Overview

Tallinn University ’s law programme is a classical law programme in the sense that it gives students a firm foundation to build upon in master’s level specialization studies as well as working in the field. The programme is well-balanced between the theoretical and practical aspects of law and students will learn from practicing lawyers as well as internationally recognized legal scholars.

At Tallinn University, we prepare future lawyers, business professionals, and leaders of society to meet the challenges of today’s globalized world.

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Programme Structure

The programme is composed of compulsory law courses, module-specific courses, and law electives. Further, the program includes compulsory practical training – giving students an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom by working under the direction of a practicing legal professional. In the final year of study, students participate in an interdisciplinary project. At the end of the program, students must successfully defend the final thesis.

Topics covered during the studies include legal theory, history of law, private law, public law, and international law.

Courses include

Insolvency Law and GDPR
Refugee Law and Climate Change
International Trade Law
International Criminal Law and Transitional Justice
International Humanitarian Law
European Union Internal Market Law
Competition Law
International Tax Law
Business Law
Critical Thinking
General and Social Psychology
Legal Research and Writing

Audience

The law programme is ideal for students who want to become lawyers, lawmakers, prosecutors, judges, advocates, diplomats, as well as students who desire a career in business or the public sector.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-13 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-03-13 00:00:00 , International

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Applicants from Republic of Korea, Japan and USA: April 13

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tallinn, Estonia

Disciplines

European Law International Law Legal Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

General Requirements:

Completed Secondary Education or the equivalent

Proof of English Proficiency

Programme Specific Requirements / Admission Exams:

CV (submitted in English).
The admission exam consists entirely of an interview. Maximum points for the interview are 100. The minimum admissions score is 65 points;

The interview will be 20 minutes long and centres on the CV (incl. educational background, work experience, other relevant experience i.e any internships, part-time jobs, volunteering, or leadership roles that relate to the study programme), motivation of the applicant and study programme related articles/topics that serve as an input for the exam;
The interview begins with the identification of the applicant.
There is an expectation that the candidate is able to express themselves at least at English level B2 (language proficiency).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

5400 EUR / year

≈ 5400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5400 EUR / year

≈ 5400 EUR / year

Living costs

Tallinn

Estonia

598 - 948 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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