Law Studies

Academic Level:

Bachelor's Degree

Qualification Level:

Qualification to be awarded:

Bachelor of Laws

Teaching Language:

Georgian

Program Code:

Law 1430104

Program Size (ECTS) :

180 ECTS Credits, 6 Semesters

Head of the program

Tatuli Dolidze - Doctor of Law, Associate Professor

Program Cost:

2500 GEL

143 Law

Exams to be taken at the unified national exams:

Mathematics
History
Civic Education

General Description of the Program

The Law School of Georgian International University (GIU) has a long-standing presence in Georgian legal education and is a well-established institution in the field. Its accumulated experience, academic traditions, and continuous development give the program a distinct advantage.

The Bachelor’s Program in Law is a three-year educational program comprising 180 ECTS credits and leading to the qualification of Bachelor of Laws. The program was updated in 2026 and is aligned with national sectoral benchmarks as well as international standards. The updated program was developed on the basis of an in-depth comparative analysis of bachelor’s programs in law at both national and international levels, as well as research into contemporary labor-market trends. In this regard, the program was informed by the experience of selected law programs at Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Leiden, Humboldt University, and Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech).

One of the program’s most notable strengths is its combination of classical legal education with contemporary challenges. Alongside traditional legal disciplines — public law, private law, criminal law, and international law — the program includes such areas as Artificial Intelligence and Law and Personal Data Protection Law. These courses respond to the realities of digital transformation and provide students with knowledge that is increasingly in demand in the labor market.

Prerequisites for Admission to the Program

The right to study in the Bachelor’s Program in Law is granted to a person who holds a document certifying complete general education issued in Georgia, or an equivalent document, on the basis of the results of the Unified National Examinations. In addition, the applicant must pass English as a mandatory subject for enrollment in the academic program.

Furthermore, in order to continue studies in the Bachelor’s Program in Law, History, Mathematics, or Civic Education is designated as the third mandatory elective subject for applicants.

Enrollment in the Bachelor’s Program in Law without taking the Unified National Examinations is carried out in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of Georgia.

Enrollment in the Bachelor’s Program in Law through mobility is possible twice a year, within the deadlines established by the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, in compliance with the mandatory procedures established by the current legislation of Georgia and the regulations of the university.

Enrollment, or enrollment through transfer, in the Bachelor’s Program in Law from an authorized higher educational institution of a foreign country is carried out on the basis of a decision of the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia.

Internationalization

The program offers students English-language courses, including Public International Law, International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law, European Union Law, Artificial Intelligence and Law, Personal Data Protection Law, Intellectual Property Law, and International Labor Law. Students may take selected courses in either Georgian or English.

The program’s foreign-language module serves a twofold purpose. On the one hand, it enables Georgian students to study legal subjects in English, thereby preparing them for the international academic environment, particularly for continuing their studies in master’s programs at European universities, where knowledge of English legal terminology and sources is an important advantage.

On the other hand, English-language courses create opportunities for admitting foreign students. Students participating in exchange programs may take academically relevant courses, the credits of which may be eligible for recognition by their home institutions. This strengthens the university’s international dimension and contributes to a multicultural student environment.

Each year, students are offered exchange opportunities at leading universities in Europe and Asia. These opportunities enable them to gain international academic experience, develop intercultural competencies, and build a global professional network during their studies.

The Council of Europe’s HELP Program — Human Rights Education for Legal Professionals — is integrated into the educational process of the Law School. HELP is a leading international platform for the education of legal professionals in the field of human rights. This enables students to study human rights in accordance with European standards and to obtain Council of Europe certification in this area.

As part of the program, all students complete Legal English, the field-specific foreign language component at B2 level. This enables them, should they wish, to take the international TOLES — Test of Legal English Skills — examination, one of the recognized international tests in legal English. Such certification may strengthen graduates’ professional profiles in international legal contexts.

Furthermore, students have the opportunity to study languages such as Chinese and Korean. In the globalized legal environment, and particularly in light of growing economic and legal ties with Asian markets, knowledge of these languages provides graduates with an additional competitive advantage

Practical Component

Practical instruction within the program is carried out on two levels, ensuring the transformation of theoretical knowledge into practical skills throughout the period of study.

At the first level, practical activities are integrated into individual academic courses. Within these courses, students participate in moot court proceedings, simulated investigations, the analysis of real case materials, and the drafting of legal documents.

For this purpose, the Law School is equipped with a moot courtroom and a criminology and forensics laboratory, where students gain practical experience in working with evidence, procedural roles, and argumentation techniques.

At the second level, students undertake professional internships at partner organizations in the final stage of the program, under the coordination of the university. For this purpose, the program cooperates with dozens of partner organizations, including courts — such as the Tbilisi Court of Appeals and the Tbilisi City Court — public agencies, including the Ministry of Justice, the Legal Aid Service, and the National Bureau of Enforcement, professional associations, including the Georgian Bar Association and the Chamber of Notaries, as well as law firms and private-sector organizations of various profiles.

During the internship, students become familiar with the real professional environment, participate in case management, prepare legal documents, and develop professional communication skills.

To increase the competitiveness of graduates, students have the opportunity, within the framework of the Personal Data Protection Law course, to obtain Data Protection Officer certification. This provides them with an additional professional qualification during their studies. In the digital age, when demand for data protection specialists is steadily increasing, such certification gives graduates an additional competitive advantage in the labor market.

Extracurricular Activities

In addition to the curriculum, a Legal Clinic operates within the Law School. It provides students with an additional opportunity to participate in legal counseling, the preparation of legal documents, and the practical application of the principles of professional ethics.

The Law School regularly organizes various extracurricular activities, including public lectures, masterclasses with practicing lawyers, moot court proceedings, and different types of simulations. These activities enable students to maintain continuous contact with the professional environment beyond the formal framework of the academic program.

A Strong Academic Team

One of the principal strengths of the program is the composition of its teaching staff, which represents a distinctive combination of academic and practical expertise.

The program involves distinguished scholars whose textbooks, lecture courses, and academic publications have made a significant contribution to Georgian legal education. They form the academic core of the program and provide students with a strong theoretical foundation and a culture of legal reasoning.

At the same time, practicing professionals are actively involved in the program, including judges, prosecutors, attorneys, notaries, and specialists from other fields. They share with students real professional experience, knowledge based on current practice, and practical skills. This ensures that students acquire not only theoretical knowledge, but also practice-oriented insight from professionals actively engaged in the legal field.

In addition, foreign academic personnel are involved in the program. They teach English-language courses and provide students with an international academic perspective.

In total, 40 persons participate in the implementation of the program, including 34 academic staff members and 6 invited specialists. Among the academic staff, professors and associate professors together account for more than 85 percent.

Material Base and Resources

The moot courtroom enables students to develop practical skills in a realistic professional environment. The criminology and forensics laboratory helps students interested in criminal law gain practical knowledge of working with evidence, investigative actions, and forensic methods.

The library and electronic resources include both printed materials and international legal databases. The university has acquired EBSCO Legal Source, one of the leading international academic databases in the field of law, which provides students and academic staff with access to scholarly literature, comparative legal materials, and foreign-language academic resources.

Students and staff also have access to HUDOC, EUR-Lex, CURIA, WIPO Lex, NORMLEX, SSRN, and other specialized databases. For Georgian legislation, Matsne.gov.ge is available.

To ensure academic integrity, the university has concluded an agreement with the Turnitin platform.

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