Tallinn University has a modern urban campus in the centre of the city. Our students have access to physical and online libraries, computer labs, cafeterias and coffee shops. In addition, the university has all the necessary facilities for a productive learning environment and many opportunities for leisure, sports and social activities, all leading to an exciting and balanced student life. Due to the deteriorating political situation in Syria, it was impossible for me to complete my studies and had to leave the country. Then I moved to Finland, where I found a new home. After arriving in Finland, I started looking for study opportunities at Finnish universities, hoping that I would finally pursue a university degree in the field of law, which has always interested me passionately. Unfortunately, all undergraduate programs offered by traditional Finnish universities were taught only in Finnish and an advanced understanding of the Finnish language was required, a level I had not yet reached. Therefore, I had no choice but to look for an opportunity in another European country. While searching for study opportunities in some neighboring countries on the Internet, I came across a Bachelor of Laws that was taught entirely in English. The program was provided by Tallinn University, and to my pleasant surprise, the program was also offered on the university campus in Helsinki. It is a fascinating and dynamic program.
The first year was fundamental and aimed to build a solid foundation and provide students with all the necessary tools and tools to help them throughout their studies as well as in their professional life. The program included introductory courses in various areas of law, history, philosophy, logic, politics, and international relations. The second and third years of study focus on three areas of law: Finnish law, European law and international law. Students are free to choose the module they prefer as a major and minor. I chose international law as a major and European law as a minor. The fact that we have international faculty from different legal systems and cultures adds great value and richness to the learning experience. We live in an increasingly interconnected world, where concepts and ideas are constantly evolving. Markets, cultures and ideologies are developing and expanding across political boundaries, and there is therefore a greater need for lawyers and jurists who can expand their knowledge beyond the confines of a single legal system and are better equipped to meet the future challenges of such a complex world. In conclusion, I firmly believe that this is not only what university can offer, but also what we want to aim for as individuals of our time at university. University is indeed a state of mind, and it is up to us to enjoy this experience.
It is very good that law studies are in English – none of the Finnish universities offer law studies in English. This is what makes Tallinn University truly special. I would like to do my Master`s degree abroad, so studying here gives me a great foundation – I focus on European law, which gives me very good opportunities for my future. I like Tallinn University because it has a different approach to study than Finnish universities. It is easier to get to Tallinn University, but there are requirements that must be met to stay at the university. That`s good because the GPA remains high and almost everyone who graduates graduates on time. The speakers here are interactive, we have a lot of group work and discussions on how to put knowledge into practical situations. It`s pretty intense, but I like it! The university is located in Meeting Park, in the middle of Helsinki`s Old Town, so access to public transport is very good. I work at the same time and rapid transit is very important to me as the travel routes are not too long.
You will need to take the original documents with you for admission eligibility when you finally go to university. Applicants for the Baccalaureate (BA) must have completed their secondary education and hold a higher education entrance diploma. Only applicants who have completed their previous studies entirely in English in the United States, Canada, the Commonwealth of Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Switzerland or EU/EEA countries (certified proof of previous educational institution required) are exempt from taking an international language test as proof of their English proficiency. The Law programme offers two modules: International Law and EU Law and Finnish Law (taught in Helsinki only). Igor Gräzin is a lecturer in law at Tallinn University and a member of the Estonian Parliament. He taught law in the United States at the University of Notre Dame and was a research associate at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington D.C. He has written scholarly articles on philosophy of law, theory of legal interpretation, and macroeconomics. Meelis Eerik is a lecturer in private law at Tallinn University. He is also a trial judge at the Harju District Court in Estonia. He has held this position since 2001 and is a member of the Judicial Review Board. Tanel Kalmet is a visiting professor of law at Tallinn University.
He is a legal adviser at the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Estonia. He specializes in intellectual property law.