Law remains a top choice for young people in Moldova
Law remains one of the most popular choices for young people in the Republic of Moldova. This year, the Faculty of Law at the State University of Moldova (USM) has enrolled over 1,000 students, showcasing the field's enduring appeal.
“The field of law continues to be attractive. We are pleased to report that, for over a decade, law has been one of the top choices among young people in the Republic of Moldova,” stated Tatiana Mihailov, vice-dean of the Faculty of Law at the State University of Moldova, during the "Bună Dimineața" show on Moldova1.
The Faculty of Law currently has approximately 700 full-time undergraduate students, more than 200 part-time students, 25 students in distance learning programs, and around 300 master’s degree students.
One significant development is the continuation of the double degree program with Sorbonne University in France. For the second consecutive year, a group has been formed at the State University of Moldova within this program, and a professor from Sorbonne is in Moldova working directly with the students.
“We are proud to continue with one of the major achievements of the Faculty of Law and the State University of Moldova in general—the Sorbonne program. We are delighted to announce that for the second year in a row, we have a group participating in this double degree program,” said Mihailov.
The faculty also offers several master's programs adapted and developed to meet market demands.
Legal studies encompass a large volume of information, and one of the significant challenges for future lawyers is the constantly evolving nature of legislation.
“It involves a vast amount of information, and this information is continually changing. What you learn may no longer be valid by the time you graduate, but the most important skill is the ability to understand and interpret legal norms when they take effect,” explained Tatiana Mihailov on national television.
A law degree offers graduates a range of career opportunities. They can pursue liberal legal professions, such as advocacy, notary work, court enforcement, or mediation, as well as roles within the judiciary, public administration, or other fields requiring legal expertise.
According to a representative from the Faculty of Law at USM, potential career paths also include positions such as judge or prosecutor, as well as civil servant, civil servant with special status, or dignitary.
USM began the new academic year with about 4,500 new students.
According to Rector Otilia Dandara, the institution enrolled about 1,500 more students than the previous year.
The most popular fields of study remain Law, Economic Sciences, and Psychology.
