The degree programme is structured to ensure thatstudents acquire a legal foundation and knowledge, at national and Europeanlevel, of the basic tools needed to update their knowledge, partly by theanalysis of historical information that enables legal institutions to beassessed in the light of their historical evolution. With support from seminarwork, students acquire specific skills and the ability to interpret situations,partly via the application of case study methodologies and techniques that addresstopics helpful for the understanding and evaluation of legal principles andinstitutions.
Following a common first year for all students, the nextfour years present a mix of mandatory, semi-mandatory and optional course unitsoutside of the established learning path, that enable students to follow theirown inclinations and interests. The final year, in particular, comprises anumber of optional course units selected from a broad range, some taught inEnglish, as well as the possibility to carry out curricular internships orother elective activities, such as participation in seminars or summer schools,using the unassigned credits available for this purpose.
The above activities provide the institutional trainingrequired for access to the traditional careers, such as notary, lawyer ormagistrate, as well as the guidance needed by graduates entering the world ofwork in the private or public sectors or in the public administration.
The degree programme offers the possibility of studyingabroad, on such exchange programmes as Erasmus or Overseas, or in order toprepare the final dissertation. The supplementary course units available allowthe student to obtain a single-cycle degree in Law combined with a foreigndiploma.
