For Prospective Students

Program Overview

The Master in Law and Economics of the Arab Region (MLEA) is a joint program between Faculty of Economics and Political Science (FEPS) at Cairo University and Institute of Law and Economics (ILE) at Hamburg University.
DOUBLE DEGREE: MSc. of Law & Economics (specialization in Economics) from FEPS, Cairo University, and LL.M. (Master in Law and Economics of the Arab Region) from the University of Hamburg.

It provides students with the opportunity to be engaged with top academics at both faculties.

Program Objectives

The program provides students with a cross-disciplinary approach to the study of law and economics and an advanced knowledge on the economic effects of divergent laws.

It enables participants to apply the tools of economics to legal problems and this intellectual orientation pervades the curriculum.

The program prepares the degree holders for a career in public organizations or multinational law firms. 

Intended Learning Outcomes

After Completing the Program, participants should be able to:

·   Convey insights from Economic Analysis of Law (EAL) in a clear way to both specialized and non-specialized audience.

·   Apply EAL in legal cases and to formulate policy opinions taking into account social responsibilities and possible economic impacts of different laws.

·    Acquire the capabilities for pursuing additional studies autonomously. This includes, most notably, interdisciplinary research in legal and/or economic fields.

Who can apply?

The minimum requirement for admission is a bachelor degree in law or economics. Applicants with a degree in Commerce, business administration, or other relevant social sciences may also apply under the condition that the completed study program includes substantial number of courses in law and/or economics.

Application Requirements

– Degree in Law or Economics, or in other Social Sciences (like Commerce, Business Administration, Political Science…etc), provided that a substantial component of law and/or economics is included in the curriculum.

– Curriculum Vitae

– Motivation Letter
 

– Two letters of recommendation.


– Academic transcripts.


– Proof of English proficiency (Test results must not be older than two years) (graduates of English section and foreign universities, where the undergraduate courses are in English,are exempted).                                           .

– Four personal photos and birth certificate
 

Program Structure

The program covers 1.5 academic years, divided into four semesters and an introductory phase. In the second semester participants start their graduation projects under the joint supervision of FEPS and ILE professors. The third semester is held in ILE in Hamburg, Germany. All courses are compulsory.

Pre-master Phase (September)

·        Basics of Mathematics

·        Basics of Economics

·        Basics of Law

Semester 1 (October – January)

·        Microeconomics

·        Quantitative Tools for Law and Economics

·        Introduction to Law and Economics

·        Public Law and Economics I

Semester 2 (February – May)

·        Competition Law and Economics

·        International Economics and Related Laws

·        Contract Law and Economics

·        Research Methodology

·       Submission of Proposals for Graduation projects

Semester 3 (July-September)

·        Corporate Law and Economics

·        Advanced topics in Law and Economics

·        Research Methodologies Seminars  

Semester 4 

·        Writing and submission of graduation projects

Tuition Fees

Cairo University fees: approximately EGP 35,000

University of Hamburg fees: approximately Euro 1,653. 


Dorms in Hamburg: Euro 360 per month. 


Expected Number of Students

We target to accept a maximum of 20 students to keep the quality of the program outcomes. 

MLEA Team

Dr. Hanan Nazier, coordinator of the MLEA program, Professor of Economics

Mr. Sherif Ahmed,MLEA secretary 


Mrs.Rania Shoukry MLEA Assistant Coordinator 


Contact details

Center of Institutions, Economics, and Law in Egypt (CIELE)

Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University

Fourth Floor, Old Building, Room 102 

Phone: 02 37759369