Program Overview

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Program Details

Introduction

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive program in Legal History, designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the development of modern law and the legal system. This program is tailored to students who have completed their Bachelor's degree in Law and are seeking to further their knowledge in the field.

Program Description

The Legal History program at the University of Copenhagen is a 7.5 ECTS course that spans one semester. The program is designed to give students an insight into the European tradition of law and how it has shaped the modern legal system. Students will analyze historical legal sources and develop their skills in legal methodology.

Course Content

The course content includes:

• An introduction to the history of law in Denmark and Europe
• The development of legal institutions and the role of the legal profession
• The impact of foreign law and legal thinking on Danish law
• The relationship between law and society
• The use of digital tools in legal history research

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Describe the major epochs in Danish and European legal history
• Analyze historical legal sources and identify their significance
• Evaluate the impact of foreign law on Danish law
• Apply legal methodology to historical legal sources
• Discuss the role of the legal profession in the development of law

Teaching Methods

The program will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and group work. Students will be expected to participate actively in class discussions and to complete assignments and exams.

Assessment

The program will be assessed through a written exam, which will consist of an analysis of historical legal sources and a discussion of the significance of these sources in the context of legal history.

Program Structure

The program will be structured as follows:

• Lectures: 16 hours
• Seminars: 19 hours
• Group work: 190 hours (estimated)
• Total: 225 hours

Language

The program will be taught in Danish.

Level

The program is designed for Bachelor's level students.

Duration

The program will run for one semester.

Placement

The program will be offered in the spring semester.

Study Board

The program is offered by the Faculty of Law.

Responsible Instructors

The program will be taught by Helle Vogt, Pernille Ulla Knudsen, and Josefin Rasmusson Find-Andersen.

Timetable

The timetable for the program will be available on the university's website.

Exam

The exam will be a written exam, which will take place on May 26-27, 2026. The re-exam will take place on August 10-11, 2026.

Help and Feedback

Students will have access to help and feedback throughout the program. The instructors will provide feedback on assignments and exams, and students will have the opportunity to discuss their progress with the instructors.