The Faculty of Law at Yerevan Gladzor University was established in 1990. Till1993, the faculty comprised two Chairs: the Chair of Political Science Disciplines, headed by Henrik Mkrtich Khachatryan, PhD in Law, Associate Professor, and the Chair of Criminological Disciplines, led by Robert Zaven Avagyan, PhD in Law, Associate Professor.
In 1993, with the aim of enhancing the efficiency and organizational structure of the faculty’s academic activities, a unified Chair of General Jurisprudence was established under the leadership of Artsrun Gurgen Edilyan.
From 1998 to 2000, the Chair was headed by Gurgen Haykaz Ayvazyan, PhD in Law, Associate Professor. From 2001 to 2002, the position was held by Mikayel Vakhtang Grigoryan, PhD in Law, Associate Professor, First Rank. State Counselor of Justice,
Since 2003, the responsibilities of the Chairperson of the Chair have been carried out by Zhora Daniel Jhangiryan, Doctorof Laws, Professor.
The Chair's activities are governed by the regulations of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, the resolutions of the University’s Academic Council, the Chair’s Charter, semester work plans, as well as other internal regulatory documents.
Since the 2006–2007 academic year, the faculty has adopted a three-tier education system, comprising Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Postgraduate (PhD) programs. Since 2007, the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) has been implemented.
The Chair of General Jurisprudence is actively engaged in scholarly work. The faculty members regularly participate in YGU’s annual academic conferences for academic staff and postgraduate students. The scientific reports presented at these conferences are published in the annual collections of proceedings from the University’s academic conferences, featuring contributions from the University’s faculty members and postgraduate students.
The Chair has developed and published a wide range of academic literature, including textbooks, monographs, as well as educational and methodological manuals.
Students of the Faculty of Law have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice by organizing and participating in mock trials, acquiring skills in the organization and conduct of trials, as well as conducting expert examinations at the University’s Legal Clinic and Forensic Expertise Centre.
To achieve the Chair’s aims and objectives, and to ensure the successful implementation of its goals and the learning outcomes defined by the professional educational program in the specialty “Jurisprudence", the Chair has been and continues to be regularly enriched with doctors of sciences, professors, associate professors, and PhD Candidates. Practice-oriented courses are delivered by legal professionals actively working in the field. Currently, 30 lecturers are employed at the Chair of General Jurisprudence.
For the purpose of organizing undergraduate academic, scientific, and research internships, the Chair of General Jurisprudence, YGU, collaborates with several institutions, including: • Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia • National Assembly of Armenia • RA Prosecutor’s Office • Chamber of Advocates • Constitutional Court • National Bureau of Expert Examinations • Centre for Forensic Examinations of Armenia
The Chair of General Jurisprudence organizes and conducts academic seminars on a monthly basis, in accordance with a pre-established schedule aligned with the Chair’s unified research strategy and thematic agenda.
