Courses and Requirements
Lessons start at the beginning of October.
Please note that the study program may be subject to minor changes.
The program cannot be attended by distance learning.
All classes are in English
First year - a.y. 2026-27 (42° cycle)
For both curricula: 3 compulsory courses
| SEMESTER | TITLE | HOURS | PROFESSOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (Cod. 41087) Research Strategies for Legal Scholars | 28 | G. Tuzet L. Enriques E. Spaventa |
| 1 | (Cod. 41086) New Perspectives on Methodologies for Legal Scholarship | 32 | D. Masciandaro A. Romano |
| 1 and 2 | Principles of Research Ethics* | 2 | SELF-MANAGED ONLINE course |
* The course is available at ECR.unibocconi.it (login with Bocconi credentials). Students have to pass the final test and send the certificate to the PhD Program Officer for the registration by the end of the academic year: 31st August 2027
For the curriculum in International and European Law:
2 compulsory courses
| SEMESTER | TITLE | HOURS | PROFESSOR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | (Cod 40951) Topics in International and EU Law | 24 | E. Spaventa O'Keefe R.M. L.Borlini |
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| 2 | (Cod 40952) PhD Seminars in International and EU Law | 24 | E. Spaventa |
For the Curriculum in Business and Social Law:
2 compulsory courses
| SEMESTER | TITLE | HOURS | PROFESSOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | (Cod 41071) PhD Seminars in Business Law | 24 | G. Strampelli |
| 2 | (Cod 41070) Topics in Business Law | 24 |
G. Strampelli |
Second year
Principles of Research Ethics
PhD Students are required to complete this 2-hours SELF-MANAGED ONLINE course on research ethics.
The course is available at ECR.unibocconi.it (login with Bocconi credentials). Students have to pass the final test and send the certificate to the PhD Program Officer for the registration by the end of the academic year: 31st August 2027
Open Science for Researchers: elective online workshop (75 minutes) offered by the Bocconi library, open to all PhD students from 2nd year.
Study abroad projects
PhD students are encouraged to spend at least one period abroad, ideally in the second semester of their second year, in order to develop their research project under the supervision of academics or experts in their field. Visits abroad must first be agreed upon by both the student and their advisor, and then authorized by the Curriculum Coordinator.
Business and Social Law PhD Students must attend the "PhD Seminars in Business Law" (24 hours).
Third year
Principles of Research Ethics
PhD Students are required to complete this 2-hours SELF-MANAGED ONLINE course on research ethics.
The course is available at ECR.unibocconi.it (login with Bocconi credentials). Students have to pass the final test and send the certificate to the PhD administrative assistant for the registration by the end of the academic year: 31st August 2027
Open Science for Researchers: elective online workshop (75 minutes) offered by the Bocconi library, open to all PhD students from 2nd year.
Business and Social Law PhD Students must attend the "PhD Seminars in Business Law" (24 hours).
Thesis completion and Final defense