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 and MRU alumni – 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

Detailed information here.

Country	Documentation requirements
Armenia	Mijnakarg Yndhanur Krtoutian Attestat Mijnakarg Yndhanur Krtoutian Attestat Document of Unified State Examination Results (Единые госэкзамены) for admission to higher education institutions in Armenia
Azerbaijan	Orta təhsil haqqżnda attestat Orta təhsil haqqżnda attestat Official results of the state examination for admission to higher education institutions in Azerbaijan organised by TQDK or DIM
Bangladesh	Higher Secondary Certificate Higher Secondary Certificate Academic Transcript of the Higher Secondary Certificate Secondary School Certificate Academic Transcript of the Secondary School Certificate
Belarus	Atestat Atestat (атэстат аб агульнай сярэдняй адукацыi); a letter issued by the school providing information on the results of the passed school leaving examinations.
Cameroon	General Certificate of Education original General Certificate of Education (ordinary and advanced levels) the official statement of General Certificate of Education (ordinary and advanced levels) scanned and e-mailed from official GCE Board email address to recognition@mruni.eu or posted directly to Mykolas Romeris University, Ateities str. 20 LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania, Lithuania by Cameroon General Certificate of Education Board in a sealed and stamped envelope documents attesting to any periods of post-secondary education (if any)
China	Senior Secondary School Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate issued jointly by the school and local department of education Academic transcript for the last three years issued by the school Verification report in English for the Huikao or the new Academic Proficiency Test (Xueye Shuiping Ceshi/Kaoshi) results issued by CHESICC (www.chsi.com.cn/en/) Verification report in English for the Chinese National University Entrance Examination (GaoKao) issued by CHESICC (www.chsi.com.cn/en/) Please refer to General Documentation Requirements for more information.Please note that all documents issued in Chinese should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature.
Congo (Democratic Republic of Congo)	Secondary Education Diplome d’Etat (original) Bulletin for the last 3 years of schooling with examination results included (original)
Denmark	Secondary Education Bevis for Studentereksamen or Bevis for Højere Teknisk Eksamen or Bevis for Højere forberedelseseksamen or Bevis for Højere handelseksamen. Please note that all documents issued in Danish should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature.
Egypt	Thanawiyya al-A’aamaI General Secondary Education Certificate (Thanawiyya al-A’aamaI) as issued in Arabic official General Secondary Education Certificate examination results completed after 12 years of education indicating all the subjects and grades earned issued in English and by the Ministry of Education and legalised by the Lithuanian Embassy in Egypt https://eg.mfa.lt/en (original)
Estonia	Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus Hinneteleht Riigieksamitunnistus Please note that documents issued in Estonian should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature.There is no need to apply for recognition of credentials issued starting from 2019 as they are recognised automatically.
France	Baccalauréat Diplôme du Baccalauréat Relevé de Notes Please note that all documents issued in French should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature.
Ghana	Senior Secondary Certificate original WAEC Senior Secondary Certificate (please note that we do not accept certificates issued by third parties, such as schools) Result Checker Card’s serial number and pin code for us to be able to check your examination results online at ghana.waecdirect.org
India	Senior Secondary Examination Certificate Secondary school (X) certificate with mark sheet Apostilled original senior secondary (XII) examination certificate with mark sheet
International Baccalaureate	International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate programme results certificate The login details to enable SKVC to check the examination results online at http://www.ibo.org/
Ireland	Leaving Certificate Leaving Certificate (Provisional certificates are accepted only for current graduates)
Italy	Diploma Diploma Certifica (Esame di Stato) A document issued by the school and providing information on the following: detailed grades of final examination (grades by subjects) marks obtained at the end of the last year of schooling (e.g.Pagella scolastica)
Kazakhstan	Аттeстат жалпы орта білім туралы Аттeстат жалпы орта білім туралы Жалпы орта білім туралыаттeстатка косымша Ұлттық бірыңғай тестілеу Сертификат (Unified National Testing Results Certificate) or Кешенді тестілеу Сертификат (Complex Testing of applicants Results Certificate)
Kyrgyzstan	Жалпы орто билим женунде аттестат (аттестат о среднем общем образовании) Жалпы орто билим женунде аттестат (or other equivalent document) Appendix (жетишкен бааларынын жыйынтык) to the Жалпы oрто билим женунде аттестат Document on Results of National Test (Жалпы республикалык тестирлөө/Общее тестирование) rganized by Центр оценки в образовании и методов обучения
Latvia	Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību Sekmju izraksts Vispārējās vidējās izglītības sertifikāts There is no need to apply for recognition of credentials issued starting from 2019 as they are recognised automatically.
Nepal	Higher Secondary Examination Certificate Original Higher Secondary Examination Certificate attested by the National Examinations Board (NEB) and legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal Original Higher Secondary Examination Academic Transcript attested by the National Examinations Board (NEB) and legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal School Leaving Certificate School Leaving education academic transcript
Nigeria	Senior School Certificate WAEC or NECO Senior School Certificate; Please note that we do not accept certificates issued by third parties, such as schools; Scratch Card serial number and pin code for us to be able to check your examination results online. Your results have to be available at www.waecdirect.org or www.mynecoexams.com/results/ Official Academic Transcript of Higher Education Qualification (post- secondary ND or Bachelor studies of at least one year workload). Official Academic Transcript (original or certified true copy) scanned and e-mailed from official university registrar’s email address to recognition@mruni.eu or posted directly to the Mykolas Romeris University (International Admissions, Ateities str. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania) in a sealed and stamped envelope.
Pakistan	Higher Secondary Certificate: Higher Secondary School Examination Certificate attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (original) Higher Secondary School Examination Certificate Statement of Marks attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (original) Secondary School Examination Certificate attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) Secondary School Examination Certificate Statement of Marks attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC)
Poland	Świadectwo Dojrzałości Świadectwo Dojrzałości Świadectwo ukończenia
Philippines	Secondary Education Diploma supplemented with an Authentication Certificate issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs Secondary Student’s Permanent Record (Form 137-A) supplemented with an Authentication Certificate issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs
Russia	Attestat Attestat (Аттестат о среднем (полном) образовании) Appendix to attestat Certificate Unified State Examination Results Certificate (Свидетельство о результатах единого государственного экзамена)
Georgia (Sakartvelo)	Secondary education Secondary School diploma (Sashualo Skolis Atestati) or General Education Diploma (Sruli zogadi Ganatlebis Atestati) Results of the Unified National Examinations (Ertiani Erovnuli Gamocdebi)
South Korea	Secondary Education Certificate of Graduation and Academic Transcript issued in English and sent directly to our office in a sealed and stamped envelope by the school; Results of the Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (if you have not taken the test, you should notify us).
Spain	Título de Bachiller Título de Bachiller An examination certificate (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad) (if taken) Academic Certificate (Historial Académico de Bachillerato/Certificación official) Please note that documents issued in Spanish should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature.
Sri Lanka	General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Official statements of General Certificates of Education (Ordinary Level and Advanced Level) posted directly to the Mykolas Romeris University (International Admissions, Ateities str. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania) by the Department of Examinations in a sealed and stamped envelope.
Sweden	Examensbevis Examensbevis
Tajikistan	Шаходатнома дар бораи тахсилоти миёнаи умумй (свидетельство об общем среднем образовании) Шаходатнома дар бораи тахсилоти миёнаиумумй Appendix (табели чамъбасти бахохои азхудкунй) to the Шаходатнома дар бораи тахсилоти миёнаи умумй Official results of the centralized examination for admission to higher education institutions in Tajikistan organised by National Testing Centre (Маркази миллии тестӣ)
Turkey	Lise Diplomasi Lise Diplomasi Transcript providing information on the last 4 years of study Results of taken YKS (from 2018), YGS and/or LYS examinations or previously organised centralised admission examinations
Turkmenistan	Şahadatnama orta blim hakynda (Аттестат о полном среднем общем образовании) Şahadatnama orta blim hakynda (or other equivalent document)
Ukraine	Aтeстат прo повну загальну серeдню освiту Aтeстат прo повну загальну серeдню освiту Додаток до атестата
United Kingdom	General Certificate of Education – Advanced Level (A level) General Certificate of Education (or another qualification comparable to at least 2 A levels)
United States	High School Diploma Diploma; Official academic transcript submitted in a sealed and stamped envelope; ACT, SAT, or AP examination results submitted in a sealed envelope; Documents attesting to completion of any postsecondary education (if applicable).
Uzbekistan	Ўрта маълумот тўгрисида Шаходатнома (Аттестат о полном среднем общем образовании) Ўрта маълумот тўгрисида Шаходатнома ўзлаштириш бўйича якуний бахолартабели to the Ўрта маълумот тўгрисида Шаходатнома Official results of the centralized examination for admission to higher education institutions in Uzbekistan organised by National Testing Centre (Государственного центра тестирования (ГЦТ))

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):