“Law Is My Conscious Choice”: Sofiia’s Story of Studying at the Academic and Research Institute of Law, Sumy State University

My name is Sofiia, and I am a second-year student majoring in Law. Even back in high school, I knew I wanted to connect my future with the legal field. I have always been fascinated by how the law functions, how one can protect themselves or others, and what justice looks like in practice—not just […]
Working Meeting of SumDU Legal Clinic with Mentor Nataliia Yesina: A New Stage of Cooperation Within the Legal Services Access Initiative

Within the initiative “Strengthening the Capacity of Legal Clinics for People’s Access to Legal Services in Ukrainian Communities,” implemented by the civil society organization Legal Development Network, on June 23, 2025, the team of the specialized legal clinic on war-related issues held a working meeting with mentor Nataliia Yesina.
Professional Integration: Labor Law Lecture with a Representative of the State Labor Service

On June 3, 2025, the Department of Administrative, Economic Law and Financial-Economic Security held a lecture on the academic discipline Labor Law, dedicated to the topic “Supervision and Control over Compliance with Labor Legislation”. The session was delivered by lecturer O.P. Horban.
Strengthening Professional Support for Veterans: Associate Professor Tetiana Shlapko Participates in National Training Programme

On May 15–16, 2025, Associate Professor Tetiana Shlapko of the Department of Administrative, Economic Law and Financial-Economic Security (AELFES) took part in the in-person segment of a training programme for professionals supporting war veterans and demobilized individuals. The training was held at the Borydanka Scientific and Educational Expert Centre as part of a professional development […]
Faculty Members and Students of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Law Took Part in the Military-Patriotic Event “Kayak Trip”

On May 31, 2025, a military-patriotic event titled “Kayak Trip” was held, involving faculty members and students of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Law of Sumy State University – active members of the public formation for the protection of public order “Sparta-SumDU”.
Advancing a System of Veteran Support: Associate Professor Tetiana Shlapko Delivers Training as Part of National Qualification Programme

On May 27–28, 2025, a new in-person session of the professional development course for specialists working with war veterans and demobilized individuals was held at the Borydanka Scientific and Educational Expert Centre. Further modules of the programme will continue in an online format.
Participation in a Career Guidance Event at the Vocational College of Technology, Business and Law of Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University

On May 16, 2025, Head of the Department of Administrative and Economic Law and Financial and Economic Security, Oleksandr Ilchenko, together with the Deputy Director of the Center for Distance and Evening Learning, Vitalii Hrynenko, took part in a career guidance event held at the Vocational College of Technology, Business and Law of Lesya Ukrainka […]
Participation in the Formation of a Veteran Support System: Associate Professor T. V. Shlapko Completed Training under a Specialized Program of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine

From April 7 to 11, 2025, Associate Professor of the Department of Administrative, Civil, and Financial-Economic Law Disciplines, Tetiana Viktorivna Shlapko, participated in a professional development training program held at the Scientific and Educational Expert Center “Borodianka” (Borodianka township, Bucha District, Kyiv Region).
Vyshyvanka Day at the Department of Administrative, Commercial Law and Financial and Economic Security: Preserving Traditions – Affirming Legal Identity

On May 16, 2025, the academic staff and students of the Department of Administrative, Commercial Law and Financial and Economic Security joined the university-wide celebration of Vyshyvanka Day — a holiday that symbolizes national unity, historical memory, and cultural identity.
Professional Development of Lecturers from the Department of Administrative and Commercial Law and Financial and Economic Security: Military-Legal Training to Enhance Instruction in Basic General Military Preparation

From April 28 to May 5, 2025, staff members of the Department of Administrative, Civil, and Financial Law and Economic Security, Oleksandr Ilchenko and Ihor Karikh, successfully completed a professional development course at the Military Law Institute of Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University.