University of West Bohemia
Czech Republic
The University of West Bohemia Website
The University of West Bohemia is located in Pilsen, the Czech Republic. It was established by the decree of the Czech National Council in 1991 when the Institute of Technology in Pilsen and the College of Education were merged. In 1993, a sixth faculty - the Faculty of Law - was established in order to meet the increased demand for legal education arising from the changes in the Czech economic, social and legal systems after 1989.
PROGRAM DATES
The program is offered in both the spring and fall semesters.
Fall: Early September – Mid December
Spring: Late January – Mid May
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 the University of West Bohemia is Czech, however courses for the exchange program are taught in English.
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 the University of West Bohemia, including externships and other clinical offerings, is subject to determination by the WCL, Office of the Registrar. WCL students will be enrolled in courses specifically geared to exchange students.
The following is a selection of courses offered in English.
- Introduction to Criminal Law
- Introduction to Commercial Law
- Introduction to Public International Law
- European Law
- European Economic Integration
- The History of the State and the Law of the Middle European Countries
- Middle European Constitutional System
- The Legal Experience of the Transitional States of Middle Europe
- Czech for Foreigners
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Office of Grants and Programs
Phone: (202) 274-4317
Email: grants-programs@wcl.american.edu
University of West Bohemia Website