Law - "Double Degree in Law and Economics"
Coordinator: prof. Marco Allena
Unique in Italy, the innovative "Law and Economics" integrated degree programme with a double degree option (5+1) is the result of the experience gained in the daily teaching activity developed in the Faculty of Economics and Law.
This has allowed the preparation of a study plan aimed at training professionals capable of combining solid legal knowledge with skills and competencies in the economic and managerial fields, with also an in-depth study of the legal issues of the digital society.
A profile with great attention to the cultural roots of law, but also a strong drive for innovation, ensured by being included in a Campus that is both small and large, with a careful look at the international dimension.
During the five-year period (5) the following will be accrued: the ECTS (Credits) necessary to obtain a first integrated degree in Law (class LMG/01), a sufficient number of credits to allow direct access to the last year of the Graduate Degree Programme in Business Management and in Banking and Consulting, active in the same Faculty of Economics and Law at the Piacenza campus.
With only one additional year (+1) it will be possible to obtain a second Master's Degree in Business Management (with specialization in the profiles of "General Management" or "Consulting and Governance") or, alternatively, Banking and Consulting (class LM-77).
The strengths of the programme
An integrated degree programme, which develops the teaching of the basics of law over five years. The possibility of choosing some courses allows the student to direct themself towards a specific area of law, with the possibility of privileging the forensic, international or business field. In addition to the legal disciplines, there are also socio-economic and ethical disciplines, in line with the University's vocation.
The theoretical preparation is accompanied by a constant attention to applied law (both at national and international level), through the analysis of Case Law that allows the verification of what has been learned in the field. The close relationship with the professors/lecturers is another strength of the programme.
In addition to the traditional legal outlets (lawyers, judiciary, notaries), graduates will be able to access a wide range of professions and roles in the world of business, public administration, international organisations and communication.
Teaching activities and individual study can take place in a context of quiet activity within the University Campus of Piacenza, thanks to the wide availability of classrooms, reading rooms and the presence of a well-stocked law library, which also allows access to the main Italian and foreign online databases.
University life in one of the most modern and welcoming Italian campuses is dense and full of educational and relational opportunities, thanks to:
- a direct relationship with the professors/lecturers, who are available to dialogue with students, to support them and accompany them in their academic career;
- a close collaboration with professionals, personally involved in the teaching activity and in post-graduate guidance;
- active involvement in numerous educational activities: conferences, seminars, research projects with the participation of international guests;
- the possibility of carrying out internships and apprenticeships at law firms, institutions and public and private companies during the degree programme.
An academic tutoring system is in place to provide each student with a reference professor/lecturer with whom to dialogue and evaluate the choices related to their degree programme.
Students in the last year of the programme will be able to take advantage of a semester of early internship that can be counted towards the achievement of the months of practice necessary to be able to access the State examination for the practice of the profession of lawyer and the notary competition.
The internship can be carried out at one of the affiliated professional firms, with the care of a special academic tutor, in compliance with the conditions established by the Framework Agreements signed between the National Legal Council and the National Conference of Directors of Law and Legal Sciences and between the Ministry of Justice and the MIUR and the National Council of Notaries to which the Integrated Degree Programme in Law of the Piacenza campus adheres.