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Information for the student – Advanced Legal Studies
Introduction
The master's degree in Advanced Legal Studies is addressed to lawyers from Spain and abroad, including recent graduates and experienced professionals, who would like to receive additional research-oriented training and to refresh their knowledge of recent and innovative trends in law.
Some 18 credits are dedicated to fundamental knowledge and methodology, 24 credits to a specialization (Public Law or Private Law), and 18 credits to the final project.
Some 18 credits are dedicated to fundamental knowledge and methodology, 24 credits to a specialization (Public Law or Private Law), and 18 credits to the final project.
The master's degree in Advanced Legal Studies is a university master's degree course offered by the University of Barcelona, one of the top 100 universities in the world according to the Shanghai ranking. It is designed for lawyers from Spain and abroad, including recent graduates and experienced professionals, who would like to receive additional research-oriented training and to refresh their knowledge of recent and innovative trends in law. It comprises 18 credits of core training in fundamental knowledge and methodology: in terms of knowledge, comprehensive, cross-disciplinary training in comparative law and the foundations of law; in terms of methodology, since the master's degree grants access to doctoral studies, the course teaches the skills required to complete a research project or doctoral thesis.
Additionally, 24 credits correspond to a specialization, which is chosen from among a number of key areas at the cutting edge of either Public Law or Private Law.
Finally, 18 credits correspond to the final project, in the chosen specialization.
Teaching staff for the course meet the required levels of excellence, skill and expertise, and belong mainly to the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Law. The teaching methodology is both theoretical and practical. Classes are held in the afternoon where possible.
Additionally, 24 credits correspond to a specialization, which is chosen from among a number of key areas at the cutting edge of either Public Law or Private Law.
Finally, 18 credits correspond to the final project, in the chosen specialization.
Teaching staff for the course meet the required levels of excellence, skill and expertise, and belong mainly to the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Law. The teaching methodology is both theoretical and practical. Classes are held in the afternoon where possible.
Basic information
| Interuniversity | No |
| Credits | 60 |
| Mode of delivery | Presencial |
| Bridging courses | Yes |
| Specializations |
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| Faculty or school | Faculty of Law |
| Number of places available | 30 |
| Language(s) of instruction | Spanish |
| Approximate price per credit | 27.67 euros per credit (82 euros for students who are not EU nationals and do not currently reside in Spain). Fees for the academic year 2022-2023 |
| Coordination | ROSA ANA ALIJA FERNANDEZ |
| master.meja@ub.edu |
