Study Abroad

USD’s study abroad programs provide intensive training in international law, while introducing American students to the legal institutions of another country. At the same time, students from Commonwealth and civil law traditions experience American legal viewpoints and problem-solving methods. Programs bring together students and expert faculty for a rich experience of academic and cultural interchange.

In 1973, the University of San Diego School of Law launched the Institute on International and Comparative Law, becoming the first U.S. summer law program on the European continent.

Barcelona is Spain's commercial capital, an important center of international law practice on the Mediterranean. Soak in the stunning and diverse culture of this vibrant and cosmopolitan Catalan city. A rich history of architecture and a unique Catalonian heritage provide the backdrop for Barcelona’s lively present.

One of the principal centers of international law practice and the prime center of financial law practice, London's timeless mix of old and new makes it one of Europe's hippest cities. The London Institute is located in central and fashionable Bloomsbury, where students interested in international sports, entertainment or business law will find this program just their "cup of tea." The summer Olympics are in London in 2012, and England celebrates the bicentennial of Charles Dickens' birth.

The jewel of the Renaissance, walkable, friendly Florence provides the perfect setting for studying law relating to the creative arts, such as art law, dealing with both fine art and artifacts, and intellectual property.

Paris is one of the most important centers of international law practice in the world, and the font from which the Civil Law system flowed. Its monuments, museums and restaurants make it one of the most pleasant cities in the world.