Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Introduction to the Theory of Law
Course Code
SZF_095
Branch of Science
Law; Theory and History of Rights
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Marta Urbāne
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To create understanding of the theoretical basis and foundation of law for students of non-legal specialties, to find out the nature and functions of law, to gain insight into the Latvian legal system and various branches of law – administrative law, civil law, as well as to promote the understanding of the interpretation and application of legal provisions.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After successful completion of the course, students will obtain the knowledge and understanding of the theory of law and the nature of law, key developments in public and private law, the legislative process, the judicial system in Latvia, and legal professions. Students will gain knowledge of the legal limitations of advertising and the legal provisions governing entrepreneurship. The knowledge is tested in seminars in the form of tests and solving various problem situations (cases).
Skills
1.After successful completion of the course, students will acquire skills to independently analyse legal processes in different fields of law, to analyse and apply laws and case law in solving various problems in entrepreneurship, as well as to evaluate the development tendencies and results of different law related processes. Student skills will be tested during seminars in the form of debates, discussions and problem solving.
Competences
1.After successful completion of the course, students will be competent to use sources of law for solving different conflict situations in business, to prepare a loan agreement, to use theoretical knowledge of the theory of law to substantiate their opinion; to defend one’s opinion in solving conflict situations, to discuss legal issues and current case law and regulatory framework, to collaborate with students in debates on important legal aspects of entrepreneurship.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Summaries, individual project, presentations.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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Examination |
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-
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2.
Examination |
-
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3.
Examination |
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4.
Examination |
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5.
Examination |
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The final grade is constituted by the sum of all grades. Knowledge will be assessed using 10-point grading system.
Attendance of seminars (activity and quality of answers) – 35%,
Individual project – 15%,
Exam grade – 40%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept and functions of law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sources of law and interpretation of legal norms.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Interpretation of law.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Interpretation of law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The core of public law.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The core of public law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The core of private law.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Labour law.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Labour law.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Creation of laws and regulations.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Current development in the field of law in Latvia.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Current development in the field of law in Latvia.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Current development in the field of law in Latvia.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Judicial system and legal professions.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept and functions of law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sources of law and interpretation of legal norms.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Interpretation of law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The core of public law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The core of private law.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Labour law.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Labour law.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Current development in the field of law in Latvia.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Current development in the field of law in Latvia.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Teherovičs V., Nīmande E. Tiesību pamati. Īss kurss. 2.izdevums, Rīga: V.Terehovičs, 2021.
2.
V.Slaidiņa, I.Skultātene. Darba tiesības. 3.papildinātais un pārstrādātais izdevums. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2023.
3.
Torgāns K., Kārkliņš J., Bitāns A. Līgumu un deliktu problēmas Eiropas Savienībā un Latvijā. Prof. K. Torgāna zinātniskā redakcijā. –. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2017.
Additional Reading
1.
Alfejeva J., Blūzma V., Cakare l. u.c. Latvijas tiesību sistēma. Rīga, Biznesa augstskola „Turība”, 2017.
2.
Latvijas Brīvo arodbiedrību savienība u.c. Darba likums ar komentāriem, Rīga, 2020
3.
Mirzajevs S. Funkcionālā pieeja tiesībām tiesību būtības izpratnes procesā. Jurista Vārds. 2015.gada 20.janvāris
4.
Pumpišs A. Tiesību normu iztulkošanas kvintesence. Jurista Vārds, 2014.gada 1.jūlijs, Nr.25 (827).
5.
Torgāns K. Tiesību principu, likumu un zinātnes atziņu loma civiltiesisku strīdu risināšanā. Jurista Vārds. 2018.gada 4.decembris, Nr. 49 (105).
Other Information Sources
1.
Žurnāls „Jurista Vārds”. Pieejams no: www.juristavards.lv
2.
Satversmes tiesas mājas lapa. Pieejams no: www.satv.tiesa.gov.lv
3.
Likums par tiesu varu. Pieejams no: www.likumi.lv
4.
LR Satversme. Pieejams no: www.likumi.lv
5.
Administratīvā procesa likums. Pieejams no: www.likumi.lv
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Krimināllikums. Pieejams no: www.likumi.lv
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Civillikums. Pieejams no: www.likumi.lv
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Darba likums. Pieejams no: www.likumi.lv
9.
Patērētāju tiesību aizsardzības likums. Pieejams no: www.likumi.lv