School of Law

The School of Law and Political Science is dedicated to the development and improvement of the study programs at all levels of study based on the latest scientific and research results, the highest professional standards and ethical principles. The curricula for law and political sciences offer students excellent conditions for their studies by providing highly qualified scientific and educational staff, the best study programs in standard scientific disciplines as well as an opportunity for daily communication and guidance by the teaching staff. The School achieves this goal through superior organizational and spatial conditions.

Overview

The school constantly improves and adjusts its curricula so that they resonate with the needs and requirements of the contemporary society and provide quality education in accordance with national legislation and European standards in the field of higher education. At the School of Law and Political Science, students are the focus of the learning process and have an equally important role in achieving success and realizing the teaching process. It directs its own potential to the advancement and development of study programs at all levels of studies based on the latest scientific and research results, the highest professional standards and ethical principles. In the context of teaching and research activities, the School involves students in various forms of learning through participation in: projects, research, studies, organization of national and international scientific and professional meetings and conferences. In addition, it offers programs for continuing professional development (in the context of lifelong learning concept) through continuous education and training as well as by following the experience and good practices of the top-ranked international universities.

Career Opportunities

Curricula at the first and second cycle of studies, provide students with knowledge and skills that prepare them to get involved in the work process and activities relating to varied fields, including: the prosecutor’s office, prosecution in general, work as barristers/solicitors, notary, courts and tribunals, in legal, executive and judiciary branches, the police, private and public sectors, non-governmental sector, and similar institutions that involve law-related consultancy at different levels.

Program Learning Outcomes

The aim of the study program is to enable graduates to acquire fundamental knowledge and understanding of legal sciences; to be able to explain the key terms, concepts of the legal branches they choose as their majors; to master the dominant legal systems in the world; to critically analyze any subject and issues in legal sciences; demonstrate skills in critical data analysis, literature review and data management in an academic manner; demonstrate skills for effective verbal communication and legal argumentation; to possess the necessary knowledge and skills for active representation in specific procedures; to obtain the knowledge required to continue to a second cycle of studies; etc.

Through a structured, analytical, critical and logical thinking abilities and application of law, graduates of this study program will be prepared to continue their studies in the second cycle, as well as skills and knowledge needed for the working environment.