Law and Business

Degree

Bachelor of Social Science in Law (LL.B.)

Programme duration

3 years

Study language

English

Credits

183 ECTS credits

Study form

Full time

Tuition fee

3800 EUR per year

Accredited until

16 June 2027

Programme details

Programme structure

The programme comprises 183 ECTS credit points. It is based on mandatory and elective courses as well as optional language courses. Up to three courses can be taken simultaneously.

Each course lasts six weeks with five class hours per week, plus research work on assignments and preparation for classes.

Each course concludes with an exam, while the programme concludes with a thesis.

Courses

List of programme courses in the academic year 2021/2022

Course materials are freely available on the RGSL intranet. Reading assignments mainly refer to materials in the compendia, articles in electronic format on the RGSL library portal, as well as books and other printed material available in the RGSL library.

Admission criteria

Criteria determined for admission to RGSL Bachelor degree programmes:

Proficiency in English confirming at least level B2 or higher in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR):
-   IELTS Academic Test (not older than 2 years) - the required score is at least 6.0;
-   TOEFL (not older than 2 years) - the required score is at least 550 points (for a computer test - 213; Internet-based test - 80);
-   The results of the centralised English language examination (for reflective students from Latvia), which corresponds to at least the B2 level;
-   Applicants who have acquired previous education in English or are native English speakers are exempted from taking Proficiency tests in English (unless it conflicts with the conditions for obtaining a temporary residence permit in Latvia).

Centralised examination results of the secondary general education from applicants from Latvia in Mathematics, Latvian and English.

The average grade in the diploma supplement corresponds to the ECTS level of C or higher (at least 7 points).

The results of the interview (if applicable).

Admission rules for Bachelor programmes are available here.

Faculty

Law and Business programme is implemented by international faculty that comes to Riga to teach selected courses and local faculty. Lecturers represent both academic excellence and extensive practical experience, offering an education that is highly relevant for career development.

The core of the Law and Business programme:

Carlos Llorente (PhD), a leading expert on international commercial law. Teaches International Commercial Law
Waleed Gumaa (MBA) leverages his significant experience and expertise in business to offer an interdisciplinary education to RGSL students. Teaches Business Studies; Strategy and Project Management.
Paolo Paesani (PhD), Associate Professor from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, teaches Monetary Policy and Macrooeconomics.

Key dates

Bachelor programmes Open House8 June 2023 at 16.00
20 July 2023 at 14.00

Admission24 July 2023

Studies begin28 August 2023