The degree programs in the School of Law are designed to expose students to a variety of intellectual challenges by combining a wide distribution of courses and the opportunity to specialize in one particular field.

The student is expected to select a major at the beginning of his/her freshman year. Every student has the right to change his/her major with the approval of the Dean's Office. Doing so, this student must meet the requirements of the new major.

The requirements for all the majors in undergraduate programs include:

• University Requirements

• General Education Requirements

• Major and Major-related Requirements
  

The University Requirements include two main components and give the total number of 27 credits:

English Language includes 15 semester credits of:

• Listening/Reading 1 (3 credits)

• Speaking/Writing 1 (3 credits)

• Listening/Reading 2 (3 credits)

• Speaking/Writing 2 (3 credits)

• English for Special Purpose/Legal English (3 credits)
  

Azerbaijani Studies includes 12 semester credits of:

• Azerbaijani (Azeri) Language and Composition (3 credits)

• Azerbaijani Literature (3 credits)

• Azerbaijani Culture (3 credits)

• History of Azerbaijan (3 credits)
  

The General Education Requirements provide students with a minimum of 21 credits.

The Humanities courses division of the program includes particular courses in Literature, Language and Linguistics, Philosophy, History, Culture and Civilization, Fine Arts and Art History. Students must take at least two courses with a minimum of 6 credits, 3 credits for each course.

The Social Sciences group contains courses in Geography, Political Science, International Relations, Law and Government, Anthropology, Economics, Sociology and Psychology. Students must take at least two courses with a minimum of 6 credits, 3 credits for each course.

The Science and Technology component of the General Education Program unites three divisions:

• Physical Sciences and Mathematics

• Life Sciences

• Computer Sciences
  

Open Electives: students must take two additional courses with a minimum of 6 credits. These courses can be taken from any major or non-major divisions without any restriction.

Essay

Each student has to write an essay (essays) for every course. It should be an original research of the student, written and printed with introduction, conclusion, references and a cover page. The standards of essay writing are available in every department.

Research Paper

Every student completing bachelor degree must satisfy the Written Work Requirement by writing a research paper under the supervision of the supervisor. Papers are evaluated for knowledge of subject, originality of ideas, and craftsmanship of research. It is recommended to write a paper between 35-45 pages.

The scope and objectives, career perspectives, and curriculum requirements for two undergraduate majors offered by the School of Law are given below.

Curricula for Bachelor Arts (BA) Degree Programs

• BA in Legal Studies
• BA in International Law

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Legal Studies

Students who are interested in Legal Studies will find a number of opportunities to make it true at Khazar. Courses are offered in such diverse areas of Law as Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law, International Law, Human Rights, Commercial Law and others.

The new conditions and environment demand specialists with highly advanced professional knowledge and deep theoretical understanding of Law. Students may gain practical experience through taking courses in the School's clinical program. The curriculum is aimed at developing special and professional knowledge and skills.

The undergraduate major in Law is considered as preparation for graduate study in Law. At the same time, the School prepares its graduates to serve as lawyers and in law-related roles.

To complete bachelor degree in Law students are required to earn 136 credits.

Note: The School may also offer alternative courses to those listed above.

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Law

Legal studies combined with international and regional studies provide a platform for BA degree in International Law, which includes courses on essentials of Law, various areas of International Law and International Institutions. This major gives the students excellent job opportunities in public, private and international organizations. The core set of courses provides fundamentals of the major in wide variety of electives, allowing the students to develop a program that will meet their career needs and interests.

Students are required to take the second foreign language with a minimum of 6 credits.

To complete bachelor degree in International Law students are required to earn 132 credits.

Note

Note: The School may also offer alternative courses to those listed above.

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