[PhD] Law - Baltic Center

University of Latvia (LU)
Latvia, Riga

Study location	Latvia, Riga
Academic field	Law (ISCED 38) Law (JACS M000)
Type	PhD, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (216 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	PhD (Doctorate (Doctor of science (PhD) in Law))

Tuition fee	€3,750 per year
Application fee	€141 one-time
Deposit	€500 one-time
Registration fee	€400 one-time Includes: – Consultations for selection of HEI – Migration & visa consultation – Registration in the Baltic Center database – HEI admission documents’ check – General testing for all Baltic Center HEIs – Admission Examination – Student’s admission to HEI – Documents’ arrangement for the payments to HEI – Invitation for the embassy. The period of preparation from week to two months - You will access to admission system with extra BONUS information& - You will have your own manager and curators on each stage of admission process. You can receive DISCOUNT and pay only 250.00 EUR, for more information visit our FREE webinar “Education in Europe”. Register on English Language: study.baltic-center.eu/admission-webinar-en Register on Russian Language: study.baltic-center.eu/admission-webinar-ru

Entry qualification	Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Master’s degree in law or equivalent education of law science The entry qualification documents are accepted in any languages (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies) You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Please provide bachelor’s diploma (for master studies) or master’s diploma (for doctoral studies) in the original language. If the diploma is not issued in English, a certified translation should be provided. The document must be legalised/apostilled

Entry qualification

Postgraduate diploma (or higher)

Master’s degree in law or equivalent education of law science

The entry qualification documents are accepted in any languages (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies)

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Please provide bachelor’s diploma (for master studies) or master’s diploma (for doctoral studies) in the original language. If the diploma is not issued in English, a certified translation should be provided. The document must be legalised/apostilled

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen.

Language requirements	English One of next variants, if you have no any of this certificates you can pass University or Baltic Center Exams: Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests: LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams); TOEFL IBT – at least score 72; IELTS – at least score 5.5; PTE General – at least level B2; FCE – at least level B; CPE – satisfactory pass; CAE – satisfactory pass. If your previous studies have been obtained in English but in the country where English is not native language, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (secondary school, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills. If you don’t have any chance to take English test, University offers to take online Pearson test.

Language requirements

English

One of next variants, if you have no any of this certificates you can pass University or Baltic Center Exams:
Applicants must prove their English language knowledge. University accepts the following international language tests:
LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams);
TOEFL IBT – at least score 72;
IELTS – at least score 5.5;
PTE General – at least level B2;
FCE – at least level B;
CPE – satisfactory pass;
CAE – satisfactory pass.

If your previous studies have been obtained in English but in the country where English is not native language, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (secondary school, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills.

If you don’t have any chance to take English test, University offers to take online Pearson test.

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Successful pass of entrance examination where applicants will be invited to an interview via Skype. Applicants are obligated to upload: 1) A justification and framework (3-5 pages) for the chosen dissertation (no specific form defined); 2) Filled out Curriculum Vitae in Europass format.

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

Successful pass of entrance examination where applicants will be invited to an interview via Skype.

Applicants are obligated to upload:
1) A justification and framework (3-5 pages) for the chosen dissertation (no specific form defined);

2) Filled out Curriculum Vitae in Europass format.

The aim of the Doctoral Study Programme “Law” is:

Preparing qualified researchers for academic and scientific work at universities, state and private enterprises, as well as for high level complexity tasks in practical jurisprudence.
Carrying out state-level scientific, economic, cultural and social higher-level doctoral studies in legal science, providing: 1) opportunity to deepen theoretical knowledge and research competences in legal science as a whole and in the chosen sub-sector, 2) develop a qualitative Doctoral thesis.

The main part of the study programme consists of preparing a Doctoral thesis, publishing and approbation of research results that are in progress, which corresponds to the goal of doctoral studies – the implementation of in-depth research in order to prepare a large original study (thesis) that would be the basis for obtaining a Doctor’s degree. In addition to this part, doctoral students are provided with the opportunity to improve general skills, as well as get acquainted with the latest achievements of the industry, not only in the subject of their research, but also in a broader context.

Apply now! Fall semester 2022/23

31 Jul 2022 23:59:59
Europe/Riga time

Please ask your manager in Baltic Center about correct deadline for your country

15 Aug 2022 23:59:59
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Sep 5, 2022

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Application deadlines apply to citizens of: United States

Apply now! Fall semester 2022/23

31 Jul 2022 23:59:59
Europe/Riga time

Please ask your manager in Baltic Center about correct deadline for your country

15 Aug 2022 23:59:59
Europe/Riga time