Mission
The Mission of the program in Civil and Property Law (LLM) is to educate professionals and leaders in the core areas of private law of Kosovo and European Framework, that contribute to the advancement of rule of law, economic growth, and sustainable development through innovative processes, teaching, and research excellence for the benefit of people and community.
Intended learning outcomes of the study program are:
On successful completion of this programme students should be able to:
Knowledge
- Critically understand the key areas of advanced private law, focusing on the Acquis of justice and the national measures to develop private law, reflecting UBT’s mission to foster education aligned with national and European standards.
- Evaluate the substantive doctrine and legal regulations in Kosovo’s advanced private law, including inheritance, family law, property law, competition law, industrial property, and civil litigation, enhancing students’ ability to contribute to Kosovo’s legal framework.
- Compare and contrast Kosovo’s legal framework with European and global standards in private law, inheritance law, intellectual property law, and arbitration, supporting UBT’s goal to produce globally aware professionals.
- Understand and evaluate primary and secondary sources of private, property, trade, and industrial property law, ensuring that graduates have a thorough command of legal sources and practices.
Skills
- Develop creative solutions to civil law challenges related to property, competition, obligations, trade law, and procedural law, in line with UBT’s focus on innovation and legal problem-solving.
- Formulate and manage civil litigation cases, contracts, and notary deeds, applying knowledge in simulated and practical environments, reflecting UBT’s mission to equip graduates for real-world legal practice.
- Plan and carry out comprehensive research projects in private law, civil, and property law, demonstrating proficiency in independent legal research and contributing to the broader academic and legal community.
Competencies
- Lead and manage teams in simulated legal scenarios, including civil litigations, contract formulation, and legal analysis, ensuring leadership and teamwork skills essential for modern legal practice.
- Critically assess and provide solutions to complex legal issues in obligations, contracts, and notary challenges, preparing students to navigate intricate legal environments, reflecting UBT’s commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
- Systematically understand and apply institutional structures and procedures in civil litigation, notary processes, and cadastral procedures, enhancing students’ ability to engage with the judicial and legal systems at multiple levels, in accordance with UBT’s mission of academic excellence and societal contribution.