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Master in European Economic Law LL.M. : European Economic and Financial Criminal Law Specialization

Description

This unique program offers students the opportunity to explore the fast growing field of European
criminal law with a special focus on economic and financial criminal law. Courses are taught by
leading academics and practitioners in the field, including judges of the Court of Justice of the EU, EU
officials and partners of leading law firms. The program is built upon eight successive modules. They
give students an in-depth insight into several key aspects of European criminal law, including
regulation and enforcement in the EU, European criminal law and criminal procedure, corporate
criminal law and compliance, judicial cooperation and European law enforcement agencies. In the
second semester, students prepare a master thesis and participate in a practical internship, in which
students expand their skills. through applying the classroom knowledge to practice.

Why specialize in European Criminal Law at the University of Luxembourg?

  • This bilingual program prepares the students to work both in English and French, giving them a distinct advantage when working in the field of European criminal law. While students are required to have a good knowledge of both English and French (students will follow classes in both languages), supplementary language courses are offered in both languagesthroughout the academic year in order to support student success.
  • Situated in the heart of Luxembourg, surrounded by the European institutions, most notably the Court of Justice of the EU, the location of the University allows close cooperation with leading practitioners in the field.
  • This program integrates an internship with leading law firms, institutions (European, international and national) banks and other stakeholders.
  • The program combines various teaching methods in order to allow the students to develop skills necessary for succesfull practice. These include small group interactive teaching, presentations, advocacy training and attention to effective legal drafting.
  • The program is limited to a maximum of 25 highly motivated students of different backgrounds representing diverse perspectives, experiences and cultures.
  • The program also includes a study trip to visit European and international institutions (Council of the EU, Eurojust, Europol, Court of Justice of the EU and the International Criminal Court), allowing the students to exchange their ideas with stakeholders.

Carreer opportunities

You will find our graduates working in European institutions, national governments, banking and finance institutions, as members of the judiciary or in law firms.

Structure of studies

1 year LL.M. option
Advanced law students are welcome at the University of Luxembourg and may enter directly into
European Criminal Law specialisation. Applicants should have completed successfully 4 years of law
studies (Master / 240 ECTS), including courses on criminal law and European Union law.


2 year LL.M. option
The first year is common to all LL.M. programmes. It offers a variety of courses in European,
comparative and international law from which the students may choose in order to prepare for the
requirements of the second year. During the second year you will acquire an in-depth knowledge and
practical training in European Criminal Law. Applicants should have completed successfully 3 years of
law studies (Bachelor / 180 ECTS).

Description

This unique program offers students the opportunity to explore the fast growing field of European
criminal law with a special focus on economic and financial criminal law. Courses are taught by
leading academics and practitioners in the field, including judges of the Court of Justice of the EU, EU
officials and partners of leading law firms. The program is built upon eight successive modules. They
give students an in-depth insight into several key aspects of European criminal law, including
regulation and enforcement in the EU, European criminal law and criminal procedure, corporate
criminal law and compliance, judicial cooperation and European law enforcement agencies. In the
second semester, students prepare a master thesis and participate in a practical internship, in which
students expand their skills. through applying the classroom knowledge to practice.

Why specialize in European Criminal Law at the University of Luxembourg?

  • This bilingual program prepares the students to work both in English and French, giving them a distinct advantage when working in the field of European criminal law. While students are required to have a good knowledge of both English and French (students will follow classes in both languages), supplementary language courses are offered in both languagesthroughout the academic year in order to support student success.
  • Situated in the heart of Luxembourg, surrounded by the European institutions, most notably the Court of Justice of the EU, the location of the University allows close cooperation with leading practitioners in the field.
  • This program integrates an internship with leading law firms, institutions (European, international and national) banks and other stakeholders.
  • The program combines various teaching methods in order to allow the students to develop skills necessary for succesfull practice. These include small group interactive teaching, presentations, advocacy training and attention to effective legal drafting.
  • The program is limited to a maximum of 25 highly motivated students of different backgrounds representing diverse perspectives, experiences and cultures.
  • The program also includes a study trip to visit European and international institutions (Council of the EU, Eurojust, Europol, Court of Justice of the EU and the International Criminal Court), allowing the students to exchange their ideas with stakeholders.

Carreer opportunities

You will find our graduates working in European institutions, national governments, banking and finance institutions, as members of the judiciary or in law firms.

Structure of studies

1 year LL.M. option
Advanced law students are welcome at the University of Luxembourg and may enter directly into
European Criminal Law specialisation. Applicants should have completed successfully 4 years of law
studies (Master / 240 ECTS), including courses on criminal law and European Union law.


2 year LL.M. option
The first year is common to all LL.M. programmes. It offers a variety of courses in European,
comparative and international law from which the students may choose in order to prepare for the
requirements of the second year. During the second year you will acquire an in-depth knowledge and
practical training in European Criminal Law. Applicants should have completed successfully 3 years of
law studies (Bachelor / 180 ECTS).