Law and Global Security

Field of study	Law
National Code	6121KX013
Degree awarded	Bachelor of Law
Duration	3,5 years
Language	English
Tuition fee	€2954 per one academic year (2024-2025)

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MRU is #1 in the area of Law among all Lithuania’s universities according to “QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024”.

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.

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Programme Director

Dr. Juozas Valčiukas
Email vjuozas@mruni.eu

Relevant information

Study Content

STUDY PROGRAM PLAN

Course units	ECTS credits
1st YEAR	60
1 SEMESTER	30
Compulsory course units	30
Constitutional Law	6
Logic and Artificial Intelligence	5
Theory of Law	6
International Order and Rule of Law	3
Applied Critical Thinking to Global Relations and Conflicts	3
History and Philosophy of Law	4
Professional Foreign Language (English / French / German) 1	3
2 SEMESTER	30
Compulsory course units	30
Administrative Law	5
Criminal Law (General Part)	8
International Public Law	5
Finance and Tax Law	3
Globalisation and International Institutions	3
History and Case Studies in Global Security	3
Professional Foreign Language (English / French / German) 2	3
2nd YEAR	60
3 SEMESTER	30
Compulsory course units	28
Criminal Law (Special Part)	7
Civil Law (General Part)	8
Labour Law	6
Administrative Procedure Law	4
Terrorism and Europe‘s Internal/External Security Nexus	3
Alternatively elective course units	2
Arabic	2
Mandarin Courses	2
4 SEMESTER	30
Compulsory course units	30
Civil Procedure Law	9
Criminal Procedure Law	9
The European Union Law	5
Civil Law (Special Part)	7
3rd YEAR	60
5 SEMESTER	30
Compulsory course units	30
Migration, Refugees and Trafficking	5
Global Anti-Corruption Instruments: Between Law and Reality	5
Human Security Law: Protecting Privacy in an AI-Driven World	4
Law and Politics of Energy Security	4
Law and Contemporary Armed Conflicts	5
Legal Reasoning in a Global Context	4
Economic Security in the Global Context: Law, Practice, and Implementation	3
6 SEMESTER	30
Compulsory course units	30
Environmental Law, Climate Change and Global Security	5
Global Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Prevention: Regulation and Perspectives	4
Cyber Security law and AI Fundamentals	4
Global Crisis Simulation	4
Alternative Dispute Resolution	5
Intelectual Property Theft and Prevention	5
Bachelor Thesis Project	3
4th YEAR	30
7 SEMESTER	30
Compulsory course units	30
Internship	15
Bachelor Thesis	9
Final Examination	6

Learning Outcomes

Generic competences and Programme learning outcomes

Personal and Social abilities

Ability to conduct independent, goal-led, and relevant research in a global security context, comparing and synthesising existing and newly found materials;
Ability to apply technology and other forms of literacy and analytical and critical thinking to global security work, plan and appraise progressively about career, and undertake relevant crisis, stress, and action planning;
Ability to identify, evaluate and communicate pertinent issues in different forms, including written and oral, using effective strategies and tactics.

Subject specific competences and learning outcomes

Knowledge and its application

Ability to interpret and use appropriate legal and global security terminology, concepts, principles, norms, and theoretical knowledge to advise, analyse and assess different scenarios;
Ability to proficiently compare and assess evidence and the law, identify and contrast relevant legal and non-legal issues, appreciate areas of research, and guide stakeholders on the different routes and remedies available, including dispute resolution and other methods.

Research skills

Knowhow to strategically plan and choose research based upon key goals, drawing upon appropriate legal and non-legal sources and various qualitative and quantitative methods;
Ability to proficiently locate, recall and compare key issues and trends within global security and where to go to for appropriate research.

Special abilities

Knowhow to recount and use ethics and different means of regulation that apply within global security and conflict situations, and practice honesty, transparency, and integrity in all forms of conduct;
Proficiency to use logical and creative problem solving, especially when faced with different obstacles, manage risks and exemplify leadership when it comes to working with multiple legal, professional and other actors, applying appropriate strategies;
Ability to review and manage factors that may represent an impediment to understanding problems, such as cyber, hybrid, and other asymmetric threats, including disinformation campaigns, and the malicious use of ever-more sophisticated emerging and disruptive technologies.

Study Organization

Studies for the academic year 2024-2025 will start from September 1st and will be held physically on campus. Full-time studies on Campus are organized on weekdays from 9:00 to 16:00. If some students will not be able to arrive on time due to serious reasons (ex. prolonged TRP application procedure), they will be able to join the courses online for the first semester.

Admission Steps

Choose a study programme
Fill in the application form at apply.mruni.eu
Pay the non-refundable application fee (for non-EU citizens – 100 euros, for EU-citizens, MRU alumni, and Ukrainians – 50 euros)
Receive your application evaluation results
Confirm your acceptance by paying the first-year tuition fee and 50 euros registration fee (non-refundable)
Sign the study contract
Start Temporary Residence Permit application procedure
Register to studies

Admission Requirements

Required documents:

Secondary education diploma or equivalent including final grades
Document proving English language level
Motivational letter (please note that the authenticity of the motivation letter will be verified using specialized software, so it should be written without AI assistance)
Passport copy
Additional educational documents might be required depending on the country of residence.

Provided documents must be in color, have no cut corners (high quality scan).

Notes:

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.
There are no limits regarding age, but please note, if you have taken a gap of 5 years or more after high school graduation, we may ask you to take additional tests.

English Language Requirements

Required level – B2

Assessments of English language proficiency certificates equivalent to level B2:

TOEFL IBT 72-94
IELTS 5.5-6.5
PTE score 59-75
DUOLINGO 100-125

Applicants with B1 level are still welcome to apply with additional conditions*

Assessments of English language proficiency certificates equivalent to level B1:

TOEFL IBT 42-71
IELTS 4.0-5.0
PTE score 43-58
DUOLINGO 60-95

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.

*Applicants with an English language proficiency level of B1 may still be considered for admission. However, it is a condition of acceptance that these students undertake additional English language courses (Minor studies) during their first year of study. This is to ensure they reach the required B2 level by the end of their first academic year. More information here.

Documents Legalization

If the original educational documents/transcripts are in English, Lithuanian or Russian with an apostille (if required) on the scanned original, no translation needed.
If original educational documents/transcripts are not in English, Lithuanian or Russian languages, then they have to be supplemented with an official translation.
The official translation has to be confirmed with the sworn translator’s signature or official notarization.
Accepted students shall present their original educational documents/transcripts to the International Office upon arrival to begin their studies.

Country Specific Requirements

Country Specific Requirements can be found here.

Qualification Recognition

Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

The evaluation and recognition of prior qualifications is a part of Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) admissions process.
By submitting the online application you confirm that the documents are legitimate and that MRU can verify the authenticity of the documents by contacting its issuing authority and national ENIC/NARIC centre.
Documents uploaded must be in good condition and in full colour. Documents issued in languages other than English, Russian, or Lithuanian must be accompanied with an official translation into English or Lithuanian.
Before you apply make sure that you have a complete documentation package and that your qualifications are giving access to higher education according to the study programme level you are applying for at the MRU.

Recognition Criteria

The purpose of an assessment is to compare a foreign qualification with a similar level qualification awarded in Lithuania according to quality, profile, content, workloads and learning outcomes.
Your qualification will be assessed according to specific requirements for the programme you are applying for and whether your academic results are sufficient for studies at the MRU.

Right to Appeal

Recognition decisions can be appealed against to the Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications Concerning Higher Education Appeal Committee under the Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science.

All appeals with supporting documents must be submitted to:
Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education
Ph.: +37052104778
Email: recognition@skvc.lt
Address: SKVC, A. Goštauto st. 12, LT-01108, Vilnius, Lithuania

The procedure of evaluation and recognition of academic qualifications

Fees

Application fee (non-refundable):