Law School Bachelor’s Program

ILIA STATE UNIVERSITY

The Bachelor’s Program in Law offers high-quality legal education from leading Georgian and international professors, and incorporates modern educational resources and practical experience aligned with international standards.

Language of instruction: Georgian

Number of credits to be accumulated: 240 ECTS

Qualification to be awarded: Bachelor of Law


About the Program

The Bachelor’s Program in Law, developed in 2011 and updated in 2024, aims to prepare competitive lawyers with deep knowledge in public, criminal, private, and international law. The program combines theoretical learning with practical experience, preparing students to address real legal challenges.

Why Should You Choose the Bachelor's Program in Law?

Information for applicants that will help you learn about the program's unique opportunities, international collaboration, and practical experience.

  • Highly Qualified Academic Staff – The program features both Georgian and international faculty, ensuring high-quality education and the sharing of global expertise.
  • Modern Library Resources – Students have access to the globally recognized academic electronic database LexisNexis Academic, which includes resources from over 5,800 publishers, U.S. court materials, and legal journals.
  • Practical Experience and Clinical Education – Students have the opportunity to participate in Human Rights Clinic work within the USAID/PROLoG program and participate in mock court proceedings in various legal areas.
  • International Partnership and Exchange Programs – The program collaborates with international universities, including Northwestern University (Chicago, USA), and offers students opportunities to participate in exchange programs.

Program Directors:


Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Law program can be employed in:

  • Public institutions
  • Private sector legal companies and corporations
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • International organizations
  • As lawyers, prosecutors, or notaries (after passing the corresponding certification examinations)

 

Graduates can also continue their studies in master's programs for professional development.

To enroll in the Bachelor’s Program in Law, candidates must have passed the Unified National Examinations as required by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.

Brief Description of Law Program Structure:

  • Qualification to be awarded – Bachelor of Law
  • Language of instruction – Georgian
  • Number of credits to be accumulated – 240 ECTS

 

To obtain a bachelor’s degree, students must accumulate 240 credits, distributed as follows:

  1. Mandatory Basic Component – 36 credits:
    • Introduction to Contemporary Thinking 1 – 6 credits
    • Academic Work Techniques – 6 credits
    • English Language – 24 credits
  2. Major Field of Study – 186 credits:
    • Law specialization mandatory courses – 126 credits
    • Law elective courses – 60 credits
  3. Free Component: Elective Courses – 18 credits

 

*For detailed information, please refer to the complete program document and course catalog.

Partners and Resources

Information about resources and partners related to the Bachelor’s Program in Law:

  • Law School research centers (Constitutional Research Center, Justice Strengthening and Legal Education Center, Corporate and Commercial Law Center)
  • Law clinics in the administrative, civil, and constitutional law areas
  • University library and academic electronic database Lexis Nexis Academic
  • Collaboration with foreign universities (including Northwestern University) within Erasmus and other exchange programs
  • Collaboration with the Mediators Association, Arbitrators Association, public, international, and local non-governmental organizations