PrF MSprez International Legal Studies
Name in Czech: Mezinárodněprávní studia
doctoral full-time, language of instruction: Czech![Czech Czech](/pics/flags_svg/cz.svg)
Included in the programme: PrF MS International Legal Studies
doctoral full-time, language of instruction: Czech
Included in the programme: PrF MS International Legal Studies
Study-related information
- Final state doctoral examination and defence of the doctoral thesisA student shall pass the state doctoral exam after fulfilling:
- courses specified in his/her individual study plan,
- courses of language specialisation and passing one language exam
- other courses of methodological fundaments, and other courses selected by him/her for achieving sufficient number of credits.
The exam shall be realised after completed 6th semester, until the end of the 8th semester.
The exam shall realise in accordance with individual study plan in one of three groups of themes.
The examiners ask two questions. The exam shall be a discussion. The student shall explain the questioned legal instrument in a broader context and then shall address details. Accompanying questions of examiners can address broader context, comparison with other instruments.
The exam of the students focusing in their dissertation and individual study plan in the themes of international private, procedure and commercial law shall be a discussion addressing doctrines, principles and instruments of this field of law. Beyond analyses of Czech international private law it encompasses also the EU approaches and comparative approaches at the level of big legal systems.
The exam of the students focusing in their dissertation and individual study plan on the themes of international (public) law shall be a discussion addressing sources, subjects, responsibility, relation with national laws with specific attention to Czech and EU law and particular legal framework related to selected courses and the topic of dissertation.
The exam of the students focusing in their dissertation and individual study plan on the themes of the EU law shall be a discussion addressing specifics of this supranational legal order, its application, sources, procedures, fundamental rights and basic economic freedoms and particular legal framework related to selected courses and the topic of dissertation.
A student prepares and submits the outline of his/her dissertation usually in the 4th semester. Its defense shall realise in the 5th semester. Its final version shall accompany the application to the state doctoral exam.
The defense of dissertation shall consist of the overview with eventual powerpoint presentation. The students ahall answer questions and comments in reviews. The defense shall be avaluated in accordance with these criteria.
The Masaryk University regulations for studies and examinations specify general requirements and organisation (reviews, terms). The precondition is a sufficient amount of credits and compliance with other requirements. - Requirements of the studyThe preparation of dissertation shall be realised during entire study and shall be at least 60% of activities. The segments of dessertation expect their clarification and control in fixed terms.
There are three types of compulsory and facultative courses:
(1) all-faculty courses of common core (together min. 12 credits)
(2) courses related to specialisation (together min. 48 credits)
(3) other courses (minimal 180 credits)
An individual study plan shall specify publication activities. It shall include at least: three articles in peer-reviewed journal in Czechia or abroad, two peer-reviewed papers in Czechia or obroad or book chapter. Own monograph could be partial alternative.
Significant proportion of publications shall be in English or other major language.
Students shal participate actively with contribution or similar form at five confernces at least, one should be international and one abroad.
Student shall pass study research stay abroad lasting one month at least.
Recommended progress through the study plan
Mezinárodněprávní studia
Povinné předměty - individuální
Předměty Internacionalizace, Prezentace na konferenci a Odborná publikace A,B,C je student povinen absolvovat v období od 2.do 7. semestru.
Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
PrF:DI1DIS01 | Dissertation - Individual Study Plan I | k | 12 | 1 | - |
PrF:DI1PED01 | Development of Pedagogical Skills I | z | 2 | 1 | - |
PrF:DI2DIS02 | Dissertation - Individual Study Plan II | k | 15 | 2 | - |
PrF:DI2PED02 | Development of Pedagogical Skills II | z | 2 | 2 | - |
PrF:DI3DIS03 | Dissertation - Individual Study Plan III | k | 16 | 3 | - |
PrF:DI3PED03 | Development of Pedagogical Skills III | z | 2 | 3 | - |
PrF:DI4DIS04 | Dissertation - Individual Study Plan IV | k | 17 | 4 | - |
PrF:DI4PED04 | Development of Pedagogical Skills IV | z | 2 | 4 | - |
PrF:DI5DIS05 | Dissertation - Individual Study Plan V | k | 17 | 5 | - |
PrF:DI5PED05 | Development of Pedagogical Skills V | z | 2 | 5 | - |
PrF:DI6DIS06 | Dissertation - Individual Study Plan VI | k | 18 | 6 | - |
PrF:DI6PED06 | Development of Pedagogical Skills VI | z | 2 | 6 | - |
PrF:DI7DIS07 | Dissertation - Individual Study Plan VII | k | 25 | 7 | - |
PrF:DI8DIS08 | Dissertation - Individual Study Plan VIII | k | 20 | 8 | - |
PrF:DIINTER | Internacionalization | z | 6 | - | - |
PrF:DIKONF | Conference Presentation | z | 2 | - | - |
PrF:DIPUB | Scientific publication A, B, C | z | - | - | - |
160 credits |
Povinné předměty - oborový základ
Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
PrF:DOMPS_IP | Interpretation of International, EU and Foreign Domestic Law | z | 4 | 1 | - |
PrF:DOMPS_MPO | Transnational Law of International Trade | z | 4 | 2 | - |
PrF:DOMPS_MS | International treaties | z | 4 | 1 | - |
PrF:DOMPVV_VPS | Relations among legal systems (national, international, EU) | z | 4 | 2 | - |
16 credits |
Povinné předměty - společný celofakultní základ
Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
PrF:DSPVP01 | Jurisprudence and legal research - methodological approaches | z | 2 | 1 | - |
PrF:DSPVP02 | Working with resources | z | 2 | 1 | - |
4 credits |
Povinně volitelné předměty - celofakultní metodologické kurzy
Student po dohodě se školitelem zvolí předměty nejméně v rozsahu 4 ECTS Student je povinen předměty absolvovat do konce 7. semestru.
Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
PrF:DSPVP03 | Presentation and Pedagogical Skills | z | 2 | - | - |
PrF:DSPVP04 | Historical Research in Law | z | 2 | - | - |
PrF:DSPVP05 | Social Science Methods in Law | z | 2 | - | - |
PrF:DSPVP06 | Legal argumentation | z | 2 | - | - |
PrF:DSPVP07 | Grant and Project Preparation | z | 2 | - | - |
10 credits |
Povinně volitelné předměty - cizí jazky
Student si volí jeden z nabízených jazyků - tj. dva navazující předměty v celkovém rozsahu 4 ECTS. Student je povinen předmět cizí jazyk absolvovat do konce 4. semestru.
Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
PrF:DSANG1 | English I | z | 2 | - | - |
PrF:DSANG2 | English II | zk | 2 | - | - |
PrF:DSFRA1 | French I | z | 2 | - | - |
PrF:DSFRA2 | French II | zk | 2 | - | - |
PrF:DSNEM1 | German I | z | 2 | - | - |
PrF:DSNEM2 | German II | zk | 2 | - | - |
12 credits |
Povinně volitelné předměty - oborová specializace
Volitelné předměty podle ISP - nejméně v rozsahu 32 ECTS Student je povinen předměty absolvovat do konce 6. semestru.
Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
PrF:DOMPS_IP | Interpretation of International, EU and Foreign Domestic Law | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOMPS_MPO | Transnational Law of International Trade | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOMPSV_DMP | Private international law doctrine up to and including the 19th century | z | 4 | 2 | - |
PrF:DOMPSV_IP1 | Principles of Private International Law I | z | 4 | 1 | - |
PrF:DOMPSV_IP2 | Principles of Private International Law II | z | 4 | 2 | - |
PrF:DOMPSV_IPP | Institutes of International Procedural Law | z | 4 | 3 | - |
PrF:DOMPSV_KMZ | Conflict of laws on non-contractual obligations | z | 4 | 4 | - |
PrF:DOMPSV_KZ | Conflicts of Law and Contract | z | 4 | 3 | - |
PrF:DOMPSV_MPS | Theories of Private International Law | z | 4 | 4 | - |
PrF:DOMPSV_MRR | Doctrines of International Commercial Arbitration | z | 4 | 4 | - |
PrF:DOMPSV_PDV | Intellectual property law and private international law | z | 4 | 4 | - |
PrF:DOMPSV_VZ1 | Public Interest in Private and Procedural International Law I. | z | 4 | 5 | - |
PrF:DOMPSV_VZ2 | Public Interest in Private International Law and Procedure II. | z | 4 | 6 | - |
PrF:DOMPVV_ODP | Responsibility, Enforcement and Sanctions in International Law, Use of Force | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOMPVV_ORG | Law of international organisations (classical organisations and the EU), relationship between intern | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOMPVV_OZP | Protection of fundamental rights internationally | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOMPVV_PR | Sources, subjects, sovereignty, subjectivity | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOMPVV_SP | Peaceful Settlement of Disputes in International Law, International Judiciary | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOMPVV_VPS | Relations among legal systems (national, international, EU) | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOPEUV_AUT | The nature of EU law as supranational law, its autonomy, its sources | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOPEUV_EI | Economic Integration - Internal Market | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOPEUV_LEU | Legislation in the European Union and its Relation with National Law | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOPEUV_MU | Monetary Union | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOPEUV_NO | Interaction of EU law with national law - application by national authorities | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOPEUV_NPP | EU Law Enforcement, EU Judicial System | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOPEUV_ODV | Intellectual property protection internationally | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOPEUV_VOP | Common Commercial Policy | z | 4 | - | - |
PrF:DOPEUV_ZP | Protection of fundamental rights at EU level | z | 4 | - | - |
112 credits |