Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Law

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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Law

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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Law, Law faculty in Centro district, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Faculty of Law occupies the Palace of Conde dos Arcos, a historical building in downtown Rio de Janeiro.

Established in 1891, this institution emerged from the merger of two private law schools in 1920, becoming the third oldest law school in Brazil.

The faculty has educated numerous Supreme Court members and legal scholars who have shaped the Brazilian judicial system through their contributions.

The institution serves as Brazil's largest public law school, providing education for three thousand students in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

From 1826 to 1924, the building housed the Brazilian Senate before becoming the permanent location for the law faculty.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Location: Centro

Inception: 1891

Part of: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Address: R. Moncorvo Filho, nº 2 a 8 - Largo do Caco - Centro 20211-340 20211-340

Phone: +552139381044

Email: arquivo@direito.ufrj.br

Website: http://direito.ufrj.br

GPS coordinates: -22.90726,-43.19010

Latest update: May 13, 2025 17:32

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