Study Abroad
Trinity College - Dublin, Ireland
Trinity College Dublin, founded in the 16th century by Queen Elizabeth I, is a leading European university. A broad array of international courses - with a particular emphasis on the law of the European Union - is available there. In recent years, the city of Dublin has been one of the most dynamic in Europe, offering numerous cultural, commercial, and political activities.
W&L exchange students spend one semester at Trinity, which is typically the fall of their 3L year. Openings are limited. Study on an exchange program requires careful academic planning to ensure successful completion of the law school's experiential credit and other graduation requirements. Students considering participation in this exchange program should meet with both with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, who can discuss academic requirements and course offerings, as well as the Assistant Dean of Law Admissions, who manages the exchanges.
As soon as students are nominated to the Trinity Program, they should contact study.abroad@tcd.ie. More information is available online here. Students applying to the Trinity program must officially apply to the Global Relations Office at Trinity before any arrangements with them are final. Click here for more information about Trinity College Dublin.
Fact Sheet regarding Trinity College - Dublin Exchange for W&L Law Students
University of Copenhagen, Denmark
W&L Law also offers an exchange program with the University of Copenhagen, the largest educational institution in Denmark. The University of Copenhagen offers a significant number of courses in English each semester. This allows exchange students to put together a comprehensive study programme, which will meet the demands of their home institutions. Study on an exchange program requires careful academic planning to ensure successful completion of the law school's experiential credit and other graduation requirements. Students considering participation in this exchange program should meet with both with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, who can discuss academic requirements and course offerings, as well as the Assistant Dean of Law Admissions, who manages the exchanges. Click here for more information about University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Fact Sheet regarding University of Copenhagen Exchange for W&L Law Students
Statement of Educational Objectives for Foreign Legal Study
W&L Law School recognizes that learning about foreign legal systems is an increasingly important part of legal education. Foreign legal study allows students to gain insight into other legal systems and to develop cultural competency.
W&L's primary educational objectives for foreign legal study are: (1) to provide students an opportunity to become familiar with a foreign legal system; and (2) to learn about a foreign culture and increase students' capacity to represent a diversity of clients.