BSc Law

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Program Overview

The BSc in Law at Catholic University of the Sacred Heart is a three-year, on-campus programme designed for students who want a strong legal foundation with a modern, international perspective. If you’re aiming for a career in legal practice, business, public institutions, or global organisations, this degree gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to get there.

Curriculum Structure

First Year
You’ll start by building the core legal foundations that every future professional needs. Courses such as Private Law, Constitutional Law, and Legal Institutions help you understand how legal systems are structured and how laws shape society. This year is all about developing clear legal thinking and getting comfortable with the language and logic of law.

Second Year
In your second year, your perspective widens as you explore how law works in business and public settings. Subjects like Commercial Law, Administrative Law, and European Union Law show you how regulations guide companies, governments, and cross-border relations. You’ll begin applying theory to practical scenarios and strengthen your analytical and problem-solving skills.

Third Year
The final year brings everything together and prepares you for your next step. With modules such as International Law, Procedural Law, and specialised electives, you’ll tackle complex legal issues and refine your professional interests. Research work, seminars, and applied learning experiences help you graduate ready for real-world legal environments.

Focus Areas

Legal systems and institutions, private and public law, business and commercial regulation, European and international law, legal reasoning and analysis

Learning Outcomes

Strong legal knowledge across major fields of law, confident analytical and reasoning skills, ability to interpret and apply legal rules, effective professional communication, readiness for legal and regulatory careers

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

This is an officially recognised Italian degree aligned with European higher education standards, providing a solid pathway toward professional legal training and postgraduate specialisation.

Reputation (Employability & Recognition)

The university is widely respected for its academic excellence, strong industry connections, and supportive learning environment, helping graduates build successful careers across legal, corporate, and public sectors.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, our BSc Law program in Milan stands out by immersing you in real-world legal practice right from the start, building hands-on skills that set you apart for top legal careers. You'll dive into practical training through simulations, case studies, and professional placements that mirror actual legal work, all backed by our state-of-the-art facilities designed to sharpen your expertise. This approach ensures you're not just learning theory—you're ready to hit the ground running for the Bar exam and beyond.

Here's how our program delivers that experiential edge, drawing directly from what makes our Law degree unique:

- Legal Clinics and Simulations: Participate in mock trials and real-case workshops at dedicated legal labs, honing advocacy and negotiation skills with tools like advanced case management software used by practicing lawyers.
- Internships and Professional Placements: Secure mandatory internships at leading law firms, courts, and institutions in Milan, giving you direct exposure to Italian and EU legal practice—our network guarantees these opportunities.
- Group Projects and Collaborative Research: Work in teams on interdisciplinary projects at the university's research institutes, such as the Institute for Legal Research, using digital platforms for collaborative drafting and analysis.
- Digital Tools and Software: Access specialized legal tech like LexisNexis and Westlaw equivalents tailored for Italian law, plus our e-learning portals for virtual moot courts and AI-assisted research.
- Field Trips and External Engagements: Join guided visits to Milan's tribunals, EU institutions, and corporate legal departments, applying classroom knowledge in live settings.
- Dedicated Libraries and Facilities: Study in the Law Library with 500,000+ volumes, digital archives, and quiet research labs equipped for group work and forensic simulations.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating with a BSc in Law from Catholic University of the Sacred Heart means you step into the professional world with a strong legal foundation and versatile career options. You’ll be well prepared for roles where legal knowledge, analytical thinking, and clear communication are highly valued. Many graduates move into careers such as Legal Advisor, Corporate Compliance Officer, Policy Analyst, or Legal Consultant across business, public institutions, and international organisations:

Here’s how the university supports your career journey:

Dedicated career services — Personalised career guidance, CV and interview preparation, internship support, and recruitment events that connect you directly with employers
Strong internship pathways — Structured opportunities to gain hands-on experience in law firms, companies, public bodies, and professional organisations
Close industry connections — Active collaboration with businesses, institutions, and professional networks that regularly engage with students through seminars, projects, and placements
Recognised qualification — An accredited degree within the European Higher Education framework, giving your credentials long-term value across Europe and internationally
Graduate outcomes — Alumni go on to build careers in legal services, corporate regulatory roles, consultancy, public administration, and policy environments

Further Academic Progression:

If you decide to continue studying, this degree opens excellent academic pathways. Graduates can move on to specialised Master’s programmes in law and related fields, pursue professional legal training routes, or explore advanced studies in areas like international law, business law, public policy, and governance. It’s a strong stepping stone whether you aim to qualify as a legal professional or deepen your expertise through postgraduate study.