The document provides information about an open day at the Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) on March 7, 2015. It summarizes the school's bachelor and master's programs which cover various disciplines beyond borders, including law, policy, business, and linguistics. It also notes that the faculty and students come from over 20 countries and that the teaching is conducted in English. Details are provided about the various master's programs offered, including the structures and course requirements. Information is also given about admissions, scholarships, and contacting the school.
2. BEYOND BORDERS OF DISCIPLINES
Law, Policy, Diplomacy, Business & Finances,
Linguistics
2 Bachelor programmes – Law and Business,
Law and Diplomacy (LL.B)
7 interdisciplinary Masters programmes (LL.M)
PhD programme in cooperation with
University of Copenhagen
3. 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
4. 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
5. BEYOND BORDERS OF INTERACTION
1:1 communication with faculty &
administration
Student association that makes difference
Joint student & Alumni club
7. MASTERS PROGRAMMES
International and European Law
Transborder Commercial Law
Public International Law and Human Rights
European Union Law & Policy
Law and Finance
Legal Linguistics
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
16. 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
17. 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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18. 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.
19. RGSL SCHOLARSHIPS
Spīgulis and Kukainis Excellence
Scholarship for the RGSL International and EU
Law Master applicants
20. 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.
21. OTHER SCHOLARSHIP POSSIBILITIES
Students’ corporations scholarships for their
members (Beginning with 2nd study year; apply
at respective corporation)
Latvian Government Scholarships for foreign
applicants
22. GET IN TOUCH
Contact us: study@rgsl.edu.lv
Join us on facebook.com/rgsl.lv
Learn more: www.rgsl.lv
Apply: apply.rgsl.edu.lv