Faculty of Law of the Penza State University

Abstract

Review. This article describes the process of formation of the Faculty of Law of the Penza State University. Despite the fact that the Faculty is relatively young, it has accumulated a lot of experience in teaching, scientific research, international cooperation, participation in different projects. On the basis of the Faculty of Law the Center providing free legal aid to the population was formed. An important role in scientific work of the Faculty is played by the Scientific and Educational Center "Comparative Legal Policy" and the Research Center "The Challenges of Modern Federalism". The Faculty is actively developing international cooperation. Many University professors have undergone scientific internships in foreign universities; have repeatedly received grants for scientific research from the Russian Fund of Fundamental Research, Russian Humanitarian Scientific Fund, and foreign funds. Scholars from different countries (Germany, Belgium, the United States, China, etc.) are often invited as visiting professors of the Faculty of Law.