The first edition of the 2018 Unified Selection System (Sisu 2018/1) indicated the Law course among the most sought after graduations. In the second half edition (Sisu 2018/2), more than 1,400 vacancies were made available throughout the country.
So much demand is reflected in the competition, placing the option in the ranking of the most competitive in public and private institutions. For those who have not yet managed to get a place at the free university, it is worth checking how much the law course costs.
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In addition to the monthly tuition averages in private institutions, we brought information about the course, career and which are the most suitable institutions for those who want to follow one of the most brilliant courses in the work.
The Law degree lasts five years, during which it offers a degree that emphasizes the Human Sciences. In the first three years, he has theoretical classes involving Sociology, Portuguese Language, Economics, Theory of the State, Constitutional Law, Civil, Criminal, Commercial and Forensic Medicine.
When moving on to practical work, the student acts as a lawyer or judge in mock trials. In the fifth year, the student chooses specific disciplines in the formation of the career he wants to follow, in addition to the direction for the specialization. The course totals 4,500 hours, 62% of which are covered by compulsory subjects.
Practical activities, that is, multidisciplinary projects and legal practice clinics occupy 20% of the load while the electives (optional subjects, study groups, research and extension) are left with 18%. The student also needs to complete the hours of complementary activities and deliver the Course Completion Work (TCC).
The Law course curriculum is usually constituted as follows:
First year:
Second year:
Third year:
Forth Year:
Fifth year:
During the course, the student must also fulfill the mandatory workload related to the internship. This can be accomplished both in field activities and in model college offices, private offices, public bodies, companies and third sector entities.
The Bachelor of Law has the duty to ensure the harmony and correctness of relations between citizens, companies and public power. The law course gives the professional a range of career options. The most popular, without a doubt, is that of a lawyer, whose function is to defend the interests of a client.
Advocacy requires registration with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB). The Bachelor of Law can also act as a delegate, officer of the Military Police, judge, defender or public prosecutor. In all cases, in addition to training and registering with the OAB, it is necessary to pass a public tender.
The labor market also includes work in banks, private companies, public bodies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
The offer of the Law course is extensive and so is the variety of tuition fees. On average, institutions charge around R$ 800.00 per month, however, some offer graduations at much cheaper prices. Below is a list of tuition fees for law courses in Brazil. Prices subject to change:
Courses up to BRL 600.00
Courses between BRL 700.00 and BRL 850.00
Courses up to BRL 1,000.00
Courses above BRL 1,000.00
Below, we list the most recommended universities for those who want to study Law, both among public and private institutions.
Those who dream of studying law and have no idea what a career is like in practice can check out film and television productions about the lives of magistrates and lawyers. Of course, some bring a certain exaggeration, but it doesn't hurt to check.
How to Get Away with Murderer
Starring Viola Davis as Annalize Keating, the series brings the work done by the professor and lawyer with five students of Criminal Law at a university. In addition to practices, some of which are dubious, by Annalise, the plot brings mysteries and murders to be unraveled.
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The series brings the daily life of Mike Ross, expelled from a law school, and Harvey Specter, an experienced lawyer who hires the former thanks to his photographic memory. Together, the two try to hide Mike's secret, claiming that the boy is a Harvard graduate.
Law and OrderSVU
The plot is already in its 18th season and deals with investigations and legal procedures involving heinous crimes of a sexual nature in New York.
The Good Wife
The series tells the story of Alicia Florrick, a lawyer who resumes her professional life after her husband is involved in a sexual scandal. In the midst of a macho environment, Alicia lives with the dilemmas of her profession and the ambition of her colleagues.
Making a Murderer
The documentary series brings the true story of Steven Avery, an American accused of raping a woman and sentenced to 18 years in prison. Cleared by evidence discovered later, the man is again accused of another crime, this time involving the death of a photographer. Interesting to understand how the justice system in the United States works.
