Legal Methods (JF_064)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide an opportunity to learn the methodology of the application of legal norms that conforms to the principles of a democratic law-governed state.
Prerequisites
Theory of Law.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students acquire knowledge about sources of law and their peculiarities, interpretation of legal provisions and further formation of legal provisions.
After completing the course, students are able to interpret and apply legislation and general legal principles. When solving practical tasks, they identify factual circumstances, are able to find the applicable legal provision and to specify the legal consequences. Students understand the concept of “gaps” in law and are able to solve the practical situation by using an appropriate method of further formation of law. Students are able to interpret and apply legislation and general legal principles. Students understand the concept of “gaps” in law and are able to solve the practical situation by using an appropriate method of further formation of law.
After completing the course, students apply legal provisions in a methodologically correct manner, understand the place of general legal principles in the legal system and peculiarities of their application, are able to evaluate the constitutionality of legal provisions. Students are able to form and substantiate axiological assumptions when solving conflicts of legal principles. They base the solutions to conflicts of legal principles on the values specified in the constitution. Students are able to apply national and European Union law in an integrated manner.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Science, TZNz | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Andris Šķesters, Jānis Baumanis | |
| Law Science, TZ | 1 | Bachelor’s | Required | Ilze Ziemane |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Science, TZNT | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Dita Plepa | |
| Law Science, TZN | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Andris Šķesters |
