Faculty of Law

Education

The work of the Faculty of Law is aimed at training highly qualified bachelors in all areas of legal activity, possessing a solid base of theoretical knowledge and applied skills, capable not only of showing leadership qualities, but also working in a team, professionally solving complex complex problems, including in an international environment.

The central place is given to the study of the legal regulation of economic relations. In the learning process, students participate in design, research and expert work in the field of Russian, foreign and international law.

Students of both bachelor's and master's educational programs of the faculty have the opportunity to form an individual curriculum, supplementing the basic courses in their specialty with courses of choice from the faculty and university-wide pool of disciplines.




  • 3

    bachelor's programmes

  • 9

    master's programmes

  • 1

    doctoral school

  • 4

    programmes with the University of London



  • Bachelor's programmes
  • Master's programmes
  • Doctoral programmes

Bachelor's programmes

This programme provides students with a solid foundation in legal theory, as well as practical skills around team work and problem-solving of complex issues, both domestically and internationally. The legal regulation of economic ties is the main focus of the programme. Students participate in project and research work in the fields of Russian, foreign and international law.



The Digital Lawyer programme is aimed at training a new type of lawyer. Students will not only study traditional legal subjects, but also master modern technologies to obtain the necessary soft skills. Graduates of the programme will have relevant and in-demand competencies for the legal market of the future. The programme curriculum combines law and technology, providing students with the knowledge and skills to carry out digital transformation of the law in Russia.



This programme is being implemented by the HSE Faculty of Law in partnership with the Russian School of Private Law and aims to train qualified experts in private law and other areas of jurisprudence related to various economic issues. In particular, the programme is focused on private law and intensive foreign language learning, and employs a practice-oriented approach, thereby fostering the competencies necessary for solving key professional tasks. With this education, graduates can compete for leading positions as corporate lawyers and attorneys in legal consultancies, as well as public and non-profit organizations.


Master's programmes

The programme is implemented by the Faculty of Law and the Laboratory for Anti-Corruption Policy of HSE University in conjunction with the leading Russian law firm Pepeliaev Group. The programme aims to train highly qualified lawyers in corporate and non-profit compliance with knowledge of the best corporate practices in the field of anti-corruption compliance and business ethics, antitrust, tax and other types of compliance, as well as prevention of legal risks and anti-corruption in the public sector with fundamental knowledge of legislation and international legal norms and standards. Such specialists are in high demand and are very well-paid.



This programme combines in-depth study of Russian civil law, corporate law, private international law, and international commercial arbitration with the formation of strong, practical legal skills. Graduates of the programme will have the knowledge to work effectively in legal companies, corporations, business entities, and governmental bodies. The programme offers three tracks: Corporate Law (Track 1); Private International Law and International Commercial Arbitration (Track 2); and Private Law (Track 3).



Russia’s first online master’s programme in Legal Technology, this programme is aimed at training first-class specialists in the digital transformation of legal activities. The programme deals with the latest trends in the automation of legal business processes, machine-readable law, and the latest modern communication systems in the legal profession. Graduates of the programme will be able to use their digital skills to ensure equal access to justice for everyone.



This programme trains experts in legal research: academics, teachers, and analysts for businesses, public bodies and non-profit organisations. Students choose their research specialisation on one of two tracks: theoretical law or comparative law. Particular attention is paid to the application of modern technologies in this field, the institutional and regional specialisation of legal studies, and developing comprehensive legal erudition in students.



The master's programme in Law of International Trade and Dispute Resolution is a unique programme that is taught in English and aims to train a new generation of lawyers who are able to work as professionals in international economic relations. Significant focus is given to studying the best practices in various spheres of international business relations, as well as the risks that stakeholders in international economic relations inevitably face. Students of the programme master such skills as proper legal processing of international agreements, contracts and proceedings, cross-border dispute resolution, and work in a multicultural environment.



The programme includes three main tracks: politics, GR, and advocacy. In particular, it aims to instill in students the applied and research skills, which are necessary for success in the civil service, international organizations, parliamentary service, political and consulting work, and GR specializations, as well as for careers as judges, lawyers and human rights activists. Graduates also find often careers as social researchers and legal analysts.



This unique programme allows you to get specific skills in the field of legal and regulatory environment of pharmaceutical business and healthcare indsutry.



The programme focuses on information technology and intellectual property law, as well as legislation affecting digital platforms. Furthermore, the programme provides future lawyers with the in-depth competencies necessary for working in the digital economy.



The master’s programme in Lawyer in Public Justice is aimed at students with an interest in practical or research activities in the field of public justice, as well as related law-enforcement and human-rights institutions. The programme provides students with thorough fundamental theoretical training in all fields of procedural law. The programme’s tracks provide students with in-depth knowledge of their chosen field of judicial procedure, whether civil procedure and arbitration or criminal justice. Students receive theoretical training in judicial procedure in civil, arbitration, administration and criminal cases in addition to courses on modern jurisprudence in various aspects of material legal agreements. Students will also undergo practical training to prepare common procedural documents and participate in court proceedings. Graduates of the programme can build successful careers across the legal profession, including in public defence, notarization, commercial organisations, courts, justice agencies, prosecution, and investigative and other state bodies.


Doctoral programmes

Doctoral students study interdisciplinary methods in law, approaches to academic research, and enforcement issues, as well as engage in in-depth study of rhetoric and the hierarchy of legal texts in various systems. The school offers master-classes conducted by leading academics, as well as various creative activities. Classes are held in Russian and English. Furthermore, the programme gives participants skills that are necessary for further success (e.g., abilities to generate new and relevant ideas; write scientific work compatible with the quality found in top international journals; and engage in interdisciplinary dialogue). The programme also prepares researchers to form concepts, evaluate legal reforms, and make thorough academic/scientific enquiries.