Exchange Students
New York University School of Law participates in exchange programs with sixteen law faculties around the world. Encouraging our students to study abroad and receiving exchange students from other countries enhances the Law School's goal of providing opportunities for the study of global legal issues. While you are here at the University, you will follow the same policies and procedures as our full-time LL.M. students, which can be found online.
Exchange students entering in the fall are strongly encouraged to take Introduction to U.S. Law unless they meet the criteria for waiver. Introduction to U.S. Law provides an overview of the American first year law curriculum and the development of common law. Please note that this introductory course begins in mid-August, two weeks prior to the start of fall classes, and thus provides an opportunity to meet fellow international students and acclimate to the Law School prior to the beginning of the semester.
Exchange students who enter in the spring and will not be present for the Intro to U.S. Law course may, upon request, be given access to the course materials. It is strongly recommended that spring exchange students register for U.S Legal Methodology which provides an orientation to the U.S. legal system and focuses on research, writing, negotiation and contract drafting in a U.S. legal environment.
For comprehensive information on our Exchange Programs, including information for J.D. students wishing to study abroad, please visit the Hauser website.