A one-year programme covering the main techniques
and topics of the sociology of law for a Master of Arts degree (60 ECTS),
accredited by the Università degli Studi di Milano and the University of the
Basque Country (UPV/EHU). This MA is both a recognised self-standing
qualification, and one which is accepted as a foundation for higher research
degrees (PhD) by universities all over the world. The programme is in its 21st
year, and previous graduates are now among the leading scholars or
practitioners in their field.

A maximum of 20 applicants will be selected from all
countries to benefit from the unique resources of the Oñati International
Institute for the Sociology of Law, in the beautiful Basque country. The
courses are taught in Oñati from
September to March by visiting professors who are leading specialists on each
topic (40 ECTS credits); and the degree is completed by an independent research
project supervised by a specialist in socio-legal studies culminating in the
writing of a dissertation submitted in September (20 ECTS credits).

The programme is unique, in that it is taught by
visiting professors, meaning that the students are exposed to leading scholars
in socio-legal studies, and we are able to offer a truly international
programme. The majority of students continue onto PhDs, and with the programme
now coming into its 23rd year, many of our graduates are now well-known
scholars in their field. Thanks to the generous response of many friends of the
Institute to our appeal for the Student Fund, we are also able to offer some
financial assistance to students who would not otherwise be able to take the
course. 

Further information can be found on the IISJ website.