LLB in European Law

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

European Law and Governance School Greece

Program Overview

The LLB in European Law at the European Law & Governance School (ELGS) in Greece is a cutting-edge 3-year undergraduate program offered at both Athens and Rome campuses, giving you a deep dive into EU law from a supranational viewpoint to understand the EU's integration and harmonization goals. It's perfect for ambitious students passionate about law, governance, and Europe's future, blending core legal training with flexible options like national law specializations, internships, study abroad, and transversal skills to launch you into real-world success.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1 lays a strong foundation by immersing you in the essentials of European legal systems and history, starting with modules like Introduction to Legal Systems and Legal Reasoning, Legal and Political History of Europe and the EU, and Foundations of European Law. You'll build critical thinking and research skills through small classes and interactive sessions, getting comfortable with EU principles right from the start. This year sets you up to see how national laws fit into the bigger EU picture.

Year 2 ramps up with core EU topics, focusing on institutions and key policies through courses such as The European Union’s Institutions and specialized training in areas like the EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice. You'll dive into practical applications, honing skills for analysis and debate while exploring competition law basics and transversal professional development. It's where you start connecting theory to EU decision-making in real time.

Year 3 lets you personalize with electives, internships, and advanced modules like Competition Law or national law specializations tailored to your home country, culminating in research and a capstone project. You'll gain hands-on experience through study abroad options and EPLO-linked opportunities, preparing you to tackle complex EU challenges confidently. By graduation, you'll have a portfolio of publishable work and global networks.

Focus areas: Supranational EU Law, EU Institutions and Integration, Competition and Monetary Law, National Law Specializations, Governance and Transversal Skills.

Learning outcomes: Master EU legal principles and case law; provide advice on core EU issues; draft submissions; develop research, language, and professional skills for EU careers; publish independent work.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Delivered by the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), with flexible pathways for national law adaptation and partnerships for mobility/internships; aligns with EU professional standards for lawyers and administrators.

Reputation (employability rankings): ELGS emphasizes small classes, international faculty (100+ scholars), and EPLO publications for research; alumni excel in EU institutions, national systems, and global roles—no formal QS/Guardian rankings specified, but strong focus on employability via networks and skills training.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the European Law and Governance School (ELGS) in Greece, our LLB in European Law immerses you in hands-on learning right from the start, building real-world skills through interactive tutorials, group presentations, and practical activities like moot courts and site visits to public and private offices—all designed to prepare you for a career in EU law and governance. You'll study at the stunning EPLO campus in Sounion, Attica, overlooking the Aegean Sea, where top-tier facilities support collaborative work and deep dives into European legal practice, just an hour from Athens near the ancient Temple of Poseidon. This setup isn't just inspiring—it's where you turn theory into expertise with peers and expert faculty.

Here are some standout ways our facilities fuel your experiential learning::
- Interactive classrooms and seminar rooms: Spacious setups for 70+ students with touch-screen TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, and provided laptops to drive group discussions, moot courts, and presentations on EU law topics.
- Library and reading room: Access a 35,000-volume library and sea-view reading room (open Mon-Fri, 9am-17pm) stocked with resources for researching EU governance—perfect for group projects and thesis prep, though no food/drinks allowed.
- IT facilities and digital tools: Free campus-wide Wi-Fi for laptops (bring your own for stats, reports, and articles), plus business center services like photocopying to support collaborative legal analysis.
- Guest house for immersive living: EPLO "Sir David Williams" Guesthouse with 11 double rooms, shared kitchen, and sea-facing gardens/sports courts—ideal for team-building during intensive sessions.
- Outdoor and recreational spaces: Tennis, volleyball, basketball courts, a 30,000 sqm garden, and open-air theater for relaxed group work or site-inspired breaks near Cape Sounion.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At the European Law and Governance School (ELGS) in Greece, our LLB program in European Law emphasizes experiential learning through hands-on activities that build real-world skills in EU law and governance, right from interactive tutorials and group presentations to potential site visits and moot courts. You'll dive into practical scenarios using state-of-the-art facilities at our stunning Sounion campus in Attica, overlooking the Aegean Sea, where classrooms are equipped for collaborative work and professors guide you in dynamic settings. This approach ensures you're not just studying law—you're applying it in inspiring environments that sharpen your legal expertise and prepare you for a global career.

Here are some key ways our facilities and programs support your hands-on learning::
- Interactive classrooms and tech tools: Bright, spacious rooms with touch-screen TVs, high-speed internet, and student laptops for group discussions, presentations, and collaborative projects on EU law topics.
- Library and study spaces: Access to a 35,000-volume library and a sea-view reading room (open weekdays), perfect for researching case studies, reports, and EU legal materials—plus, bring your own laptop for digital resources like statistics and articles.
- Group projects and methodologies: Courses incorporate group presentations, moot courts, and interactive tutorials alongside lectures, fostering teamwork on real EU governance issues.
- Guest house for immersive living: Stay at the EPLO "Sir David Williams" Guesthouse with 11 double rooms, shared kitchen, and outdoor spaces facing the sea—ideal for late-night study groups or networking.
- On-site sports and recreation: Tennis, volleyball, basketball courts, outdoor theater, and gardens to balance intense learning sessions and build connections with peers.
- Proximity to key sites: Campus near the ancient Temple of Poseidon, with opportunities for site visits to public/private offices as part of coursework.