Global Rule of Law and Democracy EPLO/ European Law and Governance School (ELGS)

Overview

This one-year taught degree program is conducted on premise but online attendance is also offered under specific conditions. The program offers students an in-depth look at key issues of Rule of Law.

The Rule of Law is a significant key role principle that has emerged from the bosom of society. Under its umbrella, the protection of fundamental human rights and the respect of human dignity are established; the state arbitrariness is prohibited; the fair trial conditions, the legal certainty and the compliance with the principle of proportionality are ensured.

Τhe main focus of this Global Rule of Law and Democracy master’s program is to learn how Rule of Law is protected, applied and spread internationally. It is inspired by the UN System Framework while it is fully supported and guided by the EPLO Global Rule of Law Commission.

The Global Rule of Law and Democracy Master at EPLO/ European Law and Governance School (ELGS) offers specialized courses that sharpen the comparative target, being initiated from a national – constitutional perspective and leading to the international level. The objective of the program is to provide students with a theoretical knowledge of the challenges which the Rule of Law is facing in contemporary legal and political systems but also with skills and attributes that can be applied in their professional careers.

Upon successful completion of the Master’s programme, students will be able to:

• master the essential knowledge and skills related to the theory and practice of the Rule of Law;
• identify specific conditions which accompany the existence and implementation of this principle as a fundamental feature of democracy and its core values.
• have a rule of law point of view on different key contemporary issues, including technology, the planet, human rights, and access to justice.

The achievement of this goal will be possible by combining theoretical knowledge, practical methodology and investigative criteria.