Mission

The Department’s of Law mission is to enable the qualified individuals in the field of Law to contribute in both local and international public, private and business institutions. Aiming to realize projects that serve to individuals and the society in general, our philosophy is based on the universal values of law, professional ethics, and the development of practical skills. 

Vision

Relying on the basis of professional ethics, students are introduced to programs including the necessary knowledge for a more comprehensive academic and professional development of the students in law, for developing the critical thinking of students and to make the students realize the importance of their role in society.

First cycle program, Bachelor in Law, objectives’ includes:

1.The basic law concepts’ acquisition and their efficient use;

2.Familiarization with the law institutes in Albania and Europe;

3.The acquisition of legal skills;

4. Knowing, development and differences among Common Law and Civil Law

5.Familiarize the student with professional and ethical responsibility;

6.Knowing social, economic, historical, political and philosophical conditions that have influenced the legal system in Albania, and knowing the factors and values that have influenced the shaping of law;

7.Recognizing that law is based upon different value systems which are in a continuous evolvement;

8.The integration of theory, practice and different politics so that students may understand how the law functions;

9.Introducing the students to the fact that law is only one part of the system of knowledge and providing the possibilities to absorb knowledge from different disciplines in order to be able to adapt with the labor market;

10.Providing a suitable environment for proper professional training of students; 

11.Understanding and acknowledging of studying throughout life in order to adapt with labor market;

12.Reinforcing collaboration with all the institutions that are connected to the functioning of the legal system of the country including both state authorities and other law departments in the country;

13.Monitoring the trends in science and practice of jurisprudence

The Outcomes of Bachelor Program in Law

Graduates of the first cycle of studies, Bachelor in Law can perform the following tasks:

1.To understand the fundamental principles of law systems and the differences among them;

2.To understand the legal concepts and terminology in the field of substantive and procedural law;

3.To analyze, justify and speak using correct legal terminology;

4.To do scientific research on different fields of law;

5.To engage in legal analysis through various legal cases;

6.To understand the history, purpose, structure, rules and responsibilities of legal and physical entities;

7. To develop critical thinking through reading and analysis of legal materials;

8.To understand the difference between the procedural and substantive law;

9.To demonstrate solid skills in the principles of law and enforcement of the law;

10.To implement the law while respecting ethical professionalism and personal integrity;

11.To understand the law as a public profession and the importance of providing services to the community;

12.To understand the classification of crimes and their danger;

13.To compare civil and criminal law of Albania to that of European countries;

14.To understand the role and function of the main actors in civil and criminal process;

15.To adapt with the labor market as a result of globalization and European Union membership.

Employment Opportunities

The student may work as:

·   specialist in public administration institutions (central/local)

·   specialist in international institutions

·   specialist/legal consultant in private sector

·   lawyer assistant/attorney assistant and qualification to participate in Bar Exam

·  research/teaching assistant in HEI