Program Overview

Educational Program: Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Criminalistics

Overview

The program in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Criminalistics is a master's level program offered by the Law Institute. The mode of study is full-time, and the training period is 2 years. The language of study is Russian.

Profession

Jurisprudence has a long history, dating back to antiquity. In Russia, it emerged as a science in the 18th century. The profession has evolved over time, with lawyers playing a crucial role in systematizing and ordering disparate laws. Today, professional lawyers are in high demand, with all branches of law actively developing.

Educational Process

The program provides an intensive immersion in the profession from the first year. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the main institutions of criminal law and procedure, fundamental principles of criminal law, criminal procedure, and criminalistics. They also study the general theory of forensics, forensic technology, forensic tactics, and methods. The program covers topics such as:

• Current Issues of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
• Criminal Punishment and Practice in its Application
• Problems of Qualification of Crimes
• Evidence Theory in Criminal Proceedings
• Crimes in the Field of Economic Activity
• Investigative Tactics
• Theory of Criminal Law and Procedure

Practice

The program includes business games, scientific seminars, subject discussions, round tables, and open lectures by leading experts in the field. Students have the opportunity to practice at the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation and at the Investigation Committee of the Russian Federation. The department is equipped with a forensic science room and a polygraph examiner's study room for practical training.

Career

Graduates of the program can build a successful career in:

• Public prosecution service
• Investigative authorities
• Non-governmental organizations
• Private companies
• Legal associations Some potential employers include:
• Novikov and partners Bar association
• Murkshtis, Kalinenko and Partners Moscow Bar association
• Russian Railways JSC
• All-Russian social organization of the Russian Red Cross Society
• Legal Partnership Association of Lawyers (Moscow Bar Association)
• Soyuzconsult LLC
• Galitsin Branch of Moscow Regional Bar Association (non-profit organization)
• Koblev and Partners Law Office (non-profit partnership)