Corvinus University of Budapest

What you'll study

This graduate diploma blends core legal subjects with applied economics and quantitative methods, emphasising the analysis of regulation, markets and institutions. Typical modules cover legal theory and methodology, contract law, corporate and commercial law, competition law and EU law, alongside microeconomics, public economics, regulatory economics and law and economics methodology.

Students also study applied topics such as economic analysis of torts and contracts, law and finance, compliance and corporate governance, and comparative regulatory frameworks. The programme usually includes training in quantitative tools for policy analysis (econometrics, data sources and programme evaluation techniques), seminars on current regulatory challenges, and a capstone project or research paper that requires integrated legal‑economic analysis.

• Legal foundations: legal method, constitutional and administrative law, contract and corporate law
• Economic foundations: microeconomics, public economics, industrial organisation
• Interdisciplinary modules: law and economics, competition policy, regulation and compliance
• Quantitative and professional skills: econometrics, policy evaluation, legal drafting and negotiation exercises
• Research or capstone project applying economic tools to a legal question

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in law, economics, business, political science or a closely related discipline. Candidates with significant professional experience in legal, regulatory, public policy or economic roles may also be considered.

Typical application materials include an academic transcript, a curriculum vitae, a motivation letter explaining the applicant’s interest in law and economics, and letters of recommendation. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview or to sit a written assessment testing analytical and language skills.

Language requirements depend on the language of instruction: proficiency in Hungarian is usually required for Hungarian‑language delivery; programmes or courses taught in English require demonstrable English ability. Applicants should check the specific language requirements for the programme intake.

Career prospects

Graduates combine legal and economic expertise sought after across public and private sectors. Common career paths include roles in law firms (particularly competition, regulatory and commercial practice), in-house legal and compliance teams, economic consulting, regulatory agencies and public administration, and financial institutions where regulation and legal risk are central.

Other opportunities include positions with international organisations and EU institutions, policy think tanks, research institutes, and advisory roles in mergers, antitrust and competition policy. Many graduates also progress to further study (LLM, PhD) or take up specialist advisory and consultancy careers where integrated legal‑economic analysis is required.

Why study at Corvinus University of Budapest

Corvinus has a strong tradition in economics, public policy and business education, offering an established environment for interdisciplinary study at the interface of law and economics. The university’s location in Budapest provides access to Hungary’s legal, financial and regulatory communities, as well as opportunities for internships and guest lectures from practitioners.

Students benefit from faculty with research interests in regulation, competition policy and public economics, practical teaching components and connections to national and international employers. Small seminar formats, applied projects and a network of alumni working in government, consultancies and industry help graduates translate interdisciplinary skills into careers dealing with complex legal and economic problems.