Form of study: full-time
Standard length of study: 2 years
Language of instruction: English

The study program “Specialised Law Studies” is a new Master’s program taught in English, offering specialized legal education focused on contemporary challenges in a changing global context. Unique in its emphasis on the European perspective, the program combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing students to address legal issues in international — particularly European — environments.

The goal of the program is to provide students with a deep understanding of the European context of law-making and law application in a rapidly changing world. The program emphasizes critical analysis and the ability to apply both legal principles and specific legal norms across various contexts.

Business and Competition Law:

This specialization focuses on key aspects of business law and competition law, including legal frameworks governing commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and the regulation of competition at national, European, and international levels.

Within the field of Business and Competition Law, graduates will gain knowledge of legal regulations in commercial law, company law, and unfair competition law, as well as the rights and obligations of entrepreneurs governed by European and international law, with a particular focus on multinational corporations and diplomacy.

Successful completion of the program requires demonstrating the ability to work independently with professional texts and to apply legal rules precisely. Graduates of the program will be well-prepared for doctoral studies in law at Charles University or at other — particularly foreign — universities.

Graduates of the program will acquire professional skills in applying international and European legal norms to both national and transnational cases. Thanks to the program’s interactive approach to teaching, graduates will develop strong abilities in legal reasoning and argumentation — even in complex cases — drawing on the latest case law of international and European courts, as well as the most up-to-date developments in their chosen specialization.

Courses:

There are three cathegories of courses within this specialisation:

i) Mandatory courses - these are the courses that all students have to pass;

ii) Mandatory specialized courses - these courses are mandatory for students in the given specialisation;

iii) Elective courses - every student has to take at least 4 elective courses;

iv) In addition to the regular coursework, students are also required to attend and pass the Diploma Seminar (20 ECTS) and write the final Diploma Thesis, which is subject to oral defense.

Mandatory General Courses (5 ECTS each course)

Mandatory Specialized Courses (5 ECTS each course)

Elective Courses (5 ECTS each course)