Phone: +380 57 788 47 02

The Department of Law was established in 2018 on the basis of the Humanities and Law Faculty and provides education in the following specialties:

D8 – Law
K9 – Law Enforcement Activities

Education is offered at the first (bachelor’s) and second (master’s) levels. In addition, the department offers PhD-level training (Doctor of Philosophy) in the field of Law (D8).

Training Directions: Students can choose from modern and prospective legal areas, including:

Information Law
Civil and Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Public Order and Security
Security of Aviation Facilities and Other Critical Infrastructure

Students in the K9 – Law Enforcement program undergo practical training in firearms handling and special tactics at the university’s specialized facilities, including shooting ranges, military, and forensic training grounds.

Career Opportunities: Graduates of D8 and K9 programs have access to prestigious professions such as:

Legal Counsel / Lawyer
Notary
Prosecutor
Judge
Head of Security Services in Enterprises
Detective / Forensic Investigator
Court Enforcement Officer
Prisoners’ Rights Protection Expert
Police Officer

In addition, the department provides basic legal education for students of technical specialties through courses on law, human rights and freedoms, and IT law.

Academic Activities:

Annual scientific conferences, seminars, and roundtables with leading legal experts and student participation
Student scientific clubs: “Modern Doctrines of Legal Science” and “Problems of Legal Regulation of Civil Relations”
Practical Training Base: Students have access to internships at:

State and private enterprises in Kharkiv and the Kharkiv region
Courts and law enforcement agencies
Legal institutions and law firms
Facilities:

KhAI Legal Clinic
Forensics Laboratory
Courtroom
Student association “Anti-Narcotics Bureau”
Faculty: The department has 22 instructors, including:

3 with Doctor of Law degrees
18 with Candidate of Sciences degrees
2 with Doctor of Philosophy degrees
11 Associate Professors and 3 Professors
Faculty members are highly qualified, many are practicing lawyers, arbitration managers, or have experience in courts, prosecution, and police work. They are active in research, with citations in international databases (Scopus, Web of Science) and English proficiency at B2 level, including certificates of international internships and professional development abroad.

The department ensures comprehensive preparation of law and law-enforcement specialists who are ready to meet modern professional and legal challenges.