Academic Board

The Academic Board Is the body for consultation and technical opinion of the Legal Research Institute, which shall have the following powers:

• Prepare the draft for the Rules and Policies Handbook  Legal Research Institute and send it to the University President, to be submitted for consideration and approval by the University Council.
• Review and opine on projects and academic initiatives presented by the Rector, the Director of the Institute, members of the faculty, students or from the board itself.
• Study and review the Institute’s Plans and Programs of Study and send them to the Rector, to be submitted for consideration and approval by the University Council.
• Study and review research projects that are proposed to the Institute.
• Investigate misconduct by faculty, staff or students which disrupts the order or discipline of the institute.
• Request the application of corresponding penalties, according to the University Legislation, to the faculty, staff or students who alter the order and discipline of the Institute.
• Review requests for validation of applicants studies.
• Others conferred to it by the University Legislation.

The Academic Board of the Institute of Legal Research shall consist of the Director of the Institute, the Academic Secretary, one full-time member of the faculty, leaders of the Academic Bodies, and a student representative of all educational programs. The number of Board members shall not exceed five.