Aim of the study programme:

• To provide students with knowledge, skills and competencies set in legal science according to the 6th level of the framework defined in the Latvian education classification.

Study programme objectives:

• Provide a study process that complies with the laws and requirements of the labour market, as well as student-centred approach in higher education.
• To promote qualification development of the teaching staff in educational and scientific fields.
• To provide and develop research activities in the study programme.
• To provide and develop infrastructure and facilities under the study programme implementation needs.
• To develop international collaboration with related higher education institutions, enterprises and organizations.

Learning outcomes of the study programme:

Knowledge (knowledge and understanding)

• Knows and understands the principles and patterns of legal science.
• Knows the sources of law, legal norms, methods of interpretation and application.
• Is knowledgeable in Latvian, international and transnational legal system.

Skills(ability to apply knowledge, communication skills, general skills)

• Is able to use and apply legal knowledge and practical skills.
• Is able to conduct research on the current events of law and interpret their results.
• Is able to present the results of the conducted research.
• Is able to defend their views and argue in the debate about current events in the field of legal science.
• Is able to independently organise their work.
• Is able to work in a team

Competence (analysis, synthesis, evaluation)

• Is able to acquire, analyse, evaluate and systematize information.
• Is able to use information in taking decisions in the legal science sphere.
• Can find solutions to professional activities and/or problems identified in the study.