Overview

At academic level, the objective is the training of a legal expert focusing in particular on transnational phenomena, thanks to a sound interdisciplinary preparation.

The courses' contents analyse the comparative, diachronic and synchronic profiles of the juridical experiences, and the connections among the subjects which are at the basis of specializations.

Features

Comparative and European Legal Studies students at University of Trento are required to attend, independently from the annual specialised courses which are activated every year, cross-subject courses, which are focused on topics of shared interest, i.e. the economic analysis of the protection of fundamental rights, the method of legal comparison, the evolution of the European juridical philosophy, from theory to the interpretation of the juridical consequences of the globalization processes.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Every module is mainstreamed with different disciplinary experiences.

For example the juridical comparison profiles are examined in relation to private law, public law, criminal law, procedural law, etc. - External teachers are also called to teach, sometimes their courses are held in English.

The cross-reference of the different subjects is very strong, above all on topics such as the protection of fundamental rights, where an integrated model is also central, which is based on the permanent comparison between substantial and procedural profiles.

This teaching method aims at training a law expert who will be able to adapt to the local circumstances all topics, without losing sight of the transnational and disciplinary historical connections which have always marked the legal knowledge.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Trento, Italy

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 15 other PhDs in Legal Studies in Italy

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The academic diploma of the Master degree (Master of Science/Arts or equivalent) in the original or certified copy, together with the Academic Transcript of Records, possible official translations, legalized or with an apostille affixed (please carefully verify the fulfillment of the requirements set by the issuing country of the title)

Diploma Supplement (if provided for by the university where the title was issued; it is commonly used within the member countries of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

Declaration of Value issued by the Italian Embassy in the country where the qualification was awarded

The Rector's Decree of "Equivalence-academic recognition of the title"

Statement of comparability of foreign university qualifications issued by the ENIC-NARIC Center in Italy (CIMEA) that contains all the information necessary for the assessment of the qualification.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Trento

Italy

700 - 1000 EUR / month

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