Lund University - Faculty of Law, Sweden

Lund University - Faculty of Law - Lunds universitet - Juridiska fakulteten

English language section of Lund University - Faculty of Law

Type of Higher Education Institution: University

School/Program: Law

Institution Profile

Located in Sweden, the Lund University - Faculty of Law offers a range of specialized masters and doctoral programs in the field of law. The faculty was established in 1666 and today, is home to about 2000 students, with forty teachers as part of the teaching faculty. The faculty has recently created a range of master's courses, in partnership with other university departments and educational institutions. The faculty is working towards cultivating a number of international partnerships as well.

The Lund University - Faculty of Law has mainly been concerned with a theoretical approach to teaching law. However, in recent times, a number of other teaching methods have been introduced, which include Mock trials and international Moot court competitions, which help students develop their practical skills. There are three master's courses currently available for European business law, international human rights law and maritime law. A four year doctoral degree and a two year licentiate degree course are also available.

The Lund University - Faculty of Law welcomes students from other parts of the world and exchange programs are often conducted. It is mandatory that all students join the Student's Union of their branch of study- for the law faculty it is the Juridiska Föreningen. The union is mainly concerned with issues like students' rights and monitoring education, but is also involved in activities like journal publishing, choir activities and organizing sports committees.

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