Cyprus has many universities that offer undergraduate and postgraduate law degrees; however, careful consideration needs to be given when choosing a university, as each individual course can differ significantly from another.
One of the main considerations is the choice of law. This blog focuses on and presents the universities within the Greek-Cypriot side of Cyprus, which offer students the choice to study English, Cypriot or Greek law.
You can find all the universities below, along with their introductory text and courses. All titles are associated with links.
"The School of Law is pursuing a clearly defined mission statement. Our key mission and prime objective are to offer responsible education designed to satisfy the requirements of the local and international professional market, whilst retaining the necessary focus demanded of a top-ranked Law School with internationally recognised research and knowledge transfer activities and complying with the highest professional and ethical standards. Through an intertwine between research informed teaching and impact informed research, the School aims to equip students, graduates, professionals and the wider public with superior social, legal and professional skills and build a bridge between independent learning and critical undertaking in the modern world."
Courses (English):
- PhD in Law
"The Faculty of Law was established in 2006, aiming to provide high quality legal education. The launch of the first law degrees at postgraduate level was realised in September 2018 for the PhD and in January 2019 for the LLM. Since 2006, the Department offers courses in law to cross-registering students of other departments of the University of Cyprus as open elective or embedded courses.
The Department of Law is leading the study of Cypriot law and its development in a manner that meets the requirements of modern society and the challenges at international and European level. The study of law in the department aims at cultivating critical legal thought and the combination of theory, expertise and practical spirit.
In addition to the high standards of teaching, one of the main priorities of the Department is the cultivation of scientific research. The international scientific presence of its academic staff is strong. Academic staff members have significant involvement in international, European and domestic research activities and programs. At the same time, the Department regularly organizes a variety of scientific events that cover a wide range of law-related subjects, as well as a series of research seminars."
Courses (Greek or English):
"With more than 25 years of experience in the provision of a top-tier legal education, the School of Law can also be credited for awarding the first Law degrees in Cyprus that were officially recognised academically by the Republic and professionally recognised by the Cyprus Legal Council.
Today, our School offers a number of innovative courses and legal programmes that are recognised by the Cyprus Legal Council for access to the legal profession. Through these, we aim to help you gain a competitive edge in a prestigious selection of professional careers.
Further, our European Studies and International Relations programmes aim to address the impact the economic, political and social issues surrounding Cyprus, the Eastern Mediterranean and the broader region, the EU and the international arena. These will give you thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills that you will need to follow a career in international organisations, government, multinational companies, and educational institutions."
Courses (English and Greek):
- Law (LLM, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters) (in Greek and English)
"The first autonomous School of Law established in Cyprus offers you the opportunity to concentrate in Cyprus Law or Greek Law and develop the analytical, communication and problem-solving skills the profession demands.
Programs approved by the Law Office of the Republic of Cyprus
Faculty engaged in student learning and advancement
High-level research that directly informs teaching
Placement opportunities that boost your career potential
Law students learn a specialized vocabulary and a distinctive way of thinking; they also learn how to communicate their knowledge to real people with real problems. The School prepares graduates for various career paths including sitting bar examinations in Cyprus or Greece, continuing studies at the LLM or PhD level, or using the law degree for leadership roles in politics, management, journalism, diplomacy, criminology and law enforcement."
Courses (Greek):
- LLM in International Commercial Law
- LLM in Criminal Law
- LLM in Public Law
- PhD in Law
"The Department of Law aims to educate its students in legal sciences to enable them to develop their legal reasoning and argumentation, and to actively support them in conducting high-level research in all branches of legal science. Finally, it aims to develop collaborations with other research institutions and centres, the business world, the wider community of jurists creating channels of communications with legal practice for students and future graduates, as well as collaborations with the civil society and other stakeholders and organisations to promote innovation, sustainability, social cohesion and quality of life."
Courses (English or Greek):
"The School of Business and Law having solidified a long and well-recognised presence in the field of Cyprus Higher Education, has established the Department of Law in 2012.
Its primary goal is to provide students with a thorough and high-quality education in the field of law by harmoniously integrating them in the apprenticeship of the science of law: A systematised body of knowledge that interprets the law in force in a given society as regulatory rules of the social life of people.
The Department comprises experienced as well as young academics both from Cyprus and internationally. It is also complemented with visiting professors and, importantly, esteemed practitioners who instil a strong applied dimension to the Department. It currently, offers a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Master in Maritime Law (LLM)."
Courses (Greek):
- LLB in Law (Cyprus or Greek Law)
"Law is an incredibly varied and multi-faceted subject, affecting every part of our lives from our relationships and education to our work, travel, property, and health. The Law industry is dynamic and competitive and changes in line with social needs. A Law degree offers diverse career pathways and provides you with the skill set to succeed in a number of careers. This course will offer you a holistic experience; you will study theoretical backgrounds as well as practical aspects of Law. With the successful completion of this course, you will receive a practical and contemporary Qualifying Law Degree, recognised by employers, the Cyprus Bar Association and the Solicitors Regulation Authority."
Courses (English):
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