Study abroad
International Legal Studies offers the possibility to substitute courses from the module plan for courses successfully completed at another University abroad or during an internship abroad. A stay abroad can teach students new languages, connect with people from all over the world, get in touch with local knowledge and gain a lot of experiences.
During a year abroad, a student may attend courses in English, with a similar focus to the ones enjoined in this additional study program.
Internships which are completed abroad and within an English-speaking company or department, the student may also convert that experience into ECTS and substitute it for courses in the respective module area, if the thematic focus is consistent. The minimum period of the training is 4 weeks and can be exchanged for a maximum of 5 ECTS.
The students are obliged to inform themselves regarding alternative courses and possible ECTS-substitutions. For additional information and support the students can inquire the International Office at the University of Bayreuth.
A stay abroad, whether as a semester abroad or an internship, has many incentives beyond the crediting of courses. You get to know people from all over the world, expand your knowledge in language and law and gain a lot of experience. If you have any questions or need more details about applying for a semester abroad, take a look here.
Contact at the University of Bayreuth:
Kirstin Freitag, International Coordinator for the supervision of the ERASMUS programme
- Gebäude RW II, 2. Floor, Room 2.57
- Tel.: 0921 / 55-6331
- E-Mail: erasmus.law@uni-bayreuth.de
- Website
Students can also contact the International Office at the University of Bayreuth:
- International Office, Zentrale Universitätsverwaltung
- Contact Point of the International Office
For credit transfer from foreign universities and internships, please contact us at internationallegalstudies@uni-bayreuth.de for prior clarification.
If you have already completed one, fill out this form to check the recognition.
The Rwanda Justice Sector Internship Program
The University of Bayreuth through the International Legal Studies Program and the Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD) in Rwanda have developed an internship program to be offered at the Judiciary in Rwanda.
The ILPD is the only institution mandated to offer professional postgraduate programs in law in Rwanda and will also coordinate the internship program through placing students at different institutions, including the Judiciary of Rwanda (Supreme Court), and monitor their supervision. This program is an offer and a response to the need of engaging students with international legal contexts in practice. Through the internship program, the students will learn about the judicial and legal processes of high-level national institutions in Rwanda in international contexts. This unique, hands-on opportunity will be given to two ILS students per annum. During the six-week program, the students are given the opportunity to develop valuable legal skills such as case research, case analysis, and understanding the role of courts in interpreting and applying national and international law. Yet, participation in the program requires little to no prior knowledge.
In 2025, the program lasts from August 25 to October 5. If this has piqued your interest, we invite you to take a look at the Rwanda Justice Sector Internship Program Letter and the experiences shared by a student from the University of Bayreuth who completed an internship at the Supreme Court of Rwanda in 2023. For all further questions, feel free to contact the ILS-Team via E-mail.