Branch programme/details

The Specialised Law Studies is an innovative master's program taught in English, designed to provide education in specific legal area with a focus on the evolving global context. The program uniquely emphasizes a European perspective, offering students a deep understanding of the legal challenges that arise in an international, particularly European, environment.

The specialisation in Business and Competition Law focuses on legal issues related to international trade, market regulation, and competition law including legal frameworks governing business transactions, mergers and acquisitions and regulation of competition on national, European and international levels.  

1.      The admission examination consists of two rounds and is conducted in the English language.  

2.      In the first round, which takes place between 4 May and 7 May 2026, the examination board will assess the documents duly submitted by applicants for study by the set deadline; the documents to be submitted are listed in Part III hereof.

3.      The examination board will, in particular, assess the applicant’s interest in a course with a chosen specialisation based on a motivation letter presented, as well as based on the applicant’s previous academic results.

4.      The maximum number of points which an applicant can achieve in the first round of the admission examination is 40, and they are divided as follows:

a.       resumé: a maximum of 10 points

b.      transcript of academic results: a maximum of 10 points

c.       motivation letter: a maximum of 20 points

5.      In order to proceed into the second round of the examination, an applicant must achieve a total of at least 25 points in the above-listed categories (a – c).

6.      In the second round of the examination, which is held between 18 May and 21 May 2026, the examination board will verify and asses, in an interview with the applicant, the facts presented in the submitted documents, as well as the applicant’s motivation, interest in the field, and knowledge. If the applicant cannot be physically present at the interview, they will be permitted to do it remotely via MSTeams or another suitable communication platform.

7.      The substitute term for the second round will take place between 1 June and 4 June 2026.

8.      The oral part of the admission examination in English aims to assess the following: 

·         motivation for study; and

·         professional knowledge in the following way: the applicant will draw two questions from two sets of questions, one question from each set. The examination board will have a discussion with the applicant relating to the questions drawn. 

o   SET  1 – general professional knowledge

1.      Basics of constitutional law (e.g. the organisation of the legislative power – legislative process, separation of powers).

2.      The process and principles of European integration (e.g. EU institutions, supremacy of EU law).

3.      Key differences between the civil law system and the common law system.

4.      Relationship between national law and international law.

5.      General principles of private law and public law.

o   SET  2 – detailed professional knowledge

1.      Principles of the theory of legal entities.

2.      Principles of corporate law.

3.      Principles of contract law.

4.      Basics of insolvency law.

5.      Principles of competition law and unfair competition.

·         knowledge of professional legal terminology in English, and

·         ability to engage in a professional discourse in English.

9.      In each of the two selected areas, the applicant’s performance is assessed on a points basis (following the table below). The maximum possible number of points is 40 (20 for each question drawn). Only an applicant who obtains a minimum of 25 points in total for both questions discussed in the second round can be admitted to study.

 10.  Only an applicant who obtains at least 50 points in total for both rounds will be admitted to study.

11.  Within 30 days of the verification of the satisfaction of the requirements for admission to study, the Dean will issue a decision on the admission or non-admission to study. The Faculty will deliver the decision to the applicants via a registered letter, to the addressee only, or via ‘datová schránka’ (the official electronic document delivery system), if established and available to the applicant. The decision on admission/non-admission will also be delivered to the applicants via the Study Information System.    

Admission to Master's studies is conditioned by completed secondary education confirmed by a school-leaving certificate. Admission to Post-Bachelor studies (Master's programme) is likewise conditioned by completed education in any type of study programme.