Is the University of Copenhagen or the University of Edinburgh better for law?

For law specifically, the University of Edinburgh is usually the more straightforward pick for most international students. It has a long-established law school with broad visibility in the UK and internationally, offers a full undergraduate LLB structure, and is especially well known for areas like international law, commercial law, legal theory, and comparative law.

Edinburgh tends to suit students who want a highly recognized law school with a wide course selection, a large academic community, and stronger name recognition in English-speaking legal and graduate-study circles. It is especially appealing if you may want to practice in Scotland, move into UK legal training routes, or pursue internationally oriented legal work where English-language instruction and common-law exposure are useful. The overall academic reputation of Edinburgh Law is very strong, and in day-to-day practical terms, more people outside continental Europe will immediately understand what kind of legal training you received there.

The University of Copenhagen makes more sense for a student who is especially interested in Danish or broader continental European legal traditions, or who may want to build a career in Denmark or nearby European institutions. Academically, Copenhagen is an excellent university, and its law faculty is respected, but its program is more tied to the Danish legal system and civil-law context.

If you mean overall academic strength, reputation, and versatility of the law program, Edinburgh usually comes out ahead. Copenhagen is strongest when your interests are specifically European civil law, Denmark, or that regional legal environment, rather than a broader international or UK-facing law path.