Law

Academic Bachelor Study Programme

Is justice your value? Make it your profession!

Being a lawyer is not just about laws – it is a profession that requires analytical thinking, responsible decision-making, and defending justice. You will learn to resolve legal situations, help people, and create a reliable, orderly environment.

This program is suitable for those who value order, logic, and the desire to influence society in a positive direction. Whether you are passionate about argumentation or legal analysis, law will allow you to develop your strengths.

Language: Latvian

Degree to be achieved: Bachelor′s Degree in Social Sciences in Law

Accreditation: Study direction is accredited till April 22, 2027.

What will you learn?

Comprehensive legal knowledge: constitutional law, civil law, criminal law, administrative law, European Union and international law.
Preparation of legal documents: practical skills in drafting contracts, applications, and other documents.
Court proceedings simulations: analysis and resolution of real-life situations in group work.
Legal English: learning and applying terminology.
Practical experience: cooperation with companies, state and local government institutions.
Critical thinking and argumentation skills: ability to analyse and justify decisions.

What will you do?

Analyse legislation: resolve legal situations by applying theoretical knowledge.
Prepare legal documents: draft contracts, applications, and other documents.
Participate in court simulations: analyse and resolve real cases in group work.
Collaborate with legal entities and gain experience in companies, state and municipal institutions.
Develop critical thinking, argumentation, and problem-solving skills: the ability to analyse and justify decisions.

Where can you do an internship?

In state and local government institutions, companies, non-governmental organizations, courts, prosecutor′s offices, law firms, and other legal institutions.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to gain international experience by participating in ERASMUS+ programs and going on internships abroad, for which you will receive a scholarship.

Aims of the study programme

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.

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