Tthe Open Day of the Faculty of Forensics and Law in Construction and Transport (FFLCT) held at the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, presented the master's programs in "Urban Planning Law," "Transport Law," and "Civil and Arbitration Processes." The event brought together final-year students, current master's students, alumni, as well as representatives of government agencies and relevant organizations.
Among the invited guests and speakers were Deputy Chairman of the Construction Committee of the Government of St Petersburg Valery Uskov, Director of the St Petersburg State Public Institution "Directorate for the Organization of Road Traffic of St Petersburg" Andrey Matsarin, Head of the Legal Department of the State Construction Supervision and Expertise Service of St Petersburg Svetlana Shalina, as well as Judge of the Lomonosov District Court of the Leningrad Region Pavel Letnikov.
Opening the discussion, the speakers listed current personnel needs in the construction, transportation, and judicial industries, as well as employment prospects for future master's degree holders.
Valery Uskov noted that St Petersburg remained one of the leaders among Russian regions in terms of affordable housing construction volumes. He emphasized that a significant part of this success was due to the legal support for projects and the regulatory work of relevant departments. According to him, the committee's lawyers participate in the drafting of legal acts, ensure the legality of management decisions, and support the implementation of major construction initiatives. Therefore, the agency is interested in graduates with in-depth knowledge of urban planning law.
Valery UskovAndrey Matsarin noted the rapid development of the city's transportation system and the associated legal challenges. He emphasized the industry's need for specialists capable of addressing the complex challenges of transportation law amidst the constant changes in urban infrastructure. Furthermore, the directorate's head noted the long-standing collaboration with SPbGASU and expressed his willingness to expand this partnership through the new master's program in "Transport Law." Andrey Matsarin specifically noted the current shortage of specialists in the field of transportation law and invited students to participate in internships.
Presentation by Andrey MatsarinSvetlana Shalina spoke about the work of the service that supported construction at all stages—from design to commissioning. She emphasized that working as a lawyer in this field required not only professional knowledge but also a developed analytical mind. Svetlana Nikolaevna invited students to participate in internships and subsequent employment opportunities, noting the availability of flexible employment options that allow them to combine work with their master's study.
In his speech, Pavel Letnikov emphasized the importance of industry-specific training for lawyers for effectively resolving disputes in the construction and transportation sectors. He noted that understanding the specifics of these industries allowed for more informed judicial decisions that take into account not only legal norms but also the actual technological and economic aspects of the processes.
Those gathered also focused on the faculty's educational programs. Teachers emphasized that such meetings helped students better navigate their career paths and make informed choices about their future studies.
"Not everyone knows about the Master's fields of study, but meetings like these help us see real career opportunities and the demand for graduates," said Emma Sharapova, Associate Professor at the Department of Legal Regulation of Urban-Planning Activity and Transport.
Fourth-year student Sofia Usenko noted the value of interacting with industry professionals: "I liked that we were speaking with experienced specialists—key officials who hold positions in the structures where we might work... It helps us decide on a direction and understand where to go next."