Main fields of studies: Theory and History of Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, State Law, International Law.
Our doctoral program in law science provides an opportunity to acquire in-depth competencies necessary for independent research work and its completion with original and empirically proven results. Graduates of the program can become law researchers who are focused on the European market and ready to compete internationally. Upon graduation, it is possible to work in scientific institutions as a leading researcher or to apply for the position of a docent, associate professor or professor, to become a sworn advocate, as well as to obtain the status of an expert of the Latvian Council of Science.
Within the framework of the study program it is possible to improve the ability to analyze problems in the theory of law and the history of law, to solve topical issues in the selected fields of law, to implement and develop bachelor and master study programs, as well as to develop skills in academic work and study scientific research methods.
The doctoral program “Law Science” provides an opportunity to develop competencies as well as promote responsibility for outcomes of work in the areas of legal practice. Likewise, the PhD study program in law science promotes research and further education in challenging and unpredictable conditions using new approaches.
-A copy of the Master’s degree certificate* with a transcript in the original language and an official translation to English or Russian (if applying for Doctoral studies);
-English language certificate
-Curriculum Vitae
-PhD work proposal
English Language Requirements:
-IELTS: (5.5 score)
-TOEFL IBT: (72 points)
-TOEFL PBT: (513 points)
-TOEIC: (605 points)
-FCE (First Certificate in English): (160 points)
-CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): (160 points)
-CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): (160 points)
-Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage): (160 points)
-Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A): (59 points)
-Cambridge English Linguaskill: (160 points)
-IF YOUR PREVIOUS EDUCATION IS OBTAINED IN ENGLISH, WHICH IS MENTIONED IN THE CERTIFICATE OR IN AN OFFICAL DOCUMENT ISSUED BY THE EDUCATION INSTITUTION, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS TURĪBA UNIVERSITY ON-LINE ENGLISH TEST.
-IF YOUR PREVIOUS EDUCATION IS NOT OBTAINED IN ENGLISH, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS TURĪBA UNIVERSITY FULL ENGLISH TEST (ON-LINE TEST AND LISTENING/SPEAKING PART).