Law Science

Overview

Graduates of the programme can become law researchers who are focused on the European market and ready to compete internationally. Upon graduation, it is possible to work in scientific institutions as a leading researcher or to apply for the position of a docent, associate professor or professor, to become a sworn advocate, as well as to obtain the status of an expert of the Latvian Council of Science.

Within the framework of the study programme it is possible to improve the ability to analyze problems in the theory of law and the history of law, to solve topical issues in the selected fields of law, to implement and develop bachelor and master study programmes, as well as to develop skills in academic work and study scientific research methods.

The Law Science course from Turiba University provides an opportunity to develop competencies as well as promote responsibility for outcomes of work in the areas of legal practice. Likewise, the PhD study programme in law science promotes research and further education in challenging and unpredictable conditions using new approaches.

Career opportunities

• Work as a leading researcher in a scientific institution;
• Opportunity to apply for the position of a docent, associate professor, or professor;
• Opportunity to become a sworn attorney without passing a lawyer's examination;
• Expert in Law Science of the Latvian Science Council.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Pedagogy and Governance of Institution of Higher Education
• Problems of History of Law
• Academic discussions on the development of the study
• Civil Law
• Criminal Law
• International Law
• State law

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 100
• TOEFL iBT: 72
• PTE Academic: 51
• IELTS: 5.5

General requirements

• During the admission process, the applicant's research proposal (volume - up to 10 pages) on the topicality of his / her doctoral thesis and the relevance of the previously acquired master's or professional master's diploma to the field of science is evaluated.
• Applicant is required to provide one of the English language certificates mentioned within the Admission information.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

• International: 4,819 AUD / year (≈ 2,990 EUR / year)
• EU/EEA: 4,819 AUD / year (≈ 2,990 EUR / year)

Living costs

Riga, Latvia: 811-1,262 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Latvian Government offers scholarships for international Bachelor (except 1st and 2nd year students), Master and Doctoral level students for studies at Higher education institutions (HEI) in Latvia.

Scholarships for students of Bachelor and Master level studies are granted for one academic year – a time period up to 10 months, for PhD-students – up to 11 months.