Building on a solid legal and economic foundation, the MLE programme allows you to tailor your Master’s studies according to your own preferences and interests.
With the integrative education provided in the Master of Law and Economics (MLE), we aim to empower legal professionals to apply their legal and economic knowledge in complex situations within private and public enterprises, enabling them to think analytically and approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.
The core focus of our programme is to deliver both legal and economic expertise, along with essential methodological knowledge, while also cultivating an integrated legal-economic perspective that emphasizes holistic problem-solving skills.
The MLE programme consists of 90 credits and is typically completed in three semesters. Legal studies form the core of the curriculum, accounting for approximately two-thirds of the course content, while the economic component makes up around one-third. The MLE courses are partially conducted in conjunction with other Master's programmes (particularly the Master's in Law) or are drawn from various economics programmes.
The Contextual Studies programme is another unique feature of the University of St.Gallen (HSG). It integrates knowledge across disciplines and strengthens the social and cultural competencies of our students distinctively. Students take a holistic approach by "thinking outside the box" and enrol in courses within focus areas and skills areas. The cultural and social science offerings in the focus areas are highly diverse and aligned with the study programme. In the skills area, students acquire additional competencies and practical skills necessary for success in the business world. The Contextual Studies programme complements your main field of study and is awarded with 18 ECTS credits.
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The MLE Master’s programme comprises 90 credits and is designed to be completed over 3 semesters.
The compulsory elective courses include focused studies in Law and in Economics (Business Administration/Economics).
Legal knowledge is intensified and deepened to prepare for the legal internship and bar exam that most students pursue afterward.
Students can focus on their individual areas of interest within the fields of Business Administration and/or Economics.
The contextual studies are cross-programme and independent of the core studies. A total of 18 credits must be earned, including 0-6 credits in skills and 12-18 credits in focus areas.
Students who intend to take the bar exam are advised to select courses in the Focus on Law that are relevant to the exam (such as SchKG).