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

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Learn more: www.rgsl.lv

Apply: apply.rgsl.edu.lv