• Mykolo Romerio universitetas (MRU), Vilnius, Lithuania
• Bachelor of Law- Law and Global Security
• On Campus, Full time
• Duration: 3.5 years
• 1 June

Global challenges, like cyberattacks, money laundering, human rights violations and terrorism are on the rise. People’s lives are affected by global and national insecurity. Law plays an increasingly important role in addressing the dangers caused by global challenges. This programme focusses on the use of law in personal, national, and global security. It teaches students how to fact find, conduct research, strategically negotiate and lead when it comes to addressing international security matters. It looks at how the world has been changed by geopolitics, the pandemic, rising energy and food prices and technology, and how the law can be used to resolve these issues. Students are provided with a dynamic environment in which to learn, with the programme making use of lectures, seminars, mooting, gamification, talks, experts, and other methods. Students will also learn about professionalism, strategy, independence, resilience, and strong leadership.

This programme is aimed at training future lawyers and other participants on how to effectively use the law when it comes to contemporary matters of global security.

The programme is oriented towards:

Providing students with the skills needed to apply the law to issues of global security, including legal research and case strategy;
Looking at how global and national institutions can be used to address key global security concerns;
Training on skills that can be applied or transferred across a number of different occupations;
Examining contemporary matters of global concern to people across the world, using experiential methods;
Working with international partner organisations to provide students with the opportunities to look at global security issues in context
Upon completion of your studies, you will be able to analyse evidence, conduct legal research, use the law, including in advocacy and negotiation, apply case strategy and demonstrate leadership. The programme aims to expand your career opportunities, grow your global network, and help you obtain vital legal and soft skills, such as teamwork, time management and creative problem solving.

The programme is composed of 210 ECTS in three groups of subjects: global security, international and domestic law, and legal and other competencies. The full list of compulsory and optional courses is below.

Specialists in law and global security are in demand across the world. Institutions such as the United Nations, the European Union, the Organization for European Economic Cooperation, NATO, and others require people who have strong legal skills in the international environment. Graduates of this programme can look widely for roles in international and national institutions, dealing with national and global security issues, both in the public and private sectors, especially those concerned with human rights, compliance, anti-money laundering issues, energy and other forms of security.

The programme is conducted in English. To take full advantage of this programme, you need to know English at B2 level.

You can also learn from our partners. We provide opportunities to network with programme partners from national and international organisations and companies.

Lithuania has a strong heritage and culture, and is a green, coastal environment. The University has a strong social science background and is among 301-400 most impactful universities according to “Times Higher Education” Impact ranking 2022. MRU Law School is among 250 best law schools in the QS World Rankings.

For more information on the Law and Global Security programme, please see below and join us for an exciting and global opportunity. Contact us if you have more questions. If not, hit that Apply now button and get your programme started.

STUDY PROGRAM PLAN 1st YEAR

• Compulsory course units
• Constitutional Law
• Logic and Artificial Intelligence
• Theory of Law
• International Order and Global Rule of Law
• Applied Critical Thinking to Global Relations and Conflicts
• History and Philosophy of Law
• Professional Foreign Language (English / French / German)
• Compulsory course units
• Administrative Law
• Criminal Law (General Part)
• International Public Law
• Finance and Tax Law
• History and Case Studies in Global Security
• Professional Foreign Language (English / French / German)

2nd YEAR

• Compulsory course units
• Criminal Law (Special Part)
• Civil Law (General Part) Labour Law
• Administrative Procedure Law
• Terrorism and Europe‘s Internal/External Security Nexus
• Globalisation and International Institutions
• Alternatively elective course units
• Russian Language
• Arabic
• Mandarin Courses
• Compulsory course units
• Civil Procedure Law
• Criminal Procedure Law
• The European Union Law
• Civil Law (Special Part)

3rd YEAR

• Compulsory course units
• Migration, Refugees and Trafficking
• Global Anti-Corruption Instruments: Between Law and Reality
• Human Security Law: Protecting Privacy in an AI-Driven World
• Law and Politics of Energy Security
• Law and Contemporary Armed Conflicts
• Legal Reasoning in a Global Context
• Compulsory course units
• Environmental Law, Climate Change and Global Security
• Global Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Prevention: Regulation and Perspectives
• Cyber Security law and AI Fundamentals
• Global Crisis Simulation
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Intelectual Property Theft and Prevention
• Bachelor Thesis

4th YEAR

• Compulsory course units
• Economic Security in the Global Context: Law, Practice, and Implementation
• Internship
• Bachelor Thesis
• Final Examination

   

Required documents:

1. Secondary education diploma or equivalent including final grades
2. Document proving English language level
3. Motivational letter
4. Passport copy
5. Additional educational documents might be required depending on the country of residence.
6. Provided documents must be in color, have no cut corners (high quality scan).

By submitting the documents applicant agrees for one’s information to be shared with other institutions that the University might refer to while processing the academic verification. Applicants might be asked to participate in additional knowledge evaluation. English Language Requirements Required level – B1 Assessments of English language proficiency certificates equivalent to level B1: TOEFL Paper 477-510 TOEFL IBT 53-64 IELTS 4.5-5.0 PTE level 3 If you do not have a certificate proving your English language proficiency level, you can take the University Online English language level test. You will be able to choose this option while filling in the application. The test is free of charge. Certificate is not required if your native language is English or if your previous studies were conducted fully in English language.

Full time studies: € 2864 / Year

Contact Name: Aura ar Auda

Number: 37063808516

E-mail: marketing@mruni.eu