University of Milan

LL.M. in Law and Sustainable Development

INTRODUCTION

The Master’s Degree (Laurea Magistrale) in Law and Sustainable Development (LL.M. in Law and Sustainable Development) at the University of Milan is the first European graduate programme that aims at improving the legal skills necessary to better grasp the three interconnected dimensions (economic, social, and environmental) of sustainable development.

It offers students an in-depth interdisciplinary academic education to specialise in key issues agreed upon by the International Community within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development “Transforming Our World” and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The course is open to students with a background in legal, economic or political studies, who are proficient in English. They will complete their training with advanced legal skills, integrated with the relevant socio-economic dimensions, to deal with the challenges of sustainability in the public and private sector.

Entirely taught in English, the LL.M. provides specialised education and training enabling legal professionals to tackle contemporary economic, social, and environmental challenges. The approach to learning will be multidisciplinary, integrated, and holistic, as inherent in the notion of sustainable development.

The LL.M. is a two-year Master Programme. In the first year, students are required to attend seven core courses, in the areas of law, economics, and sociology. In the second year, students can tailor their study plan, by choosing elective courses from among those offered within one of the four curricula, as well as one or more optional courses/activities.

Students who do not speak Italian will also be required to attend classes in order to obtain a basic knowledge of the language (level A2). To complete their degree, students must do an internship and write and discuss a final dissertation.