European Union Law Timisoara
The main objective of the program is that the students acquire the competencies allowing them to understand the European Union law in its relationship with the domestic systems of the Member States. The objective and competencies developed in accordance with the needs identified on the market are synthetically presented below and explained in detail in the description of each discipline mentioned in the curricula.
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Field of study
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Form of education
Language of instruction
- 1 Year / Onsite
- Intakes: Jul Sep
Overview
Framing the study program in fields of science
- The fundamental field: Social Sciences
- The branch of science: Legal Sciences
- Wide domain according to the international classification ISCED F-2013: 04 Business, administration and law
- Restricted domain according to the international classification ISCED F-2013: 042 Right
- Detailed field according to the international classification ISCED F-2013: 0421 Law
Qualification details
- The name of the qualification acquired through the study program: Specialist in European Union Law
- Qualification level format *: 7
- Awarded title: Master of Laws
Program details
- Duration of the study program: 1 year
- Number of credits **: 60
- Maximum number of students that can be enrolled: 60
- Seats financed from the state budget: 13
- Paid places: 47
- Annual tuition fee: EU students €1005
Non-EU students €1980
Specific objectives:
- To know and properly use the concepts of the European Union law;
- To know the mechanisms of the European judicial control, to know the conditions of admissibility and the proceedings in front of the ECJ. To know the types of action given material ratio in the competence of the ECJ;
- To understand the essential part played by competition and consumer law in configuring the public economic legal order of the European Union;
- To know the European principles, regulations and jurisprudence in the field of fiscal law;
- To know and properly use the private law concepts of the European Union;
- To know the main principles of the European Union company law. To understand the importance of the doctrine and of the jurisprudence, as well as the methodological constraints of the research in this field;
- To develop students’ sensitivity towards the values that underlie the fundamental rights in a democratic society;
- To develop students’ sensitivity towards the enforcement of foreign law, international instruments and European Union law regulations within a criminal or private law trial;
- To know and properly enforce the European regulations within the field of international private law;
- To know the basics of internet law.
Career Opportunities
- Prosecutor
- Judge
- Magistrate – assistant
- Judicial inspector
- Judicial assistant
- Legal specialist personnel assimilated to judges and prosecutor
Program Learning Outcomes
a) Knowledge:
K1. Knowledge, understanding and appropriate use of specialized legal language;
K2. Knowledge, understanding and appropriate use of domain-specific concepts, theories, paradigms and methodologies;
K3. Knowledge, understanding and appropriate use of concepts, theories, paradigms and methodologies specific to each specialized discipline and complementary ones;
K4. Knowledge, understanding and appropriate use of the European Union legislation and of international legal instruments;
K5. Knowledge of the rules regarding the drafting of specific legal documents (introductory requests, audience notes, conclusions before a court or an arbitration court, commercial contracts, legal opinions, memoranda, specialized analyses, addresses and complaints to public authorities);
K6. Knowledge of judicial and extrajudicial procedures.
b) Abilities:
A1. Applying the relevant knowledge in gathering data and information related to a specific legal issue;
A2. Using the legislation in force in the analysis of concrete legal situations;
A3. Using the legislation in force to correctly legally qualify a concrete problem;
A4. Communication skills in order to document and draft legal applications, and the ability to manage related proceedings;
A5. Abilities to draft a legal document specific for the proceedings before the ECtHR and the CJEU;
A6. Critical and constructive reflection on theoretical and practical issues materialized in studies, legislative proposals, comparative research.
c) Responsibility and autonomy:
R1. Managing and carrying out professional tasks efficiently and responsibly, in compliance with the ethical rules specific to the relevant field of activity;
R2. Implementing and complying with specific professional standards and with the requirements of a periodic self-evaluation of specific performances;
R3. Effectively using communication resources and sources of information; assisting professional training, both in Romanian and in a foreign language, in compliance with the legislation in force regarding copyright, protection of personal data and the right to the protection of one’s image.
Programme
First semester: Principles of European Union Law, European Union Institutions and Procedures, Human Rights in the European Union, Conflicts of Laws and of Jurisdiction in the European Union, Specialized Legal Practice, Ethics of Research, European Union Internet Law/ European Union Social Law.
Semester II: Competition and Consumer Protection European Union Law, European Union Fiscal Law, European Union Law of Financial Institutions, European Union Company Law, Preparation of the Master’s Thesis, The Law and Politics of Combating Inequalities in the European Union/European Criminal Law.
Description of the exam test (s)
Enrollment in the competition for admission to university master’s studies in a specific field can be done regardless of the field in which the bachelor’s degree was acquired, provided that a minimum of 240 ECTS credits have been obtained in that field.
Admission to master’s degree studies at the Faculty of Law is by competition, regardless of the form of education in which they are organized, based on the tests established by this regulation, in order to test knowledge and cognitive abilities. The knowledge specific to the field of study is verified by written and / or oral tests based on a bibliography containing specialized works.
(1) The admission contest for the places financed from the state budget consists of a theoretical and practical exam type interview, having as bibliography:
For the master’s degree program European Union Law: Paul Craig, Gráinne de Búrca, EU Law. Texts, Houses, and Materials, 7th edition, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2020 (Chapters: Institutions; Instruments and the Hierarchy of Norms; The Application of EU Law; The Relationship between EU Law and National Law: Supremacy; Preliminary Rulings; (alternative, bibliography in Romanian) Raluca Bercea, Sorina Doroga, European Union law in judgments and case studies, ed. 2, Legal Universe, Bucharest, 2019.
(2) For the places financed from the state budget, the classification of candidates takes place on the basis of the score obtained at the admission contest – interview, 1-10 points, held on 12.07.2024, respectively 10.09.2024 (*only if, in the July session , not all places financed from the state budget were filled), according to the schedule available online.
(3) Candidates who opt exclusively for paid places do not take the entrance exam. They are classified according to available places, according to the criterion of the average obtained at the bachelor’s exam.
(4) The ranking and distribution of candidates for the places financed from the state budget is done according to the score obtained, and the display of the provisional results will be done until 15.07, respectively 10.09. Candidates who opt for places financed from the state budget related to several university master’s study programs organized at the Faculty of Law will take the interview test at each of the university master’s study programs they have opted for.
(5) In cases where two or more candidates have obtained an equal score, their distinction will be made on the basis of the general average of the years of study, and if this criterion is not sufficient, the average obtained in the final exam will be taken into account. license.
Details regarding the admission steps
(1) The minimum general average of admission to the master’s degree programs organized by UVT may not be less than 6,00 (six).
2) For the places financed from the state budget, the classification of candidates is based on the score obtained following the admission contest – interview type, held on 12.07, respectively 10.09, according to the schedule available on www.drept.uvt.ro.
(3) Candidates who opt exclusively for paid places will not take the entrance exam. They are classified according to the available places, according to the average obtained at the final exam of the undergraduate studies.
List of required documents
The necessary documents for the enrollment file for the master’s degree programs within the Faculty of Law are the following:
- ID card;
- Birth certificate – for UVT graduates of undergraduate university studies from the current year, the document is not mandatory, it can be taken from the existing file for the cycle of university undergraduate studies;
- Marriage certificate – if appropriate;
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma equivalent to it, accompanied by the supplement to the diploma, or certificate of completion of undergraduate university studies, accompanied by the transcript, for candidates who graduated from undergraduate university studies in the current year; UVT graduates of undergraduate studies in the current year do not need to upload the certificate of completion of undergraduate studies and the transcript on the admission platform in order to apply for master’s studies in the same year, the results of the final examination of undergraduate studies , respectively the average of the years of undergraduate university studies, being taken over in the candidate’s file directly by the admission committees of the UVT faculties;
- Medical certificate issued by the family doctor, not older than 90 days from the date of its presentation at the document collection office, attesting whether the candidate is fit to enroll in university studies and, if applicable, , chronic conditions from which the candidate suffers (neuropsychiatric, psycho-pathological, pulmonary, dermato-venereal, disability (type, degree), etc.). Specific learning disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, etc.) or any special educational requirements will be attested by a diagnostic certificate;
- Certificate certifying completion of another master’s university study program (completed or not at the time of submitting the file), in which the funding regime in which each year of studies was completed (with funding from the state budget/ with fee, if it is/was carried out at a state higher education institution in Romania) and, if applicable, the years and semesters of studies in which the student benefited from the scholarship, respectively its type – if appropriate.
- For study programs with teaching in an internationally spoken language, candidates can upload supporting documents to attest knowledge of the language of instruction, being relevant only those documents attesting knowledge of the respective language at minimum level B2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Admission process calendar
Registration period: until July 11, 11:00
Date of display of preliminary results: July 11, 18:00
Date of taking the language skills test – July: online, July 12, 9:30
Date of the admission test (s) (day, hour): The interview for the places financed from the state budget: July 12, 11:00, at the headquarters of the Western University in Timișoara
Deadline for certification of documents according to the original – July: July 12, 16:00
Date of results listing: July 15, 10:00, on the official website of the Faculty of Law www.drept.uvt.ro and on the admission website https://admitere.uvt.ro/
Filing appeals period: until July 16, 10:00
Date of display of results after appeals: July 16, 12:00, on the official website of the Faculty of Law www.drept.uvt.ro and on the admission website https://admitere.uvt.ro/
Seats confirmation period: July 16, 14:00 – July 17, 23:59
Listing results after confirmations: July 18, 10:00, on the official website of the Faculty of Law www.drept.uvt.ro and on the admission website https://admitere.uvt.ro/
Seats confirmation period (second stage of confirmations): July 18, 14:00 – July 19, 09:00
Final results listing: July 19, 10:00, on the official website of the Faculty of Law www.drept.uvt.ro and on the admission website https://admitere.uvt.ro/
Schedule of the admission process for the September session (valid if seats remain available after the first admission session)
September registration period: until September 9, at 11:00
Date of posting of candidates registered in September: September 9, 18:00
Date of the language proficiency test: online on September 10, at 9:30
Date of taking the admission test (s) September: The interview for the places financed from the state budget: September 10, 11:00, at the headquarters of the University of the West in Timișoara
Deadline for certification of documents according to the original – September: September 10, 14:00
September results listing: September 10, 16:00, on the Faculty of Law page and on the admission website https://admitere.uvt.ro/
Appeals period: until September 11, 16:00
Display of results after September appeals: September 12, 10:00, on the official website of the Faculty of Law www.drept.uvt.ro and on the admission website https://admitere.uvt.ro/
September place confirmation period: September 12-13, 14:00
September final results listing: September 13, 16:00 , on the official website of the Faculty of Law www.drept.uvt.ro and on the admission website https://admitere.uvt.ro/.
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European Union Law program offered by the Faculty of Law at the West University of Timișoara (UVT).
This program is designed for students passionate about European law and its impact on national and international legal systems.
European Union Law: Mastering the Legal Framework of the EU
The European Union Law program, offered by the Faculty of Law at the West University of Timișoara (UVT), is a specialized program designed for students who are passionate about understanding the legal framework of the European Union (EU) and its impact on national and international legal systems. In an era where European integration and cross-border legal issues are increasingly important, this program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to navigate the complexities of EU law. Whether you aspire to work in EU institutions, international organizations, or legal practice, this program provides the tools and insights to excel in this dynamic field.
Program Overview
The European Union Law program is a master’s program that spans two years (four semesters). It is designed for students with a background in law or related fields who want to specialize in European Union law. The program is taught in English, making it accessible to both Romanian and international students.
Key Features of the Program
- Focus on EU Law: The program emphasizes the principles, institutions, and legal framework of the European Union.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Combines law, political science, and economics to provide a comprehensive understanding of EU law.
- Practical Orientation: Includes case studies, moot courts, and internships to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.
- Research Opportunities: Students have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research projects in EU law.
Curriculum: A Blend of Theory and Practice
The program’s curriculum is carefully designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field of European Union law. Below is an overview of the key components of the program:
Year 1: Foundations of EU Law
The first year focuses on building a strong foundation in the principles and institutions of the European Union. Courses include:
- Introduction to EU Law: Covers the history, institutions, and legal framework of the EU.
- EU Constitutional Law: Explores the principles of EU constitutional governance, including the role of the European Court of Justice.
- EU Internal Market Law: Examines the legal framework of the EU internal market, including free movement of goods, services, and persons.
- EU Competition Law: Focuses on the rules and regulations governing competition within the EU.
- EU External Relations Law: Explores the EU’s legal framework for external relations, including trade agreements and international cooperation.
- EU Human Rights Law: Examines the protection of human rights within the EU, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
- EU Environmental Law: Focuses on the legal framework for environmental protection and sustainability within the EU.
- Research Project: Students complete a research project in collaboration with faculty members or industry partners, applying their knowledge to solve real-world legal challenges.
Why Choose This Program?
The European Union Law program stands out for several reasons:
1. Focus on Emerging Legal Issues
The program addresses the latest developments and challenges in EU law, preparing students to navigate the complexities of European integration.
2. Interdisciplinary Approach
By combining law, political science, and economics, the program provides students with a holistic understanding of EU law.
3. Hands-On Learning
Through case studies, moot courts, and internships, students gain practical experience that prepares them for the challenges of the real world.
4. Research Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects, contributing to advancements in EU law.
5. Career Prospects
Graduates of the program are well-prepared for careers in EU institutions, international organizations, and legal practice, with opportunities in both academia and industry.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the European Union Law program are well-equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in the legal field. Some of the potential career paths include:
- Legal Advisor: Providing legal advice on EU law to governments, businesses, and international organizations.
- Policy Analyst: Analyzing and developing policies within EU institutions and international organizations.
- Judicial Clerk: Working with judges at the European Court of Justice or national courts.
- Human Rights Advocate: Promoting and protecting human rights within the EU and internationally.
- Academic Researcher: Conducting research in EU law at universities and research institutions.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the European Union Law program is competitive and requires applicants to meet specific criteria. These include:
- Bachelor’s Degree: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in law or a related field.
- English Language Proficiency: Since the program is taught in English, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the language. This may be verified through language tests such as TOEFL or IELTS.
- Entrance Exam or Interview: Some applicants may be required to take an entrance exam or participate in an interview as part of the admission process.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit the program’s official page for detailed information on admission requirements and application deadlines: European Union Law.
Student Life and Support
The Faculty of Law offers a vibrant and supportive environment for students. In addition to academic excellence, students can participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including:
- Student Organizations: Join clubs and societies focused on EU law, human rights, and international relations.
- Moot Court Competitions: Participate in national and international moot court competitions to hone their legal skills.
- Conferences and Workshops: Attend events featuring legal experts, judges, and policymakers.
- Career Services: Access career counseling, job placement assistance, and networking opportunities with alumni and industry professionals.
Why Choose UVT and GlobalStudent?
For international students, GlobalStudent is the ideal partner to navigate the challenges of studying abroad. From visa assistance to part-time job placement, GlobalStudent ensures that students can focus on their studies and make the most of their time at UVT.
Conclusion
The European Union Law program at the West University of Timișoara is an excellent choice for students seeking a career in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of EU law. With its focus on advanced legal issues, interdisciplinary approach, and practical experience, the program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to succeed in a competitive and ever-changing world. Whether you aspire to work in EU institutions, international organizations, or legal practice, this program offers the tools and insights to achieve your goals.
For more information, visit the official program page: European Union Law.
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