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Faculty
Faculty of Law
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Scope of studies and length
90 ECTS credits, 1,5 year |
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Qualification awarded
Master in Law |
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Application deadline*
1 May / 1 July |
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Language
English |
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Tuition fee per year
4 500 € |
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Start of studies
1 September
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City
Vilnius |
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Scholarships are available for applicants from Albania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, North Macedonia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan
The purpose of the International and European Law study programme is to train legal experts and legal service professionals with a comprehensive and profound knowledge of the international, international-regional and European legal norms that influence the most important areas of national legal systems, as well as the development, interpretation and application practices of these legal norms. Students will also gain the following abilities: to identify, analyse and solve complex problems related to law-making and legal applications in the contexts of international and European law; to apply their acquired knowledge in professional practice innovatively and integrally, in order to settle the disputes and legal conflicts that arise in an international environment; to possess a critical approach and the skills to carry out independent research and provide suggestions based on scientific analyses.
The programme continues for three semesters (1.5 years, 90 ECTS). At the beginning of their studies, each student chooses the track he or she is interested in, according to three options:
- International Law and Human Rights
- Tech Law
- Business Law
Programme structure
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1 semester
Compulsory courses
International Law and Human Rights (track)
Global Law and Legal Ethics
Human Rights in Global Perspective
Advanced Issues in Public International Law
Tech Law (track)
Global Law and Legal Ethics
Technology Law
Contract Law and E-Commerce
Business Law (track)
Global Law and Legal Ethics
European Private Law
International and European Company Law
Elective courses
Cybersecurity Law and Cybercrime
Consumer Protection Law
External Relations Law of the European Union
FinTech Law
Health- and Biotechnology Law
Law on Competition in Digital Economy
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30.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
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2 semester
Compulsory courses
International Law and Human Rights (track)
International Dispute Resolution
Contemporary Approach to International Humanitarian Law and Humanitarian Action
Protection of Human Rights in Practice
Tech Law (track)
International Dispute Resolution
Data Protection and Privacy Law
E-Justice and Online Dispute Resolution
Business Law (track)
International Dispute Resolution
Corporate Governance
Business Transactions
Elective courses
Employment Law in Global and Digital Economy
Global Tax Law
Intellectual Property Law and Technologies
Legal Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Social Networks and Media Law
Sustainable Development and Environmental Law
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30.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
10.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
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3 semester
Compulsory courses
International Law and Human Rights (track), Tech Law (track), Business Law (track)
Master Seminar
Master Thesis
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30.0
5.0
25.0
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Students study two general compulsory courses (20 ECTS) representing the core of the programme and four compulsory courses (20 ECTS) in the selected track of interest. The remaining credits (20 ECTS) are allocated for the student’s free choice. These optional courses (4 electives) provide an opportunity to design individual studies’ profile within students' concerns and needs and pursue personal education agenda. Each course includes lectures as well as practical instruction time (seminars, workshops, moot activities, etc.). Like all masters, this study programme is concluded by preparing a Master Thesis (30 ECTS) on a scientifically and/or practically relevant topic.
Key Learning Outcomes
Our students gain the ability to understand and interpret the meaning of International and European legal norms, and to properly apply these norms to justify legal decisions, to lay out their own ideas in an argumentative, critical and logical way both orally and in writing, to apply their knowledge in practice in an innovative and integrated way, to apply the principles of European law and international legal institutions relevant to the business environment and the content of constituent legal norms, to analyse and critically assess the characteristics of the application and enactment of regulated relations in national legal systems; and to correctly interpret and analyse legal texts, as well scientific and legally significant data, and to formulate conclusions with regard to various cultures.
Programme Specific Requirements
- A university bachelor’s degree in the law study field group.
- A motivational interview shall be organised remotely if the candidate applies for the Faculty of Law scholarship or there are other questions to be discussed with the candidate.
In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.
Why choose this programme?
- The VU Faculty of Law is the oldest and most prestigious law school in Lithuania.
- The programme is designed with the most relevant and up-to-date courses in three different tracks (International and Human Rights; Tech Law; and Business Law).
- Students are entitled to participate in international conferences and other academic events.
- Courses are taught by outstanding professors from all over Europe.
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What comes after?
- The qualification enables graduates to be legal experts (advisers) in both public and private entities, to be engaged as problem analysts or researchers in academic institutions, as well as to work in all the major legal professions in national and international, governmental and non-governmental organisations and companies.
- The possibility of holding an office in the regulated professions (judges, solicitors, prosecutors, civil servants, etc.) will depend on the qualification requirements applicable in a particular country and the recognition of foreign studies.
- Graduates of the programme will be able to pursue an academic career in Lithuania and abroad, by continuing their postgraduate studies in a PhD programme in social sciences.
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"I chose Vilnius University because of its’ long time history and because of the knowledge that the university delivers a good quality of education. As a bachelor I always wanted to continue my studies in the field of International and European Law and Vilnius University was one of the best giving me this opportunity. Studying in a different country in a different language was a challenge for me. But after a very small period of time it became easier to study because of the friendly staff that helped me through tough situations."
Elene Tevzadze, student from Georgia
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 „International and European Law programme was for sure a great decision that I made. Fulfilling program, professional professors from Lithuania and as well from abroad, a diverse environment in the group, and a flexible schedule that I appreciated a lot. I would surely recommend this Master degree Programme for future international students. The environment was friendly, and I learned a lot of knowledge that I am using right now in my career."
Maria Kaplina, student from Ukraine
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 „Having studied the International and European Law programme at Vilnius University represented a great challenge for me, but I can assure that it has been the best decision I could have made. It has not only increased my knowledge in the academic field, but at the same time I had an amazing personal growth interacting with a society and culture totally different from my country and continent."
Irving Gabriel Lopez, student from Mexico
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