JD Law Abroad and Exchange

At NYU Law, the educational objective for outbound study abroad programming is to help students develop global fluency—sensitivity to different legal cultures and contexts, linguistic ability, and the flexibility to work effectively across jurisdictions.

For JD students, there are two types of outbound semester-long programs currently available:

NYU Law Abroad gives JD students the opportunity to spend a semester immersed in the law and legal culture of another part of the world through an academic program designed and administered by the Law School in cooperation with local partners. The abroad sites are located in Buenos Aires and Paris, and offered in the spring semester only.

The NYU Law Exchange program allow NYU Law students to directly enroll at one of our foreign partner universities spanning three continents. Exchange students have regular access to the host institution’s facilities, including law libraries and campus resources. Students may participate in an exchange program during the spring semester of their 2L year or during the Fall semester of their 3L year.

Foreign students nominated by our partner schools are also eligible to apply to NYU Law as incoming exchange students. For more information on incoming exchange, please visit "Incoming Exchange Students."

 

Program Administration and Application

NYU Law Abroad and Exchange are administered by the Office of Global Programs at NYU School of Law. The application cycle runs annually, with admission to both programs considered through the same application process. Eligibility and selection criteria for both programs are likewise identical. For more information, please visit “Application and Enrollment Process.”

Program Cancellation

The programs may be canceled or suspended if we were unable to rely on the partner schools and/or host institution offering a meaningful educational experience comparable to that in New York, or to ensure the safety and well-being of students and members of the NYU community.

Should the program be canceled, students would receive an email communication from the School notifying them of the decision and indicating any actions necessary.

The program has operated annually since 2014, except for the cancelation of NYU Law in Paris in 2021 and the cancelation of NYU Law in Buenos Aires in 2021 and 2022 due to the global pandemic. 

Withdrawal and Refunds

Students may withdraw from fall programs up until May 1, and from spring programs up until October 1, without penalty. After these dates, students who wish to withdraw must petition the Executive Committee for permission to re-enroll in classes in New York during the semester of planned participation. 

Additionally, an opportunity will be provided for students to withdraw in the following circumstances:

• If changes are made in the course offerings or other significant aspects of the program;
• If, prior to the commencement or during the course of the program, a US State Department Travel Warning or Alert covering program dates and destinations is issued for the country in which the program will be conducted.

Should the program be canceled or a student choose to withdraw due to any of the circumstances listed above, all monies paid will be refunded within 20 days of withdrawal/cancellation with the exception of room and board payments utilized prior to the date of withdrawal/cancellation.

Students participating in Law Abroad or Exchange pay full tuition to NYU for the semester. There is no adjustment to tuition or fees. All costs related to travel, visa, housing, books, and incidental expenses are the responsibility of the student.