BEYOND BORDERS

Master programmes at RGSL

Legal Linguistics

LEGAL LINGUISTICS: OVERVIEW

Unique programme covering a select range of legal and linguistic skills

Translation of legal texts

Terminology research for particular area of law

Comparison of legal systems

State funded study places

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

• Introduction to Law

• Introduction to Language Studies

Module 2

• Interdisciplinary Courses

• Law Courses

• Legal Language Courses

Electives

• Selection of courses from various LL.M Programmes

Thesis

• Interdisciplinary Master Thesis

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: 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 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) 5 500 EUR per academic year

Part-time studies (2 years) 3 550 EUR per academic year

ADMISSIONS

APPLY TO STUDY AT RGSL 1. Fill in an online application at apply.rgsl.edu.lv

2. Write a motivation letter in English

3. Attach copies of your diploma and grade transcript and copy of passport

4. Attach score in English language tests

test requirements vary by programme

not needed for applicants whose previous education was conducted in English

Deadline for early admission: 17 March 2015

Decisions by 17 April 2015

Deadline for general admission: 8 July 2017

Decisions by 13 July 2015

TRY BEING A STUDENT!

Apply at www.rgsl.lv or during Open Day

We will arrange a meeting with RGSL student

You will take a part in lectures and will be introduced to RGSL student’s life

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EARLY ADMISSION LOTTERY

Apply before 17 March 2015 and participate in the Early Admission Raffle!

We will give away one free study place for an academic year on the Bachelor programmes and one on the Masters programmes for all eligible applicants.

RGSL SCHOLARSHIPS

RGSL Excellence Award for Outstanding Foreign Applicants – one study place in Law and Finance, Legal Linguistics and International and European Law (and related) Masters programmes

Tuition fee waivers for siblings of students of the RGSL, graduates of RGSL Bachelor programmes, orphans, persons with 1st or 2nd degree of disability, RGSL employees, children of RGSL employees and graduates of SSE Riga.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIP POSSIBILITIES

Students’ corporations scholarships for their members (Beginning with 2nd study year; apply at respective corporation)

Latvian Government Scholarships for foreign applicants

STUDENT LIFE

Balancing serious and fun

RGSL Newspaper

RGSL International organisation

Annual Sports games

Charity events

Christmas Ball

Parties

GET IN TOUCH

Contact us: study@rgsl.edu.lv

Join us on facebook.com/rgsl.lv

Learn more: www.rgsl.lv

Apply: apply.rgsl.edu.lv