Type:
Bachelor
Speciality:
042101.01.6 - Jurisprudence
Specialisation:
042101.01.6 - Jurisprudence
Qualification awarded:
Bachelor of Laws
Programme academic year:
2024/2025
Mode of study:
Full time
Language of study:
Հայերեն
1. Admission criteria/requirements
The applicant for the program must have a certificate of secondary, primary technical, or secondary vocational education.
Admission is carried out according to the "Regulation of Admission to State and Non-state Higher Educational Institutions of the Republic of Armenia" approved by the RA government. Applicants take the following exams:
· History of the Armenian people (written) - mandatory
· Armenian language and literature (written) or foreign language (written)
Admission is carried out according to the "Regulation of Admission to State and Non-state Higher Educational Institutions of the Republic of Armenia" approved by the RA government. Applicants take the following exams:
· History of the Armenian people (written) - mandatory
· Armenian language and literature (written) or foreign language (written)
2. Programme Objectives
The program aims to:
· prepare specialists with theoretical and practical fundamental training in the field of jurisprudence, oriented to work in the legislative, executive, and judicial authorities, as well as in the private sector,
· form lawyers-specialists who can interpret the norms of RA legislation, perform legal consultation, legal assistance, and representation functions,
· prepare specialists with practical legal writing skills,
· train legal experts who can navigate the structure and jurisdiction of state and local self-government bodies, and law enforcement agencies.
· prepare specialists with theoretical and practical fundamental training in the field of jurisprudence, oriented to work in the legislative, executive, and judicial authorities, as well as in the private sector,
· form lawyers-specialists who can interpret the norms of RA legislation, perform legal consultation, legal assistance, and representation functions,
· prepare specialists with practical legal writing skills,
· train legal experts who can navigate the structure and jurisdiction of state and local self-government bodies, and law enforcement agencies.
3. Educational outcomes of the programme
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- To explain the theoretical foundations of constitutional, administrative, administrative procedure, criminal, penal, criminal procedure, civil, civil procedure, labor, environmental, international, and a number of other branches of law, including institutions and principles, interpretation and application of legislation, legal assessment of actions approaches and principles,
- to present the problems of the history of the state and law of Armenia and other countries, as well as human rights,
- to present the requirements for drafting legal acts of constitutional, administrative, administrative proceedings, criminal, penal, criminal proceedings, civil, civil proceedings, labor, environmental, international, and a number of other branches of law,
- to discuss the approaches of RA and other countries in terms of policies implemented in the spheres of legislative, executive, and judicial power, the main directions of improvement of RA legislation and institutional system,
- to present the legal systems of RA and foreign countries, the structure and powers of state administration bodies, law enforcement agencies,
- to explain the principles, theories, rules of professional conduct, and anti-corruption mechanisms for solving legal disputes.
- to interpret the provisions of constitutional, administrative, administrative procedure, criminal, penal, criminal procedure, civil, civil procedure, labor, environmental, international, and a number of other branches of law, including amendments,
- to apply the theoretical knowledge of jurisprudence in practice, evaluate the situations, facts, and circumstances encountered in the law enforcement system, clarify contracts,
- to conduct negotiations, represent the rights and legal interests of individuals and legal entities, the state and the community,
- to draft legal acts, contracts, procedural documents
- to distinguish the powers and functions of state bodies,
- to make proposals on improving RA legislation, increasing the effectiveness of state administration, law enforcement, and justice bodies,
- to cover the legal systems and legislations of RA and foreign countries,
- to find and analyze judicial and other legal acts, information, legal statistics, and judicial practice materials.
- To use a variety of information, including foreign language sources (electronic and non-electronic),
- To demonstrate the ability to find the correct situational tactical solutions, observe the rules of professional ethics,
- to effectively plan the time and resources needed to solve the set problems, both at the individual level and when performing activities as part of a group,
- to present reports, explain them to the professional and non-professional public argumentatively, and receive information related to jurisprudence.
4. Assessment methods
Courses without final assessment. Mandatory components for student evaluation within each study module are two mid-term exams - 7-9 points, which can be conducted in written or oral form. At least two of the other components are chosen by the teaching professor, they are the mid-term check-ups: 0-8 points, independent work: 0-8 points, and participation: 0-3 points.
Courses with final assessment. Mandatory components for student evaluation within each educational module are two mid-term exams: 6-8 points and a final exam: 7-9 points. At least one of the other components is chosen by the teaching professor, they are mid-term checks: 0-6 points, independent work: 0-6 points, and participation: 0-3 points.
Courses ending with the mid-term exam. The mandatory component for student evaluation within each study module is the final exam, 7-9 points. At least two of the other components are chosen by the teaching professor, they are the mid-term check-up: 0-8 points, independent work: 0-8 points, and participation: 0-3 points.
Only the final exam evaluates the course of the general educational component.
Graduation certification is done in the form of a thesis defense.
Courses with final assessment. Mandatory components for student evaluation within each educational module are two mid-term exams: 6-8 points and a final exam: 7-9 points. At least one of the other components is chosen by the teaching professor, they are mid-term checks: 0-6 points, independent work: 0-6 points, and participation: 0-3 points.
Courses ending with the mid-term exam. The mandatory component for student evaluation within each study module is the final exam, 7-9 points. At least two of the other components are chosen by the teaching professor, they are the mid-term check-up: 0-8 points, independent work: 0-8 points, and participation: 0-3 points.
Only the final exam evaluates the course of the general educational component.
Graduation certification is done in the form of a thesis defense.
5. Graduates future career opportunities
Graduates of the program can perform effective work in state and local self-government bodies, judiciary, self-government staff, law enforcement agencies, human rights defender's office, legal consulting (lawyer) offices, commercial and non-commercial organizations, international structures and organizations, occupying positions requiring higher legal education or any other position.
Graduates of the program can continue their studies in a Master’s degree program.
Graduates of the program can continue their studies in a Master’s degree program.
6. Resources and forms to support learning
The following auxiliary resources are used in the learning process:
· A computer hall equipped with computers and software,
· Electronic resources.
· A computer hall equipped with computers and software,
· Electronic resources.
7. Educational standards or programme benchmarks used for programme development
· RA National Framework of Qualifications, March 31, 2011, N 332-Ն
· Undergraduate program "Law", the University of Bologna,
· Bachelor's program "Law", University of Copenhagen,
· Undergraduate program "Law", Middlesex University
· Undergraduate program "Law", University of London.
· Requirements and benchmarks for a similar undergraduate program at Bologna, Copenhagen, London, Middlesex, St. Petersburg and Moscow state universities.
· Undergraduate program "Law", the University of Bologna,
· Bachelor's program "Law", University of Copenhagen,
· Undergraduate program "Law", Middlesex University
· Undergraduate program "Law", University of London.
· Requirements and benchmarks for a similar undergraduate program at Bologna, Copenhagen, London, Middlesex, St. Petersburg and Moscow state universities.
8. Requirements for the academic staff
1. General Abilities
Teaching/Pedagogical
· Skill in making a coursework plan,
· Knowledge of interactive teaching methods, and ability to use active learning techniques.
· Research
· the ability to work with various scientific sources, as well as to use Internet information resources,
· knowledge of research methods, skill in their application,
· ability to lead a research group.
Communication
· the ability to communicate orally with the audience,
· ability to present research results in writing,
· knowledge of a foreign language
· ICT application
· basic computer skills (fluent command of MS Office package: Word, Excel, Power-Point, moodle),
Other abilities
· the ability to estimate the necessary resources and implement projects effectively,
· Ability to plan and manage time resources.
2. Professional Abilities
· ability to master legislation,
· ability to interpret the provisions of the theory of law,
· ability to identify the content and nature of international documents related to the field,
· Ability to interpret the case law of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia, the Court of Cassation, and the European Court,
· ability to identify gaps, weaknesses, and strengths in legislation and practice.
3. General requirements
Academic degree
· a scientific degree and/or rank in the field of law, or, in some cases, a Master's degree in a given specialty at a foreign university,
· availability of at least 3 scientific and/or methodological publications in the last 5 years,
· at least 3 participations in conferences and/or workshops in the last 5 years.
Pedagogical experience
· at least 3 years of experience in teaching and/or training in professional courses,
· Participation in local or international training and/or professional qualification improvement courses during the last 5 years,
Practical work experience
· at least 5 years of work experience in the law enforcement, legal, or judicial system: investigator, prosecutor, lawyer, judge, legal advisor.
· Other requirements
· teaching portfolio: availability of online materials for at least 50% of taught subjects,
· the average grades obtained by the results of the student survey: at least 4.0 (for teaching professors).
Teaching/Pedagogical
· Skill in making a coursework plan,
· Knowledge of interactive teaching methods, and ability to use active learning techniques.
· Research
· the ability to work with various scientific sources, as well as to use Internet information resources,
· knowledge of research methods, skill in their application,
· ability to lead a research group.
Communication
· the ability to communicate orally with the audience,
· ability to present research results in writing,
· knowledge of a foreign language
· ICT application
· basic computer skills (fluent command of MS Office package: Word, Excel, Power-Point, moodle),
Other abilities
· the ability to estimate the necessary resources and implement projects effectively,
· Ability to plan and manage time resources.
2. Professional Abilities
· ability to master legislation,
· ability to interpret the provisions of the theory of law,
· ability to identify the content and nature of international documents related to the field,
· Ability to interpret the case law of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia, the Court of Cassation, and the European Court,
· ability to identify gaps, weaknesses, and strengths in legislation and practice.
3. General requirements
Academic degree
· a scientific degree and/or rank in the field of law, or, in some cases, a Master's degree in a given specialty at a foreign university,
· availability of at least 3 scientific and/or methodological publications in the last 5 years,
· at least 3 participations in conferences and/or workshops in the last 5 years.
Pedagogical experience
· at least 3 years of experience in teaching and/or training in professional courses,
· Participation in local or international training and/or professional qualification improvement courses during the last 5 years,
Practical work experience
· at least 5 years of work experience in the law enforcement, legal, or judicial system: investigator, prosecutor, lawyer, judge, legal advisor.
· Other requirements
· teaching portfolio: availability of online materials for at least 50% of taught subjects,
· the average grades obtained by the results of the student survey: at least 4.0 (for teaching professors).
9. Additional information about the programme
The program specification provides a brief description of the main characteristics of the program and the educational outcomes expected to be achieved by the average student if he or she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities offered by the program.
Additional information about the program can be found in the YSU course guidebook.
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Additional information about the program can be found in the YSU course guidebook.
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