Overview

Graduates of the Law Science program at Turiba University 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 program, 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 programs, as well as to develop skills in academic work and study scientific research methods.

Careers

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.

Accreditation

The study program is accredited until August 26, 2027.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civil Law

State Law

Criminal Law

International Law

Theory of Forensic and Operational Activities

Promotional Work

Lecturers

DIRECTOR OF THE STUDY PROGRAMPh.D. Jolanta Derkevica-Pilskunga

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

51

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Duolingo English Test

100

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Law Public Law Legal Studies

Academic requirements

We require minimum score of 60% for the last obtained applicable education.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

51

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Duolingo English Test

100

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Turiba University and/or in Latvia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

During the admission process, the applicant's research proposal (volume: up to 10 pages) on the topicality of his or her doctoral thesis and the relevance of the previously acquired master's or professional master's diploma to the field of science is evaluated.

The applicant is required to provide one of the English-language certificates mentioned within the admissions information. If the applicant does not have any of the respective English language certificates, however, the medium of instruction for his or her master studies was English, he or she will receive a link to the Turiba University online English test after the registration.

Tuition Fee

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International

2990 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2990 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Riga

503 - 783 EUR /month

Living costs

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.

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