The one-year masters programme consists of 60 ECTS, which are divided as follows:
1) 30 ECTS for mandatory and elective courses 
2) 30 ECTS for a master thesis.

Following successful completion of the programme requirements, students are awarded a Masters degree in Social Science in Law (LL.M.)

The classes are held on weekday evenings at RGSL Campus on Strēlnieku 4 k-2. Some courses will also be held online via Zoom platform. 
 

In the one-year programme, students must complete eight mandatory and two optional courses and defend their masters thesis. 

Mandatory courses
Introduction to Law (for students without a legal background) OR Legal Argumentation in English (for students with a legal background) 
Introduction to Finance (for students without a background in finance) OR Finance (for students with a background in finance) 
Principles and Foundations of Public International Law (for students without a legal background) OR Contemporary Issues in Public International Law (for students with a legal background)
Comparative Contract Law
International Financial Management
Legal Research and Interdisciplinarity
International Financial Law and Sustainability
Private International Law

Elective courses
Privacy and Data Protection
Digital Regulation
Contracts and ICT    
Disruptive Technology 
Cybercrime and Cybersecurity 
Human Rights and Business
Theories of International Law
Intellectual Property Law and Technology

The second cycle (academic Master) study programme "Business Law and Finance" is open to all interested candidates who have successfully completed a first cycle higher education in law, economics, finance, management or another related field, having completed at least four years (240 ECTS) of studies. English language skills at least at B2 level.

Proficiency in English confirming at least level B2 or higher in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The required minimum result is: TOEFL IBT – 550 points; TOEFL Essential - 8 points; IELTS Academic Test (not older than 2 years) - 5.5 points; PTE General – B2 level; PTE Academic – 51 points; CPE – C2 Profciency level; CAE – C1: Advanced level; FCE – B2 level; LanguageCert International ESOL - Communicator B2 level (Written and Spoken exams).

 Applicants who have acquired higher education in the English language or may prove comparable knowledge can be exempted from taking proficiency test, unless it conflicts with the conditions for obtaining a temporary residence permit in Latvia. For applicants from Latvia, centralised examination results of the secondary general education in English are valid.

Admission rules for the Masters programmes are available here: