University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark

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With over 37,000 students and more than 7,000 employees, the University of Copenhagen is the largest institution of research and education in Denmark. Together, the eight faculties offer over 200 programs for study in health sciences, humanities, law, life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, science, social sciences, and theology.

The Faculty of Law is situated in the center of the old city of Copenhagen and has more than 4,000 students. The Faculty offers about 30 law courses taught in English each semester. With the exception of one bachelor course, all courses are at master level and are offered to exchange and guest students as well as Danish master students. More than 300 international students study at the Faculty of Law each year and the Faculty has an extensive welcoming program each semester. In addition to the classical fields of law, the research and study programs are geared towards increasing internationalization and new legal disciplines.

PROGRAM DATES

The program is offered in both the spring and fall semesters.

Fall: September 1 - exams during month of December 
Spring: February 1 - exams during month of May 

APPLICATION

Semester Abroad Application for WCL Students
Semester Abroad Application for Visiting Students

Please complete, sign, print, and fax or mail application to:

Study Abroad and International Exchange
Office of the Dean
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Fax: (202) 274-4005

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

The official language of instruction at the University of Copenhagen is Danish, however many courses are offered 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 Copenhagen, including externships and other clinical offerings, is subject to determination by the WCL, Office of the Registrar.

The following is a selection of courses offered at the University of Copenhagen.  Please visit the University’s website for a complete list of course offerings.

  • International Law
  • International Commercial Arbitration
  • European Union Law
  • International Labor Law
  • Crime and Justice
  • European E-Commerce Law

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Study Abroad and International Exchange
Phone: (202) 274-4237 or (202) 274-4177
Email: studyabroad@wcl.american.edu
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