Study programme title in Est.
Õigusteadus
Study programme title in Engl.
Law
TalTech study programme code
HAJM08
MER study programme code
84371
Study programme version code
HAJM08/25
Faculty / college
M - School of Business and Governance
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Kristi Joamets
Language of instruction
English
Self-paid study programme
yes
Nominal study period
4 semesters
Broad area of study
Business, Administration and Law
Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
õppe läbiviimise õigus
Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
tähtajatu
No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group
112
Access conditions
A Bachelor’s degree, higher education aquired by completing
a professional higher education curriculum or a qualification equal thereto in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech. Show more... Study programme aims and objectives
- To provide thorough knowledge of the field of law and to teach
the application of the principles and norms of law in the context of European legal culture with a focus on Estonian Law, European Union and International law, business law or the law and technology.
- To develop the skills of logical reasoning, legal interpretation and analysis, and awareness of a lawyer's professional ethics.
- To develop the knowledge, skills and values that form the specific education of legal scholars and the acquisition of which serves as a prerequisite for pursuing a doctoral degree or legal careers that require a master's degree in Law, such as a judge, sworn attorney, prosecutor, bailiff, notary, bankruptcy administrator, company lawyer, legal advisor, lecturer, and also the positions that require a full understanding of International law, including a government and local government official, EU or international institution official, diplomatic officer. Show more... Learning outcomes of the study programme
Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the graduate:
- explains the theoretical basis of law and jurisprudence;
- applies the principles of law and legal norms and has specialized in Estonian law, on EU and International Law, Business Law or on Law Technology;
- demonstrates the skills of legal argumentation upon making decisions on defining and solving legal problems, and adheres to the standards of lawyer's professional ethics;
- is qualified to pursue a doctoral degree and work in the positions which require a master's degree in Law. Show more... Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate.
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more... Degrees conferred
Master of Arts in Law
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
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MAIN SPECIALITY 8: law and technology
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MODULE: General Studies 18.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to develop the general knowledge of student in business,
human rights, ethics and the relations between the law and technology. Show more... Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- analyses and gives statements on the questions arising when applying the ethics and human rights concerned law and technology;
- explains and applies the principles of business. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
MOT5010
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.5
0.5
E
SK
MOT5060
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
TMJ3300
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
E
SK
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MODULE: Legal Theory, EU and International Law 24.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to develop the knowledge of students in legal methods,
EU and International law. Show more... Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- explains the principles of main areas of EU and International law, applies legal norms in these areas;
- explains and applies legal methods. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
HOX7002
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S1
MOL5030
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
MOL5040
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
S
MOT5071
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
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MODULE: Elective Courses 18.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to give the knowledge and professional skills required to understand and apply regulations of law and technology,
and provide deeper knowledge according to the chosen area of law. Show more... Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- finds and applies the legal norms regulating intellectual property;
- analyses legal questions which belong to the area of law and technology by using appropriate sources of law and applying correct legal norms. Show more... Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
HOE7210
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
ITE4330
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
A
K
MLE0010
6.0
4.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
A
SK
MOE5080
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
SK
MOE5090
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
MOR5061
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
SK
MOT5020
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
SK
MOT5081
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
MOT5090
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
MOT5120
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
Total: at least 18.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Compulsory Courses 18.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to give the knowledge and professional skills required to understand and apply regulations of law and technology,
and provide deeper knowledge according to the chosen area of law. Show more... Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
- finds and applies the legal norms regulating technology law specific fields;
- analyses legal questions which belong to the area of law and technology by using appropriate sources of law and applying correct legal norms. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
HOE7150
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K1
MOT5040
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
MOT5110
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
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MODULE: Internship 6.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of internship is to connect theory and practice through working experience,
in order to reinforce and broaden existing legal skills; and to support and augment the formation of working habits, social skills, attitudes and values. Show more... Learning outcomes
After completing internship, the student:
- critically evaluates the arising legal problems at the place of internship;
- analyses legal situations;
- composes correct and logically structured legal texts;
- uses the theoretical knowledge gained through the studies in practical work;
- draws consequences and summaries based on practical experience;
- understands the nature and everyday organization of legal work. Show more... Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
HOX7007
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
SK
MOI5020
6.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
A
SK
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Free Choice Studies 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
Aims
The aim of free choice studies is to allow the student to develop his/her personal study plan according to his/her interests and later study and work-plans.
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student has acquired knowledge and skills according to his/her interests.
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MODULE: Master Thesis 30.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
Aims
The aim of master thesis is to give students the knowledge to work with legal material and develop argumentation skills in presenting one's statements,
which is shown in writing a logically structured and analytical research. Show more... Learning outcomes
The student:
- chooses a topic which is appropriate and topical theme of law and research question or hypothesis;
- connects the content and results with the research question or hypothesis;
- uses research methods appropriate for legal research;
- uses sources in accordance to the requirements;
- presents logical and appropriate analyses, statements and conclusions;
- writes a thesis which uses correct language, has relevant structure, is completed according to the requirements for students' written works, and presents it at the defence. Show more...
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STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
