Study Abroad
If you are interested in pursuing a career in international, environmental, business, immigration or even criminal or regulatory law, studying abroad provides an opportunity to learn a new language, introduces the legal institutions of another country and offers opportunities to take courses not offered at the Sturm College of Law.
International law courses taken abroad can count toward the International Law Certificate offered through the International Legal Studies Program. Denver Law offers study abroad programs in Sorrento, Italy; a JD/LLM concurrent program in Madrid, Spain; and graduate studies in Lund, Sweden. You can also choose one of the many ABA-approved programs offered through other U.S. law schools in countries around the world.
Italy Summer Program
Sorrento, Italy
Applications for Summer 2025 opening soon; check back for more information about faculty, courses, and credit hours.
As part of the Italy summer program, students spend four weeks in Sorrento, Italy earning up to 6 course credits in international and comparative law courses. They will also go on tours and receive an introduction to Italian and European culture.
Host Institution: Sant’Anna Institute, Sorrento, Italy
Dates: May 19-June 13, 2025
Study abroad in Sorrento provides an incomparable international experience. Students get to live in a foreign country while improving their linguistic and cross-cultural communication skills, providing a perspective that encourages greater opportunities in the world community and enhances the student’s outlook in multiple ways. Students can gain a better understanding of the international climate, gain experience and make a positive impact.
Externship Program:
If you intend to do a Denver Law externship for credit after this program, you are limited to 2 field credits. Please note, students who have not done an externship before with Denver Law have to attend a mandatory morning orientation and sometimes a front-loaded seminar that afternoon, which typically occurs the Thursday before classes in Italy begin. If you intend to work for credit, attendance is required. The Externship Program and Study Abroad program have worked closely together to organize this timing so students can both make it to Italy on time for this unique experience and participate in our nationally recognized externship program. Please contact externships@law.du.edu before making flight reservations if you intend to work for credit. Generally, please be in touch with the externship program about your interests and timing, and to ensure you are aware of requirements. Contact externships@law.du.edu or Faculty Director Prof. Alexi Freeman at afreeman@law.du.edu.
Questions and Resources:
Please direct any questions to Allison Peters.
Madrid Concurrent Program
Madrid, Spain
As part of the Madrid concurrent program, 3L students spend one year in Madrid, Spain, earning dual degrees: a European LLM degree from Universidad Pontificia Comillas and an American JD degree from the Sturm College of Law. Students will attend full-time courses in international and European business law.
Host Institution: Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain
How do I get started: Complete the program application for Sturm College of Law Students or contact Allison Peters, Director of Advising, at apeters@law.du.edu
Dates: Sept. 4 – Dec. 22 (Fall Semester); Jan. 15 – April 30 (Spring Semester); May 1 – July 31 (Voluntary Internship)
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law is proud to offer its first concurrent international study program in partnership with the Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid, Spain. Students can attend their full third year of law school in Madrid to earn a European LLM, while simultaneously earning an American JD from Denver Law.
Curriculum
The curriculum is taught fully in English by a faculty of top professors and practicing lawyers from throughout the European Union. The curriculum takes a truly global and practical approach to international business law. Law students will also have the chance to enrich their education through law firm visits, mentoring, seminars, internships and more.
International Appeal
In addition to Denver Law and other U.S. law schools, the program attracts students from all over the world, including countries like Venezuela, China, Panama, Italy, Mexico and France. Students from the Universidad Pontificia Comillas also have the chance to attend the Sturm College of Law as part of the exchange program.
Program Flyer
Download a copy of the program flyer.
Questions and Resources
Please direct any questions to Allison Peters, Director of Advising, at apeters@law.du.edu
Lund Graduate Semester Exchange Program
Lund, Sweden
Graduate students will earn 30 credits per semester. Over 700 courses (both graduate and undergraduate) are taught in both English and Swedish, including courses in law at the graduate level.
Host Institution: Lund University, Lund, Sweden
Denver Law & University of Western Australia Study Abroad and Dual JD Degree Program
This innovative dual-degree program gives Juris Doctor students the opportunity to study abroad and obtain two JD degrees, one from the University of Denver and one from University of Western Australia, in four years. There is also a one-year study abroad option. Students enrolled in the Sturm College of Law JD program can spend their third year at UWA and earn their JD degree from Denver Law at end of that third year. They will not earn a degree from the University of Western Australia, provided they have completed all Sturm College of Law required courses and co-curricular requirements before beginning their study abroad in Australia.
