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Law

Course developer

Prior knowledge

Ekon2122, Statistics

Ekon3114, Economic Research

JurZ2005, Basics of Law

JurZ4015, Labour Law

JurZ4027, Consumer Protection

Course abstract

The study project aims to integrate theoretical knowledge into practical research on topical legal problems. Students will analyse basic legal problems in the legal aspect and make independent conclusions and proposals on problems regarding the enforcement of legal provisions in Latvia.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Students will be able to demonstrate:
KNOWLEDGE of
1. The key concepts of law and their application in practical research on particular problems. Study project, the presentation and defence of the study project.
2. The effective legal framework for a legal problem analysed. Study project.
SKILLS
Professional skills to
1. Define the relevance of the topic and the aim and specific research tasks of a study project and select and apply the most appropriate research methods. Study project, the presentation and defence of the study project.
2. Process, analyse and systemise information for the study project. Study project, the presentation and defence of the study project.
3. Draw conclusions and come up with and substantiate proposals after analysing information. Study project, the presentation and defence of the study project.
Soft skills to
1. Independently structure the pace of work on the study project. Study project.
2. Communicate with employees of an enterprise or institution to acquire data and information needed for the study project. Study project.
3. Present and defend the research results and the proposals made, substantiate the personal opinion as well as answer the questions asked in public. Presentation and defence of the study project.
COMPETENCES to
1. Comprehend and explain the theoretical knowledge acquired and apply it in legal framework analysis, comprehensively describe and analyse the legal framework for a particular enterprise or organisation and interpret the results. Study project, the presentation and defence of the study project.

2. Independently research problems, make economically feasible decisions to solve the problems with the aim of enhancing the relevant legal framework and the legal environment. Study project, the presentation and defence of the study project.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Selection of a topic in Law, the justification thereof, the definition of the research problem to be studied.
2. Definition of the research aim and tasks of the study project (formulation of the research question).
3. Creation of the structure of the study project.
4. Selection of the research methods to be used.
5. Theoretical framework for the topic.
6. Empirical research on the topic.
7. Development of conclusions and proposals.
8. Creation of a list of references.
9. Compilation of annexes.
10. Layout and formatting requirements for and submission of the study project.
11. Defence of the study project.

12. Assessment of the study project.

Requirements for awarding credit points

A topic relevant to Law is selected, the study project on the topic is produced and submitted to the EKRA Institute in a timely manner. The study project is produced and presented in accordance with the Guidelines for Writing and Defending a Study Project of the ESAF Faculty. The study project and the research done must be presented and defended before a committee appointed by the EKRA Institute.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The study project is produced independently in consultation with the supervisor appointed by the EKRA Institute. The tasks to be accomplished while working on the study project: the selection of a topic; a review of literature, including scientific literature; research on the topic chosen; writing the study project; the preparation of a presentation; the defence before a committee.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The study project is read by the supervisor and s/he writes a review for the committee. The study project, the presentation and defence of the study project are evaluated by the committee of EKRA teaching personnel, usually with the participation of the supervisor. The study project is assessed on a 10-point marking scale.

Compulsory reading

1. Balodis K. (2007) Ievads civiltiesībās. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 384 lpp.
2. Bojārs J. (2004) Starptautiskās publikās tiesības I. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 844 lpp.
3. Bojārs J. (2006) Starptautiskās publikās tiesības II. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 754 lpp.
4. Bojārs J. (2007) Starptautiskās publikās tiesības III. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 651 lpp.
5. Briede J. (2003) Administratīvais akts. Rīga: Latvijas Vēstnesis, 176 lpp.
6. Civillikums: LR likums (2002) Pieejams: https://likumi.lv/doc.php?id=225418
7. Civilprocesa likums: LR likums (2004). Pieejams: https://likumi.lv/doc.php?id=50500
8. Civilstāvokļa aktu reģistrācijas likums: LR likums (2013). https://likumi.lv/doc.php?id=253442
9. Darba likums: LR likums (2016). Pieejams: https://likumi.lv/doc.php?id=26019
10. Grūtups A., Kalniņš E. (2002) Civillikuma komentāri. Īpašums (927. – 1129.p.) Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 353 lpp.
11. Grūtups A., Kalniņš E. (2002) Latvijas Republikas Civillikuma komentāri. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 353 lpp.
12. Kalniņš E. (2005) Privāttiesību teorija un prakse. Raksti privāttiesībās, Rīga: TNA, 400 lpp.
13. Pētījumu metodes ekonomikā un biznesā (sast. V. Kozlinskis). Jelgava, 2005, 37 lpp.
14. Rozenfelds J. (2011) Lietu tiesības. 4. labotais, papildinātais izdevums. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 224 lpp.
15. Stucka A. (2006) Administratīvās tiesībās. Rīga: Juridiskā koledža, 209 lpp.
16. Teice D. (2003) Darba likums un komentāri. Rīga: Mans īpašums, 96 lpp.
17. Torgāns K. (2014) Saistību tiesības. Mācību grāmata. Rīga: TNA, 592 lpp.

18. Ulmane V. (2004) Darba tiesības. Darba aizsardzība. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība SIA, 164 lpp.

Further reading

1. Birziņa L. (2003) Romiešu tiesības. Rīga: A/S Poligrāfists, 112 lpp.
2. Briede J., Groduma M., Ļubļina A., Menģele L. (2003) Administratīvā procesa vispārīgie noteikumi un administratīvais process, iestāde, shēmas. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra.
3. Dišlers K. (2004) Latvijas valsts varas orgāni un viņu funkcijas. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 204 lpp.
4. Gatawis S., Broks E., Bule Z. (2002) Eiropas tiesības. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 416 lpp.
5. Gencs Z. (2002) Mantošana. Zinātniski praktisks komentārs. Rīga: TNA, 471 lpp.
6. Joksts O. (2003) Saistību tiesības saimnieciskos darījumos. Otrais papildinātais izdevums. Rīga: SIA Biznesa augstskola Turība, 161 lpp.
7. Joksts O., Girgensone B. Terminu skaidrojošā vārdnīca civiltiesībās (lietu tiesības, saistību tiesības). Rīga: SIA Drukātava, 2011, 144 lpp.
8. Joksts O., Janovskis A. (2002) Personas īpašums un tā aizsardzība. Rīga: Mans īpašums, 149 lpp.
9. Kalniņš E. Privāttiesību teorija un prakse. Rīga: TNA, 2005, 400 lpp.
10. Latvijas tiesību sistēma (2017). Kolektīva monogrāfija. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība.
11. Načisčionis J. (2003) Administratīvās tiesības. Rīga: Latvijas Vēstnesis, 288 lpp.
12. Neimanis J. (2006) Ievads tiesībās. Rīga: Juridiskā koledža, 214 lpp.
13. Rags Z. (2002) Pašvaldību tiesības. Rīga: P&K, 343 lpp.
14. Rozenfelds J. (1998) Ķīlas tiesības. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 44 lpp.
15. Špakoviča E. (2004) Patērētāju intereses un to aizsardzība reģionālajā aspektā. Promocijas darba kopsavilkums. Jelgava: LLU.
16. Torgāna K. visp. redakcijā (autoru kolektīvs) (2000) Latvijas Republikas Civillikuma komentāri. Saistību tiesības. Otrais izdevums. Rīga: Mans īpašums.
17. Vilbergs H.J., Krasts V. (2001) Salīdzinošās administratīvās tiesības: lietas un risinājumi. Mācību līdzeklis. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 192 lpp.
18. Višņakova G., Balodis K. (1998) Latvijas Republikas Civillikuma komentāri. Rīga: Mans īpašums, 255 lpp.
19. Vītiņš V. (1993) Vispārējs tiesību pārskats. Rīga: Verdikts, 108. – 118. lpp.

20. Žeivots M. (2002) Administratīvā atbildība: shēmas. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Jurista vārds: una lex-una iustitia omnibus. Rīga: Latvijas Vēstnesis, 2006- ISSN 1691-2462

2. Latvijas Vēstnesis: Latvijas Republikas oficiālais laikraksts. Rīga: Valsts uzņēmums "Latvijas Vēstnesis". ISSN 1407-0391

Notes

Restricted elective study project for the ESAF academic bachelor programme Economics, specialisation Law.