AN INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAMME IN LAW

The International Study Programme in Law is a non-degree study programme taught in English at the Department of Law in the University of Eastern Finland. The programme is intended for both international and Finnish students who wish to familiarise themselves with judicial questions and legal practices. The programme offers a wide variety of courses in the different fields of law, e.g. International Trade Law, Environmental Law, Public International Law and European Law.

Duration of the International Study Programme in Law is one academic year. However, it is also possible to enroll for only one semester. To obtain a certificate, students must complete at least 25 cp of the offered law courses. The course Introduction to Legal Studies and Finnish Legal System (2 cp) is compulsory for all students enrolled in the International Study Programme in Law, other courses can be chosen freely according to student's own interests. It is also possible to complete courses in other international study programmes of the University of Eastern Finland (see: http://www.uef.fi/studies/studies-in-english).

International students must have completed at least one year of university studies in order to be eligible for the study programme. Successful completion of the programme requires that the applicant has a good command of English.

Students intending to apply for admission to the International Study Programme in Law can find more information about the application procedure and the application form on the Internet at http://www.uef.fi/studies/home.

The credit points (cp) refer  to the credit points system under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).

INTRODUCTORY STUDIES
5311012 Introduction to Legal Studies and Finnish Legal System 2 cp

BASIC AND SUBJECT STUDIES
5311607 Legal Problems in International Trade 6 cp
5311622 Financing of International Trade 5 cp
5311616 Intellectual Property Rights and International Trade 6 cp
5311719 Introduction to European, International and Finnish Environmental Law 4 cp
5311720 International Environmental Law 5 cp
5311721 Climate Change Law and Policy 6 cp
5311717 Environmental Impact Assessment 5 cp
5311718 Law and Politics on the Environment and Natural Resources in Russia 6 cp
5311093 Public International Law 5 cp
5311105 Public EU Law 5 cp
5311608 Introduction to Russian Law 5 cp
5311623 Introduction to Chinese Law and Business 5 cp
5311311 Good Administration 4 cp
5311513 Basic Concepts of Criminal Law 5 cp

SEMINARS
5311112 Introduction to Internal Market Law and Competition Law, Theory and Cases 5 cp
5311722 Seminar on International and European Environmental Law 5 cp
5311621 Client Consulting 5 cp

COURSES AVAILABLE AS INDEPENDENT STUDIES
5311620 International Organization and Liberalization of Trade 5 cp
5311709 Environmental Law in the European Union 4 cp
5311712 Environmental Policy Instruments 4 cp
5311215 European Tax Law 5 cp

ADVANCED STUDIES
5311920 Advanced Course of Client Consulting 4/8 cp
5311918 Classics of Legal Theory 5 cp
5311904 Advanced Course in Law & Economics and Legislative Studies 10 cp

IMPORTANT
Course descriptions with course objectives, study modes, required reading and course lecturers and examiners are listed in the WebOodi: https://wiola.uef.fi/weboodi/

All written exams and some Course require registration via WebOodi. Please pay attention to the course requirements and registration times.

WebOodi is the most important tool for planning Your studies.

CONTACT INFORMATION
International Affairs Coordinator / Department of Law
PO Box 111, FI-80101 Joensuu
Phone +358 13 251 2055
Fax +358 13 251 4112
lawstudies(at)uef.fi
http://www.uef.fi/oikeustieteet/etusivu

Coordinators of International Education
Ms Päivi Haltilahti / Ms Mia Laurila
International Student Services
P.O. Box 111, FI-80101 Joensuu
Phone +358 13 251 4301 (Haltilahti)
+358 13 251 4399 (Laurila)
fax +358 13 251 2010
intnl(at)uef.fi
http://www.uef.fi/studies