Introducing the Bachelor Programmes A modern law school with extensive experience and a solid foundation in the university environment

Who We Are - RGSL at a Glance  Founded in 1998 through international agreement  between Sweden, Latvia, and the Soros Foundation Latvia  Premier Law School in the Baltic region  Autonomous unit within the University of Latvia  Urban campus situated in the beautiful Art Nouveau district of Riga 2

Who We Are - RGSL at a Glance  Specialised in interdisciplinary programmes with a core focus in Law combined with  Business and Finance  Linguistics  Diplomacy and International Relations  Offer 3 levels of studies  Bachelor (LL.B & BA)  Masters (LL.M & MA)  Doctoral (PhD)  Law Library and Information Services  Continuing Education  International faculty and student environment  Studies conducted in English 3

THE LAW & BUSINESS PROGRAMME The LL.B in Law & Business: Hybrid Thinking 4

Meeting Demands  A carefully planned programme that covers subjects pertinent to today’s legal and business challenges  Designed to meet the demands of an ever-changing, evolving and volatile market  Bridging the gap between lawyers and business people  Mix of both Academic and Leading Practitioners  Provides a comparative perspective 5

The LL.B in Law & Business Overview  3 year full time programme  120 Latvian credit programme (180 ECTS)  Core courses consist of:  52% Law Courses  48% Business Courses  Various Electives including:  Advanced and Specialised Law Courses  Advanced Business, Finance and Economics Courses  Various Language Courses  Bachelor Thesis 6

The LL.B in Law & Business Overview Programme Structure  Year 1  Basic foundation courses in Law & Business subjects  Designed to give students the ability to grasp both legal and business concepts  Year 2  Advanced courses in Law & Business  Students build upon courses from Year 1 in both Law & Business.  Year 3  Specialist courses in Law & Business  Pre-requisites are courses taken in the first 2 years  Thesis has to reflect research in both disciplines 7

THE LAW & DIPLOMACY PROGRAMME The BA in Law & Diplomacy: Bridging the Globe 8

Meeting Demands  A carefully planned programme that covers subjects pertinent to today’s Policy concerns and Conflict Resolution  Designed to meet the demands of Foreign Services, International organisations, Media and Academia  Mix of both Academic and Leading Practitioners  Provides a comparative perspective and language skills 9

The BA in Law & Diplomacy Overview  3 year full time programme  120 Latvian credit programme (180 ECTS)  Consists of 6 pillars of study  Core courses consist of: :  25% Law Courses  18% Economics Courses  18% Political Science Courses  18% Humanities Courses  15% Advanced English Courses  6% Research Methodology  Various Electives including:  Advanced and Specialised Law, Economics, Political Science & Humanities Courses  Various Language Courses  Bachelor Thesis BA in Law & Diplomacy Law Courses Economics Courses Political Science Courses Humanities Courses Advanced English Courses Research Methodology Electives Thesis 10

The BA in Law & Diplomacy Overview Programme Structure  Year 1  Courses in Law, Micro Economics, History and English Language subjects  Designed to give students the ability to grasp legal, economic and policy concepts  Year 2  International & EU Legal Courses as well as Macro Economics, Intercultural Studies and Various Language Electives  Year 3  Diplomatic & Consular Law, Monetary Economics, Ethics, Foreign Policy, Simulations and Philosophy.  Interdisciplinary Thesis 11

BACHELOR PROGRAMME PRACTICALITIES Structure & Practicalities: The Details 12

Structure & Practicalities: The Details  Two different Bachelor programmes  Common structure as interdisciplinary studies  Focus on the one hand on law and on the other hand business, diplomacy & international relations  Programmes comprise 180 ECTS credit points  Corresponds to 120 Latvian credit points  Entitles students to continue on RGSL Masters programmes  Additional requirements for entry to the one-year programmes  Tuition fee per year LVL  EURO 13

Structure & Practicalities: The Details  Mandatory and elective courses  Normally three courses at the same time  Can choose to follow an additional course  Each course lasts six weeks  Five class hours a week  Research work on assignments and class preparation  Exam at the end of the course  Overall duration of each programme is three years  Ending with a Bachelor thesis  Possibility of internships  Opportunities to attend public and open lectures  Erasmus exchange programme 14

Structure & Practicalities: The Details Important Dates  Studies to begin on 1 September 2011  Pre-selection will be decided on 15 April for applications received before 15 March 2011  Admission will be decided on 26 July for applications received before 28 June 2011  Later applications may be submitted for remaining available places 15 5% off tuition fee for applications received by 15 March!

Structure & Practicalities: The Details Application Requirements Applicants for Bachelor programmes should present the following documents:  Completed application form  Certified copies of diploma and diploma transcript with an English translation  Diploma should document proficiency at a minimum level of ECTS grade C for:  English  Mathematics (Law & Business)  Social Sciences (Law & Diplomacy)  Alternative documentation may be submitted  Application may be made before diploma is available  Motivation letter 16

GOOD REASONS TO STUDY WITH US! What Sets Us Apart! 17

Good Reasons to Study with Us!  Competence of teachers  Mix of both academic and leading practitioners  Academic and practical experience from throughout the world, including Europe and USA  Distinctive study programme  International atmosphere  Modern infrastructure  Excellent IT facilities  Best law library in the Baltics  Attractive employment opportunities  Student environment 18 Enhanced Learning Experience Leading Academ ics & Professionals Research Based Studies Modern Infrastructure & Library

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