Civil and Commercial Law masters and phd |

The postgraduate study programme in Civil and Commercial Law fully observes national and international legal trends and provides students with an expert basis for effective and systematic consolidation of the acquired knowledge in the third cycle. The programme offers students the required in-depth theoretical and applicable knowledge for solving concrete professional problems in the legal practice while also introducing them to research and development.

Civil and commercial law are two legal fields that encompass a broad spectrum of legal activities, from the judicial system to real estate brokerage and the economy. The postgraduate study programme in Civil and Commercial Law is designed to cover the subjects of these two broad legal fields that cannot be covered in-depth in the first study cycle due to the nature of the subject matter and subjects that the first-cycle programme does not cover due to its focus on the fundamental institutes. It provides vital legal knowledge to every student who will work in the field of civil law matters.

By achieving the fundamental objectives of the study programme, students will develop the ability to analyse and synthesise and to anticipate solutions and consequences of phenomena in the field of civil and commercial law.

The postgraduate study programme lasts two years or four semesters and is equivalent to 120 credits. The first three semesters are intended for attending lectures, seminars and study workshops. The fourth semester is allocated for individual research work and the preparation and defence of the Master’s thesis, which is worth 20 credits.

Professional Title

After fulfilling the requirements for the completion of postgraduate study programme Civil and Commercial Law II the graduate student acquires the title magister / magistrica civilnega in gospodarskega prava*.

*Could be translated as Master of Civil and Commercial Law.

Abbreviated Title: mag. civ. in gosp. prav. (behind the name and surname).

Study Mode

The postgraduate study programme in Civil and Commercial Law is implemented part-time (without concession) study. Lectures are organised in the afternoon in Ljubljana. Studies at the European Faculty of Law are primarily focused on ensuring high-quality expertise and applicable knowledge and skills that serve graduates and employers alike as added value in the labour market and in employment.

Following the model of renowned international universities, the Faculty introduced e-learning, where the student does not come to the teacher but instead the teacher comes to the student. This study mode represents an exceptional opportunity for people who do not feel comfortable with the conventional study mode. The main advantages of e-learning are the flexibility of the study process and the possibility to adapt it to the individual’s needs. It is suitable for students who find it difficult to attend lectures due to distance to the place of study and for employed students and students with special needs.

Enrollment in the first year of the postgraduate study programme in Civil and Commercial Law is available to candidates who have completed:

• a first cycle study programme in the relevant professional field (Law (042)),
• a study programme leading to a higher professional education degree in the relevant professional field (Law (042)), adopted prior to 11 June 11 2004,
• a study programme leading to a university degree in the relevant professional field (Law (042)), adopted prior to 11 June 2004,
• a first cycle study programme in other professional fields and have acquired at least 180 credits (ECTS) and completed study obligations which are essential for further study. The study obligations in the range of 10 to 60 ECTS credits are determined by the Academic Affairs Committee on the basis of the individual application of a candidate, taking into account the field of previous study. The candidates can complete the additional study obligations during their first-cycle study or by passing the exams prior to enrolling in the postgraduate study programme;
• a study programme leading to a higher professional education degree in other professional fields, adopted prior to 11 June 2004, and completed study obligations which are essential for further study. The study obligations in the range of 10 to 60 ECTS credits are determined by the Academic Affairs Committee on the basis of the individual application of a candidate, taking into account the field of previous study. The candidates can complete the additional study obligations during their first-cycle study or by passing the exams prior to enrolling in the postgraduate study programme;
• a study programme leading to a university degree in other professional fields, adopted prior to 11 June 2004, and completed study obligations which are essential for further study. The study obligations in the range of 10 to 60 ECTS credits are determined by the Academic Affairs Committee on the basis of the individual application of a candidate, taking into account the field of previous study. The candidates can complete the additional study obligations during their first-cycle study or by passing the exams prior to enrolling in the postgraduate study programme.

Enrollment requirements are also met by candidates who have completed an equivalent study abroad.

All candidates enrolling in a study program conducted in English language must prove English language proficiency at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) with an appropriate certificate. Relevant certificate of compliance with this enrollment condition is:

• certificate of passing the English language exam at B2 level or equivalent certificate (eg TOEFL iBT score of 87-109, IELTS score of 5-6.5, Cambridge FCE, Oxford B2 Upper intermediate),
• Matura certificate, which shows that English is the foreign language at Matura,
• certificate of completion of secondary education in English,
• a diploma of education obtained at a higher education institution in a study program conducted in English and a certificate (statement) that the candidate has completed the program in English.

Enrollment restriction

If the number of enrolled candidates exceeds the number of enrollment places, the enrollment limit will be accepted. In case of restricted enrollment, candidates will be selected according to the average grade of the first level of study or undergraduate study (100%).

This is decided by the Study Commission.

The Faculty also enables the continuation of studies and enrollment in chosen study programmes in accordance with transfer criteria. Information on the continuation of studies in accordance with transfer criteria is available to candidates at the Faculty.