Welcome to the Faculty of Law

With its approximately 5,000 students, the Faculty of Law of the University of Graz is the second largest law faculty in Austria. Its history goes back to 1778 when it was established as the third faculty of the University of Graz, which itself was founded in 1585.
The Faculty of Law is home to high-profile researchers and teachers across a broad range of both national and international legal fields. The Faculty's commitment to excellence assures the highest standards of research, teaching and training. Internationality, interdisciplinarity and successful knowledge transfer are leading principles that round up the Faculty's commitment.
The Faculty of Law is committed to provide its students with a profound, high quality education in law and, thus, give students the best possible preparation for their future professional careers.
Amongst its alumni are a great number of highly recognised national and international personalities. Our teachers include members of the highest Austrian courts, renowned lawyers and acclaimed national and international experts.