Dual Degree, Semester, and Summer Abroad Programs

Barcelona is Spain's most modern, outward-looking, and cosmopolitan city offering culture, unique architecture, history, and business. It is a major Mediterranean port and a prosperous capital of Catalonia, one of Europe's most dynamic regions.

Institutional Overview - University of Barcelona

University of Barcelona Faculty of Law (UB), founded in 1450, is part of the oldest and largest university in Barcelona. It consistently appears in several rankings of the top universities in the world.

Dual-Degree Program

With the advent of this unique program, a select number of students are afforded the opportunity to study the common law system of the United States, as well as the civil law system of Spain. As lawyers, dual-degree graduates will have an opportunity to practice transactional law in the European Union, and to practice law in the United States and Spain.

NSU Law students attend classes in Spanish at the UB for one semester during their second year to study civil law. Following graduation from NSU Law, students return to Spain for three semesters of study in Spanish in Barcelona. Students that successfully complete all phases of the program will obtain both the Juris Doctor (JD) degree in the United States and the Grado en Derecho and Masters en Derecho law degrees in Spain.

Courses completed at either university count toward their home school degree. Spanish fluency is required.

Program Facts

For more information, contact Dean James Wilets, Associate Dean of International Programs, at wilets@nova.edu.

SACSCOC Disclaimer:
Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Juris Doctor Degree. The University of Barcelona is not accredited by the SACSCOC and the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University does not extend to or include University of Barcelona or its students. Further, although Nova Southeastern University agrees to accept certain course work from the University of Barcelona to be applied toward an award from Nova Southeastern University, that course work may not be accepted by other colleges or universities in transfer, even if it appears on a transcript from Nova Southeastern University. The decision to accept course work in transfer from any institution is made by the institution considering the acceptance of credits or course work.

NSU Law has partnered with the University of Sheffield to provide a semester abroad program in England where NSU Law students can receive credits toward completion of their Juris Doctor degree.

Program Facts

For more information, contact Dean James Wilets, Associate Dean of International Programs, at wilets@nova.edu.

Prague stands at the crossroads of Europe: where East meets West and the past meets the present. It is a city of present day political excitement and historical imagery. Now is an exciting time to study in Prague, as students from around the world are drawn to this vibrant and beautiful city to experience firsthand its reemergence as one of the leading centers of culture throughout Europe.

Institutional Overview - Charles University

The oldest university in Central Europe, Universitas Carolina Pragensis was founded in 1348 by the Czech King and Roman Emperor Charles IV. Pursuant to the papal bull of Pope Clement VI issued in 1347, the law faculty was one of the original four granted the right to confer degrees. Charles University enjoys an international reputation for high-quality teaching and research and is considered the premier university in Central Europe.

Dual-Degree LLM Program

NSU Law dual-degree students attend classes at Charles University during the Winter semester of their second year (Phase I) to study civil law courses that count toward the JD degree at NSU Law and an LLM degree from Charles University in International Human Rights Law and Protection of Environment or The Law and Business in the Czech Republic and Central Europe. Following graduation from NSU Law, students return to Charles University (Phase II) for one semester of classes followed by an extra semester to complete a thesis, which can be done at a distance, to obtain the LLM degree. Foreign language fluency is not required.

Semester Abroad Program

NSU Law students can attend classes at Charles University for one semester during their Winter semester of their second year or Fall semester of their third year to study civil law. Courses completed at Charles University count toward the NSU Law degree. Foreign language fluency is not required.

Program Facts

For more information, contact Dean James Wilets, Associate Dean of International Programs, at wilets@nova.edu.

SACSCOC Disclaimer:
Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Juris Doctor Degree. Charles University is not accredited by the SACSCOC and the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University does not extend to or include Charles University or its students. Further, although Nova Southeastern University agrees to accept certain course work from Charles University to be applied toward an award from Nova Southeastern University, that course work may not be accepted by other colleges or universities in transfer, even if it appears on a transcript from Nova Southeastern University. The decision to accept course work in transfer from any institution is made by the institution considering the acceptance of credits or course work.

Rome is an exciting metropolis mixing new generations with lost empires; where past and present join together in perfect harmony. Its architectural gems compete with a fast-paced city life, making Rome a spectacular backdrop for expanding your law education.

Institutional Overview- Roma Tre

Founded in 1992, Roma Tre is an innovative and dynamic law school ranked among the best in Italy. In the last five years, it has constantly been ranked between the third and the fifth among over 60 Italian law faculties. It serves as a learning center of reference both in Italy and abroad.

Dual-Degree Program

With the advent of this unique program, a select number of students are afforded the opportunity to study the common law system of the United States, as well as the civil law system of Italy. As lawyers, dual-degree graduates will have an opportunity to practice transactional law in the European Union, and to practice law in the United States and Italy.

NSU Law students attend classes in Italian at Roma Tre for one semester during their second year to study civil law. Following graduation from NSU Law, students return to Italy for a full year of study in Italian in Rome. Students that successfully complete all phases of the program will obtain both the Juris Doctor (JD) degree in the United States and the Laurea Magistrale di Giurisprudenza (Italian Law degree) in Italy.

Courses completed at either university count toward their home school degree. Italian fluency is required.

Semester Abroad Program

NSU Law students can attend classes in English at Roma Tre for one semester during their Winter semester of their second year or Fall semester of their third year to study civil law. Courses completed at Roma Tre count toward the NSU Law degree. Foreign language fluency is not required.

Program Facts

For more information, contact Dean James Wilets, Associate Dean of International Programs, at wilets@nova.edu.

SACSCOC Disclaimer:

Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Juris Doctor Degree. The Universita Degli Studi, Roma Tre is not accredited by the SACSCOC and the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University does not extend to or include Universita Degli Studi, Roma Tre or its students. Further, although Nova Southeastern University agrees to accept certain course work from the Universita Degli Studi, Roma Tre to be applied toward an award from Nova Southeastern University, that course work may not be accepted by other colleges or universities in transfer, even if it appears on a transcript from Nova Southeastern University. The decision to accept course work in transfer from any institution is made by the institution considering the acceptance of credits or course work.

NSU College of Law offers summer programs located in:

• Summer Abroad Program information coming soon!

Further Information

For more information, please email Dean James Wilets, Associate Dean of International Programs, at wilets@nova.edu.