Law and International Security

The Law and International Security bachelor’s programme at Lazarski University is an English-taught interdisciplinary programme that combines law, security, international politics, information analysis and new technologies. The programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to act effectively in today’s complex, fast-changing and crisis-driven global environment.

The programme is taught in English and lasts 3 years. Law and International Security combines legal education with security studies. Law courses form the main part of the programme, while security studies are also an important component of the curriculum. As a result, students not only learn legal rules but also understand how they operate in real crises, geopolitical tensions, security threats and rapidly evolving technological environments.

The curriculum covers public international law, European Union law, human rights law, law of armed conflict, sanctions, financial security, global markets, disinformation, cyber threats, contemporary conflicts, terrorism, migration, economic sanctions, great power rivalry and international security. Students also develop practical skills in open-source intelligence, forecasting, risk mapping, early warning systems, data analysis, crisis scenarios and strategic decision-making.

One of the programme’s key strengths is its practical approach, which connects law with real-life situations. Students apply legal knowledge to conflicts, crises, international processes, security risks and legal challenges. They work in the OSINT Lab to verify information and analyse data, develop forecasting and scenario-building skills in the Forecasting Lab, and strengthen their ability to work under pressure through negotiation simulations and crisis-room decision-making games.

The Law and International Security programme offers two specialisation paths. The Global Law path is designed for students who want to apply law in international contexts and focuses on European Union law, international law, human rights, law of armed conflict, international courts, market regulations and sanctions. The Intelligence and Security Services path is intended for students interested in state security, threat analysis, legal aspects of intelligence, information protection, disinformation, terrorism, psychological operations and the functioning of security services within a rule-of-law framework.

Graduates may pursue career opportunities in public and local administration, European Union institutions, international organisations, security services, global companies, media, information analysis organisations, think tanks, non-governmental organisations, crisis management, national resilience, compliance, sanctions and risk analysis. The programme is suitable for students interested in international politics, global security, law and technology, who want to understand how law works in crisis situations and gain career-ready skills for public, corporate or international sectors.