40.03.01 Jurisprudence (International Business Law profile) (Taught in English)

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS PROGRAM?

The International Law Institute offers a Bachelor’s program in Jurisprudence (International Business Law profile). The program is designed to train highly qualified specialists equipped with the competencies required for the legal support of foreign economic activity (FEA), management of cross-border commercial transactions, and protection of Russian business interests in foreign jurisdictions.

The educational program is delivered entirely in English, including the writing of term papers. The training is distinguished by an immersive English-language environment and a curriculum densely focused on Private International Law disciplines.

Students also have the opportunity to earn an additional diploma as a «Translator in the Sphere of Professional Communications» at the Institute of Legal Translation. This vocational training is integrated into the main academic schedule and allows students to choose one or more additional languages (French, German, Spanish, or Chinese).

PROGRAM ADVANTAGES:

Comprehensive Legal Education: Mastery of all major branches of Russian law combined with in-depth study of Private International Law.
Theory-to-Practice Approach: Acquiring fundamental theoretical knowledge with extensive opportunities for practical application in real-world scenarios.
Elite Internships: Annual internship placements in top-tier law firms, international departments of government agencies, and multinational corporations.
Global Recognition: Participation in prestigious national and international competitions (moot courts) and student mobility programs.
Research Opportunities: Gaining experience through international and nationwide research conferences, academic publishing, grant participation, and collaboration with the University’s specialized research centers.

Tuition Fees and Duration
Full-time Program

Duration – 4 years
Tuition Fee – 700,000 RUB / year

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SPECIALIZED PROGRAM DISCIPLINES

Mechanisms of International Dispute Resolution: Mastering international commercial arbitration and mediation procedures, choice of law rules, and litigation tactics in foreign courts;
International Justice: An in-depth analysis of key judicial bodies, including the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), and others;
International Family Law: The study of legal regulation of private relations with a foreign element. The course focuses on resolving conflict-of-laws issues in cross-border marriages and divorces, as well as the legal aspects of surrogacy and international adoption;
International Insurance Contracts: Mastering the rules of Hull and Machinery (H&M) insurance and Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance, as well as claims procedures for accidents, collisions, and general average;
Intellectual Property in Private International Law: Studying mechanisms for the cross-border protection of IP rights, trademark registration via the Madrid System, and the legal management of licensing and franchise agreements across various jurisdictions.
International Monetary Obligations: Analysis of the legal regulation of international settlement and credit operations, currency control issues, the legal status of international reserve assets, syndicated lending specifics, and the operation of interbank communication systems under sanctions restrictions.
International Sports Law: Studying the specialized regulatory system (Lex Sportiva), including the legal status of the IOC and international sports federations, transfer regulations, sponsorship contracts, anti-doping control, and dispute resolution at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne.
Structuring of International Holdings: An applied course on designing the architecture of corporate groups, methods for selecting jurisdictions for parent companies, mechanisms for asset ownership through trusts and foundations, as well as business protection tools against hostile takeovers and legal compliance.
Legal Business Support in the Countries of Global South: Examining the specifics of local corporate legislation and methods for the legal adaptation of Russian businesses to the regional business traditions of China, India, the UAE, and ASEAN countries.
Fundamentals of English Contract Law: A study of the core institutions of English law (consideration, misrepresentation, breach of contract), which remains dominant in major international transactions; the application of standard clauses and the logic of the Anglo-Saxon legal system in transaction structuring.
Corporate Law of Integration: Processes of harmonizing corporate legislation, cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within integration unions, and the creation of supranational organizational and legal forms.
Integration Competition Law: A study of competition rules in supranational markets, focusing on the powers of regulatory bodies, control over economic concentration, and the prevention of cartels and the abuse of dominant positions within integration blocs.

List of Entrance Examinations and Minimum Scores

For applicants with a secondary general education (High School graduates)

List of General Entrance Examinations (USE — Unified State Exam)		List of Entrance Examinations Conducted by the University Independently*
Russian Language	48 score	Russian Language	48 score
Social Studies	52 score	Social Studies	52 score
Applicant's Choice: Foreign Language	44 score	Applicant's Choice: Foreign Language	44 score

* Only for individuals eligible to take entrance exams at the University (foreign citizens who do not have USE results; persons with disabilities; applicants who received their secondary general education at a foreign institution; persons specified in Part 5.1 of Article 71 of the Law on Education; persons applying in accordance with the 2026 Admissions Regulations, and individuals from border territories).

List of Entrance Examinations and Minimum Scores

For applicants with secondary vocational education (College/Vocational School graduates)

List of General Entrance Examinations (USE — Unified State Exam)		List of Entrance Examinations Conducted by the University Independently*
Russian Language	48 score	Russian Language	48 score
Social Studies	52 score	Foundations of State and Law	52 score
Applicant's Choice: Foreign Language	44 score	Applicant's Choice: Foreign Language in Jurisprudence	44 score

* Only for individuals eligible to take entrance exams at the University (foreign citizens who do not have USE results; persons with disabilities; applicants who received their secondary general education at a foreign institution; persons specified in Part 5.1 of Article 71 of the Law on Education; persons applying in accordance with the 2026 Admissions Regulations, and individuals from border territories).

WHERE CAN A GRADUATE WORK? OUR PARTNERS AND FUTURE CAREER

PUBLIC SECTOR, PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Platforms for careers in public law, diplomacy, and the protection of business interests at the state level. Work at the intersection of law, politics, and foreign economic regulation.
Key Tasks: Resolving customs disputes, preparing analytics on sanction regimes.
Applied Knowledge: Customs Law, Law of International Organizations, International Justice.

Sheremetyevo Customs
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (CCI RF)
Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Arbitration Center at the RSPP (Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs)
TASS Russian News Agency
Russian Union of Travel Industry (RUTI)
Russian Football Union (RFU)
Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)

LEGAL CONSULTING AND ADVOCACY
Leading law firms and bar associations specializing in arbitration, sanctions, and international structuring.
Key Tasks: Drafting memorandums on Russian and foreign law, assisting in evidence collection for international courts, developing complex commercial contracts.
Applied Knowledge: International Commercial Contracts, Cross-Border Disputes, Offshores and Trusts.

BGP Litigation
Pepeliaev Group
Delcredere Bar Association
Orlova\Ermolenko
Sber Legal
GSL Law & Consulting
Jinshi Law Firm
Kanishevskaya, Ozerskiy, Kochetkov, Chetvergov Law Office
Kitsing & Partners Law Office
Minushkina & Partners Bar Association
M-PARTNERS International Bar Association
LegalProLex
Dr. Voigt & Partners
"Solicitors, Barristers and Attorneys" International Law Firm

MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS, TRANSPORT, AND INDUSTRY
Legal departments of market giants managing global logistics and energy projects.
Key Tasks: Supporting maritime and air transportation (e.g., FESCO, Aeroflot), contract examination in the energy sector (e.g., EN+ HOLDING), and legal support for metal exports (e.g., Nornickel). Developing logistics schemes and minimizing risks when operating in the Global South.
Applied Knowledge: Maritime Law, International Energy Law, Law of the Global South, International Carriage of Goods.

FESCO Transportation Group
MMC Norilsk Nickel (Nornickel)
EN+ HOLDING
Aeroflot – Russian Airlines
Volga-Dnepr Invest
United Energy Company (OEK)
Festo-RF
Red Square (Krasniy Kvadrat)

FINANCIAL SECTOR, INSURANCE, AND LEASING
Key Tasks: Legal vetting of international banking transactions (Sber), managing reinsurance contracts (SOGAZ, Yugoria), and providing legal support for leasing deals involving imported machinery. Analyzing the tax implications of cross-border operations.
Applied Knowledge: International Tax Law, Global Banking Systems, Investment Law.

Sberbank
SOGAZ Insurance Group
Yugoria State Insurance Company
Rosselkhozbank (RSHB) Insurance
Europlan Leasing Company (Auto Leasing)

Контакты Международно-правового института : :

+7 499 244 88 88 (доб. 500)

Эл. почта:

mpi@msal.ru

Адрес:

Москва, ул. Бакунинская, дом 13