Bachelor of Law: Mono - 180 ECTS

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Zurich

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Law (BLaw UZH) at the University of Zurich is a rigorous 180 ECTS program designed for motivated students passionate about law, justice, and societal impact—perfect if you're analytical, enjoy debate, and want to build a strong foundation for legal careers in Switzerland or internationally. You'll gain essential technical, academic, and social skills to navigate law responsibly in a national, European, and global context, all within one of Europe's most diverse and research-leading law faculties.

Curriculum Structure
Assessment Level (First Year, 60 ECTS): This foundational phase tests your aptitude for law through compulsory and core elective modules, setting the stage for deeper study. You'll dive into core legal principles via modules like Introduction to Swiss Law, exploring Switzerland's unique legal system, and tackle assessment-level compulsory modules that build analytical skills through lectures and exercises. It's your chance to prove you're ready while getting hands-on with real legal reasoning right from the start.

Advanced Level (Years 2-3, 120 ECTS): Building on your assessment success, you'll advance with 99 ECTS in compulsory modules, 15 in core electives, and 6 in flexible electives from law or other UZH faculties. Key areas include compulsory advanced modules focusing on substantive law, case analysis, and application, plus core elective modules like specialized case studies that sharpen practical skills. This phase emphasizes applying abstract concepts through exercises and prepares you for professional challenges with a mix of lectures and targeted electives.

Focus Areas
National, European, and international law; Swiss legal principles; practical case studies and jurisprudence application.

Learning Outcomes
Master technical legal knowledge, academic rigor, and social responsibility; develop skills for law in society via lectures, exercises, and modules.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
The BLaw UZH is a fully accredited Swiss university degree, conferring the title Bachelor of Law UZH (BLaw UZH) after 180 ECTS, qualifying graduates for Master's programs and legal professions.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
As one of Europe's largest and most diverse law faculties (3,900 students, 50 professors), UZH Law leads in research and attracts 150 global mobility students yearly, ensuring top employability through its Bologna-aligned structure and strong alumni network.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the University of Zurich's Faculty of Law, our Bachelor of Law program (180 ECTS) emphasizes hands-on learning through real-world application of legal principles, helping you build practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge. You'll engage directly with Switzerland's dynamic legal landscape in a faculty renowned as one of Europe's leading research hubs, using dedicated facilities that bring law to life from day one. This approach equips you with the technical, academic, and social competencies needed to navigate law responsibly in society.

Here are some key ways our program delivers experiential learning tailored to future lawyers:
- Research centers and units: Dive into specialized institutes that prioritize cutting-edge legal research, contributing to your curriculum through lectures, tutorials, and publications—perfect for group projects on national, European, and international law topics.
- UB Law Library: Access our state-of-the-art law library at Raemistrasse 74/27, stocked with resources for in-depth study, case analysis, and collaborative work.
- Mobility opportunities: Spend a semester abroad or in Switzerland to gain cross-cultural experience, improve languages, expand your subject range, and build international networks—no minimum ECTS required, with flexible planning.
- Ius Alumni-House: Utilize our 16 dedicated rooms for mobility students, fostering group interactions and practical exchanges in a supportive environment.
- Faculty facilities at Rämistrasse 74: Work from modern offices like the Dean's Office, Student Administration, and specialized chairs (e.g., Criminal Law and Medical Law), ideal for seminars and hands-on legal training.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At the University of Zurich's Faculty of Law, our Bachelor of Law program (180 ECTS) emphasizes practical, hands-on learning through its world-class research environment and diverse teaching approach, where you'll develop real-world legal skills alongside top researchers tackling national, European, and international law issues. You'll engage directly with leading faculty via lectures, tutorials, and modules that build technical and social competencies for responsible law practice, all within a faculty ranked among Europe's best for research diversity. To give you a clear picture of the facilities and opportunities that make this program stand out, here's what sets our experiential learning apart:

- UB Law Library: A dedicated law library at Raemistrasse 74/27, providing essential resources for in-depth research, case studies, and self-directed practical work on legal topics.
- Research Centers and Units: Access to specialized institutes and centers that prioritize key legal research areas, offering tutorials, lectures, and hands-on involvement in cutting-edge projects with faculty members.
- Ius Alumni-House: 16 dedicated rooms for students, fostering a collaborative space for group study, discussions, and networking—ideal for team-based legal analysis and projects.
- Modular Study Plans with Seminars: Flexible module booking (up to 18 ECTS at assessment level, advanced exams annually) including limited seminars per semester for practical group work and critical legal application.
- International Mobility Opportunities: Study abroad planning with tentative course lists (min. 12 ECTS recommended), supporting practical exposure through global exchanges and English-taught courses.