Aiming For Law? Top Law Schools In Europe You Should Check Out

Historically, Europe has been a destination for education, and it continues its rich legacy in the 21st century. It has some of the best universities in the world which offer the best in every parameter on the basis of which you can judge an educational institution.

Law has been particularly close to Europe, with two of the greatest legal systems today having developed and went on to influence the world—British and French—and various schools of thought emerging from various regions in the continent. There are many reputed Law schools in Europe which have made a name for themselves, and I am not surprised.

In this article, I intend to draw your attention to 5 really amazing law schools in Europe which can provide a major lift to your career prospects. These law schools have been measured by their academic performance, teacher-student ratio, courses, and international reputation among many others. So, let us take a look at what those schools are:

1. Faculty of Law, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
   Another University that has a rich legacy is Oxford University, which was and still is an important center of legal education. It houses one of the largest law faculties in the country, and the courses are offered through 30 law schools in the various colleges of the university. In addition to various schools, there are many institutes and centers operated under the aegis of the university many of which have international reputation such as the Institute of European Comparative Law, Oxford Intellectual Property Research Centre and the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights. Faculty of Law, the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom was ranked #2 best law school in the world for 2019.

   

2. Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
   Cambridge University has been a historical legal education center in Europe and still attracts a large number of students every year for its law course. It houses one of the biggest legal collections in the country at its Squire Law Library. The said collection includes not only UK law but also law from New Zealand, the US, and Canada to name a few.
   It runs a comprehensive law programme, which provides for six different degrees. There is also a programme on Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.) in the field of Criminology, and diploma courses on legal studies and international law. Faculty of Law, the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom was ranked #3 best law school in the world for 2019.

   

3. Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Switzerland.
   Geneva Academy is essentially a postgraduate joint center between two educational institutions, namely the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and the University of Geneva. The Academy houses faculties from both of its constituting institutions which are incidentally among the best in Europe. The Academy provides three Master’s programmes: Executive Master in the field of International law in Armed Conflict,  Master of Advanced Studies in the field of Transitional Justice, Human Rights and Rule of Law, and Master of Law in the field of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. In addition to these, the Academy offers many short courses on legal matters such as human rights and international criminal justice. Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Switzerland was ranked #12 best law school in the world for 2019.

   

4. LSE Law, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK.
   London School of Economics, commonly known by its acronym LSE, is solely dedicated to research in social sciences and runs bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in law among many others. The LSE’s law programme has been ranked among the top ten in global world rankings and is said to be the number one law programme in London, particularly due to its multidisciplinary approach towards law. It has a phenomenal international reach, with 60 percent of its students come from abroad. LSE Law, London School of Economics and Political Science was ranked #13 best law school in the world for 2019.

   

5. Leiden Law School, Leiden University, the Netherlands.
   One of the most respected universities in Europe and abroad is Leiden University. It runs a law school with its campuses located in Leiden and the Hague. The school has an annual intake of 900 students in its bachelor’s degree programme and about 1000 in its Master’s degree programme. The reputation of the University, as noted earlier, is international. It is best known for its qualitative faculty which has been consistently ranked among the top 100 from all over the world. The faculty runs five institutes which are further divided into various departments. Leiden Law School at Leiden University in the Netherlands was ranked #14 best law school in the world for 2019.

   

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