Law and Sustainable Development
Law and Sustainable Development
Course sheet
A.Y. 2024/2025
Master programme
LM/SC-GIUR - LM-SC-GIUR Scienze Giuridiche
The LL.M. in Law and Sustainable Development, entirely taught in English, aims at educating professionals capable of using their advanced legal knowledge and skills, integrated with an understanding of the underlying socio-economic issues, to further the realization of the SDGs in the activities of public and private organizations, at the international, national, and local level.
The programme provides students with an advanced understanding of contemporary legal and socio-economic dynamics, characterised by interdependence, increasing complexity, rapid evolution, and integration between different fields of knowledge, as well as by a pluralist legal landscape, in which the traditional boundaries between levels (international, supranational, and domestic) and sources (public/private) of regulation are blurring.
In this context, students will develop an advanced understanding of the theoretical foundations of sustainability processes and the ethical implications of the choices made in this field by policy-makers and regulators, as well as by economic and social actors. They will also acquire an in-depth knowledge of the international and European legal framework applicable to the design and implementation of sustainability policies by international and supranational organisations, national and local public authorities, corporations (both in the domestic and transnational dimension), and organisations of the civil society (including NGOs).
The programme provides students with an advanced understanding of contemporary legal and socio-economic dynamics, characterised by interdependence, increasing complexity, rapid evolution, and integration between different fields of knowledge, as well as by a pluralist legal landscape, in which the traditional boundaries between levels (international, supranational, and domestic) and sources (public/private) of regulation are blurring.
In this context, students will develop an advanced understanding of the theoretical foundations of sustainability processes and the ethical implications of the choices made in this field by policy-makers and regulators, as well as by economic and social actors. They will also acquire an in-depth knowledge of the international and European legal framework applicable to the design and implementation of sustainability policies by international and supranational organisations, national and local public authorities, corporations (both in the domestic and transnational dimension), and organisations of the civil society (including NGOs).
The LL.M. aims at shaping a new type of international legal expert able to contribute to the realization of the SDGs, within the public sector (at the local, national, supranational, and international levels), the private sector (business enterprises), the professional services sector (consultancy and legal firms), and within the third sector (non-profit organizations, NGOs, and advanced research institutions).
Students will be educated and trained for the following professional profiles.
1) Legal expert in SD for the public institutions (Public Administration, supranational and international institutions). Graduate students, especially those who choose the curriculum ?Rule of Law?, will be able to develop normative approaches and policies in line with the SDGs. Students will contribute to guide decisional processes within international and supranational organizations, national, regional and local institutions, with a view to promote social, economic and environmental standards. Building on the best practices developed in these fields, students will be able, in particular, to manage the private-public partnerships and the green and ethical public procurement; to enhance transparency; and to tackle corruption.
2) Legal expert in SD for business (sustainability managers in enterprises, national and multi-national corporations). Graduate students, especially those who choose the curriculum ?Law, Economics, and Development?, will be able to deal with the legal aspects related to the sustainability in business enterprises, focusing mainly on corporate social responsibility. Students will contribute to the drafting of contracts and the adoption of business strategies that meet the needs of the enterprise and its stakeholders, while promoting social and environmental standards..
3) Legal expert in SD in consulting (consultancy-firms and law-firms). Graduate students, especially those who choose the curricula ?Law, Economics, and Development? or ?Environmental Law and Policy?, will be able to provide legal advice and other professional services with regard to the applicable social and environmental rules and standards. They will conduct research and draw up reports in relation to human rights and environmental regulation adopted at the international, European, and national levels, also in a comparative perspective. Moreover, students will make use of their knowledge of regulations and standards applicable in different areas (i.e. environment, trade, finance and investments, competition, manufacturing, agriculture, and health) in tasks such as auditing and compliance.
4) Legal expert in SD for the third sector (non-profit organizations, NGOs, think-tank, research institutes). Graduate students, especially those who choose the curricula ?Human Rights Law and Social Development? or ?Environmental Law and Policy?, will be able to provide legal advice to not-for-profit organizations operating in the areas of development aid and cooperation, environmental protection, and human rights law. In this context, they will engage in advocacy activities and strategic litigation, fund-raising, as well as the design, management and monitoring of projects. They will be able to conduct advanced research in public and private research centres.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Students will be educated and trained for the following professional profiles.
1) Legal expert in SD for the public institutions (Public Administration, supranational and international institutions). Graduate students, especially those who choose the curriculum ?Rule of Law?, will be able to develop normative approaches and policies in line with the SDGs. Students will contribute to guide decisional processes within international and supranational organizations, national, regional and local institutions, with a view to promote social, economic and environmental standards. Building on the best practices developed in these fields, students will be able, in particular, to manage the private-public partnerships and the green and ethical public procurement; to enhance transparency; and to tackle corruption.
2) Legal expert in SD for business (sustainability managers in enterprises, national and multi-national corporations). Graduate students, especially those who choose the curriculum ?Law, Economics, and Development?, will be able to deal with the legal aspects related to the sustainability in business enterprises, focusing mainly on corporate social responsibility. Students will contribute to the drafting of contracts and the adoption of business strategies that meet the needs of the enterprise and its stakeholders, while promoting social and environmental standards..
3) Legal expert in SD in consulting (consultancy-firms and law-firms). Graduate students, especially those who choose the curricula ?Law, Economics, and Development? or ?Environmental Law and Policy?, will be able to provide legal advice and other professional services with regard to the applicable social and environmental rules and standards. They will conduct research and draw up reports in relation to human rights and environmental regulation adopted at the international, European, and national levels, also in a comparative perspective. Moreover, students will make use of their knowledge of regulations and standards applicable in different areas (i.e. environment, trade, finance and investments, competition, manufacturing, agriculture, and health) in tasks such as auditing and compliance.
4) Legal expert in SD for the third sector (non-profit organizations, NGOs, think-tank, research institutes). Graduate students, especially those who choose the curricula ?Human Rights Law and Social Development? or ?Environmental Law and Policy?, will be able to provide legal advice to not-for-profit organizations operating in the areas of development aid and cooperation, environmental protection, and human rights law. In this context, they will engage in advocacy activities and strategic litigation, fund-raising, as well as the design, management and monitoring of projects. They will be able to conduct advanced research in public and private research centres.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
The students of the LL.M. can benefit of the vast range of students' mobility opportunities offered by the Faculty of Law, especially in the context of Erasmus+. However, learning agreements for students' mobility may be approved only if consistent with the programme's learning objectives and its focus on sustainable development.
The LLM is committed to support the students' choice as to possible destinations and to create further opportunities in the near future.
The LL.M. also offers two possibilities of double degrees*
- UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY: Following the successful completion of the first year of study in the LLM in Law and Sustainable Development, students may be granted admission to one of the Master's degree courses offered by the University of Galway, at a discounted fee. Admitted students will spend the whole second year in Galway. Upon successful completion of the two Master's programmes, students will be awarded both the UNIMI Master's Programme and the University of Galway law degree.
- UNIVERSIDAD DEL PAÍS VASCO: after attending the first year of the LL.M. in Law and Sustainable Development, students may be granted admission to the one-year International Master in Sociology of Law of Universidad Del País Vasco and be awarded the Double Degree.
*the process of renewal of the relevant agreements is still ongoing.
The LLM is committed to support the students' choice as to possible destinations and to create further opportunities in the near future.
The LL.M. also offers two possibilities of double degrees*
- UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY: Following the successful completion of the first year of study in the LLM in Law and Sustainable Development, students may be granted admission to one of the Master's degree courses offered by the University of Galway, at a discounted fee. Admitted students will spend the whole second year in Galway. Upon successful completion of the two Master's programmes, students will be awarded both the UNIMI Master's Programme and the University of Galway law degree.
- UNIVERSIDAD DEL PAÍS VASCO: after attending the first year of the LL.M. in Law and Sustainable Development, students may be granted admission to the one-year International Master in Sociology of Law of Universidad Del País Vasco and be awarded the Double Degree.
*the process of renewal of the relevant agreements is still ongoing.
Attendance of at least 70% of classes is compulsory for all taught courses. Motivated exceptions and waivers may be requested to the Didactic Board in exceptional circumstances.
Enrolment
Candidates applying for the LL.M. in Law and Sustainable Development must hold a first cycle (three years/bachelor = 180 ECTS) degree, be proficient in English, and have adequate personal knowledge and background.
In particular, candidates must :
1. Hold, or obtain before the 30 October 2024, either:
a) A first cycle degree obtained in Italy or abroad, in Law, Economics, Political Science, or International Relations. In accordance with national classification, italian first cycle degree must belong to one of the following classes of degrees: L- 14 (Scienze dei servizi giuridici), L-33 (Scienze economiche), L-36 (Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali), L-37 (Scienze sociali per la cooperazione, lo sviluppo e la pace), L-16 (Scienze dell'amministrazione e dell'organizzazione), L-18 (Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale),
or
b) A first cycle degree (three years/bachelor = 180 ECTS), obtained in Italy or abroad, in other disciplines, provided that the candidate has obtained at least 18 ECTS in Law and 12 ECTS in Economics. In accordance with national classification, for student holding an Italian first cycle degree, the above-mentioned ECTS must have been obtained in one or more of the following scientific sectors (s.s.d.):
- for LAW: IUS/01 diritto privato, IUS/02 diritto privato comparato, IUS/04 diritto commerciale, IUS/05 diritto dell'economia, IUS/07 diritto del lavoro, IUS/08 diritto costituzionale, IUS/09 istituzioni di diritto pubblico, IUS/10 diritto amministrativo, IUS/10 diritto tributario, IUS/13 diritto internazionale, IUS/14 diritto dell'unione europea, IUS/17 diritto penale, IUS/20 filosofia del diritto, IUS/21 diritto pubblico comparato;
- for ECONOMICS: SECS-P/01 economia politica, SECS-P/02 politica economica, SECS-P/03 scienza delle finanze, SECS-P/04 storia del pensiero economico, SECS-P/07 economia aziendale, SECS-P/08 economia e gestione delle imprese, SECS-P/10 organizzazione aziendale, SECS-P/12 storia economica, SECS-S/04 demografia.
2. Show proficiency in English language by either
a) Proving that they have previously completed an academic programme fully taught in English,
or
b) Providing, before the deadline for admission, an accepted English language certificate attesting the possession of the level C1 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- the required level must be attained for each component of the certificate provided (provided that the required level C1 is reached for each of the components tested (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)
- the list of language certificates accepted by the University of Milan is available on the UNIMI portal (Home > Study > Language proficiency > Accepted language certificates)
3. Have strong personal competencies in the fields of law and economics that are adequate for the Degree's programme attendance. The adequacy of the candidates' competencies is assessed by the Admissions' Board
- based on the academic performance of the candidate and consistency of the programme with her/his previous studies, professional or other relevant experiences, and career plans
- through a personal interview to be hold exclusively from remote, when the Admission Board deems necessary to do so The Admissions' Board may, however, recommend that admitted students take preliminary readings indicated by the teachers of first-year courses and attend crash courses.
More info on admission criteria and procedures on the Degree course website: home>application - https://llmsd.cdl.unimi.it/en/enrolment
In particular, candidates must :
1. Hold, or obtain before the 30 October 2024, either:
a) A first cycle degree obtained in Italy or abroad, in Law, Economics, Political Science, or International Relations. In accordance with national classification, italian first cycle degree must belong to one of the following classes of degrees: L- 14 (Scienze dei servizi giuridici), L-33 (Scienze economiche), L-36 (Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali), L-37 (Scienze sociali per la cooperazione, lo sviluppo e la pace), L-16 (Scienze dell'amministrazione e dell'organizzazione), L-18 (Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale),
or
b) A first cycle degree (three years/bachelor = 180 ECTS), obtained in Italy or abroad, in other disciplines, provided that the candidate has obtained at least 18 ECTS in Law and 12 ECTS in Economics. In accordance with national classification, for student holding an Italian first cycle degree, the above-mentioned ECTS must have been obtained in one or more of the following scientific sectors (s.s.d.):
- for LAW: IUS/01 diritto privato, IUS/02 diritto privato comparato, IUS/04 diritto commerciale, IUS/05 diritto dell'economia, IUS/07 diritto del lavoro, IUS/08 diritto costituzionale, IUS/09 istituzioni di diritto pubblico, IUS/10 diritto amministrativo, IUS/10 diritto tributario, IUS/13 diritto internazionale, IUS/14 diritto dell'unione europea, IUS/17 diritto penale, IUS/20 filosofia del diritto, IUS/21 diritto pubblico comparato;
- for ECONOMICS: SECS-P/01 economia politica, SECS-P/02 politica economica, SECS-P/03 scienza delle finanze, SECS-P/04 storia del pensiero economico, SECS-P/07 economia aziendale, SECS-P/08 economia e gestione delle imprese, SECS-P/10 organizzazione aziendale, SECS-P/12 storia economica, SECS-S/04 demografia.
2. Show proficiency in English language by either
a) Proving that they have previously completed an academic programme fully taught in English,
or
b) Providing, before the deadline for admission, an accepted English language certificate attesting the possession of the level C1 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- the required level must be attained for each component of the certificate provided (provided that the required level C1 is reached for each of the components tested (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)
- the list of language certificates accepted by the University of Milan is available on the UNIMI portal (Home > Study > Language proficiency > Accepted language certificates)
3. Have strong personal competencies in the fields of law and economics that are adequate for the Degree's programme attendance. The adequacy of the candidates' competencies is assessed by the Admissions' Board
- based on the academic performance of the candidate and consistency of the programme with her/his previous studies, professional or other relevant experiences, and career plans
- through a personal interview to be hold exclusively from remote, when the Admission Board deems necessary to do so The Admissions' Board may, however, recommend that admitted students take preliminary readings indicated by the teachers of first-year courses and attend crash courses.
More info on admission criteria and procedures on the Degree course website: home>application - https://llmsd.cdl.unimi.it/en/enrolment
Admission
Application for admission: from 22/01/2024 to 31/05/2024
Application for matriculation: from 08/04/2024 to 15/01/2025
Attachments and documents
Please note
Non-EU students visa applicants are required to apply for admission no later than 30 April 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be evaluated and it will in no case be possible to request the refund of the admission fee.
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Programme description and courses list
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Global Constitutional Law | 9 | 63 | English | IUS/21 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Law and International Law On Sustainable Development | 9 | 63 | English | IUS/13 |
| Society, Law, and Development | 9 | 63 | English | SPS/12 |
| - Society, law, and development | 6 | |||
| - Workshop on: Social mobility and social inequality | 3 | |||
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Economic Geography and History | 6 | 42 | English | M-GGR/02 SECS-P/12 |
| - Economic geography | 3 | |||
| - World Economic History From Growth to Sustainable Development | 3 | |||
| Economics, Economic Policy, and Social Justice | 9 | 63 | English | SECS-P/02 |
| Empirical Legal Studies | 6 | 42 | English | SECS-P/11 |
| Public Administration for Sustainable Development | 9 | 63 | English | IUS/10 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | |
Study plan rules
1a - 3 ECTS:
The credits are obtained as follows:
a) students not having previously obtained a degree in Italy: knowledge of Italian language (level A2)
b) students having previously obtained a degree in Italy: optional activities with a vocational nature
The credits are obtained as follows:
a) students not having previously obtained a degree in Italy: knowledge of Italian language (level A2)
b) students having previously obtained a degree in Italy: optional activities with a vocational nature
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions |
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Economic Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | 6 | 42 | English | SECS-P/02 |
| International Commercial and Investment Arbitration | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/15 |
| M and A: the Contract | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/04 |
| Smart Cities, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Law | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/20 |
| Sustainable Development in Global Trade (WTO) Law | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Trade Liberalization and Labour Rights | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/07 |
| Workshop On "human Rights and the Ombudsman" | 3 | 21 | English | IUS/20 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Antitrust Law and Sustainable Development | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/04 |
| Comparative Contract Law | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/02 |
| Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/04 |
| Eu Law On Business and Human Rights | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| International and European Financial Law and Sustainable Development | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Law and Economics of Green Transition and Social Justice | 6 | 42 | English | SECS-P/02 |
| Legal Clinic On "arctic Studies" | 3 | 21 | English | M-GGR/02 |
| Legal Clinic On "rule of Law and Democracy" | 3 | 21 | English | IUS/21 |
| Public Administrations in the Eu Energy Policies and Communities | 6 | 42 | Italian | IUS/10 |
| Scientific Innovation and Legal Challenges of Food Regulation | 6 | 42 | English | AGR/18 IUS/08 |
| Workshop On "project Management for Sustainable Development" | 3 | 21 | English | IUS/13 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Internship | 6 | 0 | English | |
| Final Dissertation | 21 | 0 | English | |
Study plan rules
2a - Elective courses that form part of curricula: 24 ECTS
Four elective courses, two of which (12 ECTS) must belong to the area of international, European, or comparative law (s.s.d. IUS/02, IUS/09, IUS/13, IUS/14, or IUS/21), to be chosen from among the following (*):
(*) Please note that:
- the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year;
- students may exceptionally apply to the Teaching Board to exchange up to two courses belonging this curriculum with courses from other curricula, provided that this is in line with the learning objectives of that curriculum and the requirement of 12 ECTS in the area of international, European and comparative law is met.
Four elective courses, two of which (12 ECTS) must belong to the area of international, European, or comparative law (s.s.d. IUS/02, IUS/09, IUS/13, IUS/14, or IUS/21), to be chosen from among the following (*):
(*) Please note that:
- the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year;
- students may exceptionally apply to the Teaching Board to exchange up to two courses belonging this curriculum with courses from other curricula, provided that this is in line with the learning objectives of that curriculum and the requirement of 12 ECTS in the area of international, European and comparative law is met.
6a - Optional courses: 9 ECTS
obtained by freely combining courses (6 ECTS) offered within any of the curricula, the LL.M. additional courses, legal clinics and workshops (3 or 6 ECTS), and/or the courses (6 or 9 ECTS) taught in English in the Faculty of Law of the University of Milan (*)
(*) Please note that the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year.
obtained by freely combining courses (6 ECTS) offered within any of the curricula, the LL.M. additional courses, legal clinics and workshops (3 or 6 ECTS), and/or the courses (6 or 9 ECTS) taught in English in the Faculty of Law of the University of Milan (*)
(*) Please note that the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year.
6b - Other courses or optional modules offered within the LL.M.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop On "human Rights and the Ombudsman" | 3 | 21 | English | First semester | IUS/20 |
| Legal Clinic On "arctic Studies" | 3 | 21 | English | Second semester | M-GGR/02 |
| Legal Clinic On "rule of Law and Democracy" | 3 | 21 | English | Second semester | IUS/21 |
| Public Administrations in the Eu Energy Policies and Communities | 6 | 42 | Italian | Second semester | IUS/10 |
| Scientific Innovation and Legal Challenges of Food Regulation | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | AGR/18 IUS/08 |
| Workshop On "project Management for Sustainable Development" | 3 | 21 | English | Second semester | IUS/13 |
To take the exams of the 2nd year, students must have passed all the exams of the 1st year.
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Global Constitutional Law | 9 | 63 | English | IUS/21 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Law and International Law On Sustainable Development | 9 | 63 | English | IUS/13 |
| Society, Law, and Development | 9 | 63 | English | SPS/12 |
| - Society, law, and development | 6 | |||
| - Workshop on: Social mobility and social inequality | 3 | |||
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Economic Geography and History | 6 | 42 | English | M-GGR/02 SECS-P/12 |
| - Economic geography | 3 | |||
| - World Economic History From Growth to Sustainable Development | 3 | |||
| Economics, Economic Policy, and Social Justice | 9 | 63 | English | SECS-P/02 |
| Empirical Legal Studies | 6 | 42 | English | SECS-P/11 |
| Public Administration for Sustainable Development | 9 | 63 | English | IUS/10 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | |
Study plan rules
1a - 3 ECTS:
The credits are obtained as follows:
a) students not having previously obtained a degree in Italy: knowledge of Italian language (level A2)
b) students having previously obtained a degree in Italy: optional activities with a vocational nature
The credits are obtained as follows:
a) students not having previously obtained a degree in Italy: knowledge of Italian language (level A2)
b) students having previously obtained a degree in Italy: optional activities with a vocational nature
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions |
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Access to Justice in a Multilevel Constitutional System | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/09 |
| International Refugee Protection and Sustainable Development | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Law and Policies of Social Rights Protection in Europe | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/21 |
| Multi-Level Protection of Rights in Ai | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Public Health and Sustainability | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Workshop On "human Rights and the Ombudsman" | 3 | 21 | English | IUS/20 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Cultural Diversity and Human Rights Law | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Gender Justice | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/08 |
| International Human Rights Law | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Labour Law and Environmental Sustainability | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/07 |
| Legal Clinic On "arctic Studies" | 3 | 21 | English | M-GGR/02 |
| Legal Clinic On "rule of Law and Democracy" | 3 | 21 | English | IUS/21 |
| Public Administrations in the Eu Energy Policies and Communities | 6 | 42 | Italian | IUS/10 |
| Scientific Innovation and Legal Challenges of Food Regulation | 6 | 42 | English | AGR/18 IUS/08 |
| Workshop On "project Management for Sustainable Development" | 3 | 21 | English | IUS/13 |
Not specified period
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Eu Migration and Asylum Law | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/14 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Internship | 6 | 0 | English | |
| Final Dissertation | 21 | 0 | English | |
Study plan rules
3a - Elective courses that form part of curricula: 24 ECTS
Four elective courses, two of which (12 ECTS) must belong to the area of international, European, or comparative law (s.s.d. IUS/02, IUS/09, IUS/13, IUS/14, or IUS/21), to be chosen from among the following (*):
(*) Please note that:
- the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year;
- students may exceptionally apply to the Teaching Board to exchange up to two courses belonging this curriculum with courses from other curricula, provided that this is in line with the learning objectives of that curriculum and the requirement of 12 ECTS in the area of international, European and comparative law is met.
Four elective courses, two of which (12 ECTS) must belong to the area of international, European, or comparative law (s.s.d. IUS/02, IUS/09, IUS/13, IUS/14, or IUS/21), to be chosen from among the following (*):
(*) Please note that:
- the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year;
- students may exceptionally apply to the Teaching Board to exchange up to two courses belonging this curriculum with courses from other curricula, provided that this is in line with the learning objectives of that curriculum and the requirement of 12 ECTS in the area of international, European and comparative law is met.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Justice in a Multilevel Constitutional System | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/09 |
| International Refugee Protection and Sustainable Development | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/13 |
| Law and Policies of Social Rights Protection in Europe | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/21 |
| Multi-Level Protection of Rights in Ai | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/13 |
| Public Health and Sustainability | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/13 |
| Cultural Diversity and Human Rights Law | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | IUS/13 |
| Gender Justice | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | IUS/08 |
| International Human Rights Law | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | IUS/13 |
| Labour Law and Environmental Sustainability | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | IUS/07 |
| Eu Migration and Asylum Law | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/14 |
6a - Optional courses: 9 ECTS
obtained by freely combining courses (6 ECTS) offered within any of the curricula, the LL.M. additional courses, legal clinics and workshops (3 or 6 ECTS), and/or the courses (6 or 9 ECTS) taught in English in the Faculty of Law of the University of Milan (*)
(*) Please note that the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year.
obtained by freely combining courses (6 ECTS) offered within any of the curricula, the LL.M. additional courses, legal clinics and workshops (3 or 6 ECTS), and/or the courses (6 or 9 ECTS) taught in English in the Faculty of Law of the University of Milan (*)
(*) Please note that the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year.
6b - Other courses or optional modules offered within the LL.M.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop On "human Rights and the Ombudsman" | 3 | 21 | English | First semester | IUS/20 |
| Legal Clinic On "arctic Studies" | 3 | 21 | English | Second semester | M-GGR/02 |
| Legal Clinic On "rule of Law and Democracy" | 3 | 21 | English | Second semester | IUS/21 |
| Public Administrations in the Eu Energy Policies and Communities | 6 | 42 | Italian | Second semester | IUS/10 |
| Scientific Innovation and Legal Challenges of Food Regulation | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | AGR/18 IUS/08 |
| Workshop On "project Management for Sustainable Development" | 3 | 21 | English | Second semester | IUS/13 |
To take the exams of the 2nd year, students must have passed all the exams of the 1st year.
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Global Constitutional Law | 9 | 63 | English | IUS/21 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Law and International Law On Sustainable Development | 9 | 63 | English | IUS/13 |
| Society, Law, and Development | 9 | 63 | English | SPS/12 |
| - Society, law, and development | 6 | |||
| - Workshop on: Social mobility and social inequality | 3 | |||
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Economic Geography and History | 6 | 42 | English | M-GGR/02 SECS-P/12 |
| - Economic geography | 3 | |||
| - World Economic History From Growth to Sustainable Development | 3 | |||
| Economics, Economic Policy, and Social Justice | 9 | 63 | English | SECS-P/02 |
| Empirical Legal Studies | 6 | 42 | English | SECS-P/11 |
| Public Administration for Sustainable Development | 9 | 63 | English | IUS/10 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | |
Study plan rules
1a - 3 ECTS:
The credits are obtained as follows:
a) students not having previously obtained a degree in Italy: knowledge of Italian language (level A2)
b) students having previously obtained a degree in Italy: optional activities with a vocational nature
The credits are obtained as follows:
a) students not having previously obtained a degree in Italy: knowledge of Italian language (level A2)
b) students having previously obtained a degree in Italy: optional activities with a vocational nature
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions |
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Collective Redress and Sustainability | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/02 |
| Environmental Sustainability | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/10 |
| International, European, and Comparative Environmental Law | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/02 IUS/13 |
| Sustainable Development in Global Trade (WTO) Law | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Workshop On "human Rights and the Ombudsman" | 3 | 21 | English | IUS/20 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Agriculture and Sustainable Development | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/02 IUS/13 |
| International Climate Change and Energy Law | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/02 IUS/13 |
| Legal Clinic On "arctic Studies" | 3 | 21 | English | M-GGR/02 |
| Legal Clinic On "rule of Law and Democracy" | 3 | 21 | English | IUS/21 |
| Public Administrations in the Eu Energy Policies and Communities | 6 | 42 | Italian | IUS/10 |
| Public and Private Partnership for Sustainable Development | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/10 |
| Scientific Innovation and Legal Challenges of Food Regulation | 6 | 42 | English | AGR/18 IUS/08 |
| Space Law | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Sustainable Transport: Legal Issues | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Workshop On "project Management for Sustainable Development" | 3 | 21 | English | IUS/13 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Internship | 6 | 0 | English | |
| Final Dissertation | 21 | 0 | English | |
Study plan rules
4a - Elective courses that form part of curricula: 24 ECTS
Four elective courses, two of which (12 ECTS) must belong to the area of international, European, or comparative law (s.s.d. IUS/02, IUS/09, IUS/13, IUS/14, or IUS/21), to be chosen from among the following (*):
(*) Please note that:
- the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year;
- students may exceptionally apply to the Teaching Board to exchange up to two courses belonging this curriculum with courses from other curricula, provided that this is in line with the learning objectives of that curriculum and the requirement of 12 ECTS in the area of international, European and comparative law is met.
Four elective courses, two of which (12 ECTS) must belong to the area of international, European, or comparative law (s.s.d. IUS/02, IUS/09, IUS/13, IUS/14, or IUS/21), to be chosen from among the following (*):
(*) Please note that:
- the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year;
- students may exceptionally apply to the Teaching Board to exchange up to two courses belonging this curriculum with courses from other curricula, provided that this is in line with the learning objectives of that curriculum and the requirement of 12 ECTS in the area of international, European and comparative law is met.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collective Redress and Sustainability | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/02 |
| Environmental Sustainability | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/10 |
| International, European, and Comparative Environmental Law | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/02 IUS/13 |
| Sustainable Development in Global Trade (WTO) Law | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/13 |
| Agriculture and Sustainable Development | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | IUS/02 IUS/13 |
| International Climate Change and Energy Law | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | IUS/02 IUS/13 |
| Public and Private Partnership for Sustainable Development | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | IUS/10 |
| Space Law | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | IUS/13 |
| Sustainable Transport: Legal Issues | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | IUS/13 |
6a - Optional courses: 9 ECTS
obtained by freely combining courses (6 ECTS) offered within any of the curricula, the LL.M. additional courses, legal clinics and workshops (3 or 6 ECTS), and/or the courses (6 or 9 ECTS) taught in English in the Faculty of Law of the University of Milan (*)
(*) Please note that the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year.
obtained by freely combining courses (6 ECTS) offered within any of the curricula, the LL.M. additional courses, legal clinics and workshops (3 or 6 ECTS), and/or the courses (6 or 9 ECTS) taught in English in the Faculty of Law of the University of Milan (*)
(*) Please note that the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year.
6b - Other courses or optional modules offered within the LL.M.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop On "human Rights and the Ombudsman" | 3 | 21 | English | First semester | IUS/20 |
| Legal Clinic On "arctic Studies" | 3 | 21 | English | Second semester | M-GGR/02 |
| Legal Clinic On "rule of Law and Democracy" | 3 | 21 | English | Second semester | IUS/21 |
| Public Administrations in the Eu Energy Policies and Communities | 6 | 42 | Italian | Second semester | IUS/10 |
| Scientific Innovation and Legal Challenges of Food Regulation | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | AGR/18 IUS/08 |
| Workshop On "project Management for Sustainable Development" | 3 | 21 | English | Second semester | IUS/13 |
To take the exams of the 2nd year, students must have passed all the exams of the 1st year.
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Global Constitutional Law | 9 | 63 | English | IUS/21 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Law and International Law On Sustainable Development | 9 | 63 | English | IUS/13 |
| Society, Law, and Development | 9 | 63 | English | SPS/12 |
| - Society, law, and development | 6 | |||
| - Workshop on: Social mobility and social inequality | 3 | |||
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Economic Geography and History | 6 | 42 | English | M-GGR/02 SECS-P/12 |
| - Economic geography | 3 | |||
| - World Economic History From Growth to Sustainable Development | 3 | |||
| Economics, Economic Policy, and Social Justice | 9 | 63 | English | SECS-P/02 |
| Empirical Legal Studies | 6 | 42 | English | SECS-P/11 |
| Public Administration for Sustainable Development | 9 | 63 | English | IUS/10 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | |
Study plan rules
1a - 3 ECTS:
The credits are obtained as follows:
a) students not having previously obtained a degree in Italy: knowledge of Italian language (level A2)
b) students having previously obtained a degree in Italy: optional activities with a vocational nature
The credits are obtained as follows:
a) students not having previously obtained a degree in Italy: knowledge of Italian language (level A2)
b) students having previously obtained a degree in Italy: optional activities with a vocational nature
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions |
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Access to Justice in a Multilevel Constitutional System | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/09 |
| Comparative Constitutional Traditions | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/21 |
| International Commercial and Investment Arbitration | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/15 |
| Multi-Level Protection of Rights in Ai | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Negotiation, Mediation and Sustainable Conflict Resolution | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/20 |
| Public Health and Sustainability | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Workshop On "human Rights and the Ombudsman" | 3 | 21 | English | IUS/20 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Cultural Diversity and Human Rights Law | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Eu Administrative Law | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/10 |
| International Organizations and Sustainable Development | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Law and Philosophy in a Cross-Cultural Perspective | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/20 |
| Legal Clinic On "arctic Studies" | 3 | 21 | English | M-GGR/02 |
| Legal Clinic On "rule of Law and Democracy" | 3 | 21 | English | IUS/21 |
| Public Administrations in the Eu Energy Policies and Communities | 6 | 42 | Italian | IUS/10 |
| Scientific Innovation and Legal Challenges of Food Regulation | 6 | 42 | English | AGR/18 IUS/08 |
| Space Law | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/13 |
| Workshop On "project Management for Sustainable Development" | 3 | 21 | English | IUS/13 |
Not specified period
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Law, Culture and Development in a Global World | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/20 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Internship | 6 | 0 | English | |
| Final Dissertation | 21 | 0 | English | |
Study plan rules
5a - Elective courses that form part of curricula: 24 ECTS
Four elective courses, two of which (12 ECTS) must belong to the area of international, European, or comparative law (s.s.d. IUS/02, IUS/09, IUS/13, IUS/14, or IUS/21), to be chosen from among the following (*):
(*) Please note that:
- the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year;
- students may exceptionally apply to the Teaching Board to exchange up to two courses belonging this curriculum with courses from other curricula, provided that this is in line with the learning objectives of that curriculum and the requirement of 12 ECTS in the area of international, European and comparative law is met.
Four elective courses, two of which (12 ECTS) must belong to the area of international, European, or comparative law (s.s.d. IUS/02, IUS/09, IUS/13, IUS/14, or IUS/21), to be chosen from among the following (*):
(*) Please note that:
- the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year;
- students may exceptionally apply to the Teaching Board to exchange up to two courses belonging this curriculum with courses from other curricula, provided that this is in line with the learning objectives of that curriculum and the requirement of 12 ECTS in the area of international, European and comparative law is met.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Justice in a Multilevel Constitutional System | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/09 |
| Comparative Constitutional Traditions | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/21 |
| International Commercial and Investment Arbitration | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/15 |
| Multi-Level Protection of Rights in Ai | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/13 |
| Negotiation, Mediation and Sustainable Conflict Resolution | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/20 |
| Public Health and Sustainability | 6 | 42 | English | First semester | IUS/13 |
| Cultural Diversity and Human Rights Law | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | IUS/13 |
| Eu Administrative Law | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | IUS/10 |
| International Organizations and Sustainable Development | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | IUS/13 |
| Law and Philosophy in a Cross-Cultural Perspective | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | IUS/20 |
| Space Law | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | IUS/13 |
| Law, Culture and Development in a Global World | 6 | 42 | English | IUS/20 |
6a - Optional courses: 9 ECTS
obtained by freely combining courses (6 ECTS) offered within any of the curricula, the LL.M. additional courses, legal clinics and workshops (3 or 6 ECTS), and/or the courses (6 or 9 ECTS) taught in English in the Faculty of Law of the University of Milan (*)
(*) Please note that the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year.
obtained by freely combining courses (6 ECTS) offered within any of the curricula, the LL.M. additional courses, legal clinics and workshops (3 or 6 ECTS), and/or the courses (6 or 9 ECTS) taught in English in the Faculty of Law of the University of Milan (*)
(*) Please note that the choice of courses may be limited to those actually available in a given academic year.
6b - Other courses or optional modules offered within the LL.M.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop On "human Rights and the Ombudsman" | 3 | 21 | English | First semester | IUS/20 |
| Legal Clinic On "arctic Studies" | 3 | 21 | English | Second semester | M-GGR/02 |
| Legal Clinic On "rule of Law and Democracy" | 3 | 21 | English | Second semester | IUS/21 |
| Public Administrations in the Eu Energy Policies and Communities | 6 | 42 | Italian | Second semester | IUS/10 |
| Scientific Innovation and Legal Challenges of Food Regulation | 6 | 42 | English | Second semester | AGR/18 IUS/08 |
| Workshop On "project Management for Sustainable Development" | 3 | 21 | English | Second semester | IUS/13 |
To take the exams of the 2nd year, students must have passed all the exams of the 1st year.
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