Statute
Article 1. General Provisions
1.1. European University Instutute of Law (hereinafter – the Institute) is a private non-commercial legal entity established by European University LLC (hereinafter – the University), operating in accordance with the Constitution of Georgia, international law norms, Georgian legislation, and this Statute.
1.2. Based on its objectives, the Institute operates throughout Georgia as well as abroad.
1.3. The Institute is authorized to acquire rights, conclude contracts in its name, establish branches in Georgia and abroad, and act as plaintiff or defendant in courts and arbitration, in accordance with the law.
1.4. The Institute’s legal address is: D. Guramishvili Ave. 76, Nadzaladevi District, Tbilisi, Georgia.
1.5. The Institute has settlement bank accounts in both foreign and local currency, its own emblem and seal, a legal address, and a website: www.law.org.ge
Article 2. Mission of the Institute
The mission of the Law Institute is to promote legal awareness and civic culture in Georgia, protect justice and human rights, and implement innovative research and educational initiatives.
Article 3. Objectives and Tasks of the Institute
The objectives and tasks of the Institute include:
3.1. Promoting the generation of new legal knowledge and fundamental research;
3.2. Establishing contacts with foreign universities and partners to popularize research outcomes;
3.3. Organizing international conferences, seminars, and symposiums;
3.4. Publishing a periodic international scientific journal;
3.5. Implementing projects for the international academic and educational development of the University’s researchers (exchange programs, grants, joint research, invitations of leading specialists for lectures and seminars, etc.);
3.6. Translating popular foreign textbooks and publications;
3.7. Organizing international academic symposiums, conferences, forums, seminars, round tables, and debates;
3.8. Supporting the development of the University’s Law, Humanities, and Social Sciences faculty programs;
3.9. Raising public legal awareness;
3.10. Promoting the development of the legal field.
Article 4. Forms of Activity
To achieve its objectives and tasks, the Institute:
4.1. Organizes seminars, discussions, conferences, training courses, presentations, competitions, and various other activities;
4.2. Cooperates with public organizations, government structures, and international and local donors;
4.3. Participates in projects and competitions and may initiate them;
4.4. Cooperates with foreign educational and research institutions;
4.5. Hosts foreign researchers and professors, organizing their lectures and seminars at the University;
4.6. Publishes scientific journals and thematic collections on legal issues, in both print and electronic form;
4.7. Translates and publishes foreign legal textbooks in Georgian;
4.8. Assists the University’s academic staff and students in participating in research, grant projects, conferences, and other academic events;
4.9. Provides legal consulting services and represents individuals and legal entities in court;
4.10. Engages in other educational, consulting, and research activities not prohibited by Georgian law.
Article 5. Structure of the Institute
The Institute consists of the Director, scientific staff, and supporting personnel.
Article 6. Director of the Institute
6.1. The Director is appointed and dismissed by the Founder.
6.2. The Director must hold a Doctor of Law degree or equivalent and have at least six years of research experience.
6.3. The Director:
- Manages and represents the Institute domestically and internationally;
- Issues orders, establishes commissions, and signs all official documents within the Institute’s scope;
- Determines the directions and forms of the Institute’s activities;
- Approves the emblem, budget, structure, and staffing in agreement with the Founder;
- Selects and appoints scientific and support staff;
- Concludes contracts on behalf of the Institute;
- Participates in research activities as a leading researcher;
- Exercises other powers prescribed by Georgian law.
Article 7. Scientific Staff
7.1. The scientific staff includes:
- • Principal Research Fellow;
- • Research Fellow;
- • Fellow.
7.2. University academic staff or other qualified individuals who does not hold an academic position at the University but possesses relevant scientific experience or qualifications may be appointed as a research fellow of the Institute.
7.3. Principal Research Fellow: Doctor or equivalent, with at least six years of research experience.
7.4. Senior Research Fellow: Doctor or equivalent, with at least three years of research experience.
7.5. Research Fellow: PhD candidate or Master’s degree holder with relevant qualifications.
7.6. The Director concurrently serves as Principal Research Fellow.
Article 8. Rights and Duties of Researchers
8.1. Researchers have the right to:
- Independently define research topics, methods, and tools;
- Participate in grant competitions and funding opportunities;
- Conduct any activity related to achieving the Institute’s objectives.
8.2. Researchers are obliged to:
- Follow research ethics and standards of integrity;
- Not use research results externally without Director’s consent;
- Acknowledge the Institute when publishing research outcomes;
- Comply with Georgian law and Statute requirements;
- Submit an annual research report to the Director.
Article 9. Support Staff
Support staff ensures organizational and technical support for the Institute.
Article 10. Remuneration
10.1. The Director and other personnel may receive individual compensation.
10.2. Compensation terms are determined by the Director in agreement with the Founder.
Article 11. Funding of the Institute
Sources of funding include:
11.1. Basic and program funding from the University;
11.2. Research grants from various funds;
11.3. Donations, royalties, and publishing revenues;
11.4. Other income compliant with this Statute and Georgian law.
Article 12. Accounting and Financial Reporting
The Institute shall maintain accounting and financial reporting in accordance with Georgian law.
Article 13. Reorganization and Liquidation
13.1. Reorganization and liquidation follow Georgian legal procedures.
13.2. Decisions are made by the Founder.
13.3. All ongoing matters must be concluded, obligations settled, remaining assets converted into cash. Creditors’ claims shall be settled, and any surplus property distributed to the authorized persons.
13.4. Liquidation is registered in the Registry of Entrepreneurs and Non-Commercial Legal Entities. The liquidation process shall be considered commenced from the moment of its registration.
13.5. Authorized persons for remaining property are designated by the Founder.
13.6. Property may be sold only if it serves the Institute’s objectives, charitable purposes, or is transferred to another non-commercial legal entity.
13.7. Liquidation is carried out by authorized personnel or a legally appointed liquidator, who is responsible for the process.
Article 14. Other Provisions
14.1. The Founder may terminate the Institute’s activities at any time.
14.2. Amendments and additions are made in accordance with Georgian law.
14.3. Invalidity of any provision does not affect the validity of the Statute as a whole. The same rule shall apply in the event that any defect is identified in the Statute.