Law students seeking to broaden their perspectives and gain international experience can choose from a range of study abroad programs in countries around the world. These opportunities allow students to explore foreign legal systems, learn from international faculty, and immerse themselves in different cultures while earning academic credit. This list highlights programs that combine classroom instruction with unique cultural and professional experiences, helping students develop a deeper understanding of law in a global context.
Study Abroad Programs for Law Students
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| School | Country(s) | City(s) | Category | Program Subject | Program Dates | Application Deadline | Tuition | Admission Requirements | Externship Opportunities? | Please Describe Any Organized Excursions | Credits | Program Web Link | Program Contact Email |
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| Albany Law School | Italy | Parma | International | International and EU Law with a focus on Sustainable Development Law | May 25 - June 21, 2025 | February 25, 2025 | $8,225 | Students must complete their first-year of law school and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. | No | Our program is a true joint program, where Albany Law School students and University of Parma students are in every class together. They have peer projects together and courses are taught by both institutions' professors. Enrichment activities include a visit to the European Food Safety Authority, tour local parmigiano cheese making factory and taste cheeses, tour vinegar making and sample vinegar and wine, classic Parma cooking class in the country, visit sites relevant to courses, city tours of Parma and Bologna, and student mixers with University of Parma students. | 5 credits | jrose@albanylaw.edu | |
| Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana | Ireland | Cork | Comparative | Comparative Constitutional Law - Persuading Agencies & Challenging Agency Actions | May 23 - June 6, 2025 | April 1, 2025 | $3,950 | For Summer 2025, the summer program will be a Comparative Constitutional Law focus, looking at constitutional issues relating to agencies and judicial review in both the United States and Ireland. The 2025 summer program will also focus heavily on oral advocacy skills. Classes are held in person at the UCC. For the first week, classes are from 9:00 - 11:30 am, and for the second week classes are from 9:00 - 11:45 am, and 1:30 - 4:00 pm. This is a credit/no credit course. Students will have daily assignments and engage in significant in-class exercises, including simulated oral arguments. To earn a “credit” for the course, the student must complete each of the skills exercises and earn an aggregate score for the 7 skills exercises and oral argument of at least 25 of the 40 aggregate points for the course. Enrollment is limited to 20 students from U.S. schools. Students must be in good academic standing to participate. | No | 2 | phil.stempin@mso.umt.edu | ||
| American University Washington College of Law | Switzerland | Geneva | Human Rights | Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law: Practical Challenges | JUNE 29 - JULY 12, 2025 | Feb. 13, 2025 | Tuition is equivalent to three credits of regular tuition (shared double accommodation is included) | Open to WCL and non-WCL students who are 1Ls and 2Ls. Law students outside the US and legal professionals are eligible to participate for a certificate. | No | 3 | wclabroad@wcl.american.edu | ||
| American University Washington College of Law | UK and Belgium | London | International | International Business: Transnational Business Law and EU Regulation | June 15 - June 28, 2024 | Feb. 13, 2025 | Tuition is equivalent to three credits of regular tuition (shared accommodation included) | Open to WCL and non-WCL students who are 1Ls and 2Ls. Law students outside the US and legal professionals are eligible to participate for a certificate. | No | Site visits to leading legal institutions throughout London and Brussels, including transnational law firms, EU political institutions, and legal/economic entities, such as the Inns of Court and a multilateral development bank. | 3 | wclabroad@wcl.american.edu | |
| American University Washington College of Law | Netherlands | The Hague | International | International Criminal Justice: International Criminal Law and International Legal Approaches to Terrorism | May 26 - June 20, 2025 | Rolling | Tuition is equivalent to six credits of regular tuition (accommodation included) | Full-time and part-time J.D. candidates who have completed their first year of study by May 2025 Candidates for graduate law degrees (LL.M., S.J.D.) JD graduates Graduate students in other disciplines may be eligible. The Program Director will determine their eligibility on a case-by-case basis. Student applicants must be enrolled in good standing at an accredited university or law school, as demonstrated by a letter of good standing to be submitted with the application (A letter of good standing is not necessary for WCL students). Non-credit-seeking participants will receive a certificate of completion after successfully completing the program. If you are a law student or legal practitioner interested in a non-credit option, please email hagueprogram@wcl.american.edu for registration information. The fee for certificate credit or course audit is $750 per credit. | In prior years, several participants pursued internships directly related to international criminal law. | The program includes opportunities for participants to meet informally with other students, researchers and practitioners in the international justice field. The program includes a networking panel, during which students have the opportunity to meet with alumni and other practitioners to learn about their experience in the field, as well as intercultural sessions with colleagues at the Asser Insitituut to learn about living and working in The Hague. | 6 | hagueprogram@wcl.american.edu | |
| Baylor University School of Law | Scotland | St Andrews | Trial Advocacy | The Academy of the Advocate - Trial and Appellate Advocacy | July 27 – August 10, 2025 | See Baylor Law School Website | Tentative $8,000 | Any student who has completed his or her first year of law school by July 26, 2025, may apply to the program. Acceptance of any credit or grade for any course taken in the program is subject to determination by your home law school. Discuss The Academy of the Advocate with your course adviser before enrolling in the program. | No | Students who complete the School of the Appeal, School of the Trial, or Advanced School of the Trial in the Academy of the Advocate at St Andrews will be eligible to receive five (5) quarter hours of credit (equivalent to three (3) semester hours) for their work. Acceptance of any credit or grade for any course taken in the program is subject to determination by your home school. Discuss The Academy with your course adviser before enrolling in the program. | ed_nelson@baylor.edu | ||
| Baylor University School of Law | Zambia | Lusaka | Trial Advocacy | Trial and Appellate Advocacy | Summer 2025 | March, 2025 | TBD | Open to Baylor Law School students who have completed their first year of law school by July 26, 2025. | Yes | The field placement also includes a field trip to Victoria Falls, one of the 7 modern natural wonders of the world, and a visit to a game park in neighboring Botswana. | 2 Credit Hours | ed_nelson@baylor.edu | |
| Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law | England | Nottingham | Comparative | Comparative Law | Varies | Varies | Varies | Must be a 2L or 3L student in good standing | Possibly | U.S., British & European Union Law Sidney Sussex College | Cambridge, England Duration: 5 weeks Campbell Law co-sponsors a highly respected and popular five-week summer program in Cambridge, England, alongside Samford University Cumberland School of Law. Students undertake a comparative study of U.S., British, and European Union law based out of historical Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. Appellate & Trial Advocacy Academy of the Advocate | St. Andrews, Scotland Duration: 2 weeks Campbell Law students and faculty regularly participate in Baylor Law School’s Academy of the Advocate in St. Andrews, Scotland. The two-week program focuses on appellate and trial advocacy, including the comparison of techniques used by American and British lawyers. The Academy of the Advocate is organized into three schools – the School of the Appeal, the School of the Trial, and the Advanced School of the Trial. Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Legal Practice Nottingham Law School | Nottingham, UK Nottingham Law School in the United Kingdom offers Campbell Law students the ability to earn a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Legal Practice. Enrolled students utilize Nottingham’s robust online resources and travel abroad to meet face-to-face with faculty and fellow students. This degree offering is also available for judges and practicing attorneys. Program Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyhrFGqjjoI Student Testimonials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8czB_vjl-kA Judge Testimonials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spXoWuzvn3I Legal Study Abroad in Ghana University of Cape Coast School of Law | Cape Coast, Ghana Duration: 3 weeks Campbell Law offers a three-week summer study abroad program in Ghana that provides participating students with a unique cultural, educational and professional experience in partnership with the University of Cape Coast School of Law. In addition to their legal coursework, students travel to Accra, Ghana’s capital and the legal and economic center of the country, to visit the major institutions of government and commerce as well as a variety of historical sites throughout the country. | 3-5 | lsnedeker@campbell.edu | |
| Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law | Poland | Krakow | International | International Business and Trade | June 8 -July 10, 2025 | March 15, 2025 | TBA - Visit website for updated information. | An applicant must be in good standing and anticipate having completed one year of full- or part-time law school by Friday, May 9, 2025. | Yes, Externships opportunities are available in Krakow and Warsaw, Poland. | Several weekend excursions are planned to introduce students to the culture and history of Poland. The Program will commence with an orientation and walking tour of historic Kraków, including its Rynek Glowny Market Square, and dinner will follow at a local restaurant. A field trip has been planned for students to explore Kraków in World War II - Kazimierz and Podgorze then and now and to tour Auschwitz/Birkenau. Students will network with alumni and other professionals at the U.S. & Central and Eastern European (US-CEE) Connection Weekend. A field trip to Zakopane, a resort town in southern Poland at the base of the Tatras Mountains, is planned for the closing weekend celebration. | 4 to 10 credits | dedoulis@law.edu, poland@law.edu, ferraro@cua.edu | |
| Cornell Law School | France | Paris | General | 2024 Cornell-Paris 1 Summer Institute | June 30 to July 18, 2025 | April 15, 2025 | Cost: $1750 per credit Min of 2 credits: $3500 | J.D. students and non-U.S. law Students who have completed at least one year of law studies and are in good standing. Students preparing to study for an LL.M. degree in the United States. Graduate students in good academic standing who demonstrate an interest in the law. Attorneys who have been licensed or admitted by the appropriate professional entity in their respective home countries. Academics, practitioners, and other professionals seeking knowledge of American, international, and comparative law “In-between” graduates – former students who have received their Bachelors degree and are considering further graduate education related to law. | No | Palais de Justice (the site of France’s highest court in the ordinary court system), the Conseil d’État (the “supreme court” in the French administrative court system). | Up to 4 credits | dfp7@cornell.edu | |
| Creighton University School of Law | Germany | Omaha | International | International Criminal Law/Holocaust | July 6 - August 1 | March 15, 2024 | 5000 | Good standing at your academic institution | No | The class attends live war crimes trials in The Hague, Netherlands and speaks with international criminal tribunal judges and staff. The class also has a 4-day immersion experience in Krakow, Poland learning about the Jewish experience under German occupation during World War II, including trips to the Auschwitz concentration camp, Schindler Factory, and the Galicia Museum. Finally, the class visit's Hitler's Eagle's Nest in the Alps after a day in Salzburg, Austria. | 6 | mkelly@creighton.edu | |
| DePaul University College of Law | Spain | Madrid | Business | Spain: European Business & Human Rights Law: This program offers courses on the theory and practice of European business and commercial law and human rights law. | May 26 - June 17, 2025 | April 15 | $5,883 + $600 Program Fee | Admission to the program is open to students who have completed at least one year of full-time or part-time study and are in good standing at an accredited law school. Each student must provide an unofficial transcript from their home school. | Yes | 5 | JMONTG26@depaul.edu | ||
| Drake University Law School | France | Nantes | International | International, EU, and Comparative Law | May 20 - June 24, 2024 | March 3, 2025 | $8,300 | An applicant from a law school other than Drake University must submit a written statement from the Dean or other appropriate official of his or her law school, certifying that the applicant is in good academic standing and is not on probation for disciplinary or other reasons. The statement should also indicate that the applicant's law school will accept the credit earned from the Summer in France program. The application will not be processed until this statement is received. The American Bar Association has approved the Summer in France program, and the program is offered as part of the fully accredited Drake Law School curriculum. Students' home law schools, however, must determine whether to accept any credit or grade for courses taken in the program. The applicant is responsible for arranging to receive academic credit from his or her law school for successful completion of the program. | no | The study abroad program includes both courses and weekly enrichment activities, such as: Participating in a mock trial with French lawyers in a French courtroom Visiting administrative courts and the local legislature Joining in a panel discussion with French scholars Touring a local vineyard and sampling the wine Traveling to the picturesque town of Clisson Visiting sites relevant to the courses offered Meeting French students | 6 | ellen.yee@drake.edu | |
| Florida International University College of Law | Spain | Seville | Comparative | 2025 Study Abroad - Sports Law and Comparative Evidence & Criminal Procedure | June 2 - June 27, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | $4,500 + Registration fee $275 | Eligibility Requirements • Have completed the first-year curriculum, be enrolled, and in good academic standing at an ABA accredited law school • Hold a valid passport to travel to Spain • Submit required forms and documents • Pay non-refundable Registration fee ($275) • Pay travel insurance premium ($195) • Attend personal or phone interview • Complete pre-departure orientation by May 1st, 2025 | No | The program will include special activities related to Sports Law and visits to legal institutions and historic places in Seville. | 6 | ldlima@fiu.edu | |
| Florida State University College of Law | United Kingdom | Oxford | Comparative | Comparative Law | June 30-August 7, 2025 | March 28, 2025 | $12,660 (includes tuition, housing and two meals on class days) | Good standing in ABA law school. Letter of good standing required along with official transcripts. | No | Visit to Royal Courts of Justice in London; trip to see play in Stratford-upon-Avon | 4 to 6 (cost the same) | soglesby@law.fsu.edu | |
| Fordham Law School | South Korea | Seoul | General | Summer Program in Seoul | June 17, 2025-June 28, 2025 | March 29, 2025 (rolling) | 3975-6625 (varies) | Good standing in an ABA-approved law school | Yes | National Assembly of Korea Constitutional Court of Korea Supreme Court of Korea | 3-6 | ylee@fordham.edu | |
| Gonzaga University School of Law | Italy | Firenze | General | Gonzaga Law in Florence | May 18 - June 13, 2025 | March 1, 2025 | $6600 (5 credits); $5600 (4 credits) | The 2025 Florence Summer Law Program is open to United States and Canadian law students in good academic standing. International students also may enroll and receive a certificate rather than academic credit. If you are a non-Gonzaga student, you must provide your unofficial transcripts as well as a letter of support from your home institution. This year's program will include our annual Human Rights Conference with the theme, AI and Human Rights: Human Rights in the 21st Century, and the International Conflict Mediation Competition with the University of Florence Faculty of Law. At the conclusion of the program, students will also have the opportunity to complete a two-week internship in Milan (not for credit). | No | Guided tours of the major Florence museums. Group trips to Siena and Cinque Terre. Faculty-student dinners showcasing regional cuisine are scheduled for these activities. | 4 credits (two courses) or 5 credits (two courses plus mediation competition) | acharya@gonzaga.edu | |
| Loyola University Chicago School of Law | Italy | Rome | General | 2025 Course Offerings: Police Accountability-A Comparative Perspective, Professor Stephen Rushin; International Legal Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence and Impacts, Professor Patricia Lee; International Human Rights in Rome: Field Study, Professors Kate Mitchell and Siobhan Cafferty | May 24-June 7, 2025 | February 1st, or until spaces are filled | $1825/ $912.50 for the 3rd credit | Good Standing, and no record of student disciplinary issues | No | Bus city tour Tour of the Avvocatura Generale dello Stato – Office of the Attorney General of Italy Tour of the Corte di Cassazione –Supreme Court of Italy Papal Audience, in St. Peter’s Square Group dinner/aperitivo with students and faculty Other guided events both on- and off-campus throughout the program | 2 credits required; optional 3rd credit | tmastro@luc.edu | |
| Loyola University New Orleans College of Law | Greece | Spetses | Comparative | Comparative Law | June 15-28, 2025 | Rolling until full | $1250 per credit hour | Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.2 and have completed the first year of law school. | No. | We will visit the Pelopennesian Peninsula to see the Theatre of Epidaurus and the City of Napflio and its Palimidi Fortress, among other things. We will visit a monastery and a museum on the Island of Spetses. | 3 | algero@loyno.edu | |
| Loyola University New Orleans College of Law | Austria | Vienna | Comparative | Comparative Law | June 29-July 11, 2025 | Rolling until full | $1250 per credit hour | Must have completed the first year of law school and have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.2. | No. | The program includes visits to the Austrian Parliament, the Austrian Constitutional Court, the Austrian Supreme Court, and the Mauthausen Memorial (a former Nazi concentration camp). The program will also include a weekend trip to Prague, Czech Republic, where a three-hour lecture will take place at the Charles University, Faculty of Law. | 3 | algero@loyno.edu | |
| Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University | Mexico | Tijuana | Immigration | Immigration Enforcement at the Border | May 17 - May 24, 2025 | March 18, 2025 | For reference, 2024 tuition (3-credits): $3,510 and program fee: $2,000; For 2025 program (3-credits): TBA | Required to be in good academic standing with home university. Must submit a statement of interest with application. | No | 3 | internationalprograms@hofstra.edu | ||
| Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University | Italy | Pisa | International | International & Comparative Law | May 18 - May 31, 2025 | March 28, 2025 | For reference, 2024 program was: $3,510. For 2025 program: TBA | good academic standing with home institution | No | 3 | internationalprograms@hofstra.edu | ||
| Michigan State University College of Law | United States | Charlotte | International | Public and private international and Comparative Law | 05/12/25-06/10/25 | 02/15/25 | 3975 | For Law students (J.D. or LL.M.) to be eligible to participate in the Program the student must have completed one year of full- or part-time law study by May 12, 2025, and must be in good academic standing at an ABA-approved law school or an approved Canadian law school that will accept credit from a U.S. study abroad program. For other graduate students to be eligible to participate in the Program the student must have completed at least one semester of full-or part time study by May 12, 2025, and must be in good academic standing at a fully accredited University and the student’s program must be willing to accept credit from the study abroad program. All applicants from schools other than MSU must furnish a letter from the appropriate official at their home institution certifying that they are in good academic standing. Additionally, all applicants from schools other than MSU must furnish a transcript (the transcript may be in electronic form if submitted directly by a registrar's office). Admissions are on a rolling basis, beginning Nov. 15, 2024. | No | 5 | jamesas1@msu.edu | ||
| Mississippi College School of Law | Cuba | Havana | Comparative | Comparative Civil Rights | March 8-15, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | $2,436 | The program is open to full-time or part-time J.D. and LL.M. students, including international students, enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school. Participating J.D. students must have attended law school for at least one year and currently be in good standing. LL.M. students must be in good standing. Therefore, the program is only available to current second and third year J.D. students and LL.M. students | No | 2 | aharris7@mc.edu | ||
| Mississippi College School of Law | Mexico | Mérida | Comparative | Comparative Law | Dec. 26, 2024 - Jan. 7, 2025 | Oct. 28, 2024 | $1266 per credit hour | Visiting students must be currently in good academic standing at their current law school (2.0 GPA or higher, or equivalent). Students must submit a current resume/CV, an unofficial law school transcript, a letter of good standing granting permission from their law school to participate in the program, and a photocopy of their current passport (if they have one). Applicants will be notified of acceptance on a rolling basis. Admitted students must pay a $250 non-refundable deposit. | No | As a part of the program, students have the opportunity to visit, through participation in the program, wonderful locations in the Yucatán, such as: - Chichén Itzá - Uxmal - Hacienda Sotuta de Peón | 2 | aharris7@mc.edu | |
| Mississippi College School of Law | France | Lille | International | International Human Rights | June 2-June 18, 2025 | April 28, 2025 | $3,654.00 | The program is open to full-time and part-time J.D. and LL.M. students at ABA-accredited law schools. Participating students must currently be in good standing and J.D. students have attended law school for at least one academic year. International students studying law in an ABA-accredited law school are also welcome to participate. | No | Lille is located in northeastern France, near Belgium, and offers a mix of old-world charm and a lively cultural scene. The city is a short train ride from Paris, London, Brussels, and other cities in both Belgium and France. Anticipated excursions include a visit to the EU Parliament in Brussels. | 3 | aharris7@mc.edu | |
| Mississippi College School of Law | South Korea | Seoul | Government | Status of Forces Agreements and Government Contracts | May 18-23 and May 26-30, 2025 | April 28, 2025 | $3,654.00 | The program is open to full-time and part-time J.D. and LL.M students at ABA-accredited law schools. Participating students must currently be in good standing and have attended law school for at least one year. Therefore, the program is only available to current second-and third-year students J.D. students or LL.M. students | No | Excursions will include a visit to the DMZ, conditions permitting. | 3 credits | aharris7@mc.edu | |
| Mitchell Hamline School of Law | United Kingdom | London | International | International Comparative Law | June 23 - July 18, 2025 | April 30, 2025 | Tuition: $850/cr; Course Fee: $450 | Students can register for one course in each session. See website for details and information on courses: https://mitchellhamline.edu/study-abroad/international-comparative-law-london/ | No | The first session course includes site visits to prominent legal institutions, such as the Old Bailey Criminal Court, providing real-world context to the theoretical foundations of criminal justice and human rights. | 3 credits in each session (2 sessions available) | kim.vudinh@mitchellhamline.edu | |
| Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law | Iceland | Reykjavik | Trial Advocacy | Trial Advocacy | 5/23/25-6/6/25 | April 15, 2025 | $3,105 ($1,035 per credit hour) | Requirements: Application Submission: Complete and submit the application by April 15, 2025, along with the $500 deposit. Original Transcripts: Submit your official transcripts from your current school. These will be required for credit transfer. Transient Student Status: You must become a transient student at Ohio Northern University (ONU). This involves applying to ONU temporarily to take part in the program. Course Registration: Once accepted, register for the Iceland course through ONU to receive academic credit for participation. Via TRM-ONU Abroad Portal: Use this portal to upload and manage all required travel documentation, such as: Passport copy Proof of travel insurance Emergency contact information Any additional forms specified by the program | NA | The Reykjavik, Iceland study abroad program offers law students the chance to earn three credit hours while honing their advocacy skills under the guidance of Dean Charles Rose III and a distinguished faculty from U.S. and international law schools. Students will engage with Icelandic legal professionals and collaborate with Icelandic law students in this unique cross-cultural experience. Beyond academics, participants will explore iconic sites such as The Golden Circle, including Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and the Geysir Geothermal Area, as well as landmarks like the Blue Lagoon and Hallgrímskirkja Church. Limited to 40 students, this program offers a prestigious opportunity to prepare for global legal advocacy while experiencing Iceland’s rich culture and stunning landscapes. | 3 credit hours | b-burgy@onu.edu | |
| Pepperdine University Rick J. Caruso School of Law | Germany | Augsburg | General | Augsburg Exchange Program | June 16 to July 25, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | $2,570 (per unit) based on 2024-2025 Academic Year costs | Students accepted into the program are officially enrolled at Pepperdine for the classes they take in the Augsburg Summer Program. | No. | Both the University of Augsburg and Pepperdine recommend students take four credits. Students wishing to take more than four credits (up to a maximum of nine credits) will need to get permission from the Director of the Program at Pepperdine. | linn.griffin@pepperdine.edu | ||
| Pepperdine University Rick J. Caruso School of Law | Ghana | Accra | General | Sudreau Global Justice Institute - Ghana | Mid-May 2025 to Mid-July 2025 | October 25, 2024 | $2,570 per unit based on 2024-2025 Academic Year costs | Admission based on resume, application (including short answers to questions), and multiple rounds of interviews. | Yes, with the Ghana Judiciary | Safari in a Ugandan National Park | Units are optional - could take between 0-8 units | seth.bamburg@pepperdine.edu | |
| Pepperdine University Rick J. Caruso School of Law | Rwanda | Kigali | General | Sudreau Global Justice Institute - Rwanda | Mid-May 2025 to Mid-July 2025 | October 25, 2024 | $2,570 per unit based on 2024-2025 Academic Year costs | Admission based on resume, application (including short answers to questions), and multiple rounds of interviews. | Yes, with the Rwanda Judiciary | Safari in a Ugandan National Park | Units are optional - could take between 0-8 units | seth.bamburg@pepperdine.edu | |
| Pepperdine University Rick J. Caruso School of Law | Uganda | Kampala | General | Sudreau Global Justice Institute - Uganda | Mid-May 2025 to Mid-July 2025 | October 25, 2024 | $2,570 per unit based on 2024-2025 Academic Year costs | Admission based on resume, application (including short answers to questions), and multiple rounds of interviews. | Yes, with the Ugandan Judiciary | Safari in a Ugandan National Park | Units are optional - could take between 0-8 units | seth.bamburg@pepperdine.edu | |
| Quinnipiac University School of Law | Ireland | Dublin | International | International Human Rights, Irish Law, International Criminal Law | May 19 to June 21, 2025 | February 24, 2025 | $1,545 per credit | Good standing at an ABA-approved law school. | No | Oireachtas (Irish Legislature), Criminal Court, Four Courts, King's Inns, Kilmainham Gaol Museum of the 1916 Rising, and Brú na Bóinne prehistoric tomb sites of Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth. One or more walking tours of 1916 Rising events and locales. | 4 or 6 | kim.galiette@quinnipiac.edu | |
| Saint Louis University School of Law | Spain | Madrid | International | International and Comparative Law | May 19, 2025 - June 29, 2025 | March 1, 2025 | $6,200 (includes books, fees, printing, Intro to Spanish class) | Applicants must be students in good standing who have completed one year of full-time or part-time study at an ABA-approved or state-accredited law school. | There are internship opportunities after the program. | The program includes visits to various Spanish courts including Spain's Constitutional and Supreme Courts. The program also includes a visit to a private business law firm and a cultural tour of Madrid. Optional weekend day trips are also available. | 4-6 | ira.trako@slu.edu | |
| Saint Louis University School of Law | Spain | Madrid | International | International and Comparative Law | May 19, 2025 - June 29, 2025 | March 1, 2025 | $6,200 (includes books, fees, printing, Intro to Spanish class) | A student must be in good standing and must have completed one year of full or part-time study at a law school. | There are internship opportunities after the program. | The program includes guided visits to various Spanish legal institutions, including Spain's Constitutional Court and Spain's Supreme Court and/or Spanish law firms. We will also schedule a cultural walking tour of Madrid. SLU Madrid also organizes weekend day trips to other Spanish cities for an additional charge. | 4-6 | ira.trako@slu.edu | |
| Samford University Cumberland School of Law | Iceland | Reykjavik | Environmental | Impact of environmental law on the world’s ecosystems | June 22-July 9, 2025 | March 1, 2025 | $2,662 | Program participation is limited to Cumberland School of Law students in good standing. | No | Tour of the Supreme Court of Iceland with a private Q & A with the president of the Supreme Court of Iceland; Tour of the Icelandic Parliament; Tour of the Geothermal Plant and Carbfix Borehole at Reykjavik Energy Plant; Tour of Hvammvick Geothermal Pools | Students receive a total of 3 credit hours comprising three 1 credit hour courses | mblack3@samford.edu | |
| Samford University Cumberland School of Law | England | Cambridge | General | Legal Systems of the U.K. and the European Union | June 29-August 2, 2025 | March 1, 2025 | $4,437 | This program is put on through a partnership between Samford University Cumberland School of Law, Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law and Chapman University Fowler School of Law. It is limited to a maximum of 40 students. | No | Students combine a one-week, one-credit course in the English Legal System and Law of the European Union with two elective two-credit courses of their choice for the remaining weeks of the program. | mblack3@samford.edu | ||
| Samford University Cumberland School of Law | Scotland | Edinburgh | Advocacy | Persuasive Advocacy | June 2-July 2, 2025 | March 1, 2025 | $4,437 | Program participation is limited to Cumberland School of Law students in good standing. | No | Students are given a private tour of the Scottish Parliament led by a member of Parliament; Students have the opportunity to observe proceedings in the Sheriff’s Court of Edinburgh with a private presentation from a sitting Sheriff; Students will participate in a continuing legal education seminar alongside both U.S. and U.K. attorneys seeking their CLE requirements in the dream location of historic Edinburgh; and A trip to Strasbourg, France, joining Cumberland School of Law's students in Cambridge for a tour of the Parliament of the European Union. | Students receive a total of 5 credit hours including 1 credit hour course required for all students and 2 electives totaling 4 hours of experiential credit. | mblack3@samford.edu | |
| Santa Clara University School of Law | Singapore | Singapore | Business | Business and Sustainability | 05/25/2025 to 06/13/2025 | 04/01/2025 | $1,250 per credit | Good standing at an ABA or California accredited law school. | Yes | The Supreme Court of Singapore Parliament of Singapore Singapore International Arbitration Centre | 4-8 | LawStudyAbroad@scu.edu | |
| Santa Clara University School of Law | Switzerland | Geneva | International | Customizable International Law Survey | Customizable (06/15 - 07/11) | 04/01/2025 | $1,250 per credit | Good standing at an ABA or California accredited law school. | No | The United Nations The International Committee of the Red Cross, The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) The International Labour Organization The World Health Organization | 1-5 | LawStudyAbroad@scu.edu | |
| Santa Clara University School of Law | Japan | Tokyo | Business | Doing Business in Japan | 05/25/2025 to 06/13/2025 | 04/01/2025 | $1,250 per credit | Good standing at an ABA or California accredited law school. | Yes | National Diet (parliament) Supreme Court National Patent Office International Arbitration Center | 4-9 | LawStudyAbroad@scu.edu | |
| Santa Clara University School of Law | Austria | Vienna | Business | Doing Business in the European Union | 05/25/2025 to 06/13/2025 | 04/01/2025 | $1,250 per credit | Good standing at an ABA or California accredited law school. | Yes | Austrian Parliament The Supreme Court Local Law Firms | 4-8 | LawStudyAbroad@scu.edu | |
| Santa Clara University School of Law | Costa Rica | San Jose | Human Rights | Human Rights in the Americas | 05/25/2025 to 06/13/2025 | 04/01/2025 | $1,250 per credit | Good standing at an ABA or California accredited law school. | Yes | Inter-American Court of Human Rights Local community activists and labor organizers Practicing human rights attorneys and NGOs Optional Spanish Language Classes, including Legal Spanish | 4-8 | LawStudyAbroad@scu.edu | |
| Santa Clara University School of Law | Netherlands | The Hague | International | International Criminal Law | 5/25/2025 to 06/06/2025 | 04/01/2025 | $1,250 per credit | Good standing at an ABA or California accredited law school. | No | International Court of Justice International Criminal Court International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals Iran–United States Claims Tribunal Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons | 3 | LawStudyAbroad@scu.edu | |
| Santa Clara University School of Law | Australia | Sydney | Immigration | Refugee & Forced Migration Law | 05/25/2025 to 06/06/2025 | 04/01/2025 | $1,250 per credit | Good standing at an ABA or California accredited law school. | Yes | Criminal courts of New South Wales Federal Circuit Court of Australia Australian Human Rights Commission Office of the Legal Services Commissioner | 4-9 | LawStudyAbroad@scu.edu | |
| Southwestern Law School | United Kingdom | London | International | International Entertainment Law (Track I); and Public Interest Law (Track II) | June 16-July 18, 2025 | Rolling | $10,200 | Visiting students must provide a law school transcript and a letter of good academic standing at the time of application. | No | The program features excursions to the U.K. Supreme Court, the Royal Courts of Justice, a Sports venue, and other London legal, entertainment, and cultural institutions. | 6 credits | tmoore@swlaw.edu | |
| St. John's University School of Law | Italy | Rome | International | International and Comparative Law | May 24-June 20, 2025 | March 1, 2024 | TBD | Good academic standing; completion of online application packet. | No | Planning historical walking tour; court visit; guest speaker(s). | 6 | shannoe1@stjohns.edu | |
| St. Mary's University School of Law | Austria | Innsbruck | General | Summer Study Abroad Program in the Alps | June 30 - August 1, 2025 | June 1, 2025 | $1513 / Credit Hour | Complete the application. | No. | Court house visit, State house visit | 6 | vmather@stmarytx.edu | |
| St. Thomas University School of Law | Spain | El Escorial | International | International and Comparative Law | 05-24-2025 through 06-24-2025 | Rolling Basis | $8,575 (double occupancy) | Available to all U.S law students who have completed one year of legal studies and are in good standing at an ABA or state-approved law school; also available to foreign law students. | No. | A detailed program with excursions will post between March and April, 2025. | Classes are three (3) credits each. Must take two classes. | cgonzalezrivera@stu.edu | |
| Stetson University College of Law | United Kingdom | Oxford | Comparative | Comparative Advocacy: Mastering Advocacy 2024 | July 20 - August 2, 2025 | March 1 | $5,506 (3 credits) | Successful completion of one academic year (Fall & Spring) and be in good academic standing | No | A Walking Tour of Oxford, a visit to a law firm or court, and a tour of William Shakespeare's House in Stratford-upon-Avon. | 3 | paryzek@law.stetson.edu | |
| Stetson University College of Law | Spain | Madrid | International | International and Comparative Law | June 1-27, 2025 | March 1 | $7,270 (4 credits) | Successful completion of one academic year (Fall & Spring) and be in good academic standing | No | While in Madrid, students may visit the courts, legal institutions, NGO's, and government offices, as well as places such as the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums. | 4 | paryzek@law.stetson.edu | |
| Stetson University College of Law | The Netherlands | The Hague | International | International and Comparative Law | June 29-July 25, 2025 | March 1 | $7,270 (4 credits) | Successful completion of one academic year (Fall & Spring) and be in good academic standing | No | In The Hague, students will normally visit the International Criminal Court (ICC), the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the Peace Palace, and the Organization for the Protection Against Chemical Weapons (OPCW). It will also include opportunities to meet judges and public officials. | 4 | paryzek@law.stetson.edu | |
| Syracuse University College of Law | United Kingdom | London | General | Legal Externships | May 19 - July 4 | February 1 | $11,170 | Law students from any ABA-accredited law school who have completed their first-year curriculum and who have a minimum GPA of 2.5 are eligible to participate in the program. | Yes | The students participate in a comprehensive 5-day orientation before they begin their externship placements at sites around London. Additional activities include visits to the UK Supreme Court, Parliament, the Royal Courts of Justice, the Inns of Court, and various courts around London. | 5 | ashorsfa@syr.edu | |
| Syracuse University College of Law | United Kingdom | London | General | Legal Internship Placements | May 19 - July 4 | 44967 | $2,234 per credit | Rising 2L and 3Ls from any ABA-accredited law school with a minimum GPA of 2.5. | Yes | In addition to the externship placement, the program organizes guests lectures and site visits around "legal London" which includes visits to the U.K. Supreme Court, Parliament, the Royal Courts of Justice, the Inns of Court, and other sites. | 5 | rtconrad@syr.edu | |
| Temple University Beasley School of Law | Italy | Rome | General | Rome Summer Law Abroad Program | May 26, 2025 – June 20, 2025 | March 15th for students not requiring a visa. February 15th for students requiring a visa. | $4,100 | Completed online application form, resume, current letter of good standing from applicant’s law school (following the release of first semester grades, if the applicant is a first-year law student), and a $50 nonrefundable application fee. | Unpaid, not-for-credit internships are available to students enrolled in the Summer Rome Law Program. Students perform legal work for these internships. | Tentative school organized excursions include: Historic tour of Rome, Borgo di Tragliata, Italian Supreme Court, trip to Mausoleo Fosse Ardeatine, and Portolano Law Firm visit. | 5 | farlistcity.el@temple.edu | |
| The George Washington University Law School | Germany | Munich | Intellectual Property | Intellectual Property and Technology Law | May 7, 2025 - May 23 | March 1, 2025 | $4,980 | Applicants in countries (such as the United States) in which law is studied at the graduate level must have completed at least one full year of full or part-time study at an accredited law school at the time the program begins. Applicants in countries (such as Germany) in which law is studied at the university level must have completed at least two years of legal education at an institution recognized as capable of conferring degrees that fulfill a necessary condition for the graduates to practice law in the country of the institution. | No | The program will include two off-site visits to such IP-related locations as the European Patent Office, BMW, or the DPMA. | 3 | munichsummer@law.gwu.edu | |
| The University of Akron School of Law | Ireland | Dublin | Comparative | Comparative Law | May 16 - May 30 | January 17, 2025 | $3000 plus travel expenses | Must be a University of Akron School of Law student. | No | This study abroad program, set to occur in mid-May, provides a 2-credit course focusing on Irish history, culture, legal systems, and more. Most of the trip will be spent in Maynooth, with frequent visits to Dublin. Over a two-week period, students will spend their time in class, visiting and touring important legal sites in Dublin, and getting the opportunity to travel to other locations in the country such as Galway and Cork. Class time will consist of lectures, guest lecturers, and visiting locations such as the Four Courts, Criminal Courts of Justice, Russell Library, and Parliament. | 2 | pgaughan@uakron.edu | |
| The University of Akron School of Law | Finland | Helsinki | Comparative | Comparative Law | Summer 2027 | TBD Spring 2027 | TBD | Must be a University of Akron School of Law student. | No | This study abroad program, set to occur following our 2027 Ireland program, provides a 1-credit course focusing on Finnish history, culture, legal systems, and more. | 1 | klohmeier@uakron.edu | |
| The University of Akron School of Law | Botswana | Gaborone | General | Global Lawyering | May 2026 | TBD | TBD | Must be a University of Akron School of Law student. | No | This 3 credit intersession class begins with 5 classroom days in the U.S., where you will learn about the history, culture, legal systems, economic development, and natural resource management of these remarkable countries. We will have guest lectures from South Africa and Botswana via Teams, discuss the legal systems, learn about their histories, and watch relevant films. The class will then travel to Botswana and South Africa for over two weeks. One-third of the trip will be spent in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, with the remainder of the time divided between Johannesburg, the capital of South Africa, a safari in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, and Cape Town, which many call one of the most beautiful cities in the world. | 3 | klohmeier@uakron.edu | |
| The University of Akron School of Law | Peru | Arequipa | General | Law & Economics | March 21-30, 2025 | November 27, 2024 | $3,200 plus tuition for course | Akron Law student in good standing; have completed one semester of coursework | No | Collaboration with Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria. Visits to local courts, law firms, etc. Additional organized excursions to Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon, and Lake Titicaca. | 1-3 | acc142@uakron.edu | |
| The University of Mississippi School of Law | United Kingdom | Cambridge | International | International and Comparative Law | June 30-August 2 | April 1, 2025 | 4250 | Applicants must be students in good standing at ABA accredited law schools. | no | 6 | wwberry@go.olemiss.edu | ||
| The University of New Mexico School of Law | Spain | Madrid | International | EU & International Law | 5/27/25 - 6/28/25 | February 28, 2025 | $5,167 | Enrollment at any law school in the world, graduates thereof and graduate students or persons holding graduate degrees in related disciplines. | No | Site visits to the European Arbitration Association and to the Madrid Bar Association | 5 | madrid@law.unm.edu | |
| UC College of the Law, San Francisco | Germany | Hamburg | General | Licensing Transactions in IP | June 30 - July 18, 2025 | Early decision: March 1, Regular: May 1 | EUR 2,500 15% discount for early decisions applicants, alumni or students from partner universities | The program is open to law students and practitioners worldwide; applicants must have completed at least one year of legal studies and must speak fluent English. | No | The program includes two on-site negotiation workshops at major global enterprises, an over-night study trip to Berlin, and excursions to local sites of interest. | 5 ABA or 10 ECTS credits | summerprograms@law-school.de | |
| University of Denver - Sturm College of Law | Italy | Sorrento | International | International and Comparative Law (Various Topics) | May 18 - June 23 2025 | March 12, 2025 | Tuition paid to Sturm College of Law | Academic Good Standing at home institution. Sturm College of Law application process. | Yes | Field trips to Italian cities and courts. | 2 minimum - 6 maximum | allison.peters@du.edu | |
| University of Iowa College of Law | France | Paris | International | International & Comparative Law: Introduction to French Law I & II; Comparative Criminal Law; Law in the Muslim World | May 19-June 20 | March 1 | 8,000 | good standing | no | Paris city tour; Paris courts; Bordeaux National Judge School; Bordeaux courts; Arcachon bay boat tour; Dune de Pyla (sand dune) tour; opening and closing dinner | 6 | adrien-wing@uiowa.edu | |
| University of Kansas School of Law | Ireland | Limerick | Comparative | Comparative Constitutional and Criminal Law | July 13-August 1, 2025 | February 16, 2025 | $2541 (plus program & required fees) | Program is open to KU Law students who have completed the first year curriculum in good standing. | no | The first week of classes will be held on the beautiful campus of the University of Limerick, a relatively new Irish university located on the banks of the Shannon River. The final two weeks will be held at the famous Trinity College Dublin in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar area. Students will tour some of Ireland’s most scenic spots, including a weekend in Galway. | 3 credit hours | cmai@ku.edu | |
| University of Missouri School of Law | South Africa | Cape Town | Comparative | Comp Con Law, Comp Criminal Justice Administration & Bioethics | 6/17-7/19 | May 1, 2025 | 5,500 includes all tuition, program fees and course materials s | student in good standing | Yes # of placements including UWU Legal Aid Clinic, UCT refugee rights clinic, Corruption Watch | District 6 Museum, Robben Island, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, penguins, Goodwood Prison, Stellenbosch wine country. Optional trip to Kruger National park at the end of the program | 6 | uphoffr@missouri.edu | |
| University of Oklahoma College of Law | United Kingdom | Oxford | International | International and Comparative Law | July 6-August 9 | 4-15-25 | $4,731 (6 credits), includes fees | good standing at ABA approved school | No | Legal London Tour | 4-6 | rlucas@ou.edu | |
| University of Richmond School of Law | United States | Henrico | International | International & European Law | July 5 through August 10, 2025 | June 2, 2025 | $8,250 -- includes housing and most meals | Must be a law student or university undergraduate in good standing at their home school. | No | Field trip to London to observe trials at the Royal Courts of Justice, learn from a solicitor about the English legal system, and tour the Middle Temple Inn of Court. | 4 | jgibson@richmond.edu | |
| University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law | Austria | Salzburg | General | Freedom of Expression in Europe and the U.S. | July 6 – 25, 2025 | March 1 | $1,300 per unit | Students and recent graduates of ABA or state accredited U.S. law schools or fully-accredited foreign law schools, who have completed a minimum of one year of full or part-time study and are in good standing at time of application, are eligible for admission. Please note that admitted students who are academically disqualified or who disenroll from law school for other reasons either prior to the first day of class of the program or during the program will not be allowed to participate/continue in the program. | Yes, the European Law in Practice (externship) portion of the program runs from May 26 – July 4, 2025. | McGeorge School of Law is particularly pleased to announce that retired Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy of the United States Supreme Court and the Hon. Consuelo M. Callahan '75 from the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will co-teach Freedom of Expression in Europe and the U.S. | 3 or 4 | agolledge@pacific.edu | |
| Vanderbilt University Law School | Italy | Venice | International | Public and Private International Law | May 12 - June 6, 2025 | April 15, 2025 | $6,500 (6 credits total); 2 experiential credits; Includes field trips. | Students in good standing at, or graduates of, ABA-accredited U.S. law schools and students in, or graduates of, European law schools are eligible for admission. | Yes | Site tours, tastings, and more | 6 (2 experiential) | alesa.lacey@vanderbilt.edu | |
| Wake Forest University School of Law | Italy | Venice | Commerce | Art & Commerce Law (3 cr); & Professional Responsibility (2 cr) | July 3 - 31, 2025 | March 3, 2025 | TBD | Law students must have completed their 1L year, be in good standing with their law school, and have a GPA of 2.33 or above. | TBD | TBD | 5 | hardwic@wfu.edu | |
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