Master's/Master of Law (LL.M.) in European Law and Policies

Jointly organized by the School of Law and the School of Government, the Master/Master of Law (LL.M) in European Law and Policies (MELP) is an advanced, specialized program that prepares students to become law and policy specialists. You will gain expertise in both EU institutional and substantive law, as well as in how the policy process operates in practice.

Law students will gain an understanding of policy-making, which is essential for grasping how the EU’s legal framework operates, while political science and other social science students will acquire an understanding of the legal structure within which policy decisions are made.

Provided that students with a legal background complete a set of course requirements, they will be awarded the final title with the designation of Master of Law (LL.M) in European Law and Policies.

The academic program is structured into three parts. First, there are common core courses that delve into the central aspects of the EU’s legal framework and major policies. These are: the development of European integration, the internal effect of EU law, judicial proceedings before national and EU courts, regulation and policy-making, competition, the internal market, economic governance, and external action. Secondly, there are specialized options in both law and policy, covering crucial areas of the EU. Lastly, there are courses that provide students with all the relevant knowledge and training for their professional development and employment, notably practical labs and clinics.

Finally, the academic program is mainly held during the last days of the work week and on weekends to make it easier to balance work and study commitments.

The course is jointly directed by:

• Mark Thatcher, Full Professor of Political Science at Luiss Guido Carli
• Enzo Moavero Milanesi, Director of the Luiss School of Law
• Daniele Gallo, Full Professor of EU Law and holder of the Jean Monnet Chair at Luiss Guido Carli

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