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\"\"<\/a>Kyiv University of Law of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine was established in 1995 on the basis of the V. M. Koretsky Institute of State and Law of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.<\/p>\n

It is one of Ukraine\u2019s most respected leading educational institutions and the country\u2019s only educational institution administered by the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Form of ownership<\/strong> \u2013 state-owned (National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine).<\/p>\n

Kyiv University of Law is the successor to the Higher School of Law at the V. M. Koretsky Institute of State and Law. Its approach integrates legal education with fundamental theoretical research in law.<\/p>\n

Core subjects are taught by leading researchers of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, including one academician, four corresponding members of the Academy, 20 Doctors of Science, and more than 60 Candidates of Sciences, associate professors and teaching assistants.
\nDrawing on extensive teaching experience, these scholars seek to pass their knowledge to the next generation. This approach made it possible to establish a higher legal education institution where students gain knowledge and experience through an effective combination of fundamental scholarship and education.<\/p>\n

The Rector of Kyiv University of Law is Serhii Vasylovych Matvieiev<\/a>, Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor.<\/p>\n

Kyiv University of Law comprises three departments headed by leading scholars, Doctors and Candidates of Sciences. In 2001, a military department was opened to train students under the reserve officer programme.<\/p>\n

In Rivne, an Institute was established<\/a>, offering both first and second degrees in law.<\/p>\n

Kyiv University of Law trains highly qualified lawyers for government and law-enforcement bodies, the market economy and research institutions. Its fourth-level accreditation enables graduates to receive state-recognised Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s degrees.<\/p>\n

Higher Education Levels at Kyiv University of Law<\/h2>\n