Vilnius University Law Faculty

What Vilnius University Law Faculty does

Vilnius University Law Faculty (Vilniaus universiteto Teisės fakultetas) is the oldest law faculty in Lithuania, established in 1643 within Vilnius University — itself the oldest university in the Baltic region. The faculty delivers a multi-level legal education portfolio: integrated full-time studies (Vientisosios dieninės studijos), the blended "Teisė MAN" session-based model, master's programs, supplementary studies, doctoral studies, interdisciplinary doctoral studies, and concurrent (parallel) studies. Its offering is anchored by academic research infrastructure including research centers, scientific thematic groups, the PhD LAB, the journal Teisė, and an annual scientific events archive. Applied training is delivered through the VU Teisės klinika (Law Clinic) and the VU TF Mokymo centras (Training Center), which provides continuing legal education for practitioners.

The faculty is operationally a public, state-owned academic unit under Vilnius University, governed by the Faculty Council and the University Senate. Revenue is generated through three streams: (i) state budget allocations for state-funded student positions, (ii) tuition from self-funded and international students in fee-based programs, and (iii) professional development fees from the Training Center. The student admission pipeline is managed through Lithuania's national admission system (LAMA BPO) and the university's direct intake process.

The faculty operates an extensive international network that includes Erasmus+ mobility, the international law doctoral network lawphd.net, membership in NOHA, hosting of Harvard's CopyrightX program, and bilateral cooperation agreements plus dedicated Foreign Law Centers covering US/UK, Polish, French, Ukrainian, and German legal systems. Domestic partnerships span the Constitutional Court, Supreme Court, Ministry of Justice, Lithuanian Bar Association, Vilnius City District Court, the Probation Service, the Supervisory Authorities Association, and corporate partners such as Sorainen, PwC, COBALT, and WALLESS for scholarships and practical training. Strategic leadership transitioned in January 2026 with the election of Prof. dr. Vigita Vėbraitė as Dean.

Name

Vilnius University Law Faculty

Legal name

Vilniaus universiteto Teisės fakultetas

Website

https://tf.vu.lt

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vilnius University Law Faculty is Lithuania's oldest law faculty (est. 1643), offering integrated, master's, doctoral, and continuing legal education, supported by research centers, a Law Clinic, and an extensive international partnership network.

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Product category

Higher Education - Legal Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Law School Research Centers & Institutes (e.g., Law & Economics, Human Rights) (EDAHAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Law Schools (e.g., Tax, IP, International, Trial Advocacy) (EDAHAIAF), Online / Hybrid Law Schools & Programs (EDAHAIAE), Law School Continuing Legal Education (CLE) & Executive Programs (EDAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Legal higher education
• Law degree programs
• Doctoral legal studies
• Continuing legal education
• Legal research

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: Revenue from tuition-paying students in fee-based study programs, particularly international and supplementary studies.
2. Government funding: State-funded positions for eligible students in priority areas, based on government education funding allocations.
3. Training and continuing education: Revenue from professional development courses, training programs for legal practitioners, and continuing education services offered through the VU TF Training Center.

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Core offering

Vilnius University Law Faculty is the oldest law faculty in Lithuania, established in 1643, delivering multi-level legal education including integrated full-time law studies, a blended 'Teisė MAN' session model, master's programs, supplementary and concurrent studies, doctoral and interdisciplinary doctoral studies, as well as a continuing education Training Center for practicing legal professionals. It also operates the Law Clinic, the international law PhD network, Erasmus+ exchange, foreign law centers, and summer schools.

Product overview

Vilnius University Law Faculty (VU Teisės fakultetas) is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of law study programs and academic services. The faculty provides integrated full-time law studies (Vientisosios studijos), the 'Teisė MAN' blended learning model, master's programs, supplementary studies, doctoral studies, interdisciplinary doctoral programs, and concurrent studies. The offering is organized as a multi-level educational platform ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels, supplemented by a dedicated Training Center (VU TF Mokymo centras) for continuing education, a Law Clinic providing free legal aid, and various international exchange and summer school programs. Research and scientific activities are supported through specialized research centers and thematic research groups.

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Products and services

• Integrated Full-Time Law Studies (Vientisosios dieninės studijos) Comprehensive integrated law study program delivered through full-time daily attendance, covering all major areas of legal science and preparing students for professional legal careers.
• Teisė MAN Blended Study Model (Vientisosios sesijinės studijos) Blended learning model combining session-based studies with self-directed and distance learning elements, designed for working professionals or those requiring flexible study arrangements.
• Master's Studies in Law (Magistrantūros studijos) Advanced law master's degree programs providing specialized knowledge in areas such as human rights, European Union law, and other legal disciplines.
• Supplementary Law Studies (Papildomosios studijos) Additional law studies for students seeking to supplement their existing qualifications or explore new legal areas.
• Doctoral Studies in Law (Doktorantūros studijos) Research-focused doctoral programs in law leading to PhD degrees, including dissertations on various legal topics.
• Interdisciplinary Doctoral Studies (Tarpkryptinės doktorantūros studijos) Cross-disciplinary doctoral programs combining legal studies with other academic fields for interdisciplinary research.
• Concurrent Studies (Gretutinės studijos) Supplementary law studies that can be taken alongside a primary study program at another faculty.
• VU TF Training Center (VU TF Mokymo centras) Continuing education center offering professional development courses and training programs for legal practitioners and professionals.
• Law Clinic (Teisės klinika) Free legal aid clinic where students provide supervised legal consultations to the community, gaining practical experience.
• International Law PhD Network (Tarptautinis teisės doktorantūros tinklas) International network for law doctoral studies facilitating cross-border academic collaboration and research.
• Erasmus+ Exchange Program European exchange program enabling student and staff mobility to partner universities across Europe.
• European Law Summer School (Europos teisės vasaros mokykla) Annual international summer school program offering intensive European law studies with students from Lithuania, France, Germany and other countries.

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ Program PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of Erasmus+ partner universities across Europe providing student and staff exchange opportunities. Partners include universities in Germany, France, Poland, and other EU countries.
• International Law Doctoral Network (lawphd.net)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network connecting PhD students and researchers in law across multiple countries, facilitating joint research, conferences, and academic collaboration.
• NOHA (Network on Humanitarian Action)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network for humanitarian action education, providing specialized training in humanitarian law and crisis response.
• US and UK Law CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForeign law center focusing on US and UK legal systems, providing specialized courses and research opportunities.
• Polish Law SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter dedicated to Polish law studies, facilitating academic exchange and comparative law research.
• French Law CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter for French law and legal culture, supporting French language legal education and research.
• Ukrainian Law CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter supporting Ukrainian legal studies, actively expanding activities to assist Ukraine's EU accession process.
• German Law CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter dedicated to German legal system studies and bilateral legal cooperation.
• European Summer Law SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual summer school program bringing together students from Lithuania, France, and Germany to study European law.
• VU Teisės klinika (Law Clinic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal aid clinic providing free legal services to the community while giving students practical experience.
• Lithuanian Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for professional development, scholarships (COBALT Leader scholarship), and continuing legal education.
• Sorainen and PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm establishing scholarship program for VU TF students.
• PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership providing PwC Solvers scholarships and professional development opportunities.
• Harvard Law School (CopyrightX)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership hosting Harvard's CopyrightX program, providing exclusive access to US copyright law education.
• Kyiv Mohyla AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian partner for potential double degree program in law.
• Vilnius City District CourtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement for student practical training and judicial education.
• Supervisory Authorities AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed for professional development and research collaboration.
• Lithuanian Probation ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for student internship opportunities in probation services.
• COBALT Law FirmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association providing COBALT Leader scholarship and mentorship opportunities for students.
• Kazimieras Motieka FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing prizes and scholarships for best doctoral dissertations and state-non-funded PhD positions.
• WALLESSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement for professional development and student opportunities.
• European Public Law Organization (EPLO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in European organization for public law research and education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• University of Helsinki Faculty of Law: One of the leading Nordic law faculties, comparable in its comprehensive multi-level program structure and research orientation. Larger and more internationally prominent, but a useful benchmark for research output and program breadth.
• University of Warsaw Faculty of Law and Administration: One of the most prestigious Central European law faculties, with comparable comprehensive program structure and deep national institutional ties. Sets the regional benchmark for law-school research and policy influence.
• Stockholm University Faculty of Law: Major Nordic public law school offering integrated, master's, and doctoral programs. Comparable in model and program portfolio, though operating at a larger scale and with broader international reach.
• Jagiellonian University Faculty of Law and Administration: Historic Central European law school in Kraków with comparable brand heritage, multi-level program portfolio, and international partnerships. Useful benchmark for older continental law-school models.

Direct peers

• Mykolas Romeris University: The other major Lithuanian public university with a leading law faculty, directly competing for the same domestic applicant pool, faculty talent, and government funding. Offers comparable undergraduate, master's, and doctoral law programs in Vilnius.
• Vytautas Magnus University: Lithuanian public university in Kaunas with a law program, competing for national law students and faculty. Provides a useful domestic comparison on enrollment, pricing, and program breadth.
• University of Tartu School of Law: Estonia's oldest and most prominent law school, structurally and historically comparable as a Baltic national law faculty. Operates under similar state-university model with comprehensive undergraduate-through-doctoral programs.
• Masaryk University Faculty of Law: Leading public law faculty in the Czech Republic, comparable in scale, state-university structure, comprehensive program portfolio, and emphasis on international research and exchange partnerships.
• University of Latvia Faculty of Law: Latvia's principal public law faculty, part of the University of Latvia. Direct Baltic regional peer with similar program structure, state funding model, and national-brand position.

Emerging players

• Central European University (Department of Legal Studies): International, English-language legal studies program operating across Austria and Hungary. Comparable through its focus on international and comparative law, though smaller and more specialized than VU TF's full undergraduate-through-doctoral stack.

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Key highlights7 records

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