BA in European Law and Governance Studies

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

European Law and Governance School Greece

Program Overview

The BA in European Law and Governance Studies at the European Law and Governance School (ELGS) in Greece (with campuses in Athens and Rome) is a flexible, 3-year undergraduate program blending EU law and governance for a holistic view of Europe's legal, political, economic, and institutional landscape. It's ideal for ambitious students passionate about EU integration who want small classes, personalized electives, internships, study abroad options, and skills like research in up to 10 languages to launch careers in law, policy, or international affairs.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1 lays a strong foundation by building essential skills and historical context, starting with GEN101.1 Skills Course: Research, Writing and Presentations to sharpen your academic toolkit for essays, debates, and real-world analysis. You'll dive into LAW102.1 Modern History of Europe and the Evolution of Legal and Political Systems, tracing how Europe's past shaped today's EU frameworks, alongside introductory modules that spark critical thinking on law and politics. This year sets you up to thrive with confidence in interactive lectures, tutorials, and group work.

Year 2 ramps up with core EU law and governance topics, deepening your grasp of institutional mechanics and policy challenges through compulsory modules that blend theory with practice. You'll explore advanced legal reasoning and political systems, selecting electives to tailor your path—think competition law basics or public policy—while prepping for internships that turn classroom insights into professional networks. It's where you'll start connecting dots between EU supranational law and national realities, with site visits adding that hands-on edge.

Year 3 culminates in specialization and real-world application, letting you major in law or governance via electives, capstones, and a required internship for credits. Focus on high-level topics like EU integration challenges, economic dimensions, and transversal skills, publishing your research through ELGS channels. By graduation, you'll emerge with 180 ECTS credits, ready to tackle EU careers with expertise from top theorists and practitioners.

Focus areas: Interdisciplinary EU studies spanning historic, institutional, legal, economic, and political dimensions, with flexibility for majors in law or governance, electives, mobility, and internships.

Learning outcomes: Gain in-depth EU law knowledge from a supranational view, critical skills for professional life, ability to analyze integration challenges, and transversal expertise like multilingual research and policy analysis.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Awarded as a prestigious ELGS degree (combining LLB in EU Law and BA in EU Governance elements), earning 180 ECTS credits; partnerships enable US bar eligibility via dual degrees, with internship credits building job-ready networks.

Reputation (employability rankings): ELGS stands out for small classrooms, world-leading experts, and high personalization, producing graduates shaped as "European lawyers of the new era" with strong EU-focused employability—no specific QS/Guardian rankings noted, but official stats highlight up to 50 spots yearly (15 for Hellenic students) and alumni praise for unique, career-boosting experiences.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the European Law and Governance School (ELGS) in Greece, our BA in European Law and Governance Studies puts practical skills front and center, blending classroom learning with real-world application to prepare you for careers in law, policy, and governance. You'll dive into hands-on experiences like seminars, site visits to public and private offices, group presentations, and a required internship as part of the 10 optional modules—giving you the edge employers crave. With access to top-tier EPLO facilities overlooking the Aegean Sea at our Sounion campus, you'll use modern tools and spaces designed for interactive, collaborative work right by the ancient Temple of Poseidon.

Here's how our experiential learning comes alive: through dedicated facilities, teaching methods, and opportunities tailored to build your expertise:

- Site visits and field trips: Regular excursions to key institutions like the Hellenic Parliament and the Regulatory Authority for Energy, Waste and Water (RAAEY), letting you see EU governance and decision-making in action.
- Group presentations and projects: Integrated into core modules like GEN101.1 Skills Course (Research, Writing, and Presentations), fostering teamwork on real legal and political topics.
- Internship: A mandatory component within the 10 optional modules, providing professional placement to apply your knowledge in live settings.
- IT facilities and digital tools: Free high-speed Wi-Fi, touch-screen TVs, high-speed internet, and provided laptops in bright, spacious classrooms equipped for group discussions and collaborative activities—no need to worry about tech barriers.
- Library and study facilities: Full access to the EPLO’s 35,000-volume library, reading room with sea views (open Mon-Fri 9am-17pm), and resource areas for research on EU law, reports, statistics, and more—perfect for deep dives.
- Seminar rooms and conference spaces: 4 seminar rooms (70-person capacity) and a large conference room (500-person capacity with 4-language interpretation) for dynamic workshops and presentations.
- Guest house and sports facilities: On-site accommodation with 11 double-occupancy rooms, equipped kitchen, tennis/volleyball/basketball courts, and gardens—ideal for immersive residencies and networking.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At the European Law and Governance School (ELGS) Greece, our BA in European Law and Governance Studies dives deep into hands-on learning right from year one, so you'll build real-world skills in research, writing, presentations, and tackling EU legal challenges through interactive methods. You'll engage in seminars, site visits to public and private offices, and group presentations that make theory come alive, plus complete skills courses and an internship as part of the 180 ECTS program—all while using top-notch EPLO facilities overlooking the Aegean Sea in Sounion.

Here's how our experiential learning sets you up for success:
- Group projects and presentations: Integrated into core modules like GEN101.1 Skills Course (Research, Writing and Presentations), where you'll collaborate on EU law topics with peers.
- Internships: Required as one of your 10 optional modules, giving you professional experience in law and governance fields.
- Site visits and field trips: Regular outings to public and private offices, plus examples from our programs like visits to the Hellenic Ministry of Migration and Asylum, Solidarity Now NGO, Hellenic Parliament, and Regulatory Authority for Energy, Waste and Water (RAAEY).
- IT and digital tools: Free Wi-Fi network, high-speed internet, touch-screen TVs, and provided laptops in bright, interactive classrooms for research, group work, and accessing reports, stats, and articles—bring your own laptop too for seamless study.
- Library and study facilities: Full access to the EPLO library (35,000 volumes), reading room with sea views (open Mon-Fri 9am-17pm), and dedicated study spaces for quiet research.
- Seminar rooms and collaborative spaces: 4 seminar rooms (up to 70 people each), a large conference room (500 capacity with 4-language interpretation), plus professor offices for consultations.
- Guest house and sports facilities: On-site accommodation with 11 double rooms, suites, kitchen, tennis/volleyball/basketball courts, gardens, and outdoor theater for a balanced student life.