Dr. Franz Werro

Professor

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Biography

Franz Werro is a Professor at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland, specializing in private law, obligations law, and European private law. He has a substantial teaching and research career, having served as a permanent faculty member at Georgetown University Law Center since 2001. His expertise spans comparative law and he has held positions as a visiting professor at several renowned law schools, including Cornell Law School and various institutions across Europe such as the University of Trieste and the Sorbonne in Paris. Professor Werro has contributed significantly to the field through his publications, focusing on Swiss law obligations and the impact of EU law on national private law, and has edited a casebook on contracts. He served as one of the co-editors-in-chief of the American Journal of Comparative Law from January 2014 to December 2023. In addition, he plays an active role in promoting continuing legal education in Switzerland and has consulted on Swiss international commercial disputes. His career reflects a commitment to advancing legal education and scholarship in comparative law and related disciplines.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Fribourg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university in a related field Minimum 60-90 ECTS in the chosen discipline
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation letter
  • Language proficiency certificate
  • Copy of passport/ID
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply to English-taught Master programs across SES and Science faculties.