Program Overview
The Law in a European and Global Context at Catholic University of Portugal is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Law in a European and Global Context programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Portugal and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Law in a European and Global Context programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Law of European Integration I and II
- Comparative Private Law
- Comparative Public Law
- Competition Law
- International Trade Law
- Tax Law in a European and Global Context
- Two Visions of International Law
- Comparative Corporate Law
- Comparative and Global Administrative Law
- Comparative Intellectual Property in the Digital Age: an EU \x96 US study
- Constitutional Law beyond the State
- European Legal Method
- Free Trade and Environmental Protection
- Human Rights Law
- International Arbitration
- International Investment Law
- Philosophy of Free Trade
- Sports Law
- The Economics of the Legal System
- The Political Philosophy of European Contract Law
- Comparative Judicial Decision-Making
- The Grand Theories of Small Cases
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- The Grand Theories of Small Cases
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- All LL.M. candidates must hold a first degree in Law.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a strong academic record.
- You may submit your application at any time.
- LL.M. applications must be completed with all required documentation. Successful applicants will be sent a formal letter of admission.
Applicants should submit the following documents:
- Motivation letter
- Two Letters of recommendation (in English or in Portuguese)
- Official transcripts from schools attended (in English or in Portuguese);
- Curriculum Vitae (in English) with dates and lengths of employment (maximum two pages long)
- Official letter of dispatch for students sponsored by corporations or other organizations
- Official TOEFL / IELTS score report, or certificate.
- Copy of Identity Card or Passport
- 1 Photo
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 14,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Catholic University of Portugal directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Catholic University of Portugal
Catholic University of Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
The Catholic University of Portugal, also referred to as Católica or UCP for short, is a concordat university headquartered in Lisbon and with four locations: Lisbon, Braga, Porto and Viseu....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
