Bachelor in Law

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Aarhus University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Laws (Jura) at Aarhus University is a three-year degree that gives you a strong, practical understanding of how law works in real life. It’s a great choice if you’re curious about legal systems, enjoy analytical thinking, and want a solid foundation for a future in law, public service, or further legal studies.

Curriculum Structure

First Year
You’ll begin by building your legal foundation and learning how the legal system is structured. Early courses introduce you to core legal principles and help you understand how laws are created, interpreted, and applied in everyday situations. This year is all about developing your legal mindset and getting comfortable with legal language and reasoning.

Second Year
In your second year, you’ll dive deeper into key areas of law and start connecting different parts of the legal system. You’ll work more closely with legal texts and learn how to analyse rules, cases, and decisions with greater confidence. Your ability to think critically and argue clearly becomes much stronger during this stage.

Third Year
The final year gives you more independence and the chance to focus on areas that interest you most. You’ll complete a bachelor’s project where you explore a legal topic in depth and apply everything you’ve learned. It’s a rewarding way to finish your degree and show that you’re ready for advanced studies or professional pathways.

Focus Areas

Legal systems and legal theory, interpretation of legislation, legal analysis and methodology, independent legal research

Learning Outcomes

Strong legal reasoning skills, confidence in interpreting laws and cases, critical thinking in legal contexts, ability to work independently on complex topics, readiness for postgraduate legal education

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

This is an officially recognised Danish law degree that meets European higher education standards and forms the academic foundation for further legal qualification.

Reputation (Employability & Recognition)

Aarhus University is widely respected for its research strength and high academic standards. Its law graduates are well prepared for advanced study and careers across legal, governmental, and business environments.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Aarhus University, the Bachelor in Law program emphasizes experiential learning through hands-on activities that build real-world legal skills right from the start. You'll dive into practical case studies, group discussions, and simulations that mirror actual legal work, using dedicated facilities like the university's state-of-the-art moot courtrooms and legal clinics where you argue cases and draft documents just like practicing lawyers. This approach, supported by Aarhus BSS's interactive teaching model, ensures you're not just learning theory but applying it in realistic scenarios with tools tailored to law students.

Here are some standout ways you'll gain practical experience in the program:
- Group projects and study groups: Collaborate in small teams on real legal cases, preparing presentations, solving company law problems, and reviewing assignments together—right from your first semester, with dedicated time slots like study group work on Wednesdays.
- Moot courts and simulations: Practice advocacy in professional-grade moot court facilities, honing argumentation and negotiation skills through mock trials and client counseling sessions.
- Internships: Secure project-based internships in law firms or organizations, especially building toward professional networks, similar to the fifth-semester opportunities in related BSS programs.
- Legal clinics and case work: Work on live pro bono cases in university-run clinics, gaining direct client interaction and ethical decision-making experience.
- Libraries and research labs: Access the extensive AU Library's legal collections, digital databases like Westlaw and LexisNexis (specific legal research software), and dedicated research spaces at the Department of Law for in-depth analysis.
- Institutes and facilities: Utilize the dedicated facilities at Aarhus BSS, including seminar rooms for group work and the Institute for Law and Society for interdisciplinary projects—no generic labs, but program-specific tools for legal research and fieldwork.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Aarhus University, the Bachelor in Law program emphasizes experiential learning through hands-on activities that build real-world legal skills, such as analyzing cases, collaborating in groups, and engaging with practical legal challenges right from the start. You'll work on assignments that mirror professional law practice, often in small groups where you discuss theories, prepare presentations, and solve company-specific problems—drawing from the strong teaching model at Aarhus BSS, which integrates lectures with active classroom instruction and study groups. This approach ensures you're not just learning law in theory but applying it immediately, with regular interaction with legal and business communities through projects on actual issues.

Here are some key ways you'll gain practical experience tailored to the program:
- Group projects and study groups: From day one, you'll join study groups to prepare presentations, tackle assignments, and review exercises together—think working on real legal cases like business law or international contracts, as seen in sample schedules with dedicated group work sessions.
- Business community projects: Regular contact with companies through case-based projects that test legal theories on real-world issues, building your professional network early.
- Internships: On your fifth semester, opt for a project-based internship in a company, adding hands-on legal experience to your CV.
- Classroom instruction and presentations: Active sessions where you apply law to solve problems, contribute to discussions, and deliver presentations—about 20 hours weekly, balanced with your own preparation.
- Career and networking focus: First-semester emphasis on developing personal skills, networks, and career readiness, plus opportunities like joining FACCA (Finance and Consulting Club Aarhus) after two years for business-law connections.