Legal Linguistics Masters study programme at RGSL
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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
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