Have graduate students lost the right to deferment from mobilization?

In April, the legislation governing mobilization during the special period was significantly transformed. In May, the changes came into force. If we talk about the number of legal acts that have been transformed, there are about a dozen of them. The team of Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm keeps its finger on the pulse of legal news on a regular basis. We carefully study both laws and regulations at the stage when they are still drafts. That is why, when changes come into force, we quickly adapt to their practical application in order to work for the result that our clients need. Let's talk in more detail about what has changed in the regulation of the postponement of mobilization for postgraduate students.

So, what has changed in the legal field?

Previously, both state-funded and contracted postgraduate studies gave the right to defer mobilization. Today, the situation has changed. Therefore, postgraduate studies on a contract basis no longer exempt from service in the Armed Forces during martial law.

The changes also affected the following aspects:

1. the number of state-funded places was limited;
2. not everyone has the opportunity to resume their studies;
3. full-time education will be available only for state employees;
4. to enter the postgraduate program, it will be necessary to pass the Unified Entrance Examination (UEE);
5. at least 160 points in the general academic competence test will be required for the said exam.

As for the remaining exceptions to the deferral, the following situations are worth mentioning:

• persons under 25 years of age;
• persons who already have the right to deferment;
• those postgraduate students who took a break due to childcare.

Thus, we can see that the grounds for deferment in the form of postgraduate studies have been significantly narrowed. As for the master's degree, this ground remained in case of obtaining a sequential education.

What situations can be encountered in practice?

Despite the fact that the legislation is quite clear on mobilization, in practice there are many different unforeseen situations. For example, some of them are triggered when representatives of the TCC exceed their official powers and do not accept documents from a person liable for military service that serve as confirmation of the right to a deferment. To prevent such situations, it is worth contacting specialists who can provide you with high-quality legal support in your interactions with the TCC. Such experts can be found in the team of Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm. Our services include, among other things, physical escort to the TCC and JV, which makes it possible to prevent violations of our clients' rights and force mobilization.

In general, our services in the field of military law are as follows:

• Consultation. During the consultation, we will answer any questions you may have in connection with the update of the legislation on mobilization.
• Legal support. We carry out a representative function in all interactions of our clients with state authorities and their authorized persons in order to avoid various abuses.
• Representation in court. If our clients' rights are violated, we use this tool to protect and defend them.

Even in complex requests, we are used to working for a positive predictable result. So don't hesitate to contact us. Fill out the form on our website and our lawyer will contact you as soon as possible.