Learning Outcomes

Master of European Law

European Legal Studies (LLM)

Programme-Specific Learning Outcomes

Approved by the Academic Council on 23 October 2025

Introduction

The European Legal Studies Programme (LAW) aims to fulfil three specific missions: (1) to prepare students from all over the world to be able to work in any field of EU law; (2) to provide students with analytical and practical skills that will serve graduates in a variety of professional contexts with a European dimension; (3) to provide a truly bilingual (EN/FR) formation.

Upon completion of the programme, students should have attained the learning outcomes below.

Knowledge-oriented learning outcomes

  • 1.1
    Students possess advanced knowledge of the European Union (EU), its institutions, competences, substantive principles and legal doctrines.
  • 1.2
    Students possess general knowledge on the main elements of the EU's law and policy at large.
  • 1.3
    Students possess in-depth, scientific knowledge on specific areas of EU law.
  • 1.4
    Students possess knowledge of findings of other social sciences to the field of European studies that frame and steer the EU legal order, in particular European and international politics and economics.
  • 1.5
    Students know and understand the main elements of legal methodology, including correct referencing and responsible use of source materials.
  • 1.6
    Students recognize the normative assumptions and implications of theories of European integration.
  • 1.7
    Students can communicate in both French and English in an academic or professional context.

Skills-oriented learning outcomes

  • 2.1
    Students are able to think analytically, in particular correctly analysing complex legal problems in a multi-level legal order, the various sources of law, legal instruments and actors, and to formulate a scientifically sound position on the basis of logical reasoning.
  • 2.2
    Students are able to think dynamically, to understand the constantly changing and evolving nature of the European integration process and to provide constructive commentary on its possible future development.
  • 2.3
    Students are able to think critically, formulating an independent opinion and interpretation of complex legal problems, contextualising findings and weighing a multitude of different factors, including findings from other disciplines.
  • 2.4
    Students are able to process a large amount of information within a short amount of time and to deliver accurate and reflective outcomes.
  • 2.5
    Students are able to work with primary sources of law, such as judgments and legislation, and to reflect independently on their significance and interpretation.
  • 2.6
    Students are able to work in a multi-cultural context, understanding and mediating different legal systems, legal traditions and normative frameworks in a constructive way.
  • 2.7
    Students are able to develop, research, discuss and critically answer questions regarding a scientific research question of EU law in a scientifically responsible way.
  • 2.8
    Students have a pro-active attitude towards self-development, through self-study, lifelong learning and professional growth, particularly through preparatory reading for group discussion in the courses.
  • 2.9
    Students are able to draft a clear legal scientific text in the area of EU law.
  • 2.10
    Students are able to present and defend orally an issue relating to EU law on the basis of legal argumentation or a personal position.
  • 2.11
    Upon completion of the programme, students are able to study and work in the area of EU law in English and French, including through interaction with native speakers.
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