BA in International and European Legal Studies

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Anglo American University

Program Overview

The BA in International and European Legal Studies at Anglo-American University is a three-year program that blends law with politics, economics, and human rights to give you a global perspective on legal systems, perfect for students eyeing careers in international organizations or EU institutions. With small classes, expert faculty from across Europe, hands-on internships, and a fast-track to a globally recognized degree, it's built for ambitious learners who want practical skills and real-world impact right away.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1 lays a strong foundation in legal reasoning and the basics of global systems, introducing you to the European integration process through core modules that explore how national laws interact with supranational ones. You'll dive into Introduction to Law, European Union Law, and International Law, building the analytical skills to understand treaties and legal frameworks while starting to connect them to politics and economics. This year sets you up with interactive classes that spark your passion for how law shapes the world.

Year 2 ramps up with deeper dives into international and EU legislation, focusing on real-world applications like human rights and cross-border governance. Key courses such as Human Rights Law, International Organizations, and EU Institutions teach you to analyze the interplay between legal principles and societal contexts, blending theory with case studies from expert instructors. You'll gain confidence tackling complex issues like global inequalities and security through group discussions and practical exercises.

Year 3 sharpens your expertise for professional success, culminating in an oral thesis defense and state exam after accumulating 90 US/180 ECTS credits. Advanced modules like International Criminal Law, Trade Law, and Cybersecurity Law prepare you for internships and careers by examining ethics, international courts, and emerging challenges like cybercrime and environmental protection. This capstone year transforms your knowledge into actionable skills, with mentoring that helps you stand out in competitive fields.

Focus areas: European integration, international legislation, human rights, trade law, cybersecurity, international criminal law, and the intersection of law with politics and economics.

Learning outcomes: Gain legal reasoning skills, interdisciplinary knowledge of global and EU systems, practical experience via internships, and the ability to address challenges like justice, security, and cross-border cooperation.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Fully accredited by the Czech National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education, ensuring your degree meets rigorous standards for legal and international careers.

Reputation (employability rankings): Graduates are primed for high-demand roles in international courts, NGOs, embassies, law firms, and EU bodies, with strong employability boosted by practical training and expert faculty—AAU's programs are recognized for producing globally competitive professionals.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The BA in International and European Legal Studies program at Anglo-American University gives you far more than classroom learning—you'll develop the practical skills that employers actually want. Through case studies, ethics training, and exposure to real-world legal scenarios, you'll gain hands-on experience navigating the complexities of international criminal law, human rights advocacy, and global governance. The program emphasizes learning by doing, which means you won't just read about international law; you'll analyze actual legal challenges, work through ethical dilemmas, and understand how legal principles operate in real-world contexts across politics, economics, and human rights.

The university's commitment to practical education is built into the program's structure:

- Internships: Hands-on professional experience through internship opportunities that connect you directly to international institutions and organizations
- Small class sizes and mentoring: Direct access to an international faculty of experts who bring years of professional experience from around the world into the classroom
- Case study methodology: Real-world legal scenarios and case analyses that prepare you to tackle pressing global issues like cybercrime, international trade disputes, and human rights protection
- Ethics training: Structured ethical frameworks and training that equip you to navigate the moral complexities of international law
- Oral thesis defense and oral state examination: Your studies culminate in presenting and defending original research, giving you professional presentation skills valued in diplomacy, NGOs, and international courts
- Interdisciplinary courses: Integration of law with politics, economics, and human rights coursework, allowing you to understand how legal frameworks interact with broader global systems
- Cultural immersion in Central Europe: The opportunity to study in Prague while gaining exposure to the cultural dynamism of Central Europe and the evolving institutions of the European Union

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Anglo-American University, our BA in International and European Legal Studies puts practical skills front and center, so you're not just studying law—you're applying it through hands-on training taught by leading experts from academia, legal practice, and international institutions. You'll dive into real-world scenarios with case studies, ethics training, and research projects that sharpen your critical thinking and decision-making for global careers in EU institutions, NGOs, or diplomacy. The program's interdisciplinary edge blends law with politics, economics, and human rights, all delivered in small classes with personalized mentoring from our international faculty.

This practical focus comes alive through specific opportunities like these:
- Diverse internships tailored to international and EU law, giving you direct experience in legal, institutional, and corporate settings to build your network and resume early.
- Research projects where you use digital tools for data analytics and visualization, analyzing global legal systems, trade law, cybercrime, and human rights conventions like the ICCPR.
- Hands-on training via case studies on real-world issues such as international courts, asset forfeiture, cross-border ethics, and the balance of trade with human rights—preparing you to tackle cyber threats and global justice.
- Study abroad opportunities to immerse yourself in European integration and supranational legal systems, enhancing your global perspective.