For hundreds of years, professional lawyers have been in high demand in any society. The 20th century witnessed rapid development of science and technology, economy and society, so that new processes prompted the need in qualified lawyers. Following the urgent demand, the Institute of Law was opened at the university in 1998. Originally a small faculty, it has been developing at a quick pace. Obviously, it has the greatest potential. Nowadays, the institute comprises eight departments, Law College, several specialised laboratories and trains more than a thousand students.

Solid theoretical framework, narrow professional knowledge and unique practical skills – these are the hallmarks of legal training at the Institute of Law, enabling its graduates to occupy their niche in the professional world. While studying, young people become aware of the responsibility of their profession, i.e. upholding and enforcing law, fostering justice, and serving the public.

Both teaching staff and students of the institute are deeply engaged in research and practical activity. The conference schedule is tough, but students manage to combine studies and research with extra-curriculars – performances, cultural and sport events.

Since 2010, the institute houses the regional branch of the Association of Lawyers of Russia. Its members are professional Penza lawyers engaged in various legal spheres, both at the regional and national level. The Board of Young Lawyers is made up of law students and acts under the supervision of the Association of Lawyers of Russia. These unions contribute to boosting the quality of legal training and support, as well as to making the institute one of the most trusted law schools in the region.
 

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Bachelor

40.03.01 Law: Human Rights Activities
42.03.01 Advertising and Public Relations

Specialist

40.05.01 Legal Groundwork for National Security: Civil Law
40.05.02 Law Enforcement: Police Administrative Activities
40.05.04 Judiciary and Prosecution: Judiciary
40.05.04 Judiciary and Prosecution: Prosecution

Master

40.04.01 Law: Lawyer in Public Authorities and Management
40.04.01 Law: Court, Prosecutor and Lawyer Defence
40.04.01 Law: Criminal Law
40.04.01 Law: Civil Law, Business Law
40.04.01 Law: International and European Law
42.04.01 Advertising and Public Relations: Advertising and Public Relations in Public Administration and Business 

Post-graduate

5.1.1 Theoretical and Historical Legal Sciences
5.1.2 Public Law (State Law)
5.1.4 Criminal Law
 

DEPARTMENTS

Criminal Law
History of Russia, State and Law
Justice
Law Enforcement
Legal Disciplines
Philosophy and Social Communication
Private and Public Law
Theory of State and Law and Political Studies

CONTACTS

Prof. Dr. Vitaly Goshulyak
Doctor of Legal Sciences, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor
Director of the Institute of Law

40 Krasnaya Street, building 5, office 301
Tel.: +7 (8412) 64-32-70
E-mail: ufdec@pnzgu.ru

Dr. Olga Ryzhova
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor
Deputy Director for Academic Affairs

Dr. Olga Elistratova
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor
Deputy Director for Academic Affairs

Dr. Aleksandr Feoktistov
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor
Deputy Director for Social Affairs

Dr. Alena Guseva
Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor
Deputy Director for Research

Official web-page of the Institute of Law (in Russian)

Official group of the Student Council in Vkontakte (in Russian)
Official group of the Volunteer Club in Vkontakte (in Russian)
Official group of the Student Scientific Society in Vkontakte (in Russian)