1. Basic knowledge of:
1.1. economics;
1.2. history;
1.3. political science.
2. Understanding of:
2.1. history of law;
2.2. philosophy of law;
2.3. environmental law;
2.4. finance and tax law;
2.5. professional terminology in the official language and two foreign languages.
3. Ability to apply knowledge of:
3.1. theory of law;
3.2. constitutional rights;
3.3. administrative law;
3.4. administrative proceedings;
3.5. municipal law;
3.6. civil rights;
3.7. commercial law;
3.8. labour law;
3.9. commercial law;
3.10. civil proceedings;
3.11. European Union (Community) law;
3.12. human rights;
3.13. professional ethics;
3.14. applied informatics;
3.15. communication skills;
3.16. records management;
3.17. intellectual property rights;
3.18. criminal law;
3.19. criminal proceedings;
3.20. international law;
3.21. official language;
3.22. two languages at the communication level, one of which is a European Union member state language.

1. To use and apply legal theoretical knowledge and practical skills when working as a Legal Adviser.
2. To know the official language.
3. To know two languages at the communication level, one of which is a European Union member state language.
4. To use professional terminology in the official language and two foreign languages.
5. To be able to logically formulate the terms of reference and content of work.
6. To understand and apply the regularities of legal analysis and the system.
7. To have a good knowledge of Latvian, European (Community) and international legal systems.
8. To use legal sources and apply laws and regulations.
9. To understand the institutional system of public administration.
10. To know the institutional system of the main international organizations and the European Union.
11. To identify legal problems and facts important to deal with these problems.
12. To use legal methods to deal with legal problems and conflicts.
13. To prepare, organize and take legal measures to solve legal problems in the field of substantive and procedural law.
14. To draw up legal documents.
15. To be able to present information reports and draft legislation independently or in a work group.
16. To select and process legal information necessary to fulfil the task through appropriate legal research methods and information technologies.
17. To be able to adapt to the requirements of a lawyer’s position, regardless of the scope of legal work, and fulfil one’s duties accordingly.
18. To be able to constantly improve one’s knowledge, acquire new information and skills.
19. To organize, plan and supervise subordinates (officials).
20. To perform work independently or collectively, together with representatives of other professions.
21. To be able to determine work priorities.
22. To adopt decisions and show initiative.
23. To respect the rules of professional ethics and generally accepted moral norms.
24. To use software and other information technology.
25. To have a good understanding of political, social and cultural issues in the country, region, the European Union (Community) and the world.

1. Ability to have a good knowledge of Latvian, European (Community) and international legal systems.
2. Ability to independently use legal sources.
3. Ability to constantly keep track of changes in the policy documents and legislation.
4. Ability to follow the case-law and legal literature.
5. Ability to have a good knowledge of legal methods.
6. Ability to use the most appropriate legal method to solve a problem.
7. Ability to provide advice on legal matters.
8. Ability to represent state and municipal bodies, as well as natural persons in solving of legal matters.
9. Ability to draw up legal documents.
10. Ability to present information reports and draft legislation.
11. Ability to explain legal opinions.
12. Ability to study legal information.
13. Ability to select necessary legal information.
14. Ability to systematise legal information obtained, use it in the preparation, rendering and execution of legal decisions.
15. Ability to conduct professional and/or scientific research in accordance with the professional and occupational nature.
16. Ability to constantly build skills in using the latest information technology.
17. Ability to communicate in the official language and two foreign languages.