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Elective Module 1: Introduction to Foreign Legal Systems (8 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have basic knowledge of the fundamental principles of selected foreign legal systems and understand the complexity of cross-border legal issues. They are able to describe the connections between the legal systems and their differences and analyse and solve practical international problems.
Courses in Italian law or another foreign law
Elective Module 2: Italian Law or Foreign Law (8 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have basic knowledge of one or more subjects of Italian law or another legal system (e.g. German or Liechtenstein law or another legal system for which courses are offered by an Aurora or Erasmus partner university). They are able to recognise, analyse and classify legal issues in this legal system.
Elective Module 3: Contract Practice (8 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have in-depth knowledge of general contract law, which enables them to implement the legal framework in civil and corporate law practice and to recognise and solve cross-border problems. They are able to analyse contracts relating to corporate law, identify weak points and independently draft appropriate contractual clauses.
Elective Module 4: Labour Law (8 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have in-depth knowledge of particularly practice-relevant areas of Austrian labour law.
They have in-depth knowledge of selected areas of EU labour and social law and understand the problems associated with the implementation of EU legal requirements.
They are able to critically reflect on findings from these areas and independently process and solve complex issues.
They have in-depth knowledge of selected areas of EU labour and social law and understand the problems associated with the implementation of EU legal requirements.
They are able to critically reflect on findings from these areas and independently process and solve complex issues.
Elective Module 5: Moot Court (8 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The students have experience in the practical legal handling of legal disputes in civil law, international sale of goods, environmental law or in another discipline in which a moot court is offered. They are able to apply the knowledge acquired during their studies in specific proceedings `in court¿, draft pleadings and defend the legal arguments orally in adversarial proceedings.
Practical work of at least 196 working hours to get familiarised with the practice of law, administration or legal advice.
In addition to legal hearings in court and work in law firms, this may include representing interests home and abroad, provided the area of responsibility has a legal focus and the work is carried out under the guidance and supervision of legally qualified staff at the institution. The practical training can also be completed during the lecture-free period and should generally be completed at one place and in one go; exceptions to this can be authorised in justified cases.
Prior to commencing the practical activity, the approval of the Director of Studies must be obtained. The duration, scope and content of the work carried out must be certified by the institution; in addition, a report on the tasks, activities carried out and experience gained must be written.
Elective Module 6: Internship (8 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: study achievements covering at least 30 ECTS-Credits
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the tasks and activities of the judiciary, administration and legal counselling. They have an insight into the reality of the law, the social conditions and the effects of the law as well as the connection between substantive law and procedural law. They are able to apply and implement the specialist knowledge, methods and competences acquired during their studies within their area of responsibility. Students are able to reflect theoretically on the knowledge and experience gained in this way and apply it practically.
Provided that places are available, courses or modules from other diploma and master¿s programmes offered at the University of Innsbruck covering a total of 8 ECTS-Credits can be selected, in particular also from the modules of this master¿s programme that have not been selected. At least one course must be selected from the field of gender law or women¿s and gender studies.
Elective Module 7: Interdisciplinary Skills (8 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: The prerequisites specified in the respective curricula are to be met.
Learning Outcome: Students have additional qualifications that meaningfully complement or expand the knowledge they have acquired as part of the master's programme. They can apply the additional qualifications they have acquired in a legal context.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).