Single Cycle Law degree

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Bologna

Program Overview

The University of Bologna's 5-year Single Cycle Degree in Law (Laurea Magistrale a ciclo unico LMG/01) is your gateway to a dynamic legal career, blending centuries-old tradition with cutting-edge practical training right in the heart of Bologna's historic campus. It's perfect for motivated students passionate about law who want a customizable education—taught mainly in Italian but with English options and international double degrees from top universities like King's College London, Université Paris Nanterre, and Tilburg University—preparing you for advocacy, judiciary roles, or innovative paths in business and public institutions.

Curriculum structure
Year 1 lays a strong foundation by introducing you to the essentials of legal systems and public law principles. You'll dive into courses like Principles of Law, exploring legal systems (civil vs. common law), constitutions, forms of state (unitary, federal, regional), and human rights, while building skills to interpret obligations and contracts. This year also covers the sources of law—Italian, EU, and international—equipping you to understand how states, sovereignty, and public entities operate in a global context, with practical case-solving from day one.

Year 2-3 build core private and public law expertise, sharpening your analytical skills through obligations, property rights, and constitutional principles. Expect hands-on modules like Principles of Law continued, tackling possession, ownership protection under the Civil Code, and EU law sources, alongside contract performance and non-performance scenarios. You'll start comparing Italian civil law with UK common law cases, preparing you to navigate real-world legal controversies with confidence.

Year 4-5 let you specialize with advanced electives, including English-taught options for an international edge. Courses such as Corporate Law cover corporate forms, incorporation, shareholder rights, board duties, and legal capital across jurisdictions, with case analysis to master group structures and directors' liabilities. You'll customize via internships, double-degree tracks, and topics like technological innovation or sustainability, emerging as a versatile jurist ready for global challenges.

Focus areas include a strong international profile with double degrees, practical internships, soft skills workshops, and customizable teachings in areas like tech law, environmental justice, and economic institutions—delivered in Bologna's stimulating environment.

Learning outcomes encompass interpreting contracts and obligations across civil/common law systems, understanding public entities and EU law, solving complex cases, and gaining problem-solving skills for dynamic legal careers.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Accredited as LMG/01 - Law, this program qualifies you fully for Italian bar exams, judiciary roles, and jurist positions in economic/social sectors; open access via TOLC-SU test.

Reputation (employability rankings): As part of the renowned "Bologna School of Law," it's a top EU law program (Ravenna campus top 10 EU/top 50 world per official stats), with grads excelling in versatile roles thanks to its practical focus and global partnerships.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the University of Bologna's Degree in Law, you'll dive into practical, hands-on learning right from the start, building real-world legal skills through advanced facilities designed for interactive education. Our Ravenna campus, home to Legal Discipline courses, offers state-of-the-art classrooms equipped for collaborative work and simulations, while the broader University system provides cutting-edge tools and spaces to sharpen your expertise—think high-tech lecture halls, dedicated libraries, and research-ready environments that make theory come alive.

This setup lets you practice law like a pro:

- Fully equipped Legal Discipline classrooms at via Oberdan 1 (ex Seminario) in Ravenna, including Aula Magna (100 seats), Rooms 1-5 and 7-9 (18-96 seats), all with video projectors, teacher PCs, touchscreen monitors, speakers, webcams, document cameras, and AlmaWiFi for seamless digital collaboration and group projects.
- Computer labs and PC rooms for processing data and legal research, available in main buildings like the Imola branch and Palazzo dal Pero, supporting software-based simulations and case analysis.
- Dedicated libraries through the University Library System (SBA) with 3.3 million volumes, 300 databases, 74,000 online periodicals, and 920,000 e-books—perfect for in-depth legal research and group study sessions.
- High-profile laboratories in the Lolli Laboratories complex (six labs with specialized equipment) and interdepartmental centres across campuses, ideal for practical legal experiments, moot courts, and interdisciplinary projects.
- Study rooms and facilities like Palazzo dal Pero's 50-seat multi-floor space with whiteboard-painted walls for brainstorming group projects, plus accessible design and bike-friendly locations near transport hubs.
- Digital tools and infrastructure including University WiFi everywhere, state-of-the-art research equipment, and the Digital Library for accessing legal journals and e-resources to fuel your practical training.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At the University of Bologna's Degree in Law program, you'll dive into experiential learning through hands-on opportunities that build real-world legal skills, like participating in communities focused on practical application and strengthening higher education ties to professional practice. This approach is supported by university initiatives such as AlmaEClub, an open community launched in 2017 for faculty and students to engage in experiential learning activities that connect academic study to practical impact. These experiences help you develop the tools and networks needed to thrive as a lawyer.

Here are some key ways our Law program emphasizes practical training::
- AlmaEClub involvement: Join this dedicated university community for experiential learning projects that link law studies to real-world sustainability and professional development goals.
- Collaborations with institutions and companies: Work with partners like Legacoop Bologna on learning activities and work orientation tailored to legal careers, building your professional network from day one.
- Research and project support: Access guidance from divisions that promote researcher training and compliance in legal studies, including interdisciplinary projects on topics like AI in legal contexts led by faculty experts.
- Safety and practical simulation facilities: Use university-wide resources like the Well-being, Health and Safety Division for training in risk management and emergency protocols, applicable to legal practice in compliance and advisory roles.
- Innovation and third-mission activities: Engage in social impact projects that integrate teaching with practical legal applications across Bologna and Romagna campuses, fostering skills in policy and community-oriented law.