Introducing the Bachelor ProgrammesA modern law school with extensive experience and a solid foundation in the university environment

Who We Are - RGSL at a Glance Founded in 1998 through

international agreement between Sweden, Latvia, and

the Soros Foundation Latvia

Premier Law School in the Baltic region Autonomous unit within the

University of Latvia

Urban campus situated in the beautiful Art Nouveau district of Riga

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Who We Are - RGSL at a Glance Specialised in interdisciplinary

programmes with a core focus in Law combined with Business and Finance Linguistics Diplomacy and International

Relations

Offer 3 levels of studies Bachelor (LL.B & BA) Masters (LL.M & MA) Doctoral (PhD)

Law Library and Information Services

Continuing Education

International faculty and student environment

Studies conducted in English

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THE LAW & BUSINESS PROGRAMME

The LL.B in Law & Business: Hybrid Thinking

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Meeting Demands A carefully planned

programme that covers subjects pertinent to today’s legal and business challenges

Designed to meet the demands of an ever-changing, evolving and volatile market

Bridging the gap between lawyers and business people

Mix of both Academic and Leading Practitioners

Provides a comparative perspective

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The LL.B in Law & Business Overview 3 year full time programme

120 Latvian credit programme(180 ECTS)

Core courses consist of: 52% Law Courses 48% Business Courses Various Electives including:

Advanced and Specialised Law Courses

Advanced Business, Finance and Economics Courses

Various Language Courses Bachelor Thesis

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The LL.B in Law & Business Overview

Programme StructureYear 1

Basic foundation courses in Law & Business subjects

Designed to give students the ability to grasp both legal and business concepts

Year 2 Advanced courses in Law &

Business Students build upon courses

from Year 1 in both Law & Business.

Year 3 Specialist courses in Law &

Business Pre-requisites are courses

taken in the first 2 years Thesis has to reflect research

in both disciplines

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THE LAW & DIPLOMACY PROGRAMME

The BA in Law & Diplomacy: Bridging the Globe

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Meeting Demands A carefully planned

programme that covers subjects pertinent to today’s Policy concerns and Conflict Resolution

Designed to meet the demands of Foreign Services, International organisations, Media and Academia

Mix of both Academic and Leading Practitioners

Provides a comparative perspective and language skills

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The BA in Law & Diplomacy Overview 3 year full time programme

120 Latvian credit programme(180 ECTS)

Consists of 6 pillars of study

Core courses consist of: : 25% Law Courses 18% Economics Courses 18% Political Science Courses 18% Humanities Courses 15% Advanced English

Courses 6% Research Methodology Various Electives including:

Advanced and Specialised Law, Economics, Political Science & Humanities Courses

Various Language Courses Bachelor Thesis

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The BA in Law & Diplomacy Overview

Programme StructureYear 1

Courses in Law, Micro Economics, History and English Language subjects

Designed to give students the ability to grasp legal, economic and policy concepts

Year 2 International & EU Legal

Courses as well as Macro Economics, Intercultural Studies and Various Language Electives

Year 3 Diplomatic & Consular Law ,

Monetary Economics, Ethics, Foreign Policy, Simulations and Philosophy.

Interdisciplinary Thesis

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BACHELOR PROGRAMME PRACTICALITIES

Structure & Practicalities: The Details

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Structure & Practicalities: The Details Two different Bachelor

programmes Common structure as

interdisciplinary studies Focus on the one hand on law

and on the other hand business, diplomacy & international relations

Programmes comprise 180 ECTS credit points Corresponds to 120 Latvian

credit points

Entitles students to continue on RGSL Masters programmes Additional requirements for

entry to the one-year programmes

Tuition fee per year 2 100 LVL 2 988 EURO

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Structure & Practicalities: The Details Mandatory and elective

courses Normally three courses at the

same time Can choose to follow an additional

course

Each course lasts six weeks Five class hours a week Research work on assignments and

class preparation Exam at the end of the course

Overall duration of each programme is three years Ending with a Bachelor thesis Possibility of internships

Opportunities to attend public and open lectures

Erasmus exchange programme

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Structure & Practicalities: The Details

Important Dates

Studies to begin on 1 September 2011

Pre-selection will be decided on 15 April for applications received before 15 March 2011

Admission will be decided on 26 July for applications received before 28 June 2011

Later applications may be submitted for remaining available places

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5% off tuition fee

for applications received by

15 March!

Structure & Practicalities: The DetailsApplication Requirements

Applicants for Bachelor programmes should present the following documents:

Completed application form Certified copies of diploma and

diploma transcript with an English translation Diploma should document

proficiency at a minimum level of ECTS grade C for:

English Mathematics (Law & Business) Social Sciences (Law & Diplomacy)

Alternative documentation may be submitted

Application may be made before diploma is available

Motivation letter

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GOOD REASONS TO STUDY WITH US!

What Sets Us Apart!

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Good Reasons to Study with Us! Competence of teachers

Mix of both academic and leading practitioners

Academic and practical experience from throughout the world, including Europe and USA

Distinctive study programme

International atmosphere

Modern infrastructure Excellent IT facilities

Best law library in the Baltics

Attractive employment opportunities

Student environment

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QUESTIONS? Thank You For Your Time

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