Giurisprudenza

/ Overview

The degree programme in Giurisprudenza (Law) offers a legal education that is attentive to both the technical and cultural aspects of the national, European and international legal system, supplemented by historical, philosophical and economic skills that allow students to understand law in its broadest dimension.

The five-year structure guarantees a comprehensive preparation in the fundamental subjects - civil, criminal, administrative and procedural law - while ensuring the necessary preparation for access to all law-related professions.

Alongside traditional careers (lawyer, judiciary, notary), the programme also prepares for emerging roles related to regulation, compliance, risk management, technologies and new organisational needs.

Particular attention is paid to the skills that artificial intelligence cannot replace: critical thinking, argumentative skills, historical and philosophical understanding of law, and creativity in solving problems, which are fundamental for dealing with the evolving legal professions.

Teaching combines lectures with innovative practical activities, including legal clinics, drafting opinions, artificial intelligence workshops applied to law, legal writing workshops, exercises on real cases and trial simulations, encouraging discussion with realistic situations from the earliest years. The educational offer is modular and flexible and includes laboratory activities and the possibility of taking intermediate tests to facilitate the management of the study load.

In the last two years, students can customise the programme by choosing from six specialised areas – Forensic, Administrative, International, Corporate, Criminal-criminology, Compliance – enhancing professional inclinations and objectives without sacrificing basic legal preparation. The offer also includes new elective courses such as artificial intelligence and risk management, preceded by orientation interviews to make training choices more aware.

The programme allows opportunities for internationalization, with courses in English, participation in international competitions, mobility programmes and double degrees with prestigious partner universities such as Fordham University, Berkeley and Boston College, preparing jurists able to operate confidently in global contexts.

The programme combines theoretical foundations, practical application and transversal skills, training professionals capable of tackling complex problems with method, responsibility and critical capacity.

Why choose Giurisprudenza at Università Cattolica?

The degree programma in Giurisprudenza offers a comprehensive training course, capable of integrating solid theoretical foundations, practical applications and international openness, preparing jurists ready to face the contemporary challenges of the professions.

Comprehensive legal training

Acquisition of fundamental skills in civil, criminal, procedural and administrative law, with a focus on European and international commercial law

Innovative teaching

Lectures integrated with legal clinics, drafting of opinions, artificial intelligence workshops, trial simulations and practical exercises

Specialist courses

Possibility to orient oneself towards specific areas of law (forensic, administrative, international, business, criminal-criminology, compliance) while maintaining a solid link with a unitary training course

Customizable study plan

Choice of elective courses, including innovative areas such as AI and risk management, with personalized guidance assistance

Interdisciplinary approach

Integration between law, economics, technology and social sciences to address the challenges of contemporary professional contexts

Internationalization

Courses in English, international mobility, global competitions and double degrees with top-tier partner universities (Fordham University, Boston College, Berkeley)

Connection with the world of professions

Direct confrontation with professionals in the field through legal clinics, seminars, testimonies and activities in close contact with the practice

Career guidance

Development of skills for complex legal activities in traditional and innovative contexts

High employability

Preparation that allows you to adapt, respond to the changing needs of the legal professions market and to fit effectively into public, private and international organisations. The employment rate of graduates of the degree course, in fact, is at 90.2% within a year of graduation.

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Overall student satisfaction with the degree programme

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Positive evaluation of the internship experience

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Positive evaluation of experiences abroad

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

/ Study Plan

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Curricula and study paths

The degree programma in Giurisprudenza allows students to build a path consistent with professional interests and goals, while maintaining a solid preparation in the fundamental subjects of law.
Personalisation takes place mainly in the fourth and fifth years, through six specialised courses designed to accompany students towards traditional and emerging legal professions, without burdening the study plan.

LEGAL

Suitable for a career as a lawyer or magistrate, with practical skills in managing proceedings and drafting documents.

Legal argumentation techniques: development of the ability to argue in trial and trial contexts

Drafting of acts: production of legal documents and reasoned decisions

Trial skills: effective management of hearings and legal discussions

ADMINISTRATIVE

Focused on public and administrative law, to operate in public administration and regulatory bodies.

Administrative and public law: in-depth knowledge of PA regulations and procedures

Roles in the PA and public services: preparation for operational and managerial positions

Knowledge of regulatory regulations: ability to apply rules in public and regulatory contexts

INTERNATIONAL

Aimed at deepening international and European law, to prepare for global professional contexts.

International and European law: competences on international regulations and treaties

International Organisations and NGOs: Inclusion in Supranational and Humanitarian Contexts

Skills for transnational contexts: management of legal practices and international projects

BUSINESS

Oriented to law in the fields of business, corporate and business crisis, with attention to contracts, compliance and governance.

Contracts and commercial law: management of agreements, negotiations and documentation

Corporate Compliance and Risk Management: Prevention of Legal and Regulatory Risks

Governance and market relations: support for business strategies and organizational control

CRIMINAL-CRIMINOLOGICAL

Dedicated to criminal law and criminology, with a focus on the protection of fundamental rights.

Criminal law and criminal procedure: competences in the field of criminal justice

Criminology and criminal justice: analysis of criminal and sanctioning behaviour

Protection of fundamental rights: protection of individual and collective rights

Compliance

Aimed at training aimed at the emerging needs of companies, with skills in regulation and risk management.

Corporate and regulatory compliance: compliance with internal laws and regulations

Risk management and regulation: identifying, managing and mitigating business risks

Monitoring and control of business processes: verification of adherence to policies and regulations

Each path offers free elective courses, allowing you to explore both traditional topics and innovative topics such as artificial intelligence and risk management. The choice of paths is supported by orientation interviews in small groups and meetings with professionals, to encourage informed decisions.

The annual courses include mid-term tests, designed to manage the teaching load in a balanced way, maintaining coherence and continuity in the training course.

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Teaching approach

The degree programme in Giurisprudenza integrates theoretical study with practical experience, innovative laboratories and opportunities for discussion with the professional world, allowing students to develop solid and immediately expendable legal skills.

Practical experiences on concrete cases: legal clinics and activities on cases to apply the law, develop critical thinking and ability to solve legal problems

Technological innovation in law: artificial intelligence workshops to learn about digital tools and enhance human skills such as interpretation and argumentation

Drafting of procedural acts and simulations: drafting of judgments, acts and opinions, analysis and discussion of legal cases, argumentation exercises and trial simulations

Seminars and specialist guidance: meetings with magistrates, lawyers and consultants, and interviews in small groups to support the choice of specialist paths

International legal competitions: participation in moot courts and international competitions to compete with foreign academics

International experiences and double degrees: courses in English, international mobility and double degrees with Fordham University, Boston College and Berkeley

Internships and field practices: internships at law firms, companies, public administrations and international organisations to consolidate skills and guide the professional path

A tutoring service is also operational to accompany students in the various phases of their university career, facilitating their integration into the University and offering support on educational and organisational aspects.

These teaching methods guarantee a complete and flexible training, capable of preparing competent, versatile lawyers ready to work in traditional and innovative contexts.

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Legal Clinic

The Legal Clinics offer Law students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to concrete cases, developing operational skills in different areas of law.
Each experience is semester-long, includes 42 hours of lessons and 6 ECTS, with compulsory attendance.

Civil and commercial law: practical experience on real cases in civil and commercial fields, carried out in the first semester

Criminal law: operational in-depth analysis of criminal proceedings and cases, in the first half of the year

Administrative law: legal practice in public and administrative law, in the second semester

International law: application experience in international and European law, in the second semester

Participation in Legal Clinics is recommended but not mandatory to access curricular or forensic internships, offering however an important added value to practical training.

/ 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 Giurisprudenza programme, 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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View admission dates and procedures

Academic year 2026/2027
Applicants who have already passed the admission interview can still enrol in this degree programme until 12 March 2027.

ADMISSION 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)

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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

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Register on the Enrolment Portal to book your interview

If you do not already have an account, you must register in the Enrolment Portal.
Once logged in, you must upload the required documentation and choose the date on which you want to take the interview

PORTAL GUIDELINES (ITA)

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Information about the Interview

The interview takes place in Italian, online via Microsoft Teams.

It is aimed at verifying argumentation and reasoning skills and the verification of the candidate's aptitudes and vocation to undertake a course of legal study.

To access the interview, an e-mail will be sent with time and instructions, you will be asked for a valid identity document.

The result is released at the end of the interview. In the event of a negative result, it is not possible to repeat the interview.

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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.

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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 test takes place online, lasts 40 minutes and includes questions on reading comprehension, logic, knowledge of the Italian language and general culture.

Each student has only one attempt, and the date is automatically assigned to enrolment, which can be consulted on the personal iCatt page, with the possibility of changing it only once up to 8 days in advance.

The VPI is passed with at least 50% + 1 of the correct answers; Absence from the test is considered a negative result. Those who do not pass the test receive an Additional Training Obligation (OFA) to be fulfilled within the first year.

Applicants with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Applicants with disabilities and/or SLD may request compensatory tools and/or dispensatory measures at least seven days before the test.

Applicants with a certified disability of 66% or higher, or who are recognised under Law 104/1992, are exempt from university tuition fees but must pay the €100 fee to reserve their place..

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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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/ Fees and funding

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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/ International experiences

Study, internships 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 programmes

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 programme offers several internship and apprenticeship opportunities, allowing students to apply the skills acquired in real-world work contexts.

Internships and professional training

The curricular internship in the Giurisprudenza programme is not compulsory, but strongly recommended to encourage the acquisition of practical skills and direct contact with the professional world.
It can be carried out in law firms, notaries, judicial offices, companies and private or public bodies, in Italy or abroad, as long as the activities are consistent with the course of study and supervised by the internship tutor. The minimum recommended duration is 75 hours, with the assignment of 1 CFU every 25 hours up to a maximum of 6 cumulative ECTS.
It is preferable to carry out the course in the last years of the programme and must be formally activated through the Internship & Placement Service in order to be recognised.
The experience allows students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts and to develop operational skills that are fundamental for entering the world of work.

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 Law programme trains complete jurists, capable of operating in traditional and newly emerging professional contexts, developing the theoretical, practical and transversal skills essential to deal with the complexity of contemporary law.

Key legal skills

Students acquire a solid foundation in the main areas of law, which are essential for interpreting and applying the rules rigorously.

Knowledge of law: civil, criminal, commercial, administrative, European and international law
Interpretation and critical reading: ability to grasp the value, function and context of each provision
Legal reasoning: mastery of argumentation techniques

Application and professional skills

The programme develops concrete tools to deal with complex cases and operate in different professional contexts.

Drafting of acts and opinions: production of complex legal documents

Practical case management: skills development through legal clinics, mock trials and laboratories

Areas of application: knowledge of law in business, public administration and international organizations

Interdisciplinary skills

The programme prepares students to interact with complex organizational contexts, integrating legal and transversal knowledge.

Professional collaboration: working with multidisciplinary teams

Regulation and compliance: sensitivity on risk management, regulation and compliance

Technological skills

Students learn to integrate digital and technological tools into professional activities, in a conscious and ethical way.

Conscious use of AI: tools for analysis, research and decision support

Emerging technologies: knowledge of risks, limitations and opportunities of technologies in the legal field

Soft skills

The programme develops relational and organisational skills that are essential for working in complex contexts.

Communication: ability to express oneself clearly, in written and oral form

Negotiation and debate: skills developed through drills and moot courts

Management and problem solving: autonomy, teamwork, adaptability and problem-solving skills

The skills acquired make graduates ready to operate effectively and responsibly in the various fields of law, integrating analytical, applied and relational skills.

Career prospects

The degree programme in Giurisprudenza prepares graduates to enter a wide range of traditional and emerging legal professions, combining a solid training in the fundamentals of law with up-to-date skills on not only regulatory, but also economic, social and technological developments.

87.5% of graduates find paid employment within a year, a figure higher than the national average (36.22%) and the regional average of the North-West (42.5%), confirming the relevance and usability of the programme.

Traditional legal professions

The pathway provides access to the main regulated careers in the legal sector:

Advocacy – management of court proceedings, drafting of legal documents and opinions

Judiciary – assumption of decision-making responsibilities in civil, criminal and administrative matters

Notariat – drafting of valid legal acts and assistance to individuals and companies in complex transactions

Legal roles in companies and organizations

The interdisciplinary preparation allows you to work in public and private contexts, in Italy and abroad, such as:

Private and corporate companies

Public administration and independent authorities

International Organisations and NGOs

Graduates can deal with contracts and legal affairs, management of regulatory relations, data protection and digital rights, as well as institutional relations.

Emerging professions

The programme trains figures capable of facing the challenges of regulatory and digital transformation:

Compliance officer: management of regulatory compliance and business risks

Expert in risk regulation and management: strategic support in institutions and companies

Consultant in the digital field, AI and technological innovation: application of new technologies in the legal field

In-house lawyer: legal support integrated into business organizations

These figures respond to the new needs of the market and to the trends of evolution of the law, guaranteeing high employability and professional flexibility.

Career opportunities of the degree programme: percentage of employed

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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 training offered by the degree programma in Giurisprudenza allows students to continue their studies in the academic and specialist fields, enhancing the theoretical and methodological skills acquired.

Doctoral programmes: access to advanced research courses in the field of legal sciences, with particular reference to the Doctorates in Business, Labour, Institutions and Criminal Justice and Person and Legal Systems

Academic and research activities: development of skills to participate in research projects, legal laboratories and collaborations with universities and study centres

Legal training and dissemination: roles in university teaching, professional training and specialized legal communication

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