Program Overview

Juristprogrammet

The Juristprogrammet is a 4.5-year undergraduate program at the University of Gothenburg, leading to a Juristexamen degree. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in law, preparing them for a career in the legal profession.

Program Description

The program combines theoretical studies with practical problem-solving, allowing students to develop a deep understanding of the law and its applications. The curriculum includes courses in Swedish law, international law, and legal theory, as well as practical training in legal writing, advocacy, and negotiation.

Program Structure

The program is divided into nine terms, with a focus on building a strong foundation in law during the first three years. The final year allows students to specialize in a particular area of law, such as business law, international law, or human rights law.

Courses

• HRO101: Grundlðggande juridisk metod
• HRO102: Offentlig rðtt
• HRO201: Obligationsrðtt
• HRO212: Immaterial-f—rsðkrings-skadestÍnds- och associationsrðtt
• HRO203: Familjerðtt
• HRO301: Teoritermin med allmðn och speciell f—rvaltningsrðtt samt milj—rðtt
• HRO401: Straffrðtt
• HRO402: Processrðtt
• HRO560: Kredit- och exekutionsrðtt
• HRO580: Arbetsrðtt
• HRO600: Internationell rðtt
• HRO700: Skatterðtt med redovisning
• HRO800: Examensarbetet

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Grundlðggande beh—righet
• Historia 1b eller 1a1+1a2
• Samhðllskunskap 1b eller 1a1+1a2

Selection Criteria

Selection is based on a combination of grades (66%) and the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Juristprogrammet can pursue a wide range of careers in the legal profession, including:

• F—retagsjurister (in-house counsel)
• F—rvaltningsjurister (government lawyers)
• Handlðggare (administrative lawyers)
• F—rsðkringsjurister (insurance lawyers)
• Advokater (attorneys)
• Domare (judges)

International Opportunities

The University of Gothenburg has partnerships with universities around the world, providing students with opportunities to study abroad during their fourth year.

Study Environment

The program is taught at the Handelsh—gskolan (School of Business, Economics and Law) in Gothenburg, with a focus on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Language

The program is taught in Swedish, but students are expected to have a good command of English, as many courses include English-language literature and international perspectives.