Law Bachelor's programme

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Tallinn University

Program Overview

Tallinn University's BA in Law is a three-year English-taught program that builds a strong foundation in European and international law, perfect for aspiring lawyers, diplomats, judges, or professionals in business and public sectors. It suits motivated students from diverse backgrounds—whether fresh high school grads or those with prior degrees—who want practical skills like case analysis, legal writing, and mooting alongside theoretical knowledge from top experts.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1 lays the groundwork with essential legal basics, helping you grasp how law shapes society through courses like Society and Law and Legal Research and Writing. You'll dive into core concepts in Law of Obligations and Introduction to European Union Law, building logical reasoning and critical thinking skills right from the start with real-world case studies and Socratic discussions.
Year 2 ramps up with public and private law modules, where you'll tackle Constitutional Law and Human Rights Law alongside European Union Law and European Contract Law and Tort Law. These courses sharpen your ability to analyze complex issues, like human rights in Europe, through exams and group projects that mimic professional legal work.
Year 3 focuses on advanced international topics and hands-on practice, featuring electives such as International Trade Law and Shipping Law, International Criminal Law and Transitional Justice, and Moot Court. You'll cap it off with a practical internship in a law firm or business legal department, plus prep for your Bachelor Exam, applying everything to solve real legal problems.

Focus areas: European Union law, international public and private law, legal theory, human rights, intellectual property, insolvency, trade, criminal law, and humanitarian law.

Learning outcomes: Gain systemic knowledge of legal principles, skills in analysis, argumentation, problem-solving, and critical thinking; understand law's societal role; prepare for master's studies or legal careers with practical abilities like legal writing, research, and teamwork.

Professional alignment (accreditation): This 180 ECTS bachelor's program from Tallinn University's School of Governance, Law and Society meets EU standards, with a Bachelor Exam assessing core competencies for further legal qualifications or practice.

Reputation (employability rankings): Graduates thrive in Estonia's IT and business hub, with strong employability from practical training; the university's governance and law programs are top choices in Estonia, feeding into public, NGO, and private sectors.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

In our BA in Law program at Tallinn University, you'll dive right into practical skills through hands-on activities like case analysis, mock trials (called 'mooting'), research projects, and case presentations that sharpen your logical reasoning, problem-solving, critical thinking, legal writing, research, and argumentation—all taught by practicing lawyers, judges, and top legal scholars. The program includes dedicated Practical Training worth 6 ECTS credits, giving you real-world experience to tackle legal issues and prepare for master's studies or careers in law, business, or public sectors. You'll build these skills in the vibrant setting of our School of Governance, Law and Society, using the Socratic Method in classes on everything from European Union Law to International Criminal Law.

Here's how our experiential learning comes to life with specific program elements:

- Mock trials and case presentations ('mooting'): Simulate real courtroom scenarios to practice argumentation and lawyering skills.
- Research projects: Develop legal research and writing expertise, with guidelines tailored for our law study area.
- Practical Training (6 ECTS): Structured hands-on placement to apply law fundamentals and solve practical issues.
- Group-based learning in electives: Collaborate on topics like Insolvency Law and GDPR, International Trade Law, or Law of War through courses using interactive methods.

Progression & Future Opportunities

In our BA in Law programme at Tallinn University, you'll dive straight into practical skills like case analysis, logical reasoning, problem-solving, legal writing, research, and argumentation—essential tools taught by practising lawyers, judges, and top legal scholars. You'll build these through hands-on methods like the Socratic Method, case presentations, research projects, and mooting (mock trials) that simulate real courtroom scenarios, giving you the edge for careers in law, business, or public service. Our School of Governance, Law and Society provides access to dedicated e-environments for coursework, seminars, and lectures, plus the university's study library on campus and the main library in the city center for in-depth legal research.

Here's how our programme turns theory into real-world expertise:
- Research projects and legal writing courses (e.g., AKJ6296.YK Legal Research and Writing, 6 ECTS) where you'll tackle practical case assignments, analyze legal acts, draft 3-argued responses, and defend your work orally—just like a lawyer prepping for court.
- Group-based 'mooting' and case presentations to hone teamwork, critical thinking, and argumentation in simulated trials and seminars held Tuesdays/Wednesdays.
- Socratic Method in core courses like Constitutional Rights, Criminal Law Fundamentals, Contract Law, and Tort Law, with interactive lectures and review sessions building problem-solving skills.
- Dedicated e-environments and ASIO system for accessing course materials, checking rooms/schedules (e.g., seminars 10:15-11:45), and submitting work in subjects like Legal Research.