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Masters Programme Civil and Criminal Defense Lawyer

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

National Research University Higher School Of Economics HSE

Program Overview

The programme trains future forensic lawyers in both civil and criminal law. As part of the civil law track, the curriculum focuses mainly on judicial representation in courts of general jurisdiction, examining disputes that are dealt with by these courts. Students who embark on the criminal legal track are trained as defense lawyers in various categories of criminal law, with an emphasis on economic crimes.

Program Key Stats

‎₽370000 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


Additional Information & Requirements

Bachelors degree/Original high school/degree certificate/diploma + its copy + a notarized translation of your high school/degree certificate/diploma into Russian, Translated and officially legalized COPY of your diploma with transcript indicating the subjects studied and marks/grades received, Translated and notarized COPY of the passport,English language requiremet:IELTS 7,5 , TOEFL-110-120, CPE-Grade A/B/C, CAE-Grade A, Bec H-Grade A, Advanced Placement Test in Calculus AB or Calculus BC, Advanced Level (A-Level) Mathematics or Further Mathematics-5 , International Baccalaureate (IB)-7 (Mathematics, standard level/higher level, Further Mathematics, higher level), Letter of motivation, Resume/CV, Recommendation letter and other documents

Career Options

  • Private Practice
  • Government
  • Judicial Clerkship
  • Public Interest
  • Law Firm Administration

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