About the Studies

Certification to the Legal Profession

Those who finish the Master's programme following an undergraduate degree in law and at least 240 ECTS in legal subjects are deemed to have completed a certification to the legal profession and thus fulfil the general educational requirements needed to work as judges and litigators.

All students who begin studying at RU School of Law start with 3-year (180 ECTS) undergraduate programme working towards a BA degree. The teaching is partially based on lectures and practical projects but also work and discussion sessions. After completing undergraduate studies, students can enrol in 2-year graduate studies (120 ECTS) working towards a Master´s degree in law and 3-year PhD studies (180 ECTS).