RGSL at a Glance
Bachelor Programmes Masters Programmes Doctoral Programme (under
preparation) Research Continuing Education Law Library and Information
Services International faculty and
student environment English language instruction
RGSL at a Glance
Situated in the beautiful Art Nouveau district of Riga
Founded in 1998 through international agreement between Sweden, Latvia, and the Soros Foundation Latvia
Premier Law School in the Baltic region
The RGSL Faculty
Teachers Experienced professors Leading practitioners Extensive visiting faculty
Training Academic and practical experience globally, including Europe and USA
Study Process
Students benefit from: Low student‐to‐tutor ratio High teaching standards Research‐based studiesThe teaching methodology includes: Small‐scale group work Case studies Independent student research
All classes require active student participation and interaction
Study Environment
Modern, attractive and functional environment
Excellent IT facilities The best Law Library in the
Baltics: Prime selection of academic
journals Legal monographs in
European and International law
State of the art legal databases
Our Study Programmes Masters Programmes covering International & European Law Commercial Law European Union Law Human Rights Law & Finance Legal Linguistics
Bachelor programmes covering Law & Business Law & Diplomacy
Joint Doctoral programme under preparation inconjunction with Copenhagen University
Academic Year 2012/2013 Studies to begin on 4 September 2012
Admission deadlines: 15 March 2012
Deadline for all eligible applicants Early admission by 15 April 2012
Deadline for applicants that are not resident in Latvia Early admission by 15 April 2012
28 June 2012 Deadline for all eligible applicants Admission will be decided by 26 July 2012
Programme duration of part‐time Masters programmes, in general, is double that of the full‐time programme
Academic Year 2012/2013 ‐ PracticalitiesApplicants must submit: Completed application form (www.rgsl.edu.lv) Certified copies of diploma and diploma transcript Copy of passport Score in English language tests Vary by programme Not needed for applicants whose previous education was conducted in English
Motivation letter
LL.M in International and European Law
Five LL.M programmes are on offer: LL.M in International and European Law academic programme professional programme
LL.M in Public International Law and Human Rights LL.M in Transborder Commercial Law LL.M in European Union Law and Policy
LL.M in International and LL.M in International and European Union LawEuropean Union Law
(Professional)(Professional)
•• 11 Courses11 Courses•• Extended Legal Research & WritingExtended Legal Research & Writing•• Psychology & EthicsPsychology & Ethics•• InternshipInternship
LL.M in International and LL.M in International and European Union LawEuropean Union Law
(Academic)(Academic)
•• 8 Courses8 Courses•• Maximum 4 from specialisation Maximum 4 from specialisation
INTERNATIONAL & EUROPEAN LAWINTERNATIONAL & EUROPEAN LAW18 Courses
LL.M in Public International LL.M in Public International Law & Human RightsLaw & Human Rights
6 + 2 Courses6 + 2 Courses
LL.M in TransLL.M in Trans‐‐Border Border Commercial LawCommercial Law
6 + 2 Courses6 + 2 Courses
LL.M in European Union Law & LL.M in European Union Law & PolicyPolicy
6 + 2 Courses6 + 2 Courses
PIL & HRPIL & HR6 COURSES6 COURSES
TCLTCL6 COURSES6 COURSES
EUL&PEUL&P6 COURSES6 COURSES
Common to all Common to all –– Legal Research, Writing and Master ThesisLegal Research, Writing and Master Thesis
Scope and Duration
Academic programmes 42 Latvian credits = 63 ECTS Full‐time programmes: one year Part‐time programmes: two years
Professional programme81 Latvian credits = 121.5 ECTS Full‐time programme: two years Part‐time programme: three years
LL.M in International Public Law & Human RightsAudience:Students aiming to work in public institutions, international and non‐governmental organisations or to pursue an academic careerCourses: International Law System and Human Rights: Theory and Development International Criminal Law Changing European Human Rights Law International Humanitarian Law State Responsibility in International Law Business and Human Rights
Faculty
PermanentGeorge Ulrich (prof.) Ineta Ziemele (prof.)Mārtiņš Mits (lect.) Ieva Miļūna (lect.) VisitingSnezana Botusharova‐Doitcheva
(prof.)Felipe Gomez Isa (prof.)
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LL.M in Transborder Commercial Law
Audience:Students aiming to work as lawyers in law firms or
pursuing an academic career in international private law
Courses: Transborder Business Activities: Services,
Establishments, Workers Transborder Business Activities: Goods Trade aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Comparative Contract and Commercial Law EU Company Law Resolution of International Business Disputes
Faculty
PermanentFrank Diedrich (prof.)Peter Gjortler (ass.prof.)Gaļina Žukova (ass.prof.)
Visiting Ingrīda Kariņa‐Bērziņa (lect.)Sue Wintermuth (lect.)
LL.M in European Union Law & PolicyAudience:Students aiming to work in the public or private
institutions with EU issues or in the EU institutions, or pursuing an academic career
Courses: Integration of Political Economy Integration and European Court of Justice Environmental Law Foreign and security policy of the European Union External relations of the European Union Policy implementation and negotiation techniques
Faculty
PermanentPeter Gjortler (ass.prof.)Inese Druviete (lect.)
Visiting Knud Erik Jorgensen (prof.)Morten Hansen (lect.)Ilze Rūse (lect.)Kristīne Drēviņa (lect.)
LL.M in International & European Law
Audience:Students aiming to have comprehensive knowledge in
International & European Law, to pursue academic career or to work in public institutions, law offices, international ornon‐governmental organisations
Academic Programme: 8 courses, but maximum of 4 from one specialisation Professional Programme: 11 courses Emphasis on professional skills in legal writing and research Legal ethics and psychology Internship (26 weeks) Qualification of a lawyer
Specific Admission RequirementsAcademic programmes:
Social sciences bachelor or masters degree in law or other related field, if basics of law were studied or if there is work experience in the field of law, if bachelor degree is obtained in at least four year long programme (240 ECTS)
Minimum 5.5 points in IELTS test, 525 points in TOEFL tests or equivalent proficiency in another recognised English language test
Motivation letter
Specific Admission RequirementsAcademic programmes:
Exception for LL.M in European Law and Policy: Social sciences bachelor’s or master’s degree in
law, in political science or other related fields, obtained in at least four year long programme (240 ECTS)
Professional programme: Bachelor degree in law or professional higher legal
education, if the bachelor degree was obtained in at least three year long programme (180 ECTS)
Tuition Fees
Full time (1 year) 3500 LVL
Part time (2 years) 2500 LVL per year
Professional (2 years)3500 LVL (1st Year) + 2100 LVL (2nd Year) = 5600 LVL
Legal Linguistics
New interdisciplinary area
New profession
Unique academic masters programme covering a select range of legal and linguistic skills
Legal Linguistics: main issues
Relationship between law and language
Translation of legal texts
Terminology research for particular area of law
Risks of misunderstanding due to differences of legal systems behind legal languages
International use of major legal languages today
Legal Linguistics: duration
Full‐time programme: one academic year
Part‐time programme: two academic years
40 Latvian credits = 60 ECTS
Executive Style
Three days a week : Wednesday to Saturday (exception 1st two weeks)
Courses are typically 1 week on 1 week off
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
9:00‐11:00 Legislative Drafting
11:00‐13:00 Legislative Drafting
13:00‐13:00 BREAK
14:00‐16:00 Legislative Drafting
16:00‐18:00 EU Law and EU Language Policy
EU Law and EU Language Policy
Legislative Drafting Legislative Drafting
18:00‐20:00 EU Law and EU Language Policy
EU Law and EU Language Policy
Legislative Drafting
Legal Linguistics: programme structureModule 1 Designed to bring students
with different backgrounds to the same level
Basic foundation courses in Law and Language Studies subjects
Module 2 Interdisciplinary law‐ and
language‐related coursesElectives Choice of various electives
from LLM programmes to diversify knowledge or provide specialisation
Legal Linguistics: career opportunities
Public and/or private sector Lawyers Lawyers linguists Legal translators and editors (in‐house and/or freelance) Legal / legislative drafters Other professionals involved in cross‐border cooperation,
lawyers and others
Focus on Latvian and international market The acquired knowledge will be especially valuable during
Latvia’s presidency in the EU in 2015 Equally directed at those currently involved or interested
in working in an EU‐related or another market where law and language inter‐relate
Specific Admission Requirements
Undergraduate or professional degree acquired in at least four years long programme (240 ECTS) in law philology other related fields
English competency TOEFL 550 IELTS 6,0 other not needed for applicants with a degree in English philology
Legal Linguistics: Tuition Fees 2012/2013
10 State funded grants Test for competition Evaluation of the ability to understand legal issues and
legal English proficiency
Full‐time studies (1 year)3 500 LVL per academic year
Part‐time studies (2 years)2500 LVL per academic year
LL.M in Law and Finance Ready for its 7th intake at
present
A carefully planned programme that covers subjects pertinent to today’s legal and financial challenges
Designed to meet the demands of an ever‐changing, evolving and volatile market
Bridging the gap between lawyers and business people
LL.M in Law and Finance
Mix of both Academic and Leading Practitioners
Addresses the professional employee situation by using an executive style of teaching
Employers not inconvenienced by study schedule
Provides a comparative perspective on contemporary legal and financial issues
LL.M in Law and Finance Overview
Programme StructureModule 1
Basic foundation courses in Law and Finance subjects
Designed to bring students with different backgrounds to the same level
Module 2 Advanced courses in Law and
Finance Students build upon courses
from Module 1Electives
Choice of various electives that cover both Legal and Financial subjects
Can be used to diversify knowledge or back up specialisation
Executive Style but Full‐time!
Why the programme is good for Professionals:
Baltic Student Paradox Postgraduate full time study is low Students need to work to earn to live Employers favour education but not on their time
Executive Style Study Schedule
Classes run on average once per month4 days a week : Wednesday to Saturday*Courses are typically 1 week on 1 week off
* Exception 1st two weeks of study and certain courses which are dependant on visiting faculty schedules
The LL.M in Law and Finance comes in 3 flavours:
1 year48 Credits = 72ECTS Best for those with a
4 year Bachelors degree or higher
2 year*80 Credits = 120ECTS Best for those who
have a 3 year Bachelors degree
The LL.M in Law and Finance comes in 3 flavours:
Part time Studies For those who qualify for a 1 year programme can complete studies over 2 years
For those who qualify for a 2 year programme can complete studies in 3 years
Specific Admission Requirements
The programme is open to candidates who have a recognised Bachelor degree or higher in Law, Finance, Economics or Mathematics related subjects
Minimum 5.5 points in IELTS test, 525 points in TOEFL tests or equivalent proficiency in another recognised English language test
Motivation letter
Law and Finance Fees
Full Time Study Fees
1 year Programme 4 900 LVL (€ 6 972)
2 Year Programme 1st Year 4 900 LVL (€ 6 972) 2nd Year 2 100 LVL (€ 2 988) Total: 7 000 LVL (€ 9 960)
Part Time Study Fees
Completed over 2 years 3 500 LVL (€ 4 980) per year Total = 7 000 LVL (€ 9 960)
Completed over 3 years 3 000 LVL (€ 4 269) per year Total: 9 000 LVL (€ 12 806)
Riga Graduate School of Law
Thank you for attending!
Hope to see you at the start of the academic year!