in international trade law within the context of global business transactions. It offers an in-depth exploration of key international institutional and legal frameworks, such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), and the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT), along with essential aspects of investment law.

The Bachelor's degree in Global Law offers a legal education with a strong international focus, integrating law with economics and technological innovation. Students explore the intersection of legislation, technology, and global markets, analyzing regulatory frameworks and emerging legal challenges. With an emphasis on critical thinking and global governance, the programme prepares graduates to navigate complex legal issues in an evolving, interconnected world.

The PhD program in Law and Social Change considers applications from candidates who are willing to undertake high-level research on any topic related to the several challenges that the law faces in the contemporary world – preferably with a view to the transnational dimension of such challenges.

LEGo – Law, Economics and Governance – is an interclass graduate programme taught entirely in English.

The Single-Cycle Degree in Law is directed, first and foremost, towards the so-called classical legal professions, i.e. Attorney, Magistrate or Notary.The Single-Cycle Degree in Law is a five years Course. Several classes of the first year have an historical and/or philosophical bent, intending to provide or strengthen the “cultural platform” needed during the following years. The last two years feature several subjects to be freely chosen by the students in order to allow the students a further focus on those issues and subjects he or she deems particularly important for his or her education and personal interests. The Single-Cycle Degree in Law is directed, first and foremost, towards the so-called classical legal professions, i.e. Attorney, Magistrate or Notary.

The Bachelor's Degree in International Politics, Law, and Economics (IPLE) program, entirely taught in English, offers interdisciplinary education in political science, law, economics, history, and sociology, with a particular emphasis on the political, economic, and legal dimensions of the contemporary international context.

The Fashion Law course delves into the key legal issues surrounding the fashion and luxury industries, offering an in-depth view of the best practices in all the legal scenarios that shape this dynamic sector.

The second - cycle degree in Law and Economics of International Finance is a two - year postgraduate program, offered by the School of Economics, Management and Statistics - Bologna. LEIF is a remarkably innovative program and aims at preparing experts in financial markets and institutions.