Can a US lawyer practice in Sweden?

Unlike many other countries, there is no lawyers’ monopoly for practising law in Sweden. This means anyone with or without legal qualifications may practise law and offer legal services to the public.

Can a foreign lawyer practice in Sweden?

​​​The legal profession is regulated in Sweden. This means that an advocate/jurist with foreign degree, who wishes to work on the same basis as someone with a Swedish degree, must obtain such a qualification.

Can an American lawyer practice in another country?

Practicing law in a host country depends on local regulations; many countries will not recognize U.S. bar admission. U.S. attorneys may only be able to practice U.S. law or work as an associate with a local attorney. In some countries, there may be no restrictions while in others you may not be able to practice at all.

How can I practice law in Sweden?

In order to practice law in Sweden, degree recipients must complete an additional five years of legal work at a law firm or in private practice. They must also demonstrate worthy character and pass a rigorous academic test.

How many years does it take to become a lawyer in Sweden?

Stockholm University offers two tracks to become a practicing lawyer in Sweden. The most common track takes 4,5 years, while the other takes 2 years but is reserved for students who already hold a foreign law degree. Both require students to be fluent in Swedish.

Can a US lawyer practice in Switzerland?

In Switzerland, only admitted attorneys may commercially represent clients in court. Any admitted attorney can represent clients in any area of law in front of all courts in Switzerland, cantonal or federal.

Can a foreign lawyer practice in Europe?

As foreign lawyers: they can practise under their home-country professional title and provide legal services in their home-country law, European Union law and public international law; these rights are now protected under international law through the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)

Who can practice law in Sweden?

Can I study law in English in Sweden?

We offer three LLM programmes in English. Doctoral studies can also be completed in English. Providing that they have the required level of fluency in Swedish, foreign students interested in obtaining a Swedish law degree (Juristexamen) can apply to join our Swedish Law Programme.