CONFERENCEThe Faculty of Law represents the University of Latvia in several international organisations:
The University was admitted to the Board of Directors of the European Public Law Organisation in 2012. Headquartered in Athens, Greece, the organisation’s purpose is to research and disseminate information on public law in its broadest sense. To achieve its aims, it organises and supports various educational and research activities, providing support to democratic institutions and organisations across Europe and globally. Founded in 1995, the organisation has developed a broad range of cooperation partners, notably under the United Nations framework. The University of Latvia is the sole Latvian representative in this organisation.
In 2016, the Faculty of Law joined the European Law Faculties Association. Founded in 1995, the Association was established to consolidate resources, competences, and experience for the successful implementation of the Bologna Reform in the European education area. Since joining, the Faculty has successfully implemented the Bologna-based system of higher legal education. Membership in this association is viewed as a natural progression in enhancing the quality of legal education. The Association includes more than 200 law faculties from higher education institutions within EU Member States and other countries, offering a unique platform to share best practices, competences, skills, and perspectives on the practical application of the Bologna Principles and the sustainable development of legal education.
In November 2018, the Faculty of Law became an institutional observer of the European Law Institute. This independent institution comprises over 1,300 members, including individuals, institutions, courts, law firms, universities, and other organisations. The Institute is dedicated to conducting research and offering practical recommendations in the context of European legal evolution and integration. Over time, it has evolved into an essential forum for advancing legal thought and fostering international networking. Observers play a vital role within the organisation, regularly contributing opinions and suggestions to new projects and nominating representatives for the Institute’s decision-making bodies and working groups.