RULE #1: WINNING AND SUCCESS COMES FROM DOING WHAT YOU ENJOY MASTERS PROGRAMME IN LEGAL LINGUISTICS
Legal Linguistics: Overview Upgraded Legal Linguistics LL.M programme Unique programme covering a select range of legal and linguistic skills Relationship between law and language Translation of legal texts Terminology research for particular area of law International use of major legal languages today Comparison of legal systems
Legal Linguistics: scope and duration Full-time programme: one academic year Part-time programme: two academic years 40 Latvian credits = 60 ECTS Executive style with classes held out of working hours Courses are typically 1 week on, 1 week off
Legal Linguistics: 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 Module 2 Electives Thesis Introduction to Law Introduction to Language Studies Interdisciplinary Courses Law Courses Legal Language Courses Selection of courses from various LL.M Programmes Interdisciplinary Master Thesis
Legal Linguistics: career opportunities Public and/or private sector Lawyers Lawyers linguists Legal translators and editors (in-house and/or freelance) Legal / legislative drafters Other professionals involved in cross-border cooperation, lawyers and others Focus on Latvian and international market The acquired knowledge will be especially valuable during Latvia s presidency in the EU in 2015 Equally directed at those currently involved or interested in working in an EU-related or another market where law and language interrelate
Specific admission requirements Undergraduate or professional degree acquired in at least four years long programme (240 ECTS) in law philology other related fields English competency TOEFL 550 IELTS 6,0 other not needed for applicants with a degree in English philology
Legal Linguistics: tuition fees 10 State funded grants Test for competition on 9 July at 16:00 Evaluation of the ability to understand legal issues and legal English proficiency Full-time studies (1 year) 3 500 LVL per academic year Part-time studies (2 years) 2500 LVL per academic year
Study process Faculty Experienced international professors Leading practitioners Extensive visiting faculty Students benefit from: low student-to-tutor ratio high teaching standards research-based studies The teaching methodology includes: small-scale group work case studies independent student research All classes require active student participation and interaction
Study environment Modern, attractive and functional environment Excellent IT facilities The best law library in the Baltics prime selection of academic journals legal monographs in European and International law state of the art legal databases Erasmus Exchange Programme (professional and 2 year academic programmes) International conferences and moot courts Active student life (Student Association, RGSL choir, Sports teams etc.)
Apply to study at RGSL 1. Fill in an online application at rgsl.lv 2. Write a motivation letter in English 3. Attach certified copies of your diploma and grade transcript and copy of passport 4. Attach score in English language tests not needed for applicants whose previous education was conducted in English Deadline for general admission: 1 July 2013 We will get back to you by 17 July 2013
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