Research
Research at the HSE Faculty of Law is aimed at developing and implementing the results of interdisciplinary and interinstitutional research that examines historical, theoretical, and sectoral legal sciences to address the challenges of legal regulation in modern post-industrial society. To achieve this goal, the Faculty is aligning its work with the HSE Development Program to 2030 in the field of "Jurisprudence."
At the university level, the faculty is participating in the HSE University's interdisciplinary Large Project "Legal Mechanisms for Overcoming Inequality," which aims to comprehensively examine the phenomenon of inequality in terms of creating an effective legal system.
At the Faculty, project-based research is developed through the development and launch of various strategic projects. These projects involve the majority of the faculty's faculty, students, as well as colleagues from other University departments and external experts.
Research departments of the Faculty contribute to the comprehensive research work:
The international science and education center “UNESCO Chair of Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Rights” offers a multi-vector platform for the implementation of scientific projects and research.
The Doctoral School of Law plays an important role in the study of current issues of legal science. The School provides support to postgraduate students and creates a unique environment for the training of highly qualifies specialists in the field of legal sciences.
To support scientific research and implement its results, the Faculty of Law cooperates with national and international agencies and foundations that hold competitions for fundamental and exploratory scientific research grants.
A promising direction for the development of scientific, educational and project work at the Faculty is the programs for attracting Russian and foreign postdocs.
In order to fulfil the scientific potential of students, the Faculty supports the activities of Project Groups, Research and Study Laboratories (NUL) or Research and Study Groups (NUG). Each organizational form is unique, and its scientific and educational work is built in accordance with the goals, objectives and methods of research projects.
The Faculty of Law annually encourages the research activity of students through the NIRS competition. Since its creation in 2003, the competition has evolved into the largest research project and currently attracts the attention of young researchers not only from Russia, but also from neighboring countries.
The initiatives of the Liberum Mare Student Scientific Society are fully supported and encouraged. One of Liberum Mare's major student scientific and practical events is the "Science Days" Student and Postgraduate Conference.
The peer-reviewed academic journal "Law. Journal of the Higher School of Economics" addresses key issues in the academic life of the Faculty of Law. This journal is included in the list of the Higher Attestation Commission of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia for publishing the main research results of dissertations for doctoral and candidate degrees in "Jurisprudence." In 2020, the Faculty launched a new peer-reviewed electronic journal, "Legal Issues in the Digital Age." This journal explores the full range of legal issues related to digitalization, artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and personal data protection. The editorial board includes leading digital law experts from Russia, near and far.
International collaboration and the faculty's contacts with other universities and research organizations across the country play a significant role in the implementation of its research. The research department continuously collaborates with Russian and international partners of various formats and organizes academic events featuring world-class experts. Faculty staff and students actively participate in international competitions and conferences on current legal topics, thereby furthering the HSE Faculty of Law's leadership position in global academic rankings.