Law (LV)
Programme level: Academic Doctor
Language of instruction: Latvian
Study form and duration:
full-time - 6 semesters or 3 years
part-time - 8 semesters or 4 years
Credits: 198 ECTS
Obtainable degree or qualification: Doctoral Degree of Science, Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Social Sciences
Number of students accepted each year: Further information will follow.
Tuition fee per year:
Full time:
-3450 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, permanent residence permit holders and their family members
-4500 EUR for citizens of other countries
Part-time:
-2550 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, permanent residence permit holders and their family members
- 3350 EUR for citizens of other countries
Study location: Riga, 19 Raiņa Blvd
Accredited until: 15.05.2031.
The aim of the programme is to equip doctoral students with comprehensive knowledge and skills for independent research, preparing highly qualified legal scholars for academia, scientific and organisational roles in both public and private sectors, and complex practical jurisprudence. The programme offers the broadest range of specialisations, encompassing all subfields of law: legal theory and history, public law, international and EU law, civil law, criminal law, police law, forensics and the theory of operational activities.
Acting Programme Director
Assoc. Prof. Vadims Mantrovs
In the first year, doctoral students will study:
- Practical aspects of the European legal tradition
- Methodology of scientific research in law
- Foreign legal language
- Basics of lecturing
Upon completing theoretical courses, students will begin individual work, studying scientific literature and
participating in conferences and teaching, and eventually developing a thesis plan, manuscript, and the thesis itself.
The programme provides skills and competences for academic roles in higher education, scientific and organisational positions in public and private institutions, as well as advanced practical jurisprudence.
Conditions of Admission:
- Previous education: Master’s degree in Law
- Admission criteria are available here. Applicants are ranked based on total points from admission interviews. These results are used for awarding state funded positions.
agnese.steinberga@lu.lv
Alumni reflection
Doctoral studies at the Faculty of Law of the University of Latvia were a natural continuation of my academic path, as I sought to further develop my research skills and deepen my academic knowledge in my chosen field of law. My previous positive experience of studying at the Faculty of Law of the University of Latvia inspired me to continue my studies here
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