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Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) invites applicants for its Masters programmes. RGSL offers seven LL.M programmes: International and European Law (one year academic and two-year professional programmes), Public International Law and Human Rights, Transborder Commercial Law, European Union Law and Policy, Law and Finance and Legal Linguistics. Learn more: www.rgsl.lv Apply: apply.rgsl.edu.lv
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BEYOND BORDERS
Master Programmes
2015 / 2016 study year
BEYOND BORDERS OF DISCIPLINES
Law, Policy, Diplomacy, Business & Finances, Linguistics
7 interdisciplinary Masters programmes (LL.M)
PhD programme in cooperation with
University of Copenhagen
BEYOND BORDERS OF COUNTRIES
Faculty and students from 20+ countries
All teaching in English
Law, Policy & Finance from international perspective
Diploma appreciated in the Latvian and international market
Exchange programmes
BEYOND BORDERS OF THINKING
Academics and practitioners contributing to the study process
Focus on case study methodology
Moot court competitions
The best law library in the Baltics
BEYOND BORDERS OF INTERACTION
1:1 communication with faculty & administration
Student association that makes difference
Joint student & Alumni club
STUDY PROCESS AT RGSL
MASTERS PROGRAMMES
International and European Law
(academic and professional programmes)
Transborder Commercial Law
Public International Law and Human Rights
European Union Law & Policy
Law and Finance
Legal Linguistics
INTERNATIONAL AND EUROPEAN LAW
A choice of broader or more specialised tracks
Academic programme (1 year) or professional programme (2 years IEL)
Two-year professional programme awards Latvian lawyer’s qualification
One-year programme 5 500 EUR
Two-year programme 5 500 + 3 000 EUR
LL.M in International and European Union Law
(Professional)
• 11 Courses • Extended Legal Research & Writing • Psychology & Ethics • Internship
LL.M in International and European Union Law
(Academic)
• 8 Courses • Maximum 4 from specialisation
INTERNATIONAL & EUROPEAN LAW 18 Courses
LL.M in Public International Law &
Human Rights 6 + 2 Courses
LL.M in Transborder Commercial Law
6 + 2 Courses
LL.M in European Union Law & Policy
6 + 2 Courses
PIL & HR 6 COURSES
TCL 6 COURSES
EUL&P 6 COURSES
Common to all – Legal Research, Writing and Master Thesis
LEGAL LINGUISTICS: OVERVIEW
Unique programme covering a select range of legal and linguistic skills
Translation of legal texts
Terminology research for particular area of law
Comparison of legal systems
State funded study places
One-year programme 5 500 EUR
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Module 1 Designed to bring students
with different backgrounds to the same level
Basic foundation courses in Law and Language studies
Module 2 Interdisciplinary law- and
language-related courses
Electives Choice of various electives
from LL.M programmes to diversify legal knowledge or provide specialisation
Module 1
• Introduction to Law
• Introduction to Language Studies
Module 2
• Interdisciplinary Courses
• Law Courses
• Legal Language Courses
Electives
• Selection of courses from various LL.M Programmes
Thesis
• Interdisciplinary Master Thesis
LAW & FINANCE: OVERVIEW
Bridges the gap between lawyers and business people
Covers subjects pertinent to today’s legal and financial challenges
Designed to meet the demands of an ever-changing and evolving market
Provides a comparative perspective on contemporary legal and financial issues
One-year programme 7 500 EUR Two-year programme 7 500 + 3 500 EUR
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Module 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 1
Electives Choice of various electives
that cover both Legal and Financial subjects
Can be used to diversify knowledge or back up specialisation
Module 1
• Basic Legal courses
• Basic Finance courses
Module 2
• Advanced Legal courses
• Advanced Finance courses
• Interdisciplinary courses
Electives
• Specialist courses
• Interdisciplinary courses
Master Thesis
• Interdisciplinary Thesis
EXECUTIVE STYLE STUDY SCHEDULE
Executive style but full-time
4 days a week: Tuesday to Friday*
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
17:00 – 20:00 Legal Research (Not All Blocks)
Monetary Policy
Monetary Policy
Monetary Policy
Monetary Policy
* Exception: 1st two weeks of study and certain courses which are dependant on visiting faculty schedules may take place on a Monday or Saturday
ADMISSIONS
APPLY TO STUDY AT RGSL 1. Fill in an online application at apply.rgsl.edu.lv
2. Write a motivation letter in English
3. Attach copies of your diploma and grade transcript and copy of passport
4. Attach score in English language tests
test requirements vary by programme
not needed for applicants whose previous education was conducted in English
Deadline for early admission: 17 March 2015
Decisions by 17 April 2015
Deadline for general admission: 8 July 2017
Decisions by 13 July 2015
TRY BEING A STUDENT!
Apply at www.rgsl.lv or during Open Day
We will arrange a meeting with RGSL student
You will take a part in lectures and will be introduced to RGSL student’s life
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EARLY ADMISSION LOTTERY
Apply before 17 March 2015 and participate in the Early Admission Raffle!
We will give away one free study place for an academic year on the Bachelor programmes and one on the Masters programmes for all eligible applicants.
RGSL SCHOLARSHIPS
Spīgulis and Kukainis Excellence Scholarship for the RGSL International and EU Law Master applicants
RGSL SCHOLARSHIPS
RGSL Excellence Award for Outstanding Foreign Applicants – one study place in Law and Finance, Legal Linguistics and International and European Law (and related) Masters programmes
Tuition fee waivers for siblings of students of the RGSL, graduates of RGSL Bachelor programmes, orphans, persons with 1st or 2nd degree of disability, RGSL employees, children of RGSL employees and graduates of SSE Riga.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP POSSIBILITIES
Students’ corporations scholarships for their members (Beginning with 2nd study year; apply at respective corporation)
Latvian Government Scholarships for foreign applicants
GET IN TOUCH
Contact us: [email protected]
Join us on facebook.com/rgsl.lv
Learn more: www.rgsl.lv
Apply: apply.rgsl.edu.lv