Law

The Law Bachelor's programme puts European and International Law at its core, with a focus on building practical lawyering skills to address complex legal challenges in a globalised world. You will combine theoretical legal knowledge with hands-on practice, developing essential skills in case analysis, legal writing, research, argumentation and courtroom mooting.

Learning is interactive and practice-oriented, using case studies, group work and mock trials. You do not need previous legal studies or work experience to join the programme. With an international student community and legal scholars and practitioners leading the courses, you will learn alongside people from diverse backgrounds while building a strong professional network.

This programme is right for you if you are: 

• An aspiring lawyer, advocate, or judge who wants to build a strong foundation in European and international legal systems.

• A high school graduate or recent school leaver looking for an English-medium law degree in a vibrant European environment.

• A degree holder or career changer seeking to add legal expertise to your existing academic or professional background.

• A future diplomat or public sector professional aiming to work in international organizations, government ministries, or EU bodies.

• A business professional or entrepreneur who wants to master cross-border business regulations, GDPR, and international trade law.

At the core of the programme are:

• Legal Theory & History of Law

• Private Law

• Public Law

• European Union Law

• International Law

Some of the core courses include:

• European Union Law

• International Public Law

• Constitutional Law and Human Rights Law

• Legal Research and Writing

• Legal Philosophy and Ethics

Beyond the core courses, electives allow you to explore specialised areas such as GDPR, refugee and climate law, intellectual property, international trade, international criminal law and EU competition law.

Explore the study programme 

Learn by Practicing

Apply your theoretical knowledge through hands-on mock trials, international legal competitions, and active student-led initiatives. Here you can explore key practical opportunities and student communities within Tallinn University’s Law programme.

Find out more about the TLU Mooting Society

Find out more about Primus Collegium

 

Internship opportunities

Practical training is a compulsory part of the curriculum. Many of our students start working as legal assistants or junior legal counsels as early as their second year. Students also secure prestigious internships at top-tier Baltic law firms, the European Parliament, or the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Erasmus+ and exchange opportunities

As a Tallinn University student, you can take advantage of opportunities to study abroad and gain international experience through exchange studies. More about the exchange possibilities.

Finishing your studies

At the end of your studies, you will complete and publicly defend a Bachelor’s thesis. Thesis topics focus on pressing contemporary legal issues, ranging from human rights, international humanitarian law, and EU competition regulations to data privacy (GDPR), AI, and climate change regulations.

Career Opportunities

A degree in Law opens doors to diverse career paths in both the public and private sectors, as well as international organizations. Our graduates can pursue careers in:

• Law firms and legal consultancies

• EU institutions and international organizations (e.g., UN, European Parliament, CJEU)

• National ministries, embassies, and public sector bodies

• Corporate legal departments and multinational companies

• Tech companies and data privacy consultancies (GDPR, legal tech)

• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and human rights bodies

• Diplomacy and international relations

After completing your Bachelor’s Studies, you can continue your legal education at Master’s level.

Explore the Master's programmes

Meet our alumni

Read more about our law students' experiences on our Law and Society blog

Meet our teaching staff

Meet the full teaching staff

Admissions

General requirements

• Completed Secondary Education or the equivalent.
• Proof of English Proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Please see the complete overview of admission and application requirements for Bachelor's level applicants.

Admission exam

Exam procedure

• The admission exam consists entirely of an interview. Maximum points for the interview are 100. The minimum admissions score is 65 points;
• The interview will be 20 minutes long and centres on the CV  (incl. educational background, work experience, other relevant experience i.e any internships, part-time jobs, volunteering, or leadership roles that relate to the study programme), motivation of the applicant and study programme related articles/topics that serve as an input for the exam;
• The admission committee consists of at least two members;
• The interview begins with the identification. At the beginning of the interview the candidate shows their ID and for the purposes of identity verification, the admission committee has the right to record the online interview;
• There is an expectation that the candidate is able to express themselves at least at English level B2 (language proficiency).

Assessment of the candidates

• The candidate`s interest in the programme and motivation to study in the field applying common study methods in social sciences; 
• Capacity to understand the focal arguments of the interview input (eg article) and provide their viewpoints into the discussion; 
• General background and field-related knowledge, language proficiency and the ability to engage in analytical discussions; 
• Capacity to contextualise previous work, study and voluntary activity experience in the frames of the chosen programme.

External assistance is strictly prohibited during the interview. If the committee determines that an applicant is not answering questions independently, the interview score will be zero (0).

Required Documents

Must be submitted with the application on the online application system by the application deadline*

• CV in English
• Copy of Secondary Education Certificate/Diploma (an official translation is requested if the document is not in English); 
• Transcript of Records/Academic Transcript (translation is requested if the document is not in English);
• Proof of English language Proficiency;
• Copy of the identification page of the passport;
• Specific documents required for the programme you are applying to;

• Copy of a Sworn Affidavit to Confirmation of Name if the applicant's name stated in his/her passport differs from the name on any of the other required documents;

• Applicants applying for adjustments to be made during the admission exams due to his/her physical or psycho-social special need must submit a copy of medical proof of this special need to the Counsellor for Students with special needs - Kai Rannastu (kai.rannastu@tlu.ee).

Application dates:     

View detailed admission requirements and timelines for the applicants. 

Scholarships

Tuition fee discounts 2027/2028 Academic Year

SOGOLAS awards a total of two 100% tuition fee discounts across all six English-medium degree programmes combined. In the first academic year, the discount is awarded to the top two students in the admission ranking based on the entrance exam results. 

In the second and third academic years, only full-time students may apply for the discount, and the ranking is based on their weighted grade point average. To receive the discount, a student must not be on academic leave during the semester in which the discount is awarded.

To qualify for the tuition fee discount, the candidate must have submitted their application by February 1st.

Read the tuition fee discount principles and procedure for the 2027/2028 academic year

Move to Tallinn

Studying in Tallinn, means studying at a compact European capital where education, technology and digital innovation meet. As an international student, you can benefit from Tallinn University's support and access practical information to help you settle into life in Estonia from the basics of accommodation to the details about working while studying and of course where to find the student support services. 

Find information about:

• Accommodation
• VISA information
• Healthcare and insurance
• Cost of living
• Public transport
• Working while studying
• Peer support and student buddies
• Student Support Centre

Explore more practical topics that might come up as you relocate.

Contacts

Marleen Marjapuu
Study Counsellor and Specialist

For additional guidelines regarding the admission procedure, please contact the international admission specialist: