Law Schools in Romania 2026 — Complete Guide
Romania has a long tradition of legal education, with law schools at the University of Bucharest, Babeș-Bolyai (Cluj) and Alexandru Ioan Cuza (Iași) ranking among the most respected in Central and Eastern Europe. The 4-year LLB is taught primarily in Romanian, with selected international LLM tracks in English.
Why study law in Romania?
Romania is a civil-law country with a continental European legal tradition. Law degrees are well-respected across the EU, and Romanian-trained lawyers regularly work in Brussels, Luxembourg and other European jurisdictions. Tuition is modest by EU standards (typically 1,500–3,500 EUR/year), and the legal sector in Romania (especially in Bucharest and Cluj) has strong demand for graduates with multilingual skills.
The leading law faculties
The most prestigious Romanian law schools are: Faculty of Law — University of Bucharest (the most competitive, with about 5–7 candidates per place), Faculty of Law — Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Law — Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași. Strong regional options include the Simion Bărnuțiu Faculty of Law at ULBS Sibiu and the Faculty of Law at the West University of Timișoara (UVT).
How admission works
Most law faculties run a written admission test combining logical reasoning, text comprehension and general legal culture, alongside a weighting of the high-school diploma. The undergraduate LLB lasts 4 years (8 semesters). Programs are taught in Romanian — international students typically need to either complete the Romanian-language preparatory year or pass a B2-level Romanian language proficiency test.
LLM and international programs
For students who do not speak Romanian, the best route is usually the LLM in English — UBB Cluj and the University of Bucharest both offer one-year LLM programs in international, European or business law, taught entirely in English. These accept LLBs from any EU country (and many non-EU jurisdictions) as the entry qualification.
Career paths after the LLB
To practise law in Romania, an LLB graduate must pass an additional admission exam to one of the regulated professions: the National Institute for the Profession of Lawyers (INPPA) for advocacy, the National Institute of Magistracy (INM) for judges and prosecutors, or the relevant exams for notaries and bailiffs. Many graduates work in corporate legal departments, multinational law firms, EU institutions or pursue academic careers.
Featured faculties
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Faculty of Law — University of Bucharest
Faculty of Law at the University of Bucharest — Romania's most prestigious law school. 4-year LLB program in Romanian, with international LLM tracks.
Faculty of Law — UBB Cluj
Faculty of Law at Babeș-Bolyai University — leading law program in Transylvania, with multilingual study options.
Faculty of Law — UAIC Iași
Faculty of Law at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University — historic law school dating back to the 19th century.
Facultatea de Drept – UVT
Facultatea de Drept de la Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara este una dintre principalele școli juridice din vestul țării. Admiterea include test grilă (logică / interpretare de text) și media BAC.
Facultatea de Drept Simion Bărnuțiu – ULBS
Facultatea de Drept Simion Bărnuțiu de la ULBS Sibiu oferă programe de Drept și Administrație Publică. Admiterea: media BAC, complementată de o probă scrisă pentru anumite specializări.
Facultatea de Drept – Universitatea din Craiova
Facultatea de Drept a Universității din Craiova este una dintre principalele școli juridice din Oltenia. Specializări: Drept și Administrație Publică. Admiterea se face pe baza mediei BAC și a unei probe scrise.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I study law in Romania in English?▾
The undergraduate LLB is taught only in Romanian. However, the University of Bucharest and UBB Cluj offer LLM programs (postgraduate) entirely in English, in fields such as international, European and business law.
How long does law school last in Romania?▾
The LLB takes 4 years. To practise as an advocate, judge, prosecutor or notary, additional licensing exams (and 1–2 years of training) are required.
Is the Romanian LLB recognised in the EU?▾
Yes. ARACIS-accredited Romanian law degrees are recognised across the EU and EEA. Practising in another country usually requires a national bar admission exam in that country.
What is admission like at the University of Bucharest law school?▾
Highly competitive: 5–7 candidates per place. The entrance exam tests legal logic, reasoning and general legal culture, in addition to the high-school diploma weighting.
Do I need to know Romanian to apply for the LLB?▾
Yes. International students typically take the one-year Romanian preparatory program first or demonstrate B2-level Romanian language proficiency.
How much does law school cost in Romania?▾
1,500–3,500 EUR/year for the Romanian-language LLB at public universities. LLM programs in English typically cost 2,500–5,000 EUR/year.
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