The American Law Program, founded in 2000, is a unique international experience, boasting world class US law faculty, diverse curriculum and exciting networking opportunities.
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Why is it worth it?
✅ you will improve your English and knowledge of common law from outstanding professors from the United States
✅ you will familiarize yourself with American teaching methods, including the Socratic method
✅ you will understand the language of contracts, statutes, court judgments, and other English-language legal texts
✅ you will learn about the American legal system, which influences the world of global trade, finance, and investment
✅ you will learn how to use the Westlaw legal database
✅ you will develop practical skills – speaking, discussing, negotiating, writing, listening, and reading comprehension in legal English
✅ as an ALP graduate, you will find it easier to find a job in international law firms and corporations, as well as the public sector
✅ you will join an amazing community of alumni and participate in engaging social events
🏛 WHERE AND WHEN? 🏛
Classes are held in person at the buildings of the Faculty of Law and Administration of Jagiellonian University (ul. Bracka 12, ul. Krupnicza 33A, ul. Olszewskiego 2).
Class periods: October-December and March-April.
Class schedule: The American Law Program consists of 12 five-day courses held on weekdays from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM in an American atmosphere.
Faculty: all courses are taught by professors from the Columbus School of Law The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Schedule: https://okspo.wpia.uj.edu.pl/spa/harmonogram (the ALP 2025-2026 schedule will be published in the summer of 2025)
🎓 DIPLOMA 🎓
To receive a diploma, simply complete 8 out of 12 American Law Program courses successfully*.
Course completion means attending classes and passing the online exam.
The diploma is signed by Jagiellonian University and Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., as the co-organizers of the program.
❗ *We offer the possibility to spread participation in the ALP over two years. Those interested in this solution are asked to contact the Program Coordinators.
✉ APPLICATIONS ✉
Applications for the American Law Program are accepted via the form: https://forms.gle/4wSasbhbuigQYnU38
💸 TUITION💸
🔹 4,950 PLN (about 1200 EUR) for students, doctoral students, and employees of Jagiellonian University
🔹 5,950 PLN (about 1400 EUR) for those from outside Jagiellonian University
The tuition fee covers part of the operating costs of the American Law School, including participation in evening events with professors from the USA, access to learning materials, and access to TWEN and Westlaw databases.
It is possible to receive a VAT invoice for the tuition fee and to pay the tuition fee in convenient installments.
🗣 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
The condition for participation in ALP is knowledge of English at B2 level or higher.
We are flexible – you can demonstrate your English proficiency with one of the following documents (just send it in the application form):
– completed subjects in English
– completed online courses in English
– language certificates
– confirmation of employment in English or the use of English at work
– completed series of webinars Contemporary Challenges in American & Global Law
Note: We reserve the right to further verify the language skills of applicants if we deem the submitted documents insufficient.
Don't worry, in practice almost all students have a document confirming English proficiency at B2 level or higher. If you do not have such a document, we will conduct an interview.
🤝 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS 🤝
For those wishing to join our program, we organize online organizational meetings.
At the meetings you will learn:
– what are the benefits of participating in the American Law Program
– what are the conditions for participation in the American Law Program
– what distinguishes the classes conducted as part of the American Law School.
🙋 QUESTIONS? 🙋
Contact the Coordinator of the American Law Program, Jagoda Szpak, at the e-mail address: szpak [at] cua.edu (phone number: 501958355, also on WhatsApp) or the Director of the American Law Program, Dr. Wojciech Bańczyk, at the e-mail address: wojciech.banczyk [at] uj.edu.pltitle="mailto:wojciech.banczyk [at] uj.edu.pl"
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