Special Mentions Bachelor of Law
Already at the Bachelor level it is possible to go more deeply into certain areas and to obtain a special Mention at the conclusion of the Bachelor program. This is possible in the following areas of study: European Law, Religious Law («Utriusque Iuris») and Bilingual. Several Mentions can be combined.
Special Mention «Bilingual»
For those wanting to work as a lawyer in Switzerland it is necessary to have good skills in German as well as in French. For this reason the Law Faculty offers its students the possibility to complete their courses in French and/or German and in this way to earn the special mention «Bilingual».
The bilingual Bachelor can be earned in two ways:
The exams in the blocks IUR I, IUR II, or IUR III will be successfully taken in the second study language. In addition, one seminar is written in the second study language
At least 40 % of the ECTS- credit points are earned in the second study language. In addition, one seminar is written in the second study language.
Special Mention «European Law»
The European dimension of Swiss law is constantly gaining importance. Hence the necessity to factor in that dimension into the legal training. With that aim in mind, students have the possibility to read for a Bachelor with special mention «European Law». To earn the Bachelor with special mention «European Law», students must successfully take exams in the courses «Internal Market Law» and «Introduction to European Private Law» and write a paper on a European law topic.
To earn the Bachelor with the special mention «European Law», the courses «Internal Market Law» and «Introduction to European Private Law» must be taken. A seminar on European Law must also be completed.
Special Mention «Religious Law»
Recently, questions concerning religious legal topics are again under discussion. Switzerland has varied and complex laws concerning the relationship between religious bodies and the state. Lately, these questions are being discussed in various cantons as well as on the federal level. In addition, the Christian churches, as well as the Jewish and Islamic communities have their own specific internal laws. For those who are interested in basic questions at the intersection of religion and law, there is the possiblilty to earn the Bachelor with the special mention «Utriusque Iuris» / «Religious Law».
To obtain the Bachelor of Law with this special mention, the student must pass an exam in the course «Introduction to Religious Law» and also complete a seminar within the scope of this course.
Further information: www.unifr.ch/rechtsgeschichte/rechtsgeschichte/mention
