Universities with a department of jurisprudence. Direction “Jurisprudence. Higher legal education

Studying to become a lawyer with knowledge of foreign languages

In our age of globalization and active intercultural communication, it is important not only to be able to communicate in a foreign language, but also to speak it at the level required in a professional environment. Sometimes a successful career requires knowledge of several foreign languages. Previously, it was possible to obtain the language knowledge and skills needed by a professional at universities within the framework of international and foreign economic specializations. With the introduction of a two-stage system of higher education and the reduction of the period of study at the first stage of undergraduate education to four years, maintaining high standards of training international specialists has become much more difficult. Using the example of the “Jurisprudence” field of study, we analyzed how the scope of teaching foreign languages for bachelors at Moscow institutes has changed.

Many universities have completely abandoned the international legal profile of the bachelor's degree in jurisprudence. Among who have retained this training profile, which involves in-depth study of two foreign languages (6–8 hours per week) in the curriculum: VAVT, IMTP, MNEPU, RosNOU. In other institutes, the international profile is supported by in-depth study of the main foreign language(most often English) for four years of study, and the study of a second foreign and Latin language offered as electives. Even more often, instead of in-depth study of a foreign language, training is introduced according to a standard program (2 hours per week), while in-depth study is offered as part of additional and elective programs.

It can be noted that universities that prepare bachelors of law of a general profile, but, having departments and institutes international law, maintain the international specificity of legal education and, among other things, a high level of teaching foreign languages. Moscow universities such as MGIMO, Moscow State Law Academy, RUDN University, and Higher School of Economics provide future lawyers with in-depth specialized training for working in a foreign-language professional environment.

A professional foreign language remains in the curricula of some universities only as part of a variable (optional) part, electives, or is offered as part of additional language programs in legal translation, preparation of legal documentation for English language, infocommunication resources in legal translation, business English, professional speech culture, regional studies, study of legal terminology, etc.

The decline in the level of language knowledge of future international lawyers has apparently led to the fact that in rare universities the curriculum contains disciplines taught in foreign languages. True, senior students still receive lectures from foreign teachers, internships and short-term training programs in well-known foreign law schools, internships in the country of the language they are studying, and participation in international competitions and conferences in the field of international law.

We did not find a single joint or international bachelor's degree program in law in Moscow institutions. But training at the second stage, in the master's program, involves big choice international programs both at Russian universities and in partnership with foreign colleagues. During master's studies in international law, the study of foreign languages continues, professional language skills are further improved - the ability to freely navigate legal texts, make messages and conduct conversations on professional topics, and draw up legal documents.

The legal profession is about questioning everything, disagreeing with nothing, and talking endlessly.

T. Jefferson

At all times and in all countries it has been popular and in demand. In recent decades, the profession in Russia has become prestigious and highly paid: a mid-level lawyer earns 2 times more than the average Russian specialist from other industries. Outstanding celebrity lawyers have exorbitant fees, but such professionals are few in number.

To become a really good lawyer, you need to choose the right university, study hard, and even after graduation, constantly improve in law. Laws and rules for their application are constantly changing, so you need to stay up to date with innovations.

Due to the popularity of the profession, law faculties were opened in almost all universities in the 90s - economic, pedagogical, technical and even agricultural. At first, the quality of teaching was low. But gradually educational process became more High Quality. So, with some effort from a student, he can become a good lawyer by graduating from the law faculty of a non-core university. Another thing is that employers choose lawyers either with great experience work, or have graduated from a serious state specialized university. A lawyer’s salary also depends on this.

Law schools in Moscow are considered the most prestigious universities. But it is precisely this advantage that is also a disadvantage during admission. In specialized legal institutes, universities, and academies there is traditionally a huge competition and a high passing score. But the universality of education allows you to find a job in any industry. While, for example, a lawyer who graduated from the Faculty of Law of the Russian State University of Oil and Gas named after. Gubkina, despite her high-quality education, will only be able to work in the oil and gas industry. It’s easier to enroll in non-state universities, it’s cheaper to study and the quality of education is last years is located high level. The only negative is the lack of prestige of the diploma.

In addition to law schools in Russia, you can also get an excellent education in foreign universities in the field of international relations and law. But here you will need knowledge of English at the level of a language university.

Rating of the best law universities in Russia remains unchanged for many years. Personnel officers from prosperous Russian companies took part in compiling this rating, assigning points to graduates of various law schools. As a result, the following universities were recognized as the best universities:

Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov;
Higher School of Economics HSE;
MGIMO;
St. Petersburg State University;
Tomsk State University named after V.V. Kuibysheva.

If you don’t understand what you’re reading even after the fifth time, it means it was written by a lawyer.

Will Rogers

Among non-state universities accredited by the state, the leaders in legal education are:

Kazan Academy of Management "TISBI";
Krasnodar Institute of Economics, Law and Natural Sciences;
Moscow Financial and Legal Academy;
Taganrog Institute of Management and Economics.

In recent years, the Russian economy has been successfully transitioning from the raw materials sector to the production of intellectual products, so there is an urgent need for specialists in the field of legal support for information protection, intellectual property rights and legal support for innovative entrepreneurship.

The legal profession is not only prestigious, but also requires a high intellectual level. After all, in addition to knowledge of legislation, knowledge of rhetoric, psychology, and logic is necessary. A presentable appearance, the ability to analyze and persuade are very important.

Thanks to legal education, many of the country's top leaders were able to make a brilliant career: Vladimir Lenin (Ulyanov), Dmitry Medvedev, Mikhail Gorbachev, Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Ruslan Khasbulatov and many others. In foreign countries, the same trend: most US presidents were lawyers by training - John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Lyndon Johnson, John Tyler, Woodrow Wilson, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, etc. In Cuba - Fidel Castro, in Great Britain - Prime Minister Tony Blair and his predecessors. The General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China is Doctor of Laws Xi Jinping. The German chancellor before Angela Merkel was the lawyer Gerhard Schröder. The presidents of the Fifth Republic of France, François Mitterrand and Nicolas Sarkozy, were also lawyers.

Every lawyer has the potential to become a head of state. Perhaps it will be you. Go for it!

Our features and advantages

WHAT WE TEACH

Foreign economic and international profile for each area of study;

In-depth study of foreign languages;

Apply knowledge in practice: projects and practical classes are conducted at enterprises and organizations from the 1st year of study.

HOW WE TEACH

Flexible training schedule depending on the needs of the student;

Use of modern digital technologies in teaching;

Practical classes and projects are conducted by managers and specialists of organizations;

The internship takes place in Russian and foreign companies, including at the students’ place of work.

LEARNING RESULT

Acquisition of practical skills and knowledge, knowledge of foreign languages;

Obtaining a double diploma: a diploma of the established standard from the Institute of Transport and Communications and a state-issued diploma (after passing the state final certification);

Assistance in employment in Russian and foreign companies.

Profiles:

International legal

Qualification – Bachelor

*The duration of training is determined depending on the level and profile of the existing education.

Training under this program at IMTP lasts from 2 years to 4 years 6 months, depending on the form of study and level of education, with the final qualification “Bachelor” and the issuance of a diploma of the established form.

ABOUT THE DIRECTION

In the field of jurisprudence, our university trains specialists not only in civil, labor, but also in international law. The training program includes in-depth study of two foreign languages, special disciplines in the field of international law: EU institutions and law, trade law of foreign countries, legal regulation of foreign economic activity, WTO law, etc.

WHAT IS STUDYED

About 56 subjects are studied in the program of study in the field of “Jurisprudence” at the institute. Core disciplines include a block of subjects on international law, including those taught by foreign teachers; disciplines on legal regulation in the financial and economic spheres, in the field of intellectual property, a block of disciplines in the financial and economic sphere, disciplines on record keeping, the protocol aspect.

One of the undoubted advantages educational program IMTP's international legal profile includes in-depth and comprehensive study of foreign languages. The level of teaching the first foreign language - English - allows senior students to listen to lectures on their specialty in English, and from the second year students choose to study a second foreign language (German, French, Spanish).

Among IMTP it occupies a leading position.

CAREER

A high-quality legal education received at IMTP will help you make a career in both public and private structures.

Specialists with legal education can carry out professional activity in the following areas:

represent the interests of companies and firms, incl. in courts under Russian and international law;
develop recommendations for business optimization, incl. on taxation;
carry out conclusion and legal support of agreements, contracts, etc.;
conduct international legal consulting, incl. on issues of registration of enterprises, branches, issuance of licenses for different kinds activities;
provide legal support for international investment, etc.

You are expected in government ministries and departments, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in various federal agencies, the Customs Service, international organizations UN and Council of Europe.

Everyone is interested in specialists with a legal education received at IMTP commercial structures engaged in foreign economic activities. As a corporate lawyer, you can represent the interests of any company and firm.

Upon completion of training, a bachelor's diploma of the established form is issued.

International legal profile of the Russian state university Justice is one of the leading areas in the specialty “Jurisprudence” within the University and other special law universities in Moscow and Russia. At the Russian State University of Justice, the international legal profile functions under the auspices of the Department of International Law. The goal of the international legal profile is to train highly qualified personnel for the judicial system in specialty 030900.62 “Jurisprudence” (bachelor).

The tasks of the Department of International Law within the framework of the international legal profile include:

fundamental theoretical training of students in the field of international law, private international law, comparative law;
teaching practical skills in resolving international disputes and protecting public and private interests of international legal entities, as well as orienting students in the international political, economic situation and other processes of the world community;
training students in learning foreign languages, aimed at acquiring skills public speaking, knowledge of the socio-cultural characteristics of states and the ability to analyze and understand the original doctrinal and normative sources of an international legal nature.

Training in international law begins from the first year and is based on the principle of consistent and comprehensive development of theoretical and practical material. As part of the international legal profile, students study Russian law in full, and the curriculum is supplemented by in-depth study of classical international legal disciplines and special courses, the authors of which are teachers of the department of international law and teachers from other universities in Russia and foreign countries (including disciplines in foreign languages). The following legal disciplines are taught:

international political science;
international economic relations;
international law;
private international law;
comparative law;
international economic integration: legal registration;
international criminal law;
human rights in international law.

Based on the results of a full course of international legal disciplines, students have a complete and comprehensive understanding of the international community, international relations in various areas of interaction between states, the procedure for the development and adoption of international legal norms, their implementation in national legal systems, methods of resolving interstate and private disputes.

Along with international legal disciplines, students of the specialization receive training in English. In the process of language training, oral and writing(“Practice of oral and written speech”, “Grammatical structures in foreign speech”), culture of professional speech and business communication(“Culture of Professional Speech”, “Business English”), the foundations of historical and cultural development states (“Country Studies (Great Britain, USA)”), by mastering original legal documents, legal terminology and the procedure for drawing up legal documents are studied (“Legal Translation”). Also, as part of the international legal profile, teachers of the Department of International Law are preparing for the international certificate in English TOEFL (“ Practical course professional translation").

Training in international law contributes to the active participation of students in international competitions. The Department of International Law, within the framework of its specialization, prepares for the F. Jessup Competition in International Law, the W. Vis Competition in International Arbitration and International Private Law, the F. Martens Competition in International Humanitarian Law, the International Investment Law Competition and others.
In particular, the team of the Russian State University of Justice participating in the F. Jessup Competition demonstrates excellent knowledge of international law, the ability to navigate political and legal information, as well as fluent communication in English. Students of the specialization worthily represent the University at national and international rounds: the team is consistently ranked among the strongest teams in the country and the world, and the team’s speakers are among the best speakers of the Competition at the national and international level.

The International Law Institute is a structural link of the University named after O.E. Kutafina (MSAL) (hereinafter referred to as the University), which has its own history.

In 2000, as an experiment in one of study groups The university introduced in-depth study of private international law and two foreign languages.

Due to the success of the experiment, the Department of International Economic and Financial Law was created in 2002 for full-time education.

On April 1, 2005, the Department was transformed into an independent structural unit of the University - the Institute of Private International Law, which, in connection with the opening of an international legal training profile, was renamed the International Law Institute on January 31, 2011.

The International Law Institute provides training for full-time bachelors in the field of Law. Duration of training is 4 years.

The peculiarity of the curriculum in international law is that already from the first year, students are taught international legal disciplines, which are preparatory to the disciplines of the profile in senior years - “Introduction to the profession of international lawyer”, “Judicial systems of the Russian Federation and foreign countries" etc.

In addition, students of the International Law Institute have the opportunity to choose subjects for in-depth study:

In the department of international (public) law - “Law of International Treaties”, “International Maritime Law”, “Customs Law”, “International Organizations and Conferences”, “International Criminal Law”, “Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette”, etc.;

In the department of private international law – “Cross-border commercial contracts”, “Industrial property in private international law”, “Copyright in private international law”, “Inheritance in private international law”, “Cross-border transportation”, “ Legal regulation foreign investments”, etc.;

In the Department of Integration and European Law - “Migration Law of the European Union and Mechanisms for the Protection of Human Rights in Europe”, “Procedural Law of the European Union”, “Trade Law of the European Union”, etc.

It is advisable to choose training at the International Law Institute for those who see themselves as a future lawyer carrying out labor activity V government agencies external relations, international organizations, enterprises with foreign participation, enterprises engaged in foreign economic activity both in Russia and abroad.

It is worth emphasizing that at the University named after O.E. Kutafin (MSLA), the choice of an international legal profile for full-time study is possible only at the International Law Institute.

It should be noted that in addition to the profile disciplines, from the very beginning of their studies, students can choose one or more additional educational programs for in-depth study of a foreign language: English, French, German, Spanish - with additional qualifications - “Translator in the field of professional communication "

The learning process at the International Law Institute is practice-oriented. Students undergo internships in courts, organizations and institutions whose activities correlate with their training profile: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, the International Commercial Arbitration Court, etc.

In addition to participating in the provided curriculum process, students of the International Law Institute have many other opportunities for professional development, for example, the possibility of internships in the countries of the foreign language they are studying - France, Germany, England, Spain, Holland, Switzerland, etc.

Students of the International Law Institute take part in Russian and international scientific and practical events - competitions, round tables, business games (for example, in the Philip Jessup competition, an intellectual competition to build best model United Nations and European Union, etc.). Students participate in research work - make presentations at conferences and other events held by the Student Scientific Society of the O.E. University. Kutafina (MSAL).

After successfully completing the bachelor's degree program, graduates can continue their studies in the next level of education program - the master's program.

International Law Institute in 2018-2019 academic year We are recruiting students for the following master's programs:

Master of International Private Law (all forms of study);

Lawyer in the global economy (full-time study).

Duration of master's studies: full-time - 2 years, part-time and part-time correspondence forms– 2 years 5 months.

Master's studies are carried out as per budgetary basis, and under an agreement with payment of tuition fees. After successfully completing the educational program, graduates receive a state diploma of higher education with the assignment of a Master's qualification (degree) in the field of preparation "Jurisprudence".

Information about master's programs for applicants in 2018 is posted on a separate tab.