Deadline: 1 July 2014
Open to: participants from Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Venue: 15
September-15 December 2014, Riga, Latvia
Description
Advanced
Programme in European Law and Economics for Eastern Partnership Region and
Central Asia is a special 12-week full-time training programme, funded by
the government of Latvia, offering education and practical knowledge transfer.
The
programme will focus on the understanding of the legal, economic and political
aspects within the European Union framework, using an interdisciplinary
approach that is based on both teaching and practical experience through group
activities and experience-sharing study visits.
Information
for potential applicants with regard to the structure of the programme,
conditions and application procedure can be found in the full text of Programme
Brochure (download here, pdf, 7Mb).
Total
programme duration is 12 weeks. The programme implementation includes 2 week
periods of small group courses, followed by 1 week periods with project reports
and study visits.
During
the 2 week periods, participants will take part in 3 courses that are taught in
parallel. The weekly workload is estimated at 30 hours, with mandatory
participation, and the same applies to the weeks specified for project reports
and study visits.
During
study visits, experience-sharing is planned with institutions such as the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, the Saeima, the
Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court and the Ombudsman.
Visits
outside of Latvia are scheduled, such as to Brussels and Luxembourg, so as to allow
for interfacing and receiving practical experience of the European Union and
its Member States.
During
the final period of instruction, participants will be required to submit a
final programme report, based on their reflections on the theory and practice
of the topics addressed during the course. The participants will be assigned a
supervisor for their work on the final programme report.
English
language support is offered as an elective with 2 hours per week throughout
most of the course.
Courses
Law
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Economics
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Policy
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Period 1
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Recent developments in EU law
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Economic development and international
trade
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International relations and diplomacy
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Period 2
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Fundamental rights and international trade
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Budget planning and the rule of law
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Negotiating association and free trade
agreements
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Period 3
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Legal drafting and legal certainty
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Taxation and legislative policy
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National policy development and
coordination
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Period 4
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International law and multicultural
environments
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Economic crisis management and the rule of
law
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European integration and civil society
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Eligibility
Public
officials, as well as representatives of civil society and academia from the
European Union Eastern Neighbourhood, including Eastern Partnership region and
Central Asia can apply. In 2014 the programme countries include:
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Costs
With
respect to the mandatory attendance of the course activities, the programme is
offered free of any cost by the Latvian Government.
Cost
coverage for the participants will include travel to Riga and accommodation
during the 12 week period of the programme, as well as a modest per diem for
living expenses in Riga. Travel and other costs will also be covered for study
visits.
Participants
are expected to contribute in the form of active participation and full
dedication to the programme during the 12 weeks. This year, a select group of
15 participants, will be admitted to the programme.
Courses
will be taught in an intensive format over the 2 week periods, and independent
work is expected during the project and study visit weeks. A final programme
report will form the basis for a successful conclusion of the programme and
reception of a certificate.
Participants
will obtain 18 ECTS credits that may be recognised when continuing in the
Masters programmes at RGSL and at other cooperating educational institutions.
Application
Applicants
are required to supply the following:
o Motivational letter
o Description of present job
function
o Curriculum vitae, which
should include at least 2-3 years of professional experience
o Copies of university
diplomas
o Recommendation letter
o Confirmation of the ability
to undertake studies in English
Applications
should be submitted online and the deadline for
submission is 1 July 2014.
A
selection committee will review all applications, and results will be announced
by 15 July 2014.
The
programme starts on 15 September 2014 and participants will be assisted in
applying for a visa in Latvia for the purpose of attending the programme.
Graduation is planned for Friday 5 December 2014.
Questions
may be submitted to the contact e-mail address: advanced@rgsl.edu.lv
Programme Coordinator Ulla Zumente – Steele
Phone: +371 67039212
Fax: +371 67039240
E-mail: advanced@rgsl.edu.lv
