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Enroll at the Faculty of Law

There are many reasons to decide to study at the Faculty of Law of the University "Džemal Bijedić" in Mostar!

If you are thinking about choosing your future profession, we believe that you are also thinking about studying at the Faculty of Law?

To make it easier for you to make a decision, familiarize yourself with the basic information about the Faculty of Law of the University "Džemal Bijedić" in Mostar.

Teaching is organized in two directions:

The study is divided into eight semesters with a total of 240 ECTS points 240 ECTS.

During the studies, a total of 55 subjects are studied, 50 compulsory and 5 optional. Elective subjects are chosen from a list of a total of 62 elective subjects provided by the curriculum (link). One study year carries 60 ECTS points, i.e. one semester 30 ECTS points. The minimum number of points for an individual course is 2 ECTS, and the maximum is 6 ECTS.

The curriculum stipulates mandatory practice for 21 days in judicial or administrative bodies for students of the IV year of the first cycle of studies. The Faculty organizes this practice in the Municipal Court in Mostar, i.e. in other places in Bosnia and Herzegovina for students who do not live permanently in Mostar.

The study program lasts three academic years (six semesters) with a total load of 180 ECTS points. Classes in the field of security studies are organized at the studio. Subjects are grouped into compulsory and optional. They should provide students with knowledge and abilities aligned with learning outcomes and competencies, acquired upon completion of undergraduate studies at the first cycle of university education. It is carried out in the first cycle of studies, with the fact that the study is designed in such a way as to enable further education in the field at another higher education institution in BiH and the EU.

The study program follows the three-cycle model 3+2+3. After the completion of the three-year study "Criminology and Security Studies", the title is obtained: Baccalaureate/Bachelor of Criminology and Security Studies (at the end of the 1st cycle of studies – three-year undergraduate study).

Bachelor of Criminology and Security Studies is qualified for independent work: - in defense, protection, security and management of human and social resources in the civil sector - in ministries, directorates, institutes, institutes, agencies - in the capacity of managers, operatives or referents in bodies administration at all levels - diplomatic and consular missions, - international organizations - large economic systems - small and medium-sized enterprises and private business entities - scientific-research, educational and professional institutions - non-profit sector - humanitarian organizations - inspection services - media.

How to enroll in law school?

The status of a student at the undergraduate study of the Faculty of Law of the University "Džemal Bijedić" in Mostar is acquired by enrolling in the first year of studies.

The right to participate in the competition, which is announced in June/July, is open to all persons who have completed a four-year high school education.

Candidates with better general success achieved during their previous schooling are given preference for admission, and success in subjects important for study (history and mother tongue) is also taken into account.

Candidates are selected using general and individual criteria.

What does the path to a Law Faculty diploma look like?

At the Faculty of Law of the University "Džemal Bijedić" in Mostar, you can acquire:

Higher vocational education, i.e. Bachelor of Law degree (at the end of the 1st cycle of study – four-year undergraduate study, 240 ECTS points)
The title of Master of Laws (at the end of the second cycle of studies: "International relations and diplomacy", "Civil-law course", "Criminal-law course", "Legal-economic course", "State-law course", 60 ECTS points)
The title of Doctor of Legal Sciences in the field of European Law (at the end of the 3rd cycle of studies – Doctoral study of European Law, 180 ECTS points).

Upon completion of the 1st cycle of Bachelor of Law studies, one is qualified for independent work in all areas of law for which completion of the Faculty of Law is required (and not the passing of a professional, judicial or other exam): in the private and public sector, in the non-profit sector, in judicial institutions (court, prosecutor's office, bar), in defense, protection, security and human resources management in the civil sector, in administration as managers, operatives or referents in administrative bodies at all levels, in state agencies, in ministries, directorates, institutes, institutions and agencies, inspection services, media, in the economy, small and medium-sized enterprises, in international organizations, diplomatic and consular missions, in non-governmental and humanitarian organizations, in law enforcement agencies / operational police jobs and tasks, all levels of management, criminal intelligence departments or departments, operational analytics, education of police s structure, analysis and planning of operational tasks, internal control of police work, in scientific - teaching, scientific research, educational and professional institutions.

Upon completion of the second cycle of studies, masters of law are qualified to perform highly specialized jobs in the legal profession in the field of civil, criminal, state law, legal-economic field, international relations and diplomacy, in the private, public, judicial and non-profit sectors, and for engaging in scientific - teaching or scientific research institutions.

Upon completion of the III cycle of studies - Doctoral study of European law, doctors of legal sciences from the field of European law will be qualified for employment in institutions to perform highly specialized jobs in the legal profession in the private, public and non-governmental sectors, for engagement at scientific - teaching or scientific - research institutions , for work in state, local and public administration bodies, in various public institutions, directorates, bodies and organizations, diplomatic and consular missions, international and domestic governmental and non-governmental organizations, judicial bodies, business companies.

What are the costs of studying at PF?

Regular students pay the sum of 400 KM (200 KM per semester) for enrollment in each year of study.

Part-time students and students who pay their own tuition (self-financing students) pay annual tuition in the amount of 1600 KM (800 KM per semester).

What is the equipment of the faculty?

The Faculty of Law has five classrooms, one hall for simulated trials (a mini courtroom where students conduct practical classes), one law office (also designed for practical work) and a library.

What else does the Faculty of Law offer?

The Faculty of Law offers students various opportunities for international exchanges, competitions, projects, and the like:

Erasmus+ KA107 exchange program with other Universities and Law Faculties in Europe

State competition in the simulation of trials in the field of criminal law

Regional competition in the field of human rights Clinics in the field of criminal law, human rights, children's rights Debate competitions (between PF students, between university students and high school students)

State debate competition between public Law Faculties in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Knowledge quiz, and many others.

What are the employment opportunities?

in the private and public sector
in the non-profit sector
in judicial institutions (court, prosecutor's office, bar)
in defense, protection, security and human resource management in the civil sector
in administration in the capacity of managers, operatives or referents in administrative bodies at all levels
in government agencies
in ministries, directorates, institutes, institutions and agencies
inspection services
to the media
in the economy, small and medium enterprises
in international organizations, diplomatic and consular missions
in non-governmental and humanitarian organizations
in law enforcement agencies / operational police jobs and tasks, all levels of management, criminal intelligence departments or departments, operational analytics, education of police structures, analysis and planning of operational tasks, internal control of police work
in scientific - teaching, scientific research, educational and professional institutions.

Who has the right to participate in the competition?

Enrollment at the Faculty of Law is based on a competition, in which candidates with completed secondary (four-year) education in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as foreign citizens and stateless persons with completed secondary education abroad, have the right to participate.

An admitted candidate with a completed secondary education abroad can enroll in the first year of the first cycle of studies after the nostrification, i.e. the equivalence of the certificate of completed secondary education abroad, and by the beginning of the school year at the latest.

What are the enrollment criteria?

Candidates are selected using general, individual and special criteria. The general criterion is success achieved during the entire high school education, and special success in subjects that are important for the study - mother tongue and history.

A special criterion refers to the recognition gained for success during schooling or at competitions in knowledge of scientific disciplines or based on results in top sports, and additional points can be obtained based on it. Points obtained for both are calculated for each candidate
criteria, in the manner specified in the competition. The student admissions committee compiles a ranking list according to the criteria specified in the competition.

If not enough candidates come forward in the June deadline, or not all registered candidates
achieve the minimum number of points required for admission, a competition is announced in September
for the second enrollment term. The same procedure is followed regarding the ranking and admission of candidates
as well as on the first enrollment period.

What do I need to submit when enrolling?

Candidates for enrollment in the first year of studies submit the following documents to the Student Service:

enrollment application form (available at the Faculty),
original certificates of grades I, II, III, IV and final certificate,
birth certificate,
Certificate of Citizenship,
other documents important for determining the number of points according to established criteria.

The competition is announced in June, and the status of an undergraduate student is acquired by enrolling in the first year of studies, which takes place in September. Enrollment in senior years and renewal of enrollment takes place from September 1 to October 10.

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