Law
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
HAJM08/23
Faculty / college
M - School of Business and Governance
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Kristi Joamets
Language of instruction
English
Study level
Master study
ECTS credits
120
Self-paid study programme
yes
Nominal study period
4 semesters
Study programme group
Law
Broad area of study
Business, Administration and Law
Study field
Law
Curriculum group
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
General studies
18.0
Core studies
24.0
Special studies
42.0
Free choice courses
6.0
Graduation thesis
30.0
Total
120.0
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       MAIN SPECIALITY 8: law and technology
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         MODULE: General courses 18.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
      Aims
      Development of the general knowledge of student in business,
      human rights, ethics and the relations between the law and technology.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      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
      Human Rights, Ethics and Technology
      MOT5010
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.5
      0.5
      E
      SK
      Artificial Intelligence and Law
      MOT5060
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
      TMJ3300
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      0.0
      3.0
      E
      SK
      Total: 18.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Legal theory, EU and International law 24.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
      Aims
      Develop the knowledge of students in legal methods, EU and International law.
      Learning outcomes
      The student:
      - explains and applies legal methods;
      - explains the principles of main areas of EU and International law,
      applies legal norms in these areas.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Legal Research Methodology
      HOX7002
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S1
      Selected Actual Topics from European Union Personal Data Protection Law
      MOL5030
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      SK
      Case Studies of EU Internal Market and Competition Law
      MOL5040
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Technology Law
      MOT5070
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Total: 24.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Compulsory courses 18.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      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
      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...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Cyber Security and Law
      HOE7150
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K1
      Legal Protection of Information Technology Products, Software and Database
      MOT5040
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Digital Intellectual Property and Law
      MOT5110
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Total: 18.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Internship 6.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      - connect theory and practice through working experience, in order to reinforce and broaden existing legal skills;

      - support and augment the formation of working habits, social skills, attitudes and values.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      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
      Legal Internship (Internship)
      HOX7007
      6.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Team-work Project
      IDU0450
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      K
      Moot court for master students
      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: Optional courses 18.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      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
      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
      Legal Framework of e-Governance
      HOE7210
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      SK
      Estonian Language and Culture
      MLE0010
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Intellectual Property and Competition Law
      MOE5080
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      SK
      Medical Law
      MOE5090
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Rights, Obligations and Liability of Actors on the Internet
      MOT5020
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      SK
      Biotechnology and Intellectual Property
      MOT5030
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      SK
      Legal Aspects of Cyber Investigations
      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: Free choice courses 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
      Aims
      Allow a student to develop his/her personal study plan according to his/her interests and later study and work-plans.
      Learning outcomes
      According to the chosen courses.
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         MODULE: Graduation thesis 30.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
      Aims
      To give 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
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           1st Semester
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           2nd Semester
      • +
           3rd Semester
  • +
       MAIN SPECIALITY 9: Business Law
    • +
         MODULE: General courses 18.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
      Aims
      Development of the general knowledge of student in business,
      human rights, ethics and the relations between the law and technology.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      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
      Human Rights, Ethics and Technology
      MOT5010
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.5
      0.5
      E
      SK
      Artificial Intelligence and Law
      MOT5060
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
      TMJ3300
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      0.0
      3.0
      E
      SK
      Total: 18.0 ECTS credits
    • +
         MODULE: Legal theory, EU and International law 24.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
      Aims
      Develop the knowledge of students in legal methods, EU and International law.
      Learning outcomes
      The student:
      - explains and applies legal methods;
      - explains the principles of main areas of EU and International law,
      applies legal norms in these areas.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Legal Research Methodology
      HOX7002
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S1
      Selected Actual Topics from European Union Personal Data Protection Law
      MOL5030
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      SK
      Case Studies of EU Internal Market and Competition Law
      MOL5040
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Technology Law
      MOT5070
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Total: 24.0 ECTS credits
    • +
         MODULE: Compulsory courses 18.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      To give specific knowledge of international business law, EU and international law and foreign policy.
      Learning outcomes
      The student: - explains and applies specific legal norms of international business law.
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Global Trade and Transnational Law
      MOR5050
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      SK
      Online Commercial Law
      MOT5080
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Legal Aspects of Fintech
      MOT5090
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Total: 18.0 ECTS credits
    • +
         MODULE: Internship 6.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      - connect theory and practice through working experience, in order to reinforce and broaden existing legal skills;

      - support and augment the formation of working habits, social skills, attitudes and values.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      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
      Legal Internship (Internship)
      HOX7007
      6.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Team-work Project
      IDU0450
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      K
      Moot court for master students
      MOI5020
      6.0
      2.0
      0.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      SK
      Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
    • +
         MODULE: Optional courses 18.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      To give specific knowledge of international business law, EU and international law and foreign policy.
      Learning outcomes
      The student: - explains and applies specific legal norms of international business law.
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Cyber Security and Law
      HOE7150
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K1
      Estonian Language and Culture
      MLE0010
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      International Business
      MMJ5320
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Development Trends in Business Environment
      MMK5330
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Procurement Law
      MOA5040
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Intellectual Property and Competition Law
      MOE5080
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      SK
      Case Studies of International Tax Law
      MOR5060
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      SK
      International Labour Law
      MOR5070
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Total: at least 18.0 ECTS credits
    • +
         MODULE: Free choice courses 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
      Aims
      Allow a student to develop his/her personal study plan according to his/her interests and later study and work-plans.
      Learning outcomes
      According to the chosen courses.
    • +
         MODULE: Graduation thesis 30.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
      Aims
      To give 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...
    • +
         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
      • +
           1st Semester
      • +
           2nd Semester
      • +
           3rd Semester