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STUDENTS INFO PACKAGE (DESIGNED FOR STUDY CENTRE IN LJUBLJANA)
Vol. 1 2017/2018
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INDEX
Vsebina FOREWORD .................................................................................................................... 4
ABOUT SLOVENIA ........................................................................................................... 5
ABOUT LJUBLJANA.......................................................................................................... 9
ABOUT EUROPEAN FACULTY OF LAW .......................................................................... 12
CONTACTS FOR ERASMUS+ STUDENTS ........................................................................ 14
ACCOMMODATION ...................................................................................................... 15
CAREER CENTRE AND EXCTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ............................................... 17
VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT ...................................................................................... 19
HOW TO GET TO LJUBLJANA? ...................................................................................... 23
HOW TO GET AROUND LJUBLJANA? ............................................................................ 25
EATING OUT ................................................................................................................. 28
WORKING IN SLOVENIA ................................................................................................ 30
ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK (ESN) .......................................................................... 32
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 34
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS ............................................... 37
STUDY RULES & REGULATIONS .................................................................................... 39
COURSES IN ENGLISH ................................................................................................... 41
AVAILABLE STUDY PROGRAMS..................................................................................... 42
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INDICATIVE SCHEDULE: STUDY PROGRAMME: LAW 1 ................................................. 43
SUBJECT (Curriculum 2nd Year)...................................................................... 44
INDICATIVE SCHEDULE STUDY PROGRAMME LAW 2 ................................................... 46
CLASS TIMETABLE ......................................................................................................... 49
eUNIVERSITY ................................................................................................................. 50
ACCESS TO E-UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................. 52
AVAILABLE COURSES ON eUNIVERSITY ........................................................................ 54
eUNIVERSITY: COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW ..................................... 54
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eUNIVERSITY: COMPARATIVE LAW AND LARGE LEGAL SYSTEMS .................... 56
eUNIVERSITY: CONSTITUTIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW ............................................................................................................................ 57
eUNIVERSITY: CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM OF THE EU ....................................... 58
eUNIVERSITY: DEMOCRATIC AND RULE OF LAW STATE ................................... 60
eUNIVERSITY: ETHICS IN PUBLIC LIFE ................................................................ 62
eUNIVERSITY: EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW ................... 63
eUNIVERSITY: LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND NOMOTECHNICS ........................... 64
eUNIVERSITY: PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LAW .......................................... 66
eUNIVERSITY: PUBLIC LAW ................................................................................ 67
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FOREWORD
Dear Erasmus+ Students,
The European Faculty of Law would like to express you a warm welcome. We will try to
make our best to be a good host to all of you. In order to make your stay at our Faculty
challenging as well as enjoyable we would like to provide you with some basic, but
essential information. We hope that your study in Ljubljana will be a unique experience
in your academic career.
Nataša Kolavčič,
Erasmus coordinator
and
prof. dr. Arne Marjan Mavčič, Vice dean fot international cooperation
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ABOUT SLOVENIA
Slovenia is the only country in Europe that combines the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain and the Karst. The changing landscape is constantly surprising, time and again. You can have one eye on the sea, then look in the other direction and be surrounded by high mountains. Heading up into the forests, you can see the green plains below you. From upland meadows your view stretches into river gorges. This proximity of opposites and contrasts is a hallmark of the country.
Full name: Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija)
Inhabitants: 2,060,663 (1 October 2013)
Capital: Ljubljana (270,000)
State: Democratic parliamentary republic since 25 June 1991, Member of the European Union since 1 May 2004
Currency: Euro
Official languages: Slovene; in ethnically mixed border areas also Hungarian and Italian
Other languages: English, German, Croatian, Serbian
Largest cities: Maribor, Kranj, Celje, Koper, Novo mesto, Velenje
Religion: Roman Catholic (58%, 2002 census); together there are 43 religious communities registered in Slovenia; among the oldest is the Evangelical Church, most widely spread in the northeastern part of Slovenia
Area: 20,273 km²
Length of borders / 1,370 km: with Austria 318 km, with Italy 280 km, with Hungary 102 km, with Croatia 670 km)
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Length of coastline: 46.6 km
Relief: The territory of Slovenia is geographically divided into four basic types of landscape - Alpine in the north, (42.1%), Mediterranean in the south-west (8.6%), Dinaric in the south (28.1%), and Pannonian in the east (21.2%)
Climate: Alpine, Continental, Mediterranean
Forests: almost 58% of the Slovenia territory
Highest mountain: Triglav 2,864 m
Largest protected area: Triglavski narodni park: 83,807 ha (4% of the territory of Slovenia)
Largest underground cave: Postojnska jama - 19.5 km
Largest lake: Cerknica Lake (intermittent) - 26 km2
Longest river: Sava - 221 km
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F 1: Bled lake, Slovenia.
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that Slovenia declared independence from Yugoslavia on 25th June 1991?
that Slovenia is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world?
that over one third of Slovenia's territory is protected?
that Maribor is home to the oldest vine in the world?
that a traditional Slovene dish for special occasions is a type of cake called
potica?
that the most famous Slovene carnival figure is the Kurent?
that Slovenia has more than 80 ski areas?
that dozens of thermal springs in eastern Slovenia have therapeutic
properties?
that the geographical and climatic variety and diversity of Slovenia mean that
in a single day you can pick autumn fruits in the morning, bathe in the Adriatic
in the afternoon, and go night skiing in the evening?
You can find all information about Slovenia here:
www.slovenia.info
www.slovenia.si
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ABOUT LJUBLJANA
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a
beautiful small city situated on the
river Ljubljanica that flows between
the city centre and the castle hill
above. Its river banks are filled with
great restaurants, and chic bars
popular with visitors and locals alike.
The town boasts the most relaxing
atmosphere of all European capitals
and offers endless cultural events and
excellent quality of life. Ljubljana is a
relatively small place, so soon you may
feel like taking a day trip.
Some say it is the cutest capital in Europe.
Some compare it to Prague, others to Paris, third to Venice, then again some may say
it is incomparible to any of the mentioned. Ljubljana is unique. It stores 5000 years of
history, some of it in traces and some of it in the most luxurious and confident manner.
Imagine a colourful baroque with medieval base escorted with Roman remains and
followed by eternal Art Nouveau and Plecnik`s masterpieces. That`s Ljubljana that
awaits to be discovered.
F 2: Ljubljana, the capital city.
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Ljubljana offers its inhabitants and
visitors a great variety of cultural events
and entertainment. The city gives you
the opportunity to visit about 15
museums and 25 galleries and
collections as well as seven major
theatres. The city has as well 12
cinemas, well stocked with most
F 4:Prešeren square, Ljubljana.
current movies without synchronisation. Foreign films are shown with Slovene
subtitles. For the majority of cultural events and entertainment special prices for
students are offered. Several festivals are organised in Ljubljana each year. You can
find the information about current events in Ljubljana on:
http://www.visitljubljana.com/en/.
You can find more information about Ljubljana here:
F 3:Park Tivoli.
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ABOUT EUROPEAN FACULTY OF LAW The European Faculty of Law is an independent and private higher education institution. It is the first law faculty in Slovenia that developed its study programmes in correspondence with the European Bologna model of studies. The Faculty was founded by the Institute for Human Rights, Advice and Education, the Institute of International Law and the Institute of Civil Law. In July 2005, the Council for Higher Education of the Republic of Slovenia granted accreditation to the European Faculty of Law. Faculty’s head office is located in Nova Gorica. It also has a branch in the capital city Ljubljana. Lectures are held in both locations. Since 2017, the European Faculty of Law is part of Nova University, which is a private higher educational University, based in Nova Gorica. Linking theory with practice, practical applicability of knowledge, innovation, professionalism and friendly academic environment are undoubtedly elements that put the European Faculty of Law among top education institutions in Slovenia. Its success lies in student-friendly and innovative learning process emphasizing the combination of theory and practice. Lectures and seminars are held in small groups by top Slovenian lecturers and lawyers from the ranks of judiciary, diplomacy, attorneys, public administration and professions in the field of real estate. The Faculty is, following its vision, developing in an internationally recognized higher education institution in the areas of law and real estate management. Its main goals are academic excellence, competent and specialized departments as well as international recognition. The Faculty has obtained the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education to guarantee international exchange of students, professors and staff members. All study programmes are state-approved. They correspond with and
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develop according to the needs of national and international environment, and cover all three Bologna cycles. The overall study process is geared towards providing high quality, professional and applicable knowledge and skills, which serve graduates and employers as an added value in domestic and international labour market. You can find more information about study programmes in our Brochure for Incoming Students, Professors and Researchers 20161.
1 The Brochure for Incoming Students, Professors and Researchers 2015 is in renewal process. A version from 2016 is available at http://evro-pf.si/en/activities/international-cooperation/. .
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CONTACTS FOR ERASMUS+ STUDENTS Erasmus coordinator Ms. Nataša Kolavčič Phone: 00386 5 338 44 06 Fax: 00386 5 338 44 01 E-mail: [email protected] Vice dean for international cooperation Prof. dr. Arne Marjan Mavčič E-mail: [email protected]
European Faculty of Law, department in Nova Gorica European Faculty of Law, Delpinova ulica 18B, 5000 Nova Gorica Phone: +386 5 338 44 00 Fax: +386 5 338 44 01 E-mail: [email protected] European Faculty of Law, department in Ljubljana European Faculty of Law, Cankarjevo nabrežje 11, 1000 Ljubljana
Phone: +386 1 251 44 80 Fax: +386 1 251 44 82 E-mail: [email protected]
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ACCOMMODATION Student dormitories
Beds for Erasmus students in the student dormitories are limited. The rooms are
mostly double, kitchen,
bathroom and toilets are
shared. In the student dorms
blankets, pillows and bed-
sheets are in the room, but you
should bring your own towels.
All rooms have an internet
connection; you just need your
UTP cable.
All campuses are located near
the center and offer plenty of
opportunities for sport and recreation. On campuses students can use for free; fitness
facilities, computer center with computers and free internet access, a laundry room
with washing and drying machines, music room, room for parties…. All dorms also have
night and day security.
You must pay a security deposit before your arrival, which will be refunded after your
departure if there is no damage done to your room. You also have to pay the rent for
the whole semester in one single installment; you can pay either, together with the
deposit, trough the bank, or when you arrive in dorm.
NOTE: YOU CAN APPLY FOR STUDENT DORMITORIES ONLY AFTER YOU ARE OFFICIALLY
ACCEPTED AS ERASMUS STUDENT AT THE EUROPEAN FACULTY OF LAW.
You will be informed about the application procedure by the Erasmus+ coordinator of
the Faculty.
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We can offer you accommodation in a Campus in Ljubljana (Rožna Dolina)
http://www.stud-dom-lj.si/en
You can check also:
- Erasmus student housing (https://erasmusu.com/en/erasmus-student-
housing?gclid=COyZjbmy9NMCFRyUsgodAjsE4Q ).
- House of Posgraduates in Ljubljana (HPL) (Dom podiplomcev Ljubljana,
Gosarjeva 9, SI – Ljubljana, Slovenia, Phone: (01) 580 5600, (01) 580 5602, Fax:
(01) 580 5606, http://www.dompodiplomcev.si).
- Private Student House in Ljubljana - http://www.studentskidom-lj.si/eng
- Posredovalnica sob - http://www.svetovalnica.com/sobe/
- Kamrica - http://www.dostop.si/Kamrica.aspx
- Private accommodation - http://www.realestate-slovenia.info/
- Housinganywhere - ( is a platform to rent out your room to an incoming
exchange student and get a room in Ljubljana;
https://www.housinganywhere.com/; this website is free to use and it
operates on a student-to-student basis; for any questions, please contact
- Studyinslovenia.si - http://studyinslovenia.si/live/accomodation/
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CAREER CENTRE AND EXCTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The Career Centre of the European Faculty of Law (KC EVRO-PF) is a meeting point for students, graduates, Faculty co-workers and potential employers. KC EVRO-PF was established in 2012 at the initiative of the Student Council of the European Faculty of Law. The purpose of KC EVRO-PF is to offer comprehensive support to students on their study and career paths. It serves as a tool for successful transition into their first job by providing career counselling
through different workshops, profession presentations, individual testing and work related counselling. It also offers students additional practical skills so that employers can benefit from quality staff. The Faculty has, under the framework of »Public competition for co-financing the further development and implementation of the activities of career centres of higher education in the years 2015-2020«, which was tendered by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport in 2015, acquired the means to implement the project »Design, consultancy and monitoring of young people’s careers within the Career Centre of European Faculty of Law «. It is financed from the European Social Fund and the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport.
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VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT Students and staff from non-EU countries need to obtain an appropriate Visa or
Permission for Residence before arriving to Slovenia.
Applicants should submit the application personally at the diplomatic mission or
consular post.
Visa application forms are
available at all Diplomatic
missions and consular posts
of the Republic of Slovenia
where you can submit visa
applications:
- Visa application
forms:
http://www.mzz.gov.si/en/travel_and_visa_information/visa_information/applic
ation_forms/#c9356 .
- Diplomatic missions and consular posts of the Republic of Slovenia:
http://www.mzz.gov.si/en/representations_abroad/
Appropriate health insurance is also one of the required documents for issuing your
Visa. The European Facučty of law will arrange your health insurance prior to the
mobility after submitting the online application with relevant documents. Your health
insurance evidence will be valid for the approved period of mobility and will be sent to
your email address.
Below, you can find additional information and applying processes regarding Visa and
Residence permit.
A) STUDENTS
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- First residence permit
Since 1 May 2004, any citizen from a European Union state can enter the Republic of
Slovenia with a valid identity card or a valid passport, without a special entrance permit
(i.e. a visa or a residence permit). This holds true no matter the purpose of entry and
length of stay in the Republic of Slovenia. For the first three months of stay in the
Republic of Slovenia, such persons do not need a residence permit; however, he/she
is obliged to register the temporary address with the Police or relevant administrative
unit (for Ljubljana: Tobačna ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana).
In the event that the residence will exceed three months, a residence permit is
obligatory. This can be obtained from the administrative office within the residential
district (for Ljubljana: Tobačna ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana). The residence permit will be
issued in accordance with the conditions set by the European Union. In order to issue
a residence permit to a citizen from a Member State for the purpose of study the
following must be provided by the student:
- a valid identity card or passport;
- evidence of enrolment at an educational institution;
- health insurance covering all risks in the host Member State;
- sufficient means for living (higher than the level under which the host country
approves social aid to its citizens (€269 per month). According to the practice of
the court of the European Union, a statement presented in writing and signed by
the student as to his/her means is sufficient);
- Photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm).
According to the stated directive, the residence permit is granted for the period of
studies or at the most for one year and can be extended in the event that the studies
last more than one year.
- First residence permit (Non EU citizens)
If you are a third-country national from a country whose citizens are required to obtain
a visa to enter the Republic of Slovenia and you wish to enter the Republic of Slovenia
or stay there for study purposes, you are required to obtain a visa C (tourist visa)
or visa D (long term visa) at a diplomatic mission or consulate of the Republic of
Slovenia abroad prior to entering the Republic of Slovenia.
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For the same purposes, you can enter the Republic of Slovenia and stay there for a
certain period of time (for no more than three months (90 days) in a six-month period,
starting on the date of the first entry) on the basis of your passport alone if you are a
citizen of a country whose citizens are not required to obtain a visa to enter the
Republic of Slovenia. In order to be present in the Republic of Slovenia in excess of the
allowed 90-days or Visa D, within the 90-day period or after the expiration of Visa D,
you are obliged to apply for a first residence permit at the relevant administrative unit
in Slovenia (in Ljubljana: Tobačna ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana).
If you have a valid residence permit issued by another state that is party to the
Schengen Agreement, you may enter the Republic of Slovenia on the basis of this
permit and a valid travel document and stay there for no longer than three months in
a six-month period, which includes the combined duration of your stay in all Schengen
States except for the state which issued the visa, starting on the date of the first entry
into one of Schengen States or until the expiry of the visa's validity if this is shorter.
Within the 90 days period, you are obliged to apply for a first residence permit at the
relevant administrative unit in Slovenia (in Ljubljana: Tobačna ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana).
For the first residence permit application, you are required to possess the following:
- a valid passport (the expiry date of which exceeds the intended period of stay in
the Republic of Slovenia by at least three months);
- health insurance covering urgent health care services, at a minimum requirement,
in the Republic of Slovenia;
- sufficient means of subsistence in a monthly amount at least equal to the basic
minimal income in the Republic of Slovenia (approx. €290);
- a verified police certificate indicating a clear criminal record not older than three
months from your country (if the country in question issues it), translated into
Slovenian and notarized;
- an authentic photograph of yourself, and you are also required to submit two of
your fingerprints for their digital capture.
- Confirmation of enrolment at the higher education institution (Acceptance letter)
Once in Slovenia, holders of a visa D do not need to apply for residence permit for the
period of validity of the visa D, but they need to report a temporary address within a
week (if staying in private accommodation) to the relevant administrative unit in
Slovenia (in Ljubljana: Tobačna ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana).
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b) STAFF
If you are a third-country national from a country whose citizens are required to obtain
a visa to enter the Republic of Slovenia (for non EU citizens), you are required to obtain
a visa C (tourist visa) at a diplomatic mission or consulate of the Republic of Slovenia
abroad prior entering the Republic of Slovenia. In case there is no diplomatic mission
or consulate of the Republic of Slovenia in your country, you can apply for visa C at the
consular office of any other Member State of the Schengen Zone.
A citizen of a country whose citizens are not required to obtain a visa to enter the
Republic of Slovenia can enter the Republic of Slovenia and stay there for a limited
period. This limitation is defined as no more than three months (90 days) in a six-month
period, starting on the date of the first entry, based on your passport alone.
If you need to apply for the visa and you need an Invitation Letter, please let us know,
and we will issue you one and send it to you by email (scan) and by regular post.
Costs for Visa for students and staff will be reimbursed to you by the European faculty
of Law upon arrival, according to the real costs (invoice).
For more information please contact the Slovene Embassy directly. The list of Slovene
Embassies is available on: http://www.mzz.gov.si/en/representations_abroad/ .
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HOW TO GET TO LJUBLJANA? BY AIR: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport is the main
airport of the country. It is located 30 km from the
centre of Ljubljana and has good connections with
other European cities. Different options of public
transport take you from the airport to Ljubljana in
around half an hour. Public transport from the
airport to Ljubljana:
Public bus no.28 operates between Ljubljana bus
station and Ljubljana airport.
Shuttle buses: http://www.lju-airport.si/sl/potniki-
in-obiskovalci/kako-do-nas/transferni-prevozi---shuttle/
Check the exact information about the departures from »Letališče Jožeta Pučnika« at
the web page: http://www.ap-ljubljana.si/eng/
Because of the proximity of some Airports (Venice, Trieste – Italy, Zagreb – Croatia,
Graz and Klagenfurt – Austria) to Slovenia students arrive also by low cost airlines,
flying to these airports.
You can check for transportation possibilities to Ljubljana by using the shuttle service.
For more information please check: http://www.goopti.com/index.php?lang=en
BY TRAIN: Ljubljana has good railway connections with all large European cities. The
railway station is located in the centre of Ljubljana. Organisations in your own country
may offer discounts to students and other under age 26. Train travel within Slovenia is
convenient and inexpensive. For more information please see: http://www.slo-
zeleznice.si/en/passengers/slovenia .
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BY BUS: The bus is one possible means of reaching Ljubljana. Organisations in your
own country may offer discounts to students and other under age 26. For more
information see: http://www.ap-ljubljana.si/eng/
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HOW TO GET AROUND LJUBLJANA?
BUS – CITY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
City buses have electronic payment system based on no-
contact smart card called Urbana. Urbana cards are
electronic ticket carriers. URBANA value card (yellow) is
without a name of the holder and is transferable. You can
buy and top it up with credit up to 50 EUR (at Urbanomat
top-up stations; the lowest amount of credit is 1 EUR) or
with transferable monthly and yearly tickets.
URBANA time card (green) is issued with the name of the holder and it is not
transferable. You can top it up with a selected monthly ticket and/or with credit up to
50€.
Both types of cards are valid on all Ljubljana city bus routes. The credit does not lapse.
The payment must be made at the beginning of the ride by touching with your card at
one of the green readers (validators) on the bus. One fare will cost you 1,20€ including
90 min ride within all the City Public Transport bus routes. However, you should
validate your card (touch the reader with the card Urbana) every time you enter the
bus. In order to pay for two or more passengers, please tell the bus driver – before
validation at the driver's reader (validator) – that you wish to buy more than one ticket
and how many would you like to buy. The passengers you paid for should during the
ride stay near you.
From Mai, 11th, 2009 Urbana is the only payment system used on Ljubljana city buses.
For local passengers a mobile phone payment system called Moneta is also in place.
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TICKETS: All tickets are carried on Urbana cards. Value ticket: single fare paid from pre-
paid credit on Urbana card that enables free transfers within 90 minutes. Personalised
monthly tickets: valid for an unlimited number of rides on all routes from the 1st day
of the month until the 5th day of the following month. No photo necessary. A range of
monthly tickets is available, some of them at subsidised prices. For more information
please enquire at LPP Information Centre. For how to get from point A to point B by
public transport use the application on the left side of the page:
http://www.jhl.si/en/lpp/city-public-transport
For more information please see: http://www.jhl.si/en/lpp/city-public-transport .
F 5:City public transport, available on: http://www.jhl.si/upload/fck/doc/Shema.pdf
BICIKELJ – CITY BIKE USE Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, Bicikelj system enables you to travel freely by day or night. Whether you use the system regularly or just occasionally, you can make an unlimited number of trips over the period of your subscription. Bicikelj system stations consist of a main terminal and individual stands to which the bikes are attached (https://aboen-ljubljana.cyclocity.fr/All-Stations/Station-Map). Located in busy residential and shopping areas and near public transport, the stations are a simple and
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quick way to get around for a quick errand, the daily commute to work or getting to your favourite leisure activities. Whether starting a journey, ending a journey, or bridging the gap between two forms of transport, Bicikelj system encourages intermodality and eco-friendly choices. Simplicity itself to use: it takes only a few minutes to hire or return a bike. See also: http://www.slovenia.si/visit/sportsleisure/cycling-in-slovenia/
F 6:Cycling in Slovenia.
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EATING OUT Being an exchange student, you can use a system of subsidized student meals. The
system is used in the majority of restaurants in Ljubljana and also in other cities in
Slovenia.
The subvention for
meals in 2014 was
2,63€. To be able to
register you need
your mobile phone
for identification and
the Student identity
card or Enrollment
confirmation issued
by European faculty
of law.
The list of restaurants, included in the system can be found on:
http://www.studentska-prehrana.si/Pages/Directory.aspx .
For more practical information please visit the Student Organisation (Kersnikova 4,
office hours Monday, Wednesday Thursday from 12.00-15.00).
More information about the system and the registration can be found on:
https://www.studentska-prehrana.si/Pages/News.aspx. In order to finish the
preregistration procedure you will need the so called personal registration number
(EMŠO) which the international office will provide you in the beginning of your
exchange.
The influence of the East and West, North and South have mingled in Slovenia, a
phenomenon noticeable in Slovenia`s traditional dishes. The city of Ljubljana offers a
great variety of cuisine and prices. Most restaurants serve food until 11 p.m., but some
do so until the early morning. There are also numerous specialised national
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restaurants: Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Thai and Spanish. The tip is not included in the
price of the meal and is not obligatory. In general, eating out in restaurants outside the
system of subsidized student meals is not cheap.
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WORKING IN SLOVENIA Students wishing to seek for a long-term employment in Slovenia need to obtain a
work permit. Exchange students, however, do not need a work permit. The easiest way
for foreign students to obtain part-time jobs is at so-called “e-Student Service”.
e-Študentski Servis (e-
Student Service) is an
employment agency which
mediates temporary and
part-time work to high-
school and university
students.
You can work via Student
Service if you have student
status in Slovenia (if you are
a foreign citizen and you
study in Slovenia) or if you are doing your practice or studies as a part of an
international exchange programmes in Slovenia.
For registering in e-Student Service you need:
identity document (passport or ID),
Slovenian bank account number,
Slovenian tax ID number (issued by any tax administration office anywhere in
Slovenia).
enrolment certificate of a Slovenian educational institution; if you are a part
of the student exchange program, you need the international student card
(issued by ŠOU Ljubljana, Pivovarniška 6, 1000 Ljubljana) and Erasmus
certificate or IAESTE,
foreigners and non-residents need to fill-in the statement for non-residents
and submit eventual proofs or certificates.
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Work is based on the work referral forms, which you get in our office before you start
work. After the work is finished your employer returns filled-in, sealed and signed
referral. You get transferred all the income without delay in the moment the company
pays the invoice. For the companies with good credit ranking, we even pay you in
advance, before the company pays the invoice.
For information about job vacancies you can contact one of their E-offices available at
www.studentski-servis.com anytime and from anywhere.
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ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK (ESN)
The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is one of the largest non-profit student
organizations in Europe with headquartered in Brussels. Its main goal is to represent
European international students. The ESN was established on October 16, 1989 with
the purpose of supporting and encouraging the mobility amongst students. The ESN in
Europe has 12.000
members in 396 local
sections from 36 different
countries. One of those is
also the ESN Ljubljana
which is part of ŠOU v
Ljubljani International
Office.
The ESN Ljubljana together with ŠOU in Ljubljana International Office takes care of
foreign students.
In ESN Slovenia they strive to improve the integration of foreign students into our
home surroundings, try to satisfy their needs and promote international mobility.
Activities vary but serve as a good guide for further studies and offer a career. They
actively cooperate with Erasmus students and help those who have just arrived back
from their exchange for the integration in their everyday life can be somewhat difficult.
Often these students want to be part of the ESN, because they know what was missing
in their mobility and want to help those who need it.
On the national level, the ESN Slovenia consists of 5 sections:
ESN Ljubljana
ESN Maribor
ESN Kranj
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ESN Primorska
ESN ŠOUM Maribor
ESN LU
Together they form a group of students who want to internationally present Slovenia
in the best possible way, show its natural beauties and, of course, act in the favor of
Erasmus students. More on ESN Ljubljana can be found on the following website:
www.esnljubljana.org or on the SOU of Ljubljana International Office Facebook page
(https://sl-si.facebook.com/ESNljubljana/).
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OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION a) General:
The phone code for Slovenia: +386
Time zone: CET (UTC + 1)
Electric current: 220 V, 50Hz
Units of measurement: metres, kilometres, grams, kilograms
b) Internet & Wi-Fi
You usually need UTP cable in student dorms; in private accommodation WiFi is usually available.
Many bars have WiFi as well.
c) Traffic info
Speed limits: o Inside settlements: 50 km/h o Outside settlements: 90 km/h o On motorways: 100 km/h o On highways: 130 km/h
Lights are complusory 24 hours per day! Winter tires are complusory from November 15 until March 15. It is also obligatory to fasten all seat-belts in car, for all passengers. d) Useful phone numbers:
Police Department: 113
Emergency Medical Service: 112
Fire Department: 112
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e) National Holidays
January 1 - New Year
February 8 - Prešeren Day, the Slovenian Cultural Holiday
April 27 - Day of Uprising Against Occupation
May 1 – May 2 - May Day Holiday
June 25 - Statehood Day
August 15 - Assumption Day
October 31 - Reformation Day
November 1 - All Saints Day
December 25 - Christmas
December 26 - Independence and Unity Day
f) Costs of living in Ljubljana
Markets
Bread (1kg) - 1,00 - 3,00 EUR
Milk (1l) - 0,70 - 1,50 EUR
Cheese (150 g) - 1,50 - 2,50 EUR
Eggs (12) - 1,30 - 2,00 EUR
Butter (250g) - 1,50 - 2,50 EUR
Yoghurt (0.2l) - 0,40 - 1,20 EUR
Apples (1kg) - 1,20 - 1,50 EUR
Juice (1l) - 0,60 - 1,50 EUR
Water (1,5l) - 0,40 - 0,60 EUR
Restaurants
Coupon price - 0,00 - 4,50 EUR
Pizza - 4,00 - 8,00 EUR
Hamburger - 2,50 - 4,00 EUR
Coke (0,33l) - 1,80 - 2,00 EUR
Beer (0,5l) - 1,80 - 2,50 EUR
Coffee - 1,10 - 1,50 EUR
Transportation
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) - 1,10 EUR
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) - 1,00 -1,50 EUR Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) - 0,70 - 1,50 EUR
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Utilities (monthly)
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment - 150 - 220 EUR
Rent per month
Room (1 bed) in City Centre - 150 - 200 EUR
Room (2 beds) in City Centre - 100 - 150 EUR
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS Nomination letter:
Your home university should nominate you to the International department of the
European Faculty of law. The nominations should be sent to
[email protected].. Nomination table is available at:
http://www.evro-pf.si/en/activities/international-cooperation/
Application form:
After your home university has
nominated you as an exchange student,
you should fill an application form
available at: http://www.evro-
pf.si/en/activities/international-
cooperation/
Required annexes:
Your home faculty statement of
participation in the mobility;
Certificate of enrollment at
your home faculty;
Learning agreement signed by
your home faculty coordinators;
Curriculum vitae (Slovenian or English);
Copy of ID or passport (first page with the photo and personal data).
Acceptance letter and useful information:
After we have received your application and European Faculty of Law has approved
your application and acceptance, the International department of European Faculty of
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Law will send you an Acceptance letter and general information on living and studying
in Slovenia (Ljubljana or Nova Gorica).
Application deadlines:
15 May for the winter semester/full academic year
15 November for the summer semester .
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STUDY RULES & REGULATIONS Important Legal Acts: You can find essential info about study rules & regulations for 2017/2018 at: http://evro-pf.si/en/faculty/about-the-faculty/legal-acts/ .
Take special attention to the following acts:
Name Description
The Rules and regulations the European Faculty of Law
It regulates the requirements for enrolment into the undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes, requirements for advancing to the next year, for conditional and exceptional enrolment and the requirements, procedures and deadlines for the completion of studies. Furthermore, it regulates the granting of awards to students whose undergraduate, master's theses or doctoral dissertations have been proposed as above average. The rules and regulations also regulate the requirements, procedure and financial obligations of candidates (citizens), who are not students of the European Faculty of Law in Nova Gorica (hereinafter: the Faculty) and want to complete an individual or more than one academic requirements, the individual rights and responsibilities of students with special statuses as well as the international exchange programme.
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Statute of the European Faculty of Law
Legal structure and purpose of European Faculty of Law (hereinafter: the faculty)as an independent and private higher education institute which carries out university educational, scientific, research, academic and consultancy activity in the field of legal and related sciences.
Technical instructions for the preparation of seminar papers and diploma theses
Instructions for diploma, master and doctoral thesis dissertation as also instructions for seminar paper writing.
For more information regarding the study process, please, contact [email protected] during office hours.
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COURSES IN ENGLISH The following courses will be provided in English language in case of minimum 3 incoming students. 1st cycle (Bachelor):
COURSE NAME
LECTURER
ECTS
1. European law
Izr. Prof. dr. Matej Avbelj
8 ECTS
2nd cycle (Master):
COURSE NAME LECTURER
ECTS
1. Comparative Constitutional Law
Prof. dr. Arne Marjan Mavčič
6 ECTS
2. Democratic and Rule-of-Law State
Izr. Prof. dr. Matej Avbelj, Prof. dr. Peter Jambrek
8KT
3. Constitutional and International Law of Human Rights
prof. dr. Arne Marjan Mavčič
8 ECTS
4. Ethics in Public Life
Doc. Dr. Vojko Strahovnik
6 ECTS
All Erasmus+ students have the possibility to select other courses, from the list of courses taught at European faculty of law (http://www.evro-pf.si/en/education/study-programs/graduates/law/). These courses are usually performed in Slovene language. In such cases, Erasmus+ students are invited to contact the Erasmus+ coordinator, in order to arrange their personal study program (individual consultations) with selected lecturers in English language.
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AVAILABLE STUDY PROGRAMS
1st cycle:
Undergraduate program Law 1
Undergraduate program Law and Management of Infrastructure and Real Estate 1
2nd cycle:
Postgraduate program Law 2
Postgraduate program Law and Management of Real Estate 2
Alternative dispute resolution – mediation and arbitration 2 (from 1.10.2015)
Civil and commercial law (from 1.10.2016) 3rd cycle:
Doctoral program Law 3
Doctoral program Law and Management of Real
Bachelor
Law1
Law and Management of Infrastructure and Real
Estate 1
Master
Law 2
Law and Management of Real Estate 2
Alternative dispute resolution 2
Civil and commercial law 2
Doctoral
Law 3
Law and Management of Real 3
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral
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INDICATIVE SCHEDULE: STUDY PROGRAMME: LAW 1
**Exact dates of our Academic calendar will be published on the website of the Faculty (www.evro-pf.si), by the end of June 2017.
1st semester
Period of lectures and tutorials October–January
Examination period January–February
2nd semester
Period of lectures and tutorials February–May
Examination period June–July
Summer holidays
July–August
Fall Examination period
August–September
Summer school September
Your individual study schedule will be given to you prior to your arrival by e-mail by our International department. It will be in accordance with your Learning agreement.
STUDY PROGRAMME LAW 1
1st semester in the 2017/2018 academic year
2nd semester in the 2017/2018 academic year
1st year
Jurisprudence
Constitutional Law
Comparative Constitutional Law
Roman Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure Law
Legal History
Foreign Legal Terminology
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International Community and International Relations
2nd year
Inheritance Law
Family Law
Introduction to Civil Law
Law of Obligations
Civil Procedural Law
Social Security Law
Labour Law
Financial Law
Property Law
Commercial Law
3rd year
International Law
European Union Law
Administrative Procedures and Judicial Review of Administrative Acts
Administrative Law Public Administration
Private International Law
Elective Course 1
Elective Course 2
Elective Course 3
Bachelor's Thesis
ECTS GRADES:
SUBJECT (Curriculum 2nd Year) ECTS
Introduction to Jurisprudence 8
Constitutional Law 8
Roman Law 8
Criminal Law 8
Criminal Procedure Law 8
Legal History 5
Comparative Constitutional Law 6
English Legal Terminology 5
International Community and International Relations 4
Total 60
SUBJECT (Curriculum 2nd Year) ECTS
Introduction to Civil Law 6
Civil Procedural Law 8
Law of Obligations 8
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Commercial Law 8
Financial Law 8
Family Law 4
Inheritance Law 4
Labour Law 4
Social Security Law 4
Property Law 6
Total 60
SUBJECT (Curriculum3rd Year) ECTS
International Law 8
European Union Law 8
Private International Law 4
Administrative Procedures and Judicial Review of Administrative Acts
6
Administrative Law 4
Public Administration 4
Elective Course 1 6
Elective Course 2 6
Elective Course 3 6
Bachelor's Thesis 8
Total 60
ELECTIVE COURSES (Law1):
SUBJECT ECTS
International Maritime Law 6
Law of International Organizations 6
Peaceful Dispute Settlement 6
Intellectual Property Law 6
Introduction to U.S. Law 6
Criminalistics 6
Police Law 6
Diplomatic and Consular Law 6
Tax Law 6
Legislative Procedure and Nomothetic 6
Legal Skills 6
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INDICATIVE SCHEDULE STUDY PROGRAMME LAW 2
**Exact dates of our Academic calendar will be published on the website of the
Faculty (www.evro-pf.si), by the end of June 2017.
1st semester
Period of lectures and tutorials October–January
Examination period January–February
2nd semester
Period of lectures and tutorials February–May
Examination period June–July
Summer holidays
July–August
Fall Examination period
August–September
Summer school September
Your individual study schedule will be given to you prior to your arrival by e-mail by our International department. It will be in accordance with your Learning agreement. STUDY PROGRAMME LAW 2
1st semester in the 2017/2018 academic year
1st semester in the 2017/2018 academic year
1st year
Democratic and Rule of Law State
Modernization of Public Administration
Welfare State in Theory and Practice
European Civil Law
Constitutional and International Criminal Law
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Philosophy and Theory of Law
Elective Courses
Elective Courses
2nd year
Comparative Law and Large Legal Systems
Constitutional and International Law of Human Rights
Constitutional System of the European Union
Elective Courses
Preparation and Defence of Master's Thesis
ECTS GRADES:
SUBJECT (Curriculum 1st Year) ECTS
Democratic and Rule-of-Law State 8
Theory and Practice of the Social State 8
European Civil Law 8
Elective Course 1 6
Constitutional and International Criminal Law 8
Public Administration Modernisation 8
Philosophy and Theory of Law 8
Elective Course 2 6
Total 60
SUBJECT (Curriculum 2nd Year) ECTS
Comparative Law and Large Legal Systems 8
Constitutional and International Human Rights Law 8
The Constitutional System of the EU 8
Elective Course 3 6
Preparation and Defense of Master's Thesis 30
Total 60
SUBJECT (Elective Courses) ECTS
Ethics and Public Life 6
Comparative Constitutional Law 6
Slovenian Security System 6
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Civil Servants Law 6
Canon Law of the Catholic Church 6
Tax Law 6
Mediation and Arbitration – Alternative Dispute Resolution 6
Minor offence law 6
European business and company law 6
Writing research and survey articles and/or texts 6
International Anti-Corruption: Practical Applications 6
Insolvency law 6
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CLASS TIMETABLE For study year 2017/2018 will be updated by September 2017. Students will be informed about. For study year 2012017 are available at: http://www.evro-pf.si/urniki-2/ . Slovenian timetable terminology: Look for Law 1 – Nova Gorica PRAVO 1. STOPNJE – REDNI NOVA GORICA Pravo 1. stopnje – 1. letnik NG (1. year) Pravo 1. stopnje – 2. letnik NG (2. year) Pravo 1. stopnje – 3. letnik NG (3. year) Look for Law 1 – Ljubljana PRAVO 1. STOPNJE – IZREDNI LJUBLJANA Pravo 1. stopnje – 1. letnik LJ(1. year) Pravo 1. stopnje – 2. letnik LJ (2. year) Pravo 1. stopnje – 3. letnik LJ (3. year) Look for Law 2 – Nova Gorica PRAVO 2. STOPNJE – REDNI NOVA GORICA Pravo 2. stopnje – 1. letnik NG (1. year) Pravo 2. stopnje – 2. letnik NG (2. year) Look for Law 2 – Ljubljana PRAVO 2. STOPNJE – IZREDNI LJUBLJANA Pravo 2. stopnje – 1. letnik LJ (1. year) Pravo 2. stopnje – 2. letnik LJ (2. year)
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eUNIVERSITY The European Faculty of Law is part of a new portal called the e-University that offers
an extensive library of academic content in the form of videos of classes and lecture
halls and various other materials such as PowerPoint presentations, articles, lecture
notes, summaries and short quizzes, all in one place.
The e-University is an excellent
opportunity for the many people
who find the traditional form of
study unsuitable and especially for all those who want to have access to state-of-the-
art e-learning services in addition to the traditional form of study, as they enable high
flexibility and allow students to organise their learning time and space on their own
terms.
Advantages of e-learning:
The e-University provides flexibility and allows students to learn at their own
pace. The key advantages of the e-University are as follows:
everything in one place: video classes, presentations, sample exams, etc.;
access to all materials: by purchasing access to the e-University, students gain
access to all the materials on the portal, regardless of their course and year of
study;
access to theses: the e-University provides access to diploma, master’s and
doctoral theses;
availability of learning materials: 24/7 using any modern browser or mobile
device;
quizzes and tests: self-assessment and exam preparation tests;
information point: information about upcoming events, conferences and
other developments in public administration, European and international
studies of law, management, infrastructure, real estate, alternative dispute
resolution, etc.;
opportunities to gain new skills: the ability to work independently, self-
initiative, taking responsibility, planning and organisation;
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expert and technical support: support is available to students at any time by
phone and e-mail.
Available study materials:
videos of classes;
PowerPoint presentations;
excerpts form films and other audiovisual materials;
electronic publications (PDF documents);
professional and scientific articles;
exercises;
case law;
links to external materials.
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ACCESS TO E-UNIVERSITY After you have successfully finished the Erasmus+ application process, the European
Faculty of Law will issue you an official acceptance letter. Furthermore, you will receive
via e-mail a package of information including your personal enrolment number,
Slovenian identification number (EMŠO) and instructions to access the online “VIS”
system.
The Erasmus+ coordinator will give you the information, how to register to
eUniversity.
Access to the e-University #1
All Erasmus+ students, officially enrolled at European faculty of law can register at:
http://www.euniverza.si/account/register/fresh/1.
After you enter and confirm your data, you will receive an activation link by e-mail.
Click on the link to activate your account.
The Faculty’s Student and Academic Affairs Office will be automatically notified and
will grant you access to your courses and classes on the portal within a few days.
Access to the e-University #2
All Erasmus+ students, officially enrolled at European faculty of law can access the
portal via “VIS” by logging into the system through the Faculty’s website at www.evro-
pf.si/ using the username and password they received when they first enrolled at the
Faculty.
Contact information for Erasmus+ students:
Ms. Nataša Kolavčič Erasmus+ coordinator
European Faculty of Law
A: Delpinova ulica 18b, SI-5000 Nova Gorica, Slovenia
T: +386 (0)5 338 44 06
E: international.department@@evro-pf.si
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Nova Gorica Student and Academic Affairs Office
P: +386 (0)5 338 44 00
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
Ljubljana Student and Academic Affairs Office
P: +386 (0)1 251 44 83
P: +386 (0)1 251 44 80
E-mail: [email protected]
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AVAILABLE COURSES ON eUNIVERSITY
eUNIVERSITY: COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
I PREDME
Duration: 3:10:08h Content: 11 Videos Lecturer: dr. Arne Marjan Mavčič Course description: Basic information about comparative constitutional law, individual groups of constitutions, basic characteristics of some constitutions, types of constitutions and other related topics. General presentation of comparative constitutional law:
The historical origin of constitutions
Historical development of the constitutionality of
Material notion of constitutionality
Socio-economic causes of the emergence of written constitutions Individual groups of constitutions:
Historical ranking
Geographical classification Basic characteristics of some constitutions
United Kingdom
Germany
Switzerland
New Democracies
Africa
Asia
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Central and South America
Australia The geographical origin of constitutions. Approaches (methods ) to the study of constitutions:
The legal approach
The sociological approach Types of constitutions:
Written and unwritten constitution
Written and documentary Constitution
Codified constitution and non-codified
Firm and flexible constitutions
Complex vision of the Constitution
Violation of the Constitution , constitutional transition , assuming the constitutional texts as models and
Transplantation of constitutions
Constitutional moments and transition
Constitutional consolidation , courts and democracy Basic information about comparative constitutional law, individual groups of constitutions,...
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eUNIVERSITY: COMPARATIVE LAW AND LARGE LEGAL SYSTEMS
Duration: 7:00:40h Content: 12 Videos Lecturer: dr. Marko Novak Course description: Basic information from the area of general comparative law including the main characteristics of the major legal systems. Such knowledge includes methodological foundations which enable the students to apply it in practice as well as continue their research in this area of law. I. OVERVIEW OF COMPARATIVE LAW
- General Comparative Law - Specific Comparative Law
II. ROMANO-GERMANIC LEGAL FAMILY1.
- Western European Legal Group. - Central European Legal Group - Scandinavian Legal Group - Post-Socialist Legal Group
III. COMMON LAW1. - English Law - US Law.
IV. LEGAL SYSTEMS OF FAR EAST, INDIA, ISLAM AND AFRICA - Law of Far East - Indian Law3 - .Islamic Law - African Law
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eUNIVERSITY: CONSTITUTIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
EDMETI
Duration: 4:10:12h Content: 11 Videos Lecturer: dr. Arne Marjan Mavčič Course description: The course enables students to broad and in-depth knowledge of systems and protection of human rights in the world. It is a combination of national and comparative human rights law. As an upgrade to the (national) constitutional law, comparative method informs students about regulations in foreign countries across individual world areas and characteristic types of systems or constitutions. By the process of globalization and the development of communications the comparative approach became a condicio sine qua non of any modern legal expert. Students learn through formal and informal forms of protection of human rights, in particular the constitutional protection resulting from existing models of judicial/constitutional review. The existing grounds of human rights law are reflected in national constitutional norms and principles. Moreover, international human rights law and – in Europe – Council of Europe law and European Union law, are strongly influenced by national constitutional law . Although “traditional” systems such as the U.S. , Canada , France and Germany may at first glance serve as a kind of patterns in the search for systemic solutions , the recent constitutional developments in the countries of the new democracy cannot be ignored within the comprehensive presentation of the discussed topic.
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eUNIVERSITY: CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM OF THE EU
Duration: 6:04:24h Content: 8 Videos Lecturer: dr. Matej Avbelj Course description: 1. Introduction. 2. Development of the European Idea:
- Origins of the European Idea. - The Maastricht Treaty. - The Treaty of Amsterdam. - The Treaty of Nice. - Failure of the Treaty establishing a constitution for Europe. - The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU. - The Treaty of Lisbon. - Enlargements of the EU and accession criteria. - Possibility of withdrawal from the EU.
3. Organisation and Structure of the EU:
- The Institutions of the EU. - Sources of EU Law. - General Principles of EU Law. - Legal Protection in the EU before The Court of Justice of the EU.
4. Internal Market and Fundamental Freedoms:
- The common and the internal market. - Fundamental freedoms. - Free movement of goods (Art. 28-37 TFEU). - Free movement of workers (Art. 45-48 TFEU). - Freedom of establishment (Art. 49-55 TFEU). - Freedom to provide services (Art. 56-62 TFEU). - Free movement of capital and payments (Art. 63-66 TFEU).
5. Fundamental Rights and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU.
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6. Citizenship of the Union. 7. EU and International Law:
- The status of the EU in international law. - The procedure of concluding international agreements.
8. Slovenia and the EU.
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eUNIVERSITY: DEMOCRATIC AND RULE OF LAW STATE
Duration: 4:40:20 Content: 7 Videos Lecturer: dr. Matej Avbelj Course description: 1. State as a legal, political and philosophical subject:
- Emergence of the modern state. - Nation-building. - Slovenian state as a milestone in the building of Slovenian identity. - Might and feebleness of the modern state. - Entities beyond the state. - Functions of the modern state. - The question of sovereignty. - Challenges of globalisation.
2. Democracy as a statist organisational form:
- Genealogy of democracy. - Theories of democracy. - Democracy as fiction and reality. - Totalitarian state vs. democracy. - Pluralism as prerequisite of democracy. - Input and output legitimacy and the democratic political process. - Prerequisites of democracy. - Challenges of contemporary democracy.
3. Rule of Law (RoL):
- The concept of RoL and its genealogy. - Theories of RoL. - RoL vs. Rechtstaat. - Social prerequisites. - Basic principles. - Welfare state and the RoL.
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4. Challenges and specific problems of RoL and democracy in Slovenia: - Creation of the Slovenian state. - Ancient regime and its constitution. - Democratic opposition. - Origins of the Slovenian statehood. - Contemporary challenges. - Absence of integrity in the public sphere. - Problems of political parties in Slovenia. - (De)construction of the RoL in Slovenia. - Ethos of RoL and societal malaise.
Democratic socialism vs. European Slovenia.
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eUNIVERSITY: ETHICS IN PUBLIC LIFE
Duration: 3:02:53h Content: 9 Videos Lecturer: dr. Vojko Strahovnik Course description: 1. Ethics – General Outline:
- Definition, purpose and objectives of ethics, ethics and other disciplines. - Human, human dignity and the nature of basic ethical experience. - Ethical traditions, dimensions of ethical theories and major moral positions. - Man as a symbolic, responsible being and as a being of community. - Justice, person, freedom, solidarity and dialogue. - Personalism, instrumentalism and nihilism. - Virtues and virtue ethics, ethics as an art of life, meaning of life. - Key questions and problems of modern and postmodern ethics.
2. Ethics and Public Life:
- Moral dialogue and moral debate. - Democratic and hierarchical social order. - Problems and challenges of Slovenian transition society. - Changes in the modern ways of living and the establishment of public space. - Fairness/justice and stability of the state. - The problems of ecology, sustainable and just development of the world. - The ethics of modern media society. - Religious communities and their role vs. the state.
3. Ethics and Law:
- Law, ethics and equity/justice. - Human rights and duties (philosophical perspectives). - Delivering justice, subsidiarity and the values of law, sovereignty. - Importance of law for flourishing and morality of society. - The rule of law and its assumptions.
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eUNIVERSITY: EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW
REDMET Duration: 7:08:30h Content: 9 Videos Lecturer: dr. Miha Šepec Course description: The course provides knowledge about legal theory that has developed in international criminal law, important cases before International Criminal Court and the legal cooperation institutes that have been adopted by the European Union on the field of crime prevention in the member states of EU. In the other segment of this lecture, we cover the practice of the European Court of Human Rights, which plays a very important part in the criminal law jurisprudence in Europe.
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eUNIVERSITY: LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND NOMOTECHNICS REDMETI
Duration: 3:18:09h Content: 6 Videos Lecturer: dr. Marko Novak Course description: 1. Process of decision-making and social determinant of legal standardisation:
- Decision-making and special features of legal decision-making. - Social, economic, political, and cultural determinants of law-making. - Legal sources. - Kinds of general legal acts and legal system.
2. Nomography as science and skill:
- Origin and development of nomography. - General principles and aims of nomography.
3. Methods of forming normative acts:
- General methods. - Special methods. - Codification.
4. Structure of general legal acts:
- Exterior – form structure. - Interior structure – dealing with contents.
5. Language in general legal acts:
- Kinds of expressions. - Semantics, ideas and definitions. - Syntax and style. - Formalism, linearity, economy, redundancy. - Function of legal language.
6. Procedural rules of adopting general legal acts
- Legislative procedure on the national level. - Lawgiving procedure in the institutions of the EU.
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- Nomographic and procedural aspects of state executive regulations. - Nomographic and procedural aspects of the regulations of local
communities.
7. Publication and validity of legal regulations: - National regulations. - »European« regulations.
8. Legal editing of regulations. 9. Final wording of regulations. 10. Particularities of nomography of “European” general legal acts.
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eUNIVERSITY: PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LAW
Duration: 7:26:50h Content: 10 Videos Lecturer: dr. Marko Novak Course description: The course provides basic information about theories on the nature of law and legal argumentation. Theories on the nature of law:
- Introduction - Natural Law - Legal Positivism
Legal argumentation:
- General on legal argumentation - Legal arguments
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eUNIVERSITY: PUBLIC LAW SI PREDMETI
Duration: 2:30:54h Content: 5 videos Lecturer: dr. Peter Jambrek Course description: The course provides information about basic principles of Public Law. Assuming that law as a body of legal rules and practices may be divided into public and private law, the course’s foci are general principles of administrative, criminal, administrative, and constitutional law. Substantive and procedural elements of public law are studied from the points of view of theory of state, public international law, comparative law and European Union Law. Emphasis is given upon principles of rule of law, constitutional democracy, modern welfare state, and state sovereignty. Theory of public law is applied to practical issues by means of constitutional and European (Strasbourg and Luxembourg) courts’ case law. Comparative constitutional review also informs discussions among course participants on issues relevant to students’ Ph.D. theses.
