University Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate Study Program in Law

The significance of law in society is aptly captured by the proverb ubi societas, ibi ius. The intricacies of social life inherently give rise to diverse conflicting interests and values. Consequently, a well-organized and complex legal system becomes a vital prerequisite for the effective functioning of any society, serving as a fundamental instrument for social regulation.

The Faculty, through this study program, offers education tailored for individuals pursuing various legal professions essential for the proper operation of the legal system and the coordination of all aspects of societal life. The curriculum of this program, encompassing both theoretical and practical components, imparts essential knowledge, skills, and competencies crucial for the legal profession. This, in turn, plays a pivotal role in upholding the rule of law—an imperative upon which every modern state is built.

The optimal transfer of knowledge and the acquisition of skills and competencies are ensured by incorporating diverse didactic methods. Lectures serve as a platform for presenting legal principles, theoretical concepts, and legislative content. Concurrently, exercises involve the analysis of case studies and the resolution of practical problems, providing students with insights into the functioning of judicial, administrative, social, and other institutions.

Seminars create an environment for students to participate in group discussions, enhance their public speaking abilities, and develop effective teamwork skills. In contrast, research seminars are designed for individual work under the guidance of a mentor, allowing students to grasp the fundamental principles of scientific methodology.

Every student has the opportunity to enroll in one of the six offered clinical courses during their studies in areas such as civil law, criminal law, public law, commercial law, corporate law and labor law, European law, as well as arbitration and virtual trials. In this way, students can gain essential practical skills and competencies through collaboration with professors and mentors from the professional world. Additionally, the Faculty administers a Legal Clinic – Free Primary Legal Aid Centre, allowing interested students to participate in addressing real practical issues for fellow citizens. This engagement not only strengthens their teamwork skills but also contributes to the local community.

• Name of study program: University Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate Study of Law
• Croatian Qualification Framework Level: 7.1.sv
• Duration / ECTS Credits: 10 semesters / 300 ECTS
• Enrolment options: full-time and part-time
• Title awarded: univ. mag. iur.

Applications for enrollment in the first year of the program are submitted through the National Information System for Applications to Higher Education Institutions (NISpVU), which can be accessed via the website www.postani-student.hr.

Notifications about enrollment in the first and subsequent years of the program are published on the Faculty’s website during September.

In the Student Affairs Office, students can, upon presenting their identification number, receive answers to inquiries related to class and exam schedules, enrollment in the program and academic year, transfers from other law faculties, as well as inquiries related to regulations of the Faculty’s competent authorities in the area of teaching.

The Study Records are open for student inquiries on weekdays from 11 AM to 1 PM. For part-time students, the office is also open on Thursdays from 3 PM to 5 PM (from October 1st to May 31st).

Inquiries can also be made by phone at 051 359 587 on weekdays from 2 PM to 3 PM, or via email at evidencija@pravri.uniri.hr.