Established in 1949 the Faculty of Law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem stands as a testament to Israel’s legal history. This venerable institution is the oldest law school in the country. It’s more than just a place of learning. It’s a cornerstone of Israeli legal thought. Almost all Justices on the Supreme Court of Israel are alumni. Many prominent legal academics Attorneys-General and government officials also studied here.
Initially the Faculty of Law resided in the Ratisbonne Monastery. After the Six-Day War the Faculty relocated. It now occupies historic buildings on Mount Scopus. The move placed it alongside the National Library. This campus has been the Faculty’s home ever since.
The Bernard G Segal Law Library is a treasure. It’s the largest law library in Israel. It houses an impressive 300000 volumes representing 80000 titles. The library boasts unique collections. These collections focus on Jewish Israeli Roman and philosophical aspects of law.
The Faculty of Law isn’t just about the past. It’s a vibrant center of legal scholarship and research. It offers a dynamic curriculum spanning major areas of law. It boasts approximately 40 full-time professors 150 adjunct professors and over 50 instructors. Many visiting professors from around the world enrich the academic environment. The Faculty also collaborates with the Rothberg International School. This collaboration enhances the educational opportunities for international students. The school offers programs in English allowing students from around the globe to participate.
The Faculty of Law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem isn’t simply a building. It’s a living institution. A place where legal minds are shaped. A place where the past present and future of Israeli law intertwine. A place that has witnessed and shaped pivotal moments in Israeli history. It’s a place worth exploring. It’s a place to be remembered.