Riga Graduate School of Law - International and European Law - Master's graduate postgraduate
International and European Law
Last updated on:2020-08-21
Type of study programme | Master degree | |
Degree | Master's degree (LL. M) in International and European Law | |
Licence/accreditation | Study programme accredited until 31-Dec-2020 | |
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Duration | 1 year | |
Study type | Full-time | |
Credit points | 40 (ECTS: 60) | |
Study language | English (EN) | |
Study arrangements | During studies international students join groups of local students that follow the study program in English. | |
Fees | 5500 EUR per year (whole programme) (2020/2021) | |
Grants | For information of grants and stipends: go here>>> | |
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Study programme description | The core RGSL programme, International and European Union law, covers the fundamental pillars of legal science and theory through specialised tracks that include: European Union Law; Public International Law and Human Rights; International Commercial Law. The one-year master’s academic programme consists of 33 ECTS (22 credits) of theoretical study with an interaction between law and other disciplines emphasised within each course track and 30 ECTS (20-credits) devoted to thesis writing. Following successful completion, students are awarded a master’s degree (LL.M) in International and European Law. The programme is also offered on a part-time basis with the duration of the part time programme dependent on a schedule tailored to the student. Normally, the duration of study is doubled. For example, the one-year programme takes two years to complete if followed on a part-time basis. ----- to prepare students for professional careers in international organisations, private law firms, public and private institutions and academia. Students are able to tailor their own experience with courses from several tracks offered, including Public International and Human Rights Law, European Union Law and Policy, Transborder Commercial Law, and Law and Finance. The one year masters programme consists of 60 ECTS of theoretical study with an interaction between law and other disciplines emphasised within each course track, including 30 ECTS devoted to a thesis.Executive-style schedules allow ambitious students and professionals to combine work and studies. The programme is also offered on a part-time basis with the duration dependent on a schedule tailored to the student. Normally, the duration of study is doubled. For example, the one year programme takes two years to complete if followed on a part time basis. "Students have to complete minimum of 8 substantive courses, as well as defend their master thesis. Foundation courses: Introductory course Legal Research Substantive courses: International Law International Humanitarian Law and Responsibility International Human Rights Law International Adjudication Litigation at the European Court of Human Rights Human Rights and Business European Political Economy Area of Freedom Security and Justice EU decision making – Institutional Law Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union Environmental Law Company Law International Sales Law European Private International Law Comparative Contract & Commercial Law The Foundations of Intellectual Property Law International Arbitration Micro & Macro Economics Monetary Policy Finance International Financial Management" skills to develop professional careers in international organisations, private law firms, public and private institutions and academia, in fields of their choice, like Public International and Human Rights Law, European Union Law and Policy, Transborder Commercial Law, and Law and Finance. |
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Study programme link | www.rgsl.edu.lv/en/study/international-and-eu-law |
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Requirements | 1 year academic programme is open to persons who have completed a 160-credits (240 ECTS) Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent. For detailed admission requirements: go here>>> |
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Higher Education Institution
Strelnieku iela 4 k-2, Riga, LV-1010, Latvia
Phone:+371 67039310; + 371 67039206
E-mail:start@rgsl.edu.lv; study@rgsl.edu.lv www.rgsl.edu.lv