Бакалавриат 2025/2026

Научно-исследовательский семинар "Юридическое структурирование стартапов"

Статус: Курс по выбору (Юриспруденция: цифровой юрист)

Кто читает: Департамент правового регулирования бизнеса

Когда читается: 3-й курс, 1 модуль

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Преподаватели: Новикова Ольга Владимировна

Язык: английский

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Research Seminar "Legal Structuring for Startup Companies" (Научно-исследовательский семинар "Юридическое структурирование стартапов" ) is devoted to advanced studies of contemporary matters of theory and practice of legal mechanisms and frameworks pivotal to the establishment and growth of startups. In the dynamic landscape of today’s global economy, the foundation of any successful startup hinges on its legal structure. Startup companies encounter varying legal climates depending on their jurisdiction. Understanding the basics, such as the differentiation between sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and more, is merely the starting point. This course delves deep into the unique challenges faced by startups like securing intellectual property, navigating employment law, equity distribution, fundraising regulations, and managing potential litigation risks. Given the globalized nature of modern businesses, startups often find themselves operating across borders, which introduces an array of complexities. From understanding regional business laws to ensuring compliance in foreign markets, startups must be well-equipped legally to thrive internationally. As we venture through this course, students will gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical insights into the legal intricacies of launching and sustaining a startup in our interconnected world. The aim of the course is to, among other objectives:—familiarize the students with the principal facets of civil, business, and tax law concerning company formation and operations within the venture capital ecosystem;—acquaint the students with the current challenges within the realm of law that governs startup companies, including the national and international regulations surrounding startup formation and transactions;—present and discuss the theoretical approaches to the legal regulation of start-ups, emphasizing their applicability and relevance in practical scenarios;—highlight the utilization of modern IT technologies in addressing and resolving corporate transactional issues that arise in startup operations;—promote a deep understanding of the analytical processes required to assess the prevailing legal environment in entrepreneurship;—introduce students to the conceptual lexicon of contemporary law governing startup companies, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary vocabulary and terminologies;—emphasize the importance and application of research techniques, methodologies, and the practical implications of these research outcomes when working with public bodies, commercial organizations, and international institutions;—facilitate discussions on the expert evaluation methodologies of statutes and regulations at both national and international spectrums. The course provides for the active participation of students in seminars, the writing tests and an oral exam. There are no blocking elements of control. The course requires the students to have basic knowledge of law, sufficient level of English (to read legal sources, write essays and participate in class discussions), as well as other skills acquired during their studies at the university. Additional background in civil law, private international law and business law is welcome, although not mandatory for the course.