PhDPhD in Law

Mykolas Romeris University
Lithuania, Vilnius

Social Innovations Doctoral School

Study location	Lithuania, Vilnius
Academic field	Law (JACS M000)
Type	Doctoral, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (30 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	PhD
Accreditation	Accredited

Tuition fee	To be confirmed For self-funded PhD candidates only
Application fee	€20 one-time The application fee is non-refundable. It must be received by the application deadline.

Tuition fee

To be confirmed

For self-funded PhD candidates only

Application fee

€20 one-time

The application fee is non-refundable. It must be received by the application deadline.

Entry qualification	Postgraduate diploma (or higher) An applicant must hold bachelor’s degree in Law and master’s degree in Law or single-cycle master’s degree in Law. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Social Innovations Doctoral School Research and Innovation Centre Mykolas Romeris University Didlaukio g. 55-404 LT-08303 Vilnius Lithuania

Entry qualification

Postgraduate diploma (or higher)

An applicant must hold bachelor’s degree in Law and master’s degree in Law or single-cycle master’s degree in Law.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Social Innovations Doctoral School
Research and Innovation Centre
Mykolas Romeris University
Didlaukio g. 55-404
LT-08303 Vilnius
Lithuania

Language requirements	English English Level C1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). It is required to pass English proficiency test or provide a valid certificate (international test evaluation not less than: TOEFL 80 + 15 for essay – computer version; IELTS – 7). The applicants who completed bachelor’s degree or master’s degree studies in English are exempt from the requirement to take the test.

Language requirements

English

English Level C1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
It is required to pass English proficiency test or provide a valid certificate (international test evaluation not less than: TOEFL 80 + 15 for essay – computer version; IELTS – 7).
The applicants who completed bachelor’s degree or master’s degree studies in English are exempt from the requirement to take the test.

Other requirements	1. Application form. 2. One letter of recommendation of a researcher in Law; 3. Curriculum vitae (Europass form: europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/en/cv/compose); 4. Copies of diplomas of bachelor’s and master’s or single-cycle master’s degrees in Law, supplements; additionally a notarised translation of diplomas and their supplements into the Lithuanian or English language if not provided in one of these languages; 5. Research project proposal (10-20 pages) (electronic version) for the dissertation topics listed here: www.mruni.eu/en/phd/start_your_phd/law/ (submitted separately by 20 August 2019); 6. List of applicant’s scientific publications (submitted in full bibliographic description) and their copies (submitted together with a copy of journal’s cover and contents page); or, if a scientific article is not yet published – a document issued by the editorial board of a scientific journal certifying the acceptance of an article for publication (after the reviewing procedure) and its manuscript (if applicable); 7. Copy of the passport or the ID card; 8. One photo 3x4 cm; 9. Copy of the check proving that the application fee is paid to MRU bank account; 10. Copy of the documents, proving the change of surname, if not all documents are under the same surname. Please visit our website for more detailed information (dissertation topics and potential supervisors; admission timetable; admission rules; requirements for the scientific research project): www.mruni.eu/en/phd/start_your_phd/law.

Other requirements

1. Application form.
2. One letter of recommendation of a researcher in Law;
3. Curriculum vitae (Europass form: europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/en/cv/compose);
4. Copies of diplomas of bachelor’s and master’s or single-cycle master’s degrees in Law, supplements; additionally a notarised translation of diplomas and their supplements into the Lithuanian or English language if not provided in one of these languages;
5. Research project proposal (10-20 pages) (electronic version) for the dissertation topics listed here: www.mruni.eu/en/phd/start_your_phd/law/ (submitted separately by 20 August 2019);
6. List of applicant’s scientific publications (submitted in full bibliographic description) and their copies (submitted together with a copy of journal’s cover and contents page); or, if a scientific article is not yet published – a document issued by the editorial board of a scientific journal certifying the acceptance of an article for publication (after the reviewing procedure) and its manuscript (if applicable);
7. Copy of the passport or the ID card;
8. One photo 3x4 cm;
9. Copy of the check proving that the application fee is paid to MRU bank account;
10. Copy of the documents, proving the change of surname, if not all documents are under the same surname.

Please visit our website for more detailed information (dissertation topics and potential supervisors; admission timetable; admission rules; requirements for the scientific research project): www.mruni.eu/en/phd/start_your_phd/law.

More information	mruni.eu/en/phd/start_your_phd/law

Overview

General requirements of doctoral studies:
1. Study subjects (4 subjects, not less than 30 ECTS credits).
2. The main research results are announced in at least two scientific articles published (or accepted for publishing) in reviewed research publications, one of which has been published in an international publication, where not less than half of the editorial board consists of members from other countries than the publication is issued.

The doctoral dissertation can be submitted for defence on the basis of a collection of scientific papers. In this case, the doctoral candidate is required to have published the main research results in not less than four scientific papers (as the main co-author of at least one paper), published in international scientific publications in Clarivate Analytics Web of Science (CA WoS) citation index database.

3. The research results are presented in at least two international research events.
4. The dissertation and its summary are prepared in accordance with the requirements set in the Regulations of Doctoral Studies.
5. It is recommended to go on a research visit to a science and academic institution (institutions) abroad for the period of not less than three months.
6. Other scientific/organizational activities: in the conferences, the department etc. It is recommended to have at least one activity a year. It is required to have a pedagogical practice (32 contact academic hours) during the studies (it can be done any semester or during several semesters except the first and last study years).

Programme structure

Doctoral study programme in Law: bit.ly/2W8e3sy

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Oct 1, 2019

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