European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).
Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).
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Information about the Latvian qualifications referenced to Latvian qualifications framework (LQF)
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1. Basic knowledge of:
1.1. computer science;
1.2. logic;
1.3. basics of scientific work;
1.4. basic principles of mediation;
1.5. psychology basics;
1.6. communication skills;
1.7. management theory basics;
1.8. Latin language basics.
2. Understanding of:
2.1. environmental law;
2.2. tax law;
2.3. records management;
2.4. Roman civil law;
2.5. maritime law;
2.6. general state science;
2.7. personal data protection law;
2.8. foreign legal history;
2.9. social rights;
2.10. municipal law;
2.11. Church law;
2.12. international trade law;
2.13. sociology of law;
2.14. competition law;
2.15. criminology;
2.16. forensic science;
2.17. professional terminology in the official language and two foreign languages.
3. Ability to apply knowledge of:
3.1. theory of law;
3.2. history of Latvian law;
3.3. philosophy of law;
3.4. constitutional rights;
3.5. administrative rights;
3.6. administrative proceedings;
3.7. general part of the civil law;
3.8. law of obligations;
3.9. rights in rem;
3.10. family law;
3.11. inheritance rights;
3.12. intellectual property rights;
3.13. commercial law;
3.14. labour law;
3.15. civil proceedings;
3.16. criminal law;
3.17. criminal proceedings;
3.18. law enforcement agencies;
3.19. European Union law;
3.20. public international law;
3.21. private international law;
3.22. professional ethics;
3.23. legal rhetoric (including art of speech);
3.24. official language;
3.25. two languages at the communication level, one of which is a European Union member state language.
1. To identify and assess the relevant facts of a case (including the ability to collect, process, analyse and evaluate information, including evidence).
2. To analyse the eligibility of the relevant facts in accordance with the legal composition and draw a legal conclusion.
3. To substantiate and set out legal conclusions drawn.
4. To find the applicable laws.
5. To explore law-making historical facts, determine the objective of the law and its position in the legal system (ability to translate laws).
6. To carry out advancement of the law and effectively use other legal methods.
7. To establish a coherent and transparent structure of a legal document.
8. To form a proper structure of legal and other texts.
9. To manage, organize and supervise the work of subordinates.
10. To develop legal documents in accordance with the law and the interests of the parties.
11. To speak in public.
12. To carry out advocacy in criminal proceedings.
13. To perform public prosecution functions in criminal proceedings.
14. To perform representative functions in civil proceedings, administrative proceedings, the proceedings of the Constitutional Court and criminal proceedings.
15. To carry out advancement of civil proceedings, administrative proceedings, the proceedings of the Constitutional Court and criminal proceedings.
16. To adhere to the principles of professional ethics.
17. To use computer programs to perform activities of legal nature, in particular legal databases.
18. To be able to conduct research of scientific value in law.
19. To employ law innovation methods.
20. To have a good knowledge of Latvian, European and international legal systems.
21. To know the official language.
22. To know two languages at the communication level, one of which is a European Union member state language.
23. To use professional terminology in the official language and two foreign languages.
1. Ability to find, analyse and apply laws in a methodologically correct manner.
2. Ability to develop, analyse and certify legal documents and legal instruments.
3. Ability to compile procedural documents (such as applications to authorities and courts, ancillary complaints, administrative laws, judicial decisions).
4. Ability to provide legal advice and legal assistance.
5. Ability to represent a legal entity.
6. Ability to develop and analyse draft laws and regulations.
7. Ability to perform statutory procedural activities in civil, criminal, administrative proceedings and the proceedings of the Constitutional Court.
8. Ability to conduct research of scientific value in law.
9. Ability to communicate in the official language and two foreign languages.
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Law (042)
Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)Law (0421)
EducationHigher education
Qualification typeVocational
Full or partialFull qualification
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Active qualification
Period for issuing qualification: 2013-2025
Last changes: 16.09.2021
Posted: 11.10.2016