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Semester Study Abroad Programs
The Law School offers students unique opportunities for specialization in foreign law through study abroad. The study abroad selection process is competitive and the number of students sent to each foreign campus varies from year to year, depending on a variety of factors, including the number of students the Law School receives from abroad. Since the program's inception, over two hundred fifty law students have participated in a growing number of exchanges with universities throughout the world. Exchange programs are open only to matriculating University of Connecticut Law School J.D. students.
Typically, first year day division students apply to study abroad during their second year after successful completion of the first semester of study. Day division students may also apply in their second year to study abroad during their third year. Evening division students apply to study abroad after successfully completing their second year of study. It is possible to spend a full academic year abroad, however, must students opt to study for one semester.
In addition to the programs with the foreign universities listed below, law students have independently arranged to study at universities located in Argentina, Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland, Italy, Japan, the Philippines, Poland, and Spain with prior Law School approval. The Office of International Legal Exchange Programs can advise students about alternative opportunities to study abroad.
To give a sense of the scope of our exchange programs, each of the various foreign universities is listed below.
European and Civil Law in Aix-en-Provence. Students may enroll at the Faculté de Droit et Science Politique, Université Paul Cézanne d'Aix-Marseille and take courses in European and civil law. Language fluency is required since all written work and instruction is in French.
Application (PDF)
Civil Law and Jurisprudence in Berlin. Students may study at the Free University of Berlin under the direction of Professor Detlef Leenen and German students may attend the School of Law. The Free University requires proof of fluent German as all instruction and written work is in German.
Application (PDF)
Comparative Constitutional Law and International Human Rights Law in Dublin. Students may enroll in the fall semester at Trinity College, taking courses in Constitutional Law and Human Rights. Trinity College is rich in tradition and scholarship and situated in the heart of one of Europe's fastest growing cosmopolitan centers.
Application (PDF)
British and European Law in Exeter (UK). Students may enroll in the fall semester at the University of Exeter. Areas of specialization include European Union law, admiralty, competition, conflicts and British legal history.
Application (PDF)
Comparative/International Law, IP, Law & Economics, in Haifa (Israel). Students may enroll in the spring semester at the University of Haifa with other international students from around the world. Areas of specialization include Comparative/International Law, IP, and Law & Economics. Courses are taught in English.
Application (PDF)
Trademark Law and IP in Kyungpook (Korea). Our newest program, our students may enroll in the spring semester at Kyungpook National University. Courses are taught in English and the concentration is in Trademark Law and IP. Courses are taught in English.
Application (PDF)
European Union Law and Economics in Leiden. Students may attend the University of Leiden in Holland, and exchange students from Leiden may attend our Law School. Connecticut students may enroll in European Union law and European trade courses. All courses are taught in English.
Application (PDF)
Comparative International and Development Law in London.
Students may enroll at the University of London School of Oriental
and African Studies (SOAS) in the fall. The concentration of courses is in international law, human rights and development.
Application (PDF)
Comparative International Law in
Mannheim. Students may enroll at the University of Mannheim under the direction of Professor Eibe Riedel. The concentration of courses is in comparative international law. During fall semester, number of courses are taught in English.
Application (PDF)
Latin American Legal Studies in San Juan. Students may study at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law, and students from Puerto Rico may attend our Law School. This program offers students an opportunity to study Puerto Rico's unique blend of Latin American and US legal culture while improving their Spanish. Language fluency is required since all instruction is in Spanish. Students may submit their papers and examinations in English.
Application (PDF)
Law and Politics in Siena. Students
may enroll at the University of Siena and take courses in law and politics.
Language fluency is required since almost all instruction and written
work is in Italian.
Application (PDF)
Business and Administrative Law in Tilburg (The Netherlands). Students may enroll at Tilburg University and Dutch students may attend the School of Law. The concentration of courses is in Business and Administrative Law. All courses are taught in English. Application (PDF)
Individual Study Abroad to a Non-Connecticut
affiliated Program.
Summer Study Abroad Programs
Although the Law School does not sponsor any summer study abroad programs, students can find applications and brochures describing the ABA approved summer programs in binders labeled "Summer Study Abroad" on Reserve in the Law Library. There is also a complete listing of the ABA approved programs at www.abanet.org/legaled. You must be in the first three quintiles to be granted permission to take a summer abroad course, and no more than six credits are transferable to the Law School.
Prior to applying to a study abroad program at another university, you must first complete the Request for Course Outside the School of Law form and get the approval of the Associate Dean.
More detailed information
- The Law School Study Abroad website, with hyperlinks to each foreign institution.
- The white notebooks containing catalogues, course schedules from previous years and other information about the school and location of each program on Reserve in the Law Library.
- Blanche Capilos, Deputy Director of International Exchange Programs. You can schedule an appointment, or drop by for short questions (Hosmer 146), or email questions.