• Course title: Cours 1: European Integration in Principles and Theory
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC-1
• Module(s): Module 1 – Fondements et principes du droit de l’Union européenne/ Fundamentals of EU Law
• Language: FR, EN
• Mandatory: Yes

1.Principles of European Union Law:

 •    Understand, explain and analyse the overall structure of the EU legal order, the interaction with the national legal orders and the place of the individual•    Selectively read and comment complex judgments and literature•    Present in a structured way complex legal questions 2.Methodology, Legal Theory and European Integration:Analyse and reflect critically upon key developments in EU law

1.Principles of European Union Law:This course will study the principles related to the identity of the European Union (principles linked to autonomy and the rule of law), the principles governing the interaction of the European and the national legal orders (sincere cooperation, primacy, effectiveness), as well as those concerning the protection of individuals (effective judicial protection, principle of non-discrimination, principle of proportionality and fundamental rights protection) and the European governance (transparency, democracy, institutional balance). The principles will be analyses as such, but also from a transversal perspective (harmonization, mutual trust) and in the light of the judicial review in the judicial system of the Union. 2.Methodology, Legal Theory and European Integration:This course will study the impact of judicial reasoning on social integration in general (taking into account recent developments in United      States case law), with a special emphasis on European Legal Reasoning and European Integration.

• Course title: Cours 2: Internal Market and Competition
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC-2
• Module(s): Module 1 – Fondements et principes du droit de l’Union européenne/ Fundamentals of EU Law
• Language: FR, EN
• Mandatory: Yes

1. Libertés de circulation

Expliquer le fonctionnement du marché intérieur

2. Fundamentals of EU Competition law

•    Provide knowledge of basic concepts of EU competition law and its economics•    Provide understanding of the public and private law rationales underlying EU competition law•    Critically analyse of the case law and doctrinal concepts•    Identify and assess conceptual commonalities and differentiations in a transversal context

1. Libertés fondamentales dans le marché intérieurLe cours – enseigné en français – vise à sensibiliser les étudiants aux aspects transversaux et à l’interaction de plus en plus féconde entre les libertés fondamentales (libertés de de circulation) et les autres droits fondamentaux dans le cadre du droit de l’Union européenne.Le suivi de cet enseignement présuppose de solides bases dans le droit matériel de l’Union européenne. Le cours vise à approfondir la thématique des libertés de circulation en focalisant sur leurs aspects communs et leur relation avec les droits fondamentaux. Dans le déroulement des séances des exercices pratiques tels que des cas pratiques, la recherche de jurisprudence, analyse de jurisprudencerécente etc. auront lieu.L’examen se déroulera sous la forme d’une épreuve écrite de trois heures. Les sujets d’examen des années précédentes seront publiés sur Moodle à titre d’exemple.2. Fundamentals of EU Competition LawEU competition law (notably Articles 101/102 TFEU, but also Articles 106, 107 and 108 TFEU). The course is taught in English and focuses on the essential substantive and organizational/procedural rules and concepts governing EU competition law public and private enforcement, including fundamental rights protection and access to justice.The written exam (three hours) normally consists of a transversal topic or a case study guided by specific questions. 

• Course title: Moot Court
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC
• Module(s): Module 1 – Fondements et principes du droit de l’Union européenne/ Fundamentals of EU Law
• Language: FR
• Mandatory: No

• Course title: Cours 1: International and European Human Rights Protection
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC-3
• Module(s): Module 2 – Fundamental Rights
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

1. European and International Human Rights Law•    Be conversant with the debates concerning human rights and the historical development of international human rights law•    Explain a number of core legal issues within international human rights law•    Assess the effectiveness, appropriateness, advantages and disadvantages of a range of international mechanisms for the protection of human rights2. Citoyenneté et droits fondamentauxExpliquer l’architecture institutionnelle du droit européen des droits fondamentaux Évaluer l’interaction des différents régimes de droits fondamentaux (national, UE et CEDH)Interpréter correctement les principales règles de fond de l’UE en matière de droits fondamentaux et comprendre la logique d’interaction entre les différents systèmes de protection en Europe Formuler des arguments fondés sur le droit européen des droits fondamentaux dans le cadre de litiges juridiques

1. European and International Human Rights LawThis course provides a compact but general introduction to international human rights law. It covers the foundations of international human rights law, institutional protection, a number of individual and collective rights, and a series of cross-cutting issues posing particular challenges for the effective protection of human rights in various contexts.The course is divided into three parts: Part I discusses the historical and theoretical foundations of human rights and the normative framework of human rights protection. This includes an analysis of the sources of human rights law, such as treaties, customary international law and general principles of law. Part II is devoted to the practical aspects concerning the application of human rights at the international (UN Charter system) and regional levels (European and Inter-American systems). It examines the main procedures for bringing complaints of human rights violations. This includes an examination of both national and international human rights jurisprudence and of non-binding decisions of human rights committees, especially in the UN context. Part III focuses on the various types of human rights, including individual rights (social and political) and collective rights (self-determination, minorities and indigenous peoples). It further examines human rights in the broader context, discussing both promises and challenges that have become apparent in addressing pressing issues. These include protection during times of armed conflict, the difficulties posed by multinational corporations for the system of human rights protection and the application to climate change of the right to a healthy environment.2. Citoyenneté et droits fondamentauxCe cours explore la protection des droits fondamentaux et des droits des citoyens dans le système juridique de l’Union européenne, en tenant compte notamment de l’évolution de la jurisprudence de la Cour de justice de l’UE et, également, de la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme.Le cours présente les sources des droits fondamentaux de l’UE. Il aborde notamment le rôle de la jurisprudence de la Cour de justice dans le système des droits fondamentaux de l’UE, la Charte des droits fondamentaux de l’UE, la protection des droits fondamentaux de l’UE dans les États membres. La suite du cours sera consacrée à l’examen de manière plus topique et ciblée de certaines questions afférentes à la consécration des droits fondamentaux qui sont plutôt d’actualité. Elle explore ainsi la jurisprudence récente de la Cour de justice et la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme notamment sur l’État de droit, l’indépendance de la justice, l’asile et le mandat d’arrêt européen, le principe ne bis in idem et les droits sociaux.

• Course title: Cours 2: The protection of individuals in the EU
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC-4
• Module(s): Module 2 – Fundamental Rights
• Language: FR, EN
• Mandatory: Yes

1. European Labour lawIdentify the competences of the EU in the field of labour and employment lawEnumerate the most relevant EU Directives and RegulationsUnderstand the relevant case law of the European Court of Justice2. Droit européen de la consommationExpliquer les compétences de l’UE et des États membres en matière de protection des consommateurs Décrire les méthodes d’intégration utilisées par l’UE dans le cadre de la politique de protection des consommateurs Décrire l’articulation entre le droit de l’UE et le droit national en matière de droit de la consommation

1. European Labour lawThe course aims to offer a complete overview on the background and rules of European labour law and social policy. It is focused on different topics: •    the sources of EU labour law and their continuing evolution •    the fundamental freedoms and their role in building the rules of the common market•    the principle of equal treatment and its penetration into national legal systems•    the regulation of non-standard forms of employment•    the protection of employees within outsourcing processes and the role of trade unions•    information and consultation rights•    latest trends of European labour law and the impact of the global economic crisis2. Droit européen de la consommation•    Le cadre de la politique menée en matière de protection des consommateurs•    Les méthodes de l’intégration européenne en matière de droit de la consommation•    L’aperçu des règles de droit international privé applicables aux consommateurs•    L’introduction au droit substantiel de la consommation

• Course title: Moot Court
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC
• Module(s): Module 2 – Fundamental Rights
• Language: FR
• Mandatory: No

• Course title: Cours 1: Legal Aspects of the Single Market
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC-6
• Module(s): Module 3 – Substantive EU Law
• Language: FR, EN
• Mandatory: Yes

1. Digital single marketExplain the basis of the legal framework of space and telecommunication activities, its complexity and problems, as well as the fundamental issues of media law on the level of the European Union.2. Company lawAssess the compatibility of domestic company law rules with European rules.

1. Digital single marketThe course gives a first insight into the international, European and national space, communication and media law. •    In the part taught by Prof. Hofmann the course analyses the UN legal framework of space activities and the rules of the International Telecommunication Union, as well as studies the legal framework of the European Space Agency and of space programs of the European Union. Additionally, the course gives an overview of national space and telecommunication legislation of selected countries, including Luxembourg. •    In the part taught by Prof. Cole the course gives an overview of key elements of media law in the context of the European Union. It will present the relevance of fundamental rights and freedoms and give a few examples for sector specific rules on EU level. With that, the course displays the scope of topics that are basis of the specialised Master in Space, Communication and Media Law as it is offered in the second year of the Master in Law programmes at the University of Luxembourg. 2. Company lawEuropean company law, meaning the study of European law bearing on the topic of company law at large, which includes the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union on the topic of freedom of establishment, the directives, regulations and recommendations applying to the members states’ companies or directing the member states to bring some orientation to their national company law systems and, finally, the existing European entities (European Company, European Economic Interest Grouping, European Cooperative Society).

• Course title: Cours 2: Area of Freedom Security and Justice
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC-7
• Module(s): Module 3 – Substantive EU Law
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

1. European Criminal Law•    Identify European criminal law issues in concrete, real-life situations•    Explain and assess the influence of national and European policy choices and the consequences thereof on the practice of criminal law and criminal procedure•    Interpret and apply sources of European criminal law and argue cases on the basis thereof•    Develop: (a) analytical skills to make meaningful contributions to, and comments on, the illuminated subjects and (b) a critical approach to the case-law issuing from supranational courts and toward the arguments proffered by the parties to such proceedings•    Cultivate a comparative perspective on the Europeanization process and undertake specific case-studies illustrating the theoretical framework2. International and Comparative Criminal justice•    Develop an advanced knowledge on the European Public Prosecutor Office (investigative powers, prosecution, case dismissal, evidence, judicial review, defense rights, etc.)•    Identify controversial issues and develop analytical skill to list possible solutions to adopt at supranational level•    Master the different sources of European criminal law and procedure •    Cultivate a critical approach in order to understand the foundations of EU criminal justice

1. European Criminal LawThe course focuses on the institutional framework and historical background of European criminal law. It identifies the sources of European criminal law (e.g., Council of Europe, Schengen, and the former Third Pillar of the EU) and the relationships among them. It explores the role and interplays among the different European and national institutions in developing European criminal law, as well as the European instruments dedicated to the approximation of criminal law and criminal procedure. Finally, it discusses key policy choices relating to the future development of European criminal law with a specific focus on financial and banking crimes at European level. 2. International and Comparative Criminal justiceThe course will focus on the European public prosecutor office recently established with its headquarter in Luxembourg. The programme will include the material scope of the EPPO – offences affecting the EU financial interests – as well as its operational setting. The different organs composing the EPPO as well as the several phases of the proceedings will be analysed in light of the different legal traditions existing among the Member States. Comparative criminal procedure is used as a tool to understand the complexity of the EPPO design and its potential impact on fundamental rights of the defendant. A final session will focus on the adaptation of national systems to the needs of the EPPO will close the course.

• Course title: Moot Court
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC
• Module(s): Module 3 – Substantive EU Law
• Language: FR
• Mandatory: No

• Course title: Course 1: Economic Law
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC-8
• Module(s): Module 4 – Economic and Business Law
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

• Course title: Course 2: Business Law
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC-9
• Module(s): Module 4 – Economic and Business Law
• Language: FR, EN
• Mandatory: Yes

• Course title: Moot Court
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC-16
• Module(s): Module 4 – Economic and Business Law
• Language: FR, EN
• Mandatory: No

• Course title: Course 1: Droit international privé
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC-10
• Module(s): Module 5 – Droit international et transnational
• Language: FR
• Mandatory: Yes

• Course title: Course 2: International and Transnational Law
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC-11
• Module(s): Module 5 – Droit international et transnational
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

• Course title: Course 1: European and International Law and Litigation
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC-13
• Module(s): Module 6 – Specialisations in European and international Law
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes

• Course title: Course 2: Selected areas of EU Law
• Number of ECTS: 5
• Course code: MADE4TC-14
• Module(s): Module 6 – Specialisations in European and international Law
• Language: EN
• Mandatory: Yes