Summary of Degree Programme
40.04.01 Legal Studies
No
2 года 
Full-time, 120
ENG
Instruction in English
Master
No
With online tools
2024/2025 Academic year
International Dispute Settlement
— Can search for information in Russian and international databases and can subsequently structure it
— Is able to take into account multicultural differences to solve legal problems in the field of international economic relations
— Is able to identify needs and interests of the society, its separate groups, subjects involved in international economic relations, is able to offer mechanisms of their coordination among themselves with legal argumentation
— Is able to compose legal documents competently, conduct correspondence, communicate in English on issues of international economic law
— Able to analyze and propose solutions to cross-border and international conflicts involving different subjects of international economic relations, using the best practices of judicial and extrajudicial dispute resolution
— Can search for information in Russian and international databases and can subsequently structure it
— Is able to take into account multicultural differences to solve legal problems in the field of international economic relations
— Is able to identify needs and interests of the society, its separate groups, subjects involved in international economic relations, is able to offer mechanisms of their coordination among themselves with legal argumentation
— Is able to compose legal documents competently, conduct correspondence, communicate in English on issues of international economic law
— Able to analyze and propose solutions to cross-border and international conflicts involving different subjects of international economic relations, using the best practices of judicial and extrajudicial dispute resolution
Law of International Trade
— Analyzes the features of lega lregulation of the movement of goods and services in international trade.
— Drafts reasoned legal opinions concerning the risks of international trade.
— Advises on issues of legal regulation within the framework of regional free trade agreements, integration associations
— Draws up reasoned legal opinions on the protection of foreign investors' rights on the basis of bilateral and multilateral agreements on the protection of investments and capital investments
— Analyzes the legal effect of economic sanctions/counter-sanctions in international economic relations
— Analyzes the applicable rules on jurisdiction, procedure of international court and arbitration disputes, and execution of judgments
— Prepares procedural documents for the conduct of disputes in international investment and commercial arbitrations
— Advises on the choice of appropriate procedural means of dispute resolution in international economic relations
— Can search for information in Russian and international databases and can subsequently structure it
— Is able to take into account multicultural differences to solve legal problems in the field of international economic relations
— Is able to identify needs and interests of the society, its separate groups, subjects involved in international economic relations, is able to offer mechanisms of their coordination among themselves with legal argumentation
— Is able to compose legal documents competently, conduct correspondence, communicate in English on issues of international economic law
— Able to analyze and propose solutions to cross-border and international conflicts involving different subjects of international economic relations, using the best practices of judicial and extrajudicial dispute resolution
2023/2024 Academic year
International Dispute Settlement
— Analyzes the features of legal regulation of the movement of goods and services in international trade
— Drafts reasoned legal opinions on the protection of foreign investors' rights on the basis of bilateral and multilateral agreements on the protection of investments and capital investments
— Advises on the choice of appropriate procedural ways of resolving disputes in international economic relations
— Prepares procedural documents for dispute resolution in international investment and commercial arbitrations
— Analyzes the applicable rules on jurisdiction, procedure of international court and arbitration disputes, as well as the execution of judgments rendered
— Analyzes the legal effect of economic sanctions/counter-sanctions in international economic relations
— Advises on the legal regulation within the framework of regional free trade agreements, integration alliances
— Can search for information in Russian and international databases and can subsequently structure it
— Is able to take into account multicultural differences to solve legal problems in the field of international economic relations
— Is able to identify needs and interests of the society, its separate groups, subjects involved in international economic relations, is able to offer mechanisms of their coordination among themselves with legal argumentation
— Is able to compose legal documents competently, conduct correspondence, communicate in English on issues of international economic law
— Able to analyze and propose solutions to cross-border and international conflicts involving different subjects of international economic relations, using the best practices of judicial and extrajudicial dispute resolution
Law of International Trade
— Analyzes the features of lega lregulation of the movement of goods and services in international trade.
— Drafts reasoned legal opinions concerning the risks of international trade.
— Advises on issues of legal regulation within the framework of regional free trade agreements, integration associations
— Draws up reasoned legal opinions on the protection of foreign investors' rights on the basis of bilateral and multilateral agreements on the protection of investments and capital investments
— Analyzes the legal effect of economic sanctions/counter-sanctions in international economic relations
— Analyzes the applicable rules on jurisdiction, procedure of international court and arbitration disputes, and execution of judgments
— Prepares procedural documents for the conduct of disputes in international investment and commercial arbitrations
— Advises on the choice of appropriate procedural means of dispute resolution in international economic relations
— Can search for information in Russian and international databases and can subsequently structure it
— Is able to take into account multicultural differences to solve legal problems in the field of international economic relations
— Is able to identify needs and interests of the society, its separate groups, subjects involved in international economic relations, is able to offer mechanisms of their coordination among themselves with legal argumentation
— Is able to compose legal documents competently, conduct correspondence, communicate in English on issues of international economic law
— Able to analyze and propose solutions to cross-border and international conflicts involving different subjects of international economic relations, using the best practices of judicial and extrajudicial dispute resolution
One of the key advantages is teaching in English in an international environment, when foreign students from all over the world (China, India, Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Uzbekistan, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, USA, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Germany, Indonesia, Nigeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Iran, Colombia, Ecuador, Serbia and other countries) study in one group along with Russian students.
The educational process involves not only leading experts from the faculty of the departments of the Faculty of Law of the National Research University Higher School of Economics, but also foreign guest lecturers and practicing lawyers with extensive experience in international economic relations and international trade dispute resolution.
The program attracts the best graduates of Russian and foreign universities who are interested in international law. During their Master's studies, our students actively participate in international legal competitions (moot courts) and have already won and won many times. They also actively conduct independent and collective research at the laboratories and research centers of the Faculty of Law of the National Research University Higher School of Economics, and publish in leading legal journals.
Education is focused on the formation of the most demanded competencies, namely the ability to competently draft legal documents, conduct correspondence, communicate in English, effectively resolve cross-border and international conflicts using the best practices of judicial and out-of-court dispute resolution, possess the skills to search for information in Russian and international databases, know the modern methodology of legal research.
The program has received international recognition and accreditation. In 2020, the international evaluation and accreditation agency (ZEvA) recognized the program as meeting all international standards of educational quality. It was accredited for six years without additional conditions.
Upon completion of the Master's program, graduates acquire the necessary skills for a successful career in international trade, finance and international integration. Knowledge of the specifics of legal regulation of international economy, integration processes, international standards and best practices in various spheres of international economic law will allow building a career in national state and international structures, which are in urgent need of specialists capable of performing new and highly responsible tasks.
The Programme consists of five modules, each of which focuses on a crucial area of expertise for international lawyers specializing in international economic relations.
The first module covers the fundamental areas of international economic law.
Among these areas are:
- Theory of International Law and Contemporary Issues of International Economic Law
- International Commercial Transactions
- Law of International Treaties
- International Business and Human Rights Law
The second module focuses on the study of the peculiarities of regulating the movement of goods and services in international trade. It focuses on the law of the World Trade Organization, standards and requirements that apply globally, and the functioning of regional free trade zones. This block includes, in particular, the study of such courses as Law and Jurisprudence of the World Trade Organization, International Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence Law, Tariffs and Trade Facilitation in International Trade Law, Subsidies and State Aid in International Trade Law.
The third module is devoted to the study of integration processes and their legal support. In this regard, the program examines the institutional foundations of Eurasian economic integration, recent regulatory trends within the framework of regional free trade agreements USMCA, MERCOSUR, CARICOM, SACU and others. As well as legal aspects of the implementation of the "One Belt, One Road" project.
The fourth module is dedicated to the peculiarities of regulation of cross-border capital movement. The disciplines of this block will allow master's students to obtain the necessary knowledge about the legal regulation of this sphere and those approaches and guarantees that determine the functioning of the international financial system, as well as to study innovations related to deoffshorization, combating money laundering, international sanctions. Among the disciplines of this track: International Investment Law; International Investment Arbitration, Law of Economic Sanctions.
The fifth module explores the ways and procedures for resolving international and cross-border disputes. In this block students study such disciplines as International and Cross-border Dispute Resolution, Cross-border Enforcement and Asset Tracing, Advanced International Arbitration, Civil and Commercial Litigation: Comparative Perspective.
The first two modules of the first year of study, all students of the master's program study basic courses (Theory of International Law and Contemporary Issues of International Economic Law, International Investment Law, International and Cross Border Dispute Resolution, Law and Jurisprudence of the World Trade Organization).
Until December 20, each student of the 1st year is obliged to choose one of the tracks based on the results of consultations within the framework of the Mentor's seminar. They will help the student choose the track that is closest to his/her interests and goals. The choice is fixed in the HSE information systems and is final.
A track is selected by a student sending an e-mail from his/her HSE e-mail address to the Mentor of the relevant track, the academic supervisor of the program, and the program manager. Students who do not send the specified letter by the deadline are assigned to the appropriate track at the discretion of the academic supervisor.
Within each Track, various elective disciplines are provided, as well as the possibility of choosing disciplines from the university-wide pool. In addition, there is the possibility of realizing their interests through project work. The choice of the variable part is carried out in accordance with the Regulations within the time limits determined by the local regulations of the HSE.
This degree programme of HSE University is adapted for students with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities. Special assistive technology and teaching aids are used for collective and individual learning of students with SEN and disabilities. The specific adaptive features of the programme are listed in each subject's full syllabus and are available to students through the online Learning Management System.
All documents of the degree programme are stored electronically on this website. Curricula, calendar plans, and syllabi are developed and approved electronically in corporate information systems. Their current versions are automatically published on the website of the degree programme. Up-to-date teaching and learning guides, assessment tools, and other relevant documents are stored on the website of the degree programme in accordance with the local regulatory acts of HSE University.
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Vice Rector Sergey Yu. Roshchin
Summary of Degree Programme 'Law of International Trade and Dispute Resolution'