Global Law Making University of Trento

Overview

Introduction

The world we live in is changing at a rapid pace. The complex dynamics linked to the fragmentation of the global context are changing the role of states and international and supranational organizations. Furthermore, the current ecological and digital transitions strongly pose challenges to be addressed quickly and effectively.

GLaM seeks to train a jurist who knows how to find an opportunity in this era of transitions to effectively contribute to the renewal of the current and future regulatory process. Integrated and interdisciplinary study paths will allow GLaM graduates to carry out, in the public and private sectors, functions related to the analysis of law and legal consultancy, as well as interpretative, application and editorial activities.

GlaM provides a flexible and personalized curriculum, along with the possibility of taking advantage of opportunities organized with foreign universities. The course offering is enriched by research and training experiences (internships or apprenticeships) with the involvement of companies, institutions and public and private organizations with a view to being competitive in the job market.

About the Master

1st year

• Major Issues of Global Law

• Global Environmental and Climate Change Law

• Global Law Drafting

• Law and Digital Technology 

• Economic and Financial Regulation 

• Comparative Law and Methodology

• One elective course:

• Law & Ethics in an Age of Transitions (for students with a background in legal studies)

• Advanced Legal Studies (for students with a background in other fields)

Crash courses will be organized yearly for students who do not have a background in legal studies. 

2nd year

• Contemporary Political Theory

• Elective and Optional Courses and Other Activities

• Legal English and writing advanced

• Global Labour  (Public) Law in practice

• Innovation and Sustainability in the Agrifood Sector (Cattedra Jean Monnet)

• European Transport Law

• Leadership and governance

• Artificial Intelligence law and ethics 

• International Economic Law

• International Tax Law

• Global Employment (Private) Law in practice

• Enforcing Human Rights

• Quantitative methods in social science

• Sociology of Law

Admissions

Application deadlines:

• For non-EU citizens residing abroad: call will open in December 2025; 
• For EU citizens and non-EU citizens regularly residing in Italy: call will open in December 2025; 

To be admitted to the Master’s in Global Law Making , it is necessary to have:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree from an internationally recognized institution at the university level including the equivalent of at least 27 ECTS credits from the academic area of law or legal studies

• Good knowledge of the English language with at least a B2 level according to the European Common Framework

• A personal background with suitable professional, vocational and academic experience appropriate to the nature of the degree program

How to Apply:

Selection criteria

• Coherence between applicant’s previous studies and the academic objectives of the Master’s degree program

• Academic curriculum

• English language competence

Career Opportunities

After graduation you will be qualified:

• For positions of responsibility in national and international institutions working in contexts related to digital or environmental transitions;

• As legal experts in areas such as contract law, intellectual property, law and technology, AI law, privacy law, environmental protection, legal drafting, project management;

• To carry out legal activities in the elaboration and implementation of public intervention policies in national, European and international organisations;

• As advisors, officials and consultants in private and public bodies and companies.

Further Studies

GLaM provides a solid basis for admission to PhD programmes in disciplines relating to law, political and social sciences.