Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BA) – Law

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Tallinn University Of Technology

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Law at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) offers a unique blend of classical legal principles with cutting-edge topics like technology law, digital society, EU law, and international law, giving you a solid foundation to thrive in today's global legal landscape. It's perfect for motivated students who want to specialize in EU and international law while gaining digital competence through courses on cyber security and data protection—ideal if you're drawn to innovative fields like tech startups or transnational organizations.


Curriculum Structure
Year 1
lays the groundwork with essential legal theory and modern digital contexts, starting with IT Foundations I to build your tech savvy, Foundations of Law and Legal Theory to explore core principles, and Comparative Constitutional Law in a Digital Society to understand how constitutions adapt to online worlds. You'll dive into Sustainable Development and Legal Aspects of Environmental Protection, connecting law to global challenges, fostering critical thinking from day one in small, discussion-rich classes.

Year 2 builds practical skills in private and public law, featuring Legal Syllogism and Introduction to the General Part of Civil Law for mastering legal reasoning and contracts, alongside Public International Law to grasp global treaties and disputes. Courses like Introduction to Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure sharpen your analysis of real-world cases, blending comparative methods with EU influences for a truly international edge.

Year 3 sharpens your expertise with specialized EU and tech-focused modules, including Data Protection Law and Basics of Technology Law to tackle cyber conflicts and digital rights, plus EU Internal Market and Competition Law for navigating business regulations. Wrap up with hands-on Practical Law through a Legal Internship or Moot Court, plus electives like Legal Toolkit for Start-ups to prepare you for innovative careers—all customizable with 42 ECTS of options.


Focus areas: EU and international law, technology law (cyber security, data protection), digital society, comparative constitutional and human rights law in digital contexts.

Learning outcomes: Master modern legal interpretation techniques, apply law to tech-driven cases, argue effectively in multicultural settings, and navigate EU/international systems autonomously—earning a BA in Social Sciences for master's access.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Internationally recognized 180 ECTS program from TalTech Law School, aligning with EU judicial practices; leads to legal roles, master's studies, or specializations like Law and Technology.

Reputation (employability rankings): TalTech alumni praise the program's interdisciplinary edge in Estonia's e-governance hub, landing roles in transnational firms, EU institutions, and law firms; strong for tech-law careers with global faculty and Erasmus exchanges boosting networks.

 

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At TalTech's Bachelor of Arts in Law program, you'll dive into practical legal skills right from the start through hands-on courses like Legal Research, Argumentation and Writing, and Legal Syllogism, where you'll analyze real-world cases in digital societies, EU law, and technology-related issues such as data protection and cyber conflicts. You'll build expertise using TalTech's Moodle e-learning environment for interactive learning and collaborative projects, plus access to the best specialized library in the Baltic States for in-depth legal research. This setup, combined with courses on IT Foundations I and II, equips you to apply law to tech-driven scenarios like AI, contracts, and human rights in digital spaces—skills employers love.

Here are some standout ways our program turns theory into real experience:: these elements are baked into the curriculum and TalTech's top-tier facilities:

- Moodle e-learning platform: Dive into courses with digital tools for group discussions, case studies, and collaborative assignments on topics like EU Internal Market Law and Cyber Conflicts.
- Specialized library: The leading one in the Baltics, packed with resources for legal theory, EU/international law, and tech-law research—perfect for your independent projects.
- IT and digital tools integration: Hands-on with IT Foundations courses and topics in Data Protection Law, Basics of Technology Law, and EU Law and Digital Technologies to master software-related legal analysis.
- Group projects and case-based learning: Courses like Legal Research, Argumentation and Writing involve teamwork on practical legal syllogisms, contract foundations, and comparative law scenarios.
- School of Business and Governance facilities: Modern campus with innovative e-learning methods, supporting your studies in a unique environment tailored for law, business, and tech.

 

Progression & Future Opportunities

At TalTech's Bachelor of Arts in Law program, you'll dive into hands-on learning right from the start, building practical legal skills through courses like Legal Research, Argumentation and Writing, where you'll craft real-world arguments, and Legal Syllogism and Introduction to the General Part of Civil Law, which sharpens your analytical reasoning with case-based exercises. You'll also tackle tech-savvy topics in subjects like Comparative Constitutional Law in a Digital Society and Human Rights Law in a Digital Society, applying law to digital scenarios using TalTech's Moodle e-learning platform for interactive simulations and collaborative projects. This approach, rooted in our School of Business and Governance's modern digital teaching methods, ensures you're not just studying law—you're practicing it in a forward-thinking environment that prepares you for Europe's legal landscape.

Here are some standout ways our program delivers experiential learning tailored to law in a digital age:
- Moodle e-learning environment: Access interactive courses from TalTech Law School, including tools for group discussions, legal case studies, and digital submissions in subjects like EU and International Law.
- Digital and tech-focused courses: Gain hands-on knowledge in Data Protection Law, Basics of Technology Law, and IT Foundations I & II, exploring software protection, cyber conflicts, and EU digital regulations through practical applications.
- Argumentation and research projects: Develop skills via Legal Research, Argumentation and Writing (6 ECTS), involving individual and group tasks to analyze cases and write persuasive legal documents.
- Introductory entrepreneurship project: Through Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3 ECTS), work on business-law scenarios that mimic real startup legal challenges.
- Statistics for legal analysis: Apply data tools in the Statistics course (6 ECTS) to interpret legal trends and evidence quantitatively.

 

Program Key Stats

€5000
€5000
€ 100
Sept Intake : 1st Feb


78 %
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Eligibility Criteria

CDD
2.5 - 3.0
24
60

NA
NA
5.5
72

Additional Information & Requirements

Country Requirements

Career Options

  • Legal advisor
  • Public policy analyst
  • Government affairs officer
  • Compliance officer
  • Corporate legal assistant
  • Regulatory affairs specialist
  • Legal researcher
  • Public administration officer
  • International relation

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