Giurisprudenza (percorso Diritto e Economia)

/ Overview

The integrated degree programme in Giurisprudenza (percorso Diritto e Economia) - Law (Law and Economics track) - is designed to train professionals with a solid legal preparation integrated with economic and managerial skills.

The aim is to build profiles capable not only of accessing the traditional legal professions (lawyers, magistrates and notaries), but also of operating in organisational and business contexts with managerial and strategic functions.

The training course combines courses in the legal and economic-business areas throughout the five-year period in a balanced way, allowing students to acquire a complete interdisciplinary preparation.

At the end of the five years, in addition to obtaining an integrate degree in Giurisprudenza, the programme allows students to meet the requirements for direct access to the last year of some of the Faculty's graduate programmes, particularly in the fields of economics and management.

Thanks to the "5+1" structure, students can continue for a further year and obtain a second Master's Degree in Business Management (with courses in Management or Consulting and Governance) or in Banking and Consulting, significantly expanding professional opportunities.

The programme is also distinguished by the personalized attention to the student, favored by the direct relationship with the professors, and by a strong openness to innovation and internationalization.

Through projects, application experiences and collaborations with professional associations, companies, public administrations and foreign universities, the course facilitates an informed and qualified entry into the world of work.

Why choose Giurisprudenza (percorso Diritto e Economia) at Università Cattolica?

This degree programme is characterised by a solid, interdisciplinary and strongly work-oriented training, which integrates legal, economic and management skills in a single structured path.

Integration of law and economics

A distinctive path at national level that combines solid legal skills with advanced economic-management tools, training versatile profiles in demand by the market

Direct teacher-student relationship

The small size of the classrooms encourages constant and personal interaction with the teachers, contributing to a more engaging educational experience and quality teaching

Orientation towards innovation

Attention to the main contemporary transformations, with particular reference to ecological, digital and technological transition

Territorial roots

Strong connection with the local economic and institutional fabric, which promotes concrete experiences and opportunities for professional integration

International opening

Possibility of study and mobility experiences abroad to enrich the educational and professional profile

Ongoing mentoring

Constant support throughout the course of study and in the phase of entry into the world of work

A programme designed to train jurists with a broad, concrete and interdisciplinary vision, able to operate with economic and managerial skills in the most complex contexts.

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Overall student satisfaction with the degree programme

Source: Satisfaction of those who completed the course of study detected in the latest Undergraduates survey, calendar year 2025

/ Study Plan

Programme structure

The degree programme Giurisprudenza (percorso Diritto e Economia) - is developed over five years and progressively integrates legal and economic-business teachings, with the aim of training profiles capable of combining solid legal skills and economic-management analysis tools.

The study plan is built in a progressive and integrated way, to ensure a complete education that combines legal rigour and economic skills, with constant attention to practical application and the needs of the world of work.

Initial three-year period

In the first three years, the fundamental foundations of the programme are acquired, with particular attention to basic legal disciplines and the first economic and organizational tools.

Fundamentals of Public Law and Private Law
Historical and philosophical-legal disciplines
Elements of political economy and business economics
Introduction to the principles of organization and management
Learning of the legal method and the interpretative logic of the rules

This phase aims to build a solid theoretical and methodological preparation, necessary to face the subsequent insights.

Final two-year period

In the final two years, the programme is oriented towards greater specialisation, integrating legal knowledge with applied economic and managerial skills.

In-depth studies of civil, commercial, administrative and criminal law
Courses in the economic, management and organisational areas
Analysis of business dynamics and regulatory contexts
Economics and Productive Activities Law
Integration between legal profiles and managerial logics

In this phase, the student consolidates an advanced interdisciplinary preparation, oriented towards the understanding of complex organisations and economic-legal systems.

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Teaching approach

The training course integrates academic teaching and experiential learning, with a strong orientation towards practice and professional integration.

The methodology is designed to develop legal and economic skills through application activities, exercises, case studies and professional simulations, promoting progressive and concrete learning.

Alongside classroom activities, students have the opportunity to engage with the world of work through internships, meetings with professionals, career days and networking initiatives with companies, law firms and institutions.

The programme is also enriched by opportunities for international mobility, language training activities and mentoring programmes that support the student's personal and professional growth.

Educational opportunities and experiences

International programmes

Possibility to participate in Erasmus and other study abroad experiences

Language training

Language courses and IELTS preparation at preferential conditions through the SELDA service

Internships and internships

Experience in companies, professional firms and institutions, as an integral part of the training course

Career days and recruiting

Meetings with companies, law firms and institutions to facilitate entry into the world of work

MyMentor Project

Mentoring program that supports students and professionals for a personalised orientation path lasting about six months, based on specific areas of interest

/ Admission

The admission process

You can find here the information on admission, which varies according to your qualification (Italian or foreign) *

To enrol in the integrated degree programme in Giurisprudenza (percorso Diritto e Economia), an admission interview must be held. Applications from those who pass this interview are then accepted in chronological order of place reservation.

Here are the main steps to follow:

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Academic year 2026/2027

Registration for this programme is still open. You can still open the application and register for the interview.

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES 2026-27 (ITA)

Academic year 2027/2028

For the academic year 2027-28, the new procedures are available, with admission procedures and deadlines.

Admission procedures 2027-28 (ITA)

Prepare the required documentation

Make sure you have all the necessary documents for the submission of the application.

In-depth analysis: Required documents

Passport photo - format: jpg, jpeg; Maximum size: 10MB

ID - ID card, passport, driver's license are accepted. Format: png, jpg, jpeg, tiff, pdf; Maximum size: 10MB

Tax code - format: png, jpg, jpeg, tiff, pdf; Maximum size: 10MB

Residence permit - if required. Format: png, jpg, jpeg, tiff, pdf; Maximum size: 10MB

For the final phase of enrolment*: Baptismal certificate or, if you do not have one, replacement documentation, which you will have information about later. *read: Complete enrolment

Register on the Enrolment Portal to book your interview

If you have not yet registered on the portal, register or, if you already have your credentials, log in.

Choose the programme, open the application and register for the interview.

A few days before you will receive an email with the summons and the link to connect to Microsoft Teams.
You will need to show a valid ID during the interview.

Reserve your place

If you are eligible, you can reserve your place by paying the first instalment of university fees via the Enrolment Portal. It is possible to do this even before graduating.

The reservation takes place in chronological order.

Complete your enrolment

After graduation, complete enrolment.

At this stage you will be asked for your baptismal certificate. If you do not have one, you can submit replacement documentation by choosing from these possibilities:

If you've been baptised but can't find your original certificate, you can fill out a self-certification.

If you have not been baptised, you can make an appointment for an interview with the campus pastoral assistant. After the interview, you will receive a valid certificate as replacement documentation. In case you have already made your appointment but are still waiting for the interview, you can temporarily submit a self-certification attesting to this situation.

It is necessary to enter one's income data by the end of November through the "Compila redditi" application, accessible from the personal iCatt page.

* The information provided is subject to the approval of the competent bodies and may be subject to change

Useful information

Practical information to help you enrol and get started at Università Cattolica.

Foundation Knowledge Assessment test (VPI)

The Foundation Knowledge Assessment test (VPI) is a compulsory test for all students enrolled in the first year of an undergraduate and integrated degree programme.
After completing your enrolment, you will find on your personal iCatt page the convocation with the date to carry out the VPI.
The VPI is used to ascertain your initial level of preparation and to offer you useful suggestions to face university studies with greater awareness.
The positive outcome of the test is achieved with at least 50%+1 of the correct answers.
In the event of a negative result or absence from the test, an Additional Training Obligation (OFA) is assigned to fill the gaps found.
Any OFA assignment is communicated after enrolment on the personal iCatt page.

Applicants with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) can access learning aids and adjustments to study and assessment arrangements. Full details are available in the University's Services for Inclusion section.

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Transfers, programme changes and second degrees

Applicants who wish to transfer from another university, apply for a second degree programme or resume their studies must meet the admission requirements.

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Tuition fees and financial support

Tuition fees and scholarships

Starting university often involves questions about fees, deadlines and the support available. Clear information about financial support and accommodation options helps students plan their studies with confidence, allowing them to focus on their academic progress and personal development.

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, through EDUCatt, offers income- and merit-based scholarships and graduation awards, providing financial support to help students continue their studies.

Visit the dedicated section for information on tuition fees and other costs, use the online fee simulator, and find out about available financial support.

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Student accommodation

Università Cattolica offers a range of housing options to support students throughout their studies.

On campus residences

Nine residences are located on or near Università Cattolica campuses. They offer an educational experience that goes beyond accommodation, with cultural activities, meetings and workshops that complement university study. Residence life also provides opportunities to be part of an active community, exchange ideas and share experiences.

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Residences in the city

Residences located across the city are well connected to Università Cattolica campuses. They offer students greater independence in their day-to-day life, while providing comfortable accommodation and the flexibility to balance study, social life and personal time.

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/ Experiences abroad

Study, internship and volunteering abroad

During your studies at Università Cattolica, you can gain international experience as part of your academic journey. Studying, doing an internship or volunteering abroad gives you the chance to experience new academic, professional and cultural environments, improve your language skills and develop an international perspective that can enrich your studies and support your future career.

Discover the opportunities to study, undertake an internship or volunteer abroad:

Semester abroad

Double degrees

Language courses and certifications

Summer programmes

Internships abroad

International volunteering

Thesis abroad

Short programmes

Virtual Programs

You can include an experience abroad as part of your studies. For programmes involving exams abroad, you can check in advance whether they can be recognised, following the guidance provided by your Faculty and discussing this with the relevant academic staff.

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/ Internships and careers

Internships and career opportunities

The Faculty offers several internship and apprenticeship opportunities, allowing students to apply the skills acquired in concrete work contexts.

Internships and professional training

The curricular internship with ECTS is provided for by the educational system of the degree programme in Giurisprudenza (percorso Diritto e Economia) and is an integral part of the training course.

This is a teaching activity carried out in companies, professional firms or institutions, aimed at achieving the educational objectives of the programme.
It does not constitute an employment relationship in any way and must be approved in advance by the Faculty Tutor before starting.

The internship allows the student to apply the skills acquired during the course of study in the field, strengthening the link between academic training and the professional world.

Of particular importance is the early internship for access to the legal professions: the Course has activated agreements with the Council of the Bar Association of Piacenza and with the District Notarial Council of Piacenza, as well as with the Bar Associations of Cremona and Lodi.

These agreements allow fifth-year students to advance up to 6 of the 18 months required for access to the legal and notary profession, provided that they pass the required exams and obtain the required ECTS in the disciplines indicated.

These agreements, including the first national implementation with the Notarial Council of Piacenza, strengthen the professionalising vocation of the course, favoring a progressive and concrete insertion into the world of work.

Experience represents a key step in the training course, oriented towards the development of practical and operational skills that can be immediately spent in professional contexts.

The Career Service supports students and graduates as they prepare to enter the job market, providing career guidance and resources to help them navigate different professional and organisational contexts. It supports the development of transversal skills, creates opportunities to meet employers and helps students develop an informed and coherent career path.

Every year, more than 20,000 students take part in events organised with over 100 partner companies, and more than 9,500 undertake an internship with support from the Career Service and internship tutors.

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Learning outcomes

The programme allows students to acquire integrated skills in the legal and economic fields, with an approach oriented towards analysis, application of rules and management of complex organizational contexts.

Drafting of legal texts

Production of acts and documents with appropriate technical language and coherent argumentative structure

Analysis of legal and business documentation

Critical interpretation of contracts, legal and economic documents and materials

Economic and legal framework of situations

Integrated reading of cases and identification of applicable disciplines and rules

Working in multidisciplinary teams

Effective collaboration in legal and business contexts

Research and interpretation of sources

Use of legislation, jurisprudence and doctrine, with the application of the main interpretative methods and case analysis

Legal communication in English

Understanding of legal texts and interaction on legal issues in an international context

Career prospects

The degree programme in Giurisprudenza (percorso Diritto e Economia) trains versatile profiles, able to operate both in traditional legal professions and in public, corporate and international contexts, with legal skills integrated with economic-managerial skills.

Liberal legal professions

Advocacy and notary

Judiciary

Access to judicial careers after a competitive selection process

Public Administration

Legal and administrative roles in public bodies and institutions

Corporate Legal Departments

Consulting and management of regulatory aspects within companies and corporate groups

Managerial roles in the company

Cross-cutting positions with legal, organisational and economic responsibilities

International institutions and non-governmental organizations

Use in European and multilateral contexts

Legislative and Policy Offices

Technical-legal support to legislative and regulatory activities

Course

Teaching in law and political economy in secondary schools

Research and academia

Activities in universities and legal and interdisciplinary research institutes

The programme therefore allows for a broad and diversified professional placement, both in traditional legal professions and in innovative roles within complex organisations.

Career opportunities for the degree programme: percentage of employed

1 year later

3 years later

5 years later

Source: The percentages relating to employment opportunities refer to graduates in 2024 (if 1 year after graduation), 2022 (if 3 years after graduation) and 2020 (if 5 years old)

Continuing your studies

The degree in Giurisprudenza allows access to various advanced training courses, in Italy and abroad, to further deepen legal, economic and interdisciplinary skills.

First and second level Master's degrees: specialization courses in the legal, economic and managerial fields
Postgraduate Schools: in particular for access to the legal professions and public administration
PhDs: in the legal, economic and interdisciplinary areas, for those oriented towards academic and scientific careers
LLM Programs Abroad: International Postgraduate Pathways in Comparative Law, Business Law, and Related Disciplines

The programme therefore offers a solid foundation both for immediate entry into the world of work and for the continuation of studies in highly qualified and international contexts.

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