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Study Abroad

Expand your legal perspective globally.

Study international and comparative law at partner institutions across six continents, gaining firsthand experience with foreign legal systems while earning WashU Law credit.

The study abroad application will reopen mid-January 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year. For more information, contact Rachael Johnson.

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Partners

Learn law in a global context through academic exchange.

WashU Law partners with seventeen prestigious international law schools to provide study-abroad experiences tailored to your international interests. Each partner school offers strong academic reputation, high-quality programs, and English-language coursework that complements your WashU Law education while immersing you in foreign legal systems and cultures.

Australia

University of Queensland (TC Beirne School of Law)

China

Fudan University

China

Peking University

England

University of Nottingham

France

L’Université Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne

France

Cergy Paris Université

Germany

Bucerius Law School

Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong

Israel

Reichman University (Harry Radzyner Law School)

Italy

University of Trento

The Netherlands

Utrecht University

Norway

University of Bergen

Portugal

Universidade Catolica Portuguesa

Republic of Korea

Korea University

Singapore

National University of Singapore

Spain

Universidade Pontificia Comillas

Taiwan

National Taiwan University

FAQs

Your questions answered.

The study abroad application will reopen mid-January 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year. For more information, contact Rachael Johnson.

For fall and spring exchange programs through WashU Law, you’ll be charged regular School of Law tuition and your student loans will be processed by our financial aid office. Federal Direct Loans are also available to cover summer study abroad programs sponsored by other law schools.

Yes, you may study abroad on an ad hoc basis at foreign law schools with which WashU Law does not have an exchange agreement. These programs require approval by Michael Koby, Associate Dean for International & Graduate Programs, and you’ll need to complete additional forms including a summer school application for financial aid.

Students enrolled in fall/spring study abroad or externship programs may petition to increase their cost of attendance (COA) by a maximum of $3,000 ($1,500 per semester). Students interested in these programs should plan accordingly.