The course aims to provide students with both theoretical and practical tools to independently manage the most common activities and issues arising in various areas of European Union law — from competition law to the protection of human rights, including data protection law. In particular, the course is structured around guest lectures by distinguished Italian and international professionals working in different fields of EU law, such as officials of the European Commission, judges of the EU General Court, lawyers, and university professors.

Knowledge and Understanding: Through participation in lectures, interactive teaching activities with the instructor, and guest presentations, students will, by the end of the course, have acquired enhanced practical skills in various areas of EU law. Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Students will be able to identify and resolve legal issues related to the practical cases examined during the course. Independent Judgment: Through the knowledge, skills, and tools acquired in class, students will develop greater independence in evaluating and forming judgments on the topics covered, as well as the ability to correctly approach activities arising from practical legal problems. Acquired Skills: Students will be able to apply the competencies acquired during the course to legal problems different from those specifically addressed in class.

Selection of various topics of interest within the framework of European Union Law and ECHR Law. These topics will specifically include: Antitrust Law; State Aid Law; Humanitarian Law; Humanitarian Protection and Immigration; Procedural Law of the European Union; European Administrative Law.

The teaching material consists of the content of the lectures delivered by the instructor and of the materials, slides, and handouts provided by the guest speakers prior to their respective lectures, all of which will be shared on Luiss Learn.

Learning: Lectures and interactive sessions. Discussion: Group discussions in class. Collaboration: Work in small groups, presentation of results, and critical discussion thereof.

The final exam will consist of answering specific questions related to a case study concerning one of the topics covered during the course. In addition, in order to pass the exam, students are required to demonstrate knowledge of the main institutions of EU law. The exam will be uploaded to the designated Luiss online platform, and students will have five days to complete and submit it electronically to the instructor.

Interest in the topics covered and active participation in the planned learning activities.