Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Facultad de Derecho, is located in Mexico City, at the center of Mexican academic life. UNAM offers students the opportunity to observe the intellectual traffic of a cosmopolitan capital while also participating in a strong academic program. The law school’s objective is to offer training that includes the knowledge and the necessary abilities to understand and value the field of law, its inherent problems, and how law contributes to the development of the country and society.
UNAM offers extensive computer resources, a large library system and plenty of extracurricular activities for students. Public transportation, as well as free student transportation, is available.
PROGRAM DATES AND APPLICATION
The program is offered in both the spring and fall semesters.
Fall: Mid August – Mid December
Spring: Lat January – Early June
For specific program dates please see the UNAM academic calendar.
APPLICATION
Semester Abroad Application for WCL Students
Semester Abroad Application for Visiting Students
Please complete, sign, print, and fax or mail application to:
The Office of Grants and Programs
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Fax: (202) 274-4226
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
The official language of instruction at UNAM is Spanish. Spanish language courses may also be taken in Mexico.
COURSES
Students will receive up to 12 credits towards their law degree. Only the credits and not the grades will transfer per ABA requirements. The acceptance of any credit or grade for any courses taken at UNAM, including externships and other clinical offerings, is subject to determination by the WCL, Office of the Registrar. WCL students will be enrolled in regularly scheduled classes with fellow UNAM students.
The following is a selection of courses offered. A more complete list is available on UNAM’s Academic Services webpage.
- Legal Sociology
- Philosophy of the Law
- Political philosophy
- Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations
- International Law
- International Organizations
- Comparative Law and Relations Mexico-USA-Canada
- Legal Regime of Foreign Commerce
- Theory of International Commerce
- NAFTA
- Fundamental Concepts of Canadian and American Economic Law
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Office of Grants and Programs
Phone: (202) 274-4317
E-mail: grants-programs@wcl.american.edu
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Website
