Semester Exchange Programs

Eleven unique semester study abroad exchange programs in ten different countries throughout Western Europe and Latin America are available to Minnesota Law J.D. students in their second or third year. In addition, students from the exchange partner schools come to study in Minnesota providing an opportunity for those students who cannot travel abroad to study with students from all over the world.

Study abroad applications are available from November to February 1 each year. No additional tuition is charged to students to attend these programs and Minnesota Law financial aid still applies. Student visas are required for some of the study abroad destinations. For specific information about visas, please refer to the fact sheets posted below and review the University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center visa resources page for comprehensive general information. Please contact Hannah Logan at hkuether@umn.edu if you have any questions.

FGV Direito Rio, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Each year one Minnesota student can study at FGV Direito during the fall or spring semester. FGV Direito Rio is one of the most well respected educational institutions and is located in one of the most exciting international cities in the world. The student takes most classes in English or Portuguese, with a limited number of offerings in Spanish, while experiencing Brazil's rich culture.
FGV Direito Rio Fact Sheet
Disclosures for Nominated Students

Universite Jean Moulin, Lyon, France

Each year up to four Minnesota students study at the Universite Jean Moulin in Lyon ("Lyon 3"), France, in either the fall or spring semester. Students may study in either French or English. Students choosing to take part in the Semester Degree in International and European Law program may also be eligible to return to Lyon 3 to complete an LL.M. in International and European Law with one additional semester of post-J.D. study.
Lyon Fact Sheet
Disclosures for Nominated Students

Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany

Study German and EU law subjects in either German or English at the impressive and historic Humboldt University. Four students per year can study at Humboldt during the German spring term (approximately mid-April to mid-July).
Humboldt Fact Sheet
Disclosures for Nominated Students

Bucerius Law School, Hamburg, Germany

Students not fluent in German but interested in studying German law while developing their German language skills can spend fall semester at the private Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany. All courses offered in the international and comparative business law program at Bucerius are in English. One student per year can study at Bucerius during their fall semester.
Bucerius Fact Sheet
Disclosures for Nominated Students

University College-Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Up to 10 students interested in studying law in an international environment but in a more familiar tongue can take international and comparative law classes in English on the beautiful, modern campus of the distinguished University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. Study opportunities are available fall or spring semester.
UCD Fact Sheet
Disclosures for Nominated Students

Bocconi University, Milan, Italy

Bocconi, a private Italian university, is ranked among the top 20 international business schools by the Wall Street Journal International. Up to two students can take courses in English in international and comparative business law while enjoying the food and culture of Italy during their fall semester.

Bocconi Fact Sheet
Disclosures for Nominated Students

The University of Tilburg, The Netherlands

Students interested in a broad range of international and comparative law topics in English will enjoy studying in either the spring or fall semester at Tilburg. Up to three students per year can study at Tilburg.

Tilburg Exchange Information
Tilburg Fact Sheet
Disclosures for Nominated Students

University of Bergen, Norway

Picturesque Bergen Faculty of Law is located in the center of the second largest city in Norway. Many courses are offered in English every semester in a variety of subjects. Up to two Minnesota Law students may study in Bergen each year in either semester.
Bergen Fact Sheet
Disclosures for Nominated Students

ESADE, Barcelona, Spain

Students fluent in Spanish have the opportunity to study either fall or spring semester at the small, private ESADE Faculty of Law in Barcelona, Spain. Interested students can check the current course offering, including syllabi, on this Asignaturas page and clicking on the "law exchange program" section. The course offering is updated each June for the upcoming year. Up to two students per year can study at ESADE.
ESADE Fact Sheet
Disclosures for Nominated Students

Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden

The program with the faculty of law at Uppsala University, Scandinavia's oldest university, provides students with the unique opportunity to study European Community law, as well as international and comparative law in English with law students from all over Europe. Up to 12 Minnesota students may study in either the fall or spring semester.
Uppsala Fact Sheet
Disclosures for Nominated Students

Universidad de Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay

Up to two Minnesota students may attend a semester exchange in either fall or spring. Courses taught in English are only offered during the fall semester as a part of the International Business curriculum. The Universidad de Montevideo has acquired national and international prestige as a result of its challenging educational plan, quality of faculty, publications, and research. It emphasizes academic excellence, technological innovation, social responsibility, and the interdisciplinary nature of law, administration and economics.

Montevideo Fact Sheet
Disclosures for Nominated Students