SPECIALITY: INTERNATIONAL LAW
Specialization: International Commercial Law
Qualification: International Lawyer with the command of Foreign Languages (languages to be specified)
Form of study - Full-time (4 years)
Studying at the University campus in Minsk.
Long Distance Learning. The language of study is Russian. There is a preparatory department (9 months of study), where the Russian language is studied
A state-issued diploma to be received upon graduation.
Description of the specialty:
The specialty involves an in-depth study of international law and the legal regulation of international relations.
The aim of the curriculum is training lawyers with a theoretical knowledge base and applied skills, capable not only of demonstrating leadership qualities, but also of working in a team, professionally solving complex tasks, in an international environment as well. The central place is given to the study of the main general theoretical and branch-wise legal disciplines, taught on the basis of the comparative legal approach. The completion of the specialty course provides an in-depth study of public international and private international law, as well as foreign law. During their studies, students participate in project, research and expert work in the field of national and international law. Students actively participate and achieve success in the most prestigious international and national law competitions: International Commercial Arbitration named after W. Vis; International Public Law contest named after Ph. Jessup; the Model of the European Court of Human Rights; the Model of the International Criminal Court; and many others. Due to the constant expansion of international contacts, students have the opportunity to study at partner universities.
The main subjects studied:
European Law
Constitutional Law of Foreign Countries
International Humanitarian Law
Public International Law
Private International Law
International Criminal Law
Human Rights Law
International Protection of the Rights of the Child
Legal Regulation of International Tourism
The Theory and Practice of Translation
Foreign Languages (for Professional Purposes)
Drafting Legal Documents
Where specialists are in demand:
in International departments of Ministries and Institutions.
in International Organizations.
Taking into account the command of two foreign languages, students should be able to work at the Foreign Economic Departments of any company.
For the last 15 years, our University has been the host for “Youth for Peace”, currently, the "Nuremberg Trial" –
International Law Olympiad, the unique competition, having no counterparts in Eastern Europe and the CIS, and being one of the three most prestigious European competitions in International Law. The participants must demonstrate high level of knowledge in International Humanitarian Law, Public International Law and Human Rights Law, also they must possess the ability to control and handle the specific situations. The Olympiad models real-life situations that arise during armed conflicts, providing an excellent opportunity for students to improve their knowledge in the field of International Humanitarian Law.
Contact Information
Manager of International Cooperation Department Oleg Kuchinsky
Leading specialist of International cooperation department Tanya Bozhko
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