LAW SCHOOL
Bachelor’s Program in Law - Description
The objective of the Free University of Tbilisi Bachelor’s Program in Law is to equip graduates with fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary to secure competitive positions in the labor market, navigate evolving legal landscapes and engage in development-oriented initiatives.
Within the program, students acquire broad theoretical knowledge and gain real-life practical experience in all areas of law. Additionally, they develop professional communication skills in English through legal English courses. They also learn the principles of lawyer ethics and legal writing techniques.
The student chooses study courses (specialty electives module) and prepares a bachelor's thesis according to his interests. In addition, he has the opportunity to participate in international mock competitions (in the module of voluntary elective subjects) with the funding of the Knowledge Fund.
The program allows students to select courses from the Field of Study Electives module and complete a bachelor's thesis based on their interests. Additionally, students have the opportunity to engage in international mock competitions, funded by the Knowledge Fund, as part of the Elective Courses module.
Upon successful completion of the 4-year program, the graduate is awarded the qualification - Bachelor of Law.
A student enrolled in Bachelor’s Program in Law has the option to select any minor offered by the university and can obtain additional specialization within four years of the program. For instance, if a student opts for the Business and Finance minor program, upon graduation, they receive the primary qualification of Bachelor of Laws along with an additional specialization in Business and Finance.
CURRICULUM
The curriculum for the Bachelor's Program in Law consists of 241 credits, allocated across the following modules:
- University General Education - each student enrolled in the university's bachelor's programs, in addition to specialized subjects, also takes general subjects, contributing to the elevation of general education and the expansion of their field of interests.
- Core Education in the Field of Study - this module encompasses foundational legal education courses, public law courses, criminal law courses, private and business law courses, as well as courses designed to enhance professional skills.
- Practical Education - the practical legal education module encompasses practical courses in business law, criminal law, administrative law, constitutional law and legal practice. Through participation in law clinics and legal practice, students acquire valuable practical skills essential for their professional development.
- Field of Study Electives - this module provides students with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in various areas of law according to their individual interests.
- Elective Courses - students have the flexibility to choose additional courses based on their interests. They also have the option to pursue an additional 15 credits of courses at no extra cost.
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| National exam | Weight | Student Places | Minimum Score |
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| ქართული ენა და ლიტერატურა | 4 | - | - |
| უცხო ენა | 3 | - | - |
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| ან მათემატიკა | 5 | 8 | 60% |
| ან ისტორია | 5 | 61 | - |
| ან სამოქალაქო განათლება | 5 | 8 | 66% |
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66%ABOUT THE LAW SCHOOL
The Free University of Tbilisi Law School offers a combination of undergraduate and graduate programs. When developing and updating educational programs, the best international practices, as well as relevant normative frameworks, practical experiences and existing challenges of teaching jurisprudence in Georgia are taken into account. The Law School includes the following programs:
- Bachelor’s Program in Law
- Master’s Program in Business Law
The Law School programs are led by partners from leading law firms, practicing judges, lawyers from international audit firms and other practicing lawyers.
In addition to theoretical knowledge, students gain crucial practical experience at law clinics. This hands-on involvement with real client cases (live client), fosters the development of their practical skills. The Free University of Tbilisi operates the following Law Clinics:
- Constitutional Law Clinic
- Administrative Law Clinic
- Business Law Clinic
- Criminal Justice Clinic
To apply the knowledge and skills acquired within the bachelor's and master's programs, all students are required to undergo legal practice in an organization, a mandatory component of the curricula. The Free University of Tbilisi facilitates students' legal practices by signing memorandums of agreement with various organizations and firms.
The Law School's successful operation is evidenced by the achievements of its graduates, which includes:
- Continuing their studies at some of the world's leading universities (University of Edinburgh, University of Cambridge, University of Columbia, University of California Berkeley, Duke University, University of Virginia, Bucerius Law School, Goethe University Frankfurt, CEU, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and others).
- Successfully competing in international and local competitions. Most competitions in which students of the Free University of Tbilisi Law School participate often result in successes at national and international rounds. In the event of victory in the national rounds, the Knowledge Fund provides financial support for the Law School students' travel expenses, covers their living costs and facilitates their full participation in competitions. This funding extends not only to students but also to the lecturers and professors who coach them.
- Occupying leadership positions in Georgian companies and securing employment at global companies.
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