Law students looking to experience legal education in the United States can choose from a variety of summer programs designed to broaden their knowledge and skills. These short-term opportunities often combine classroom learning with practical training, networking, and cultural immersion, giving participants a firsthand look at the U.S. legal system. This list showcases programs across the country that welcome international students and provide a foundation for future academic or professional pursuits in law.
U.S. Summer Study Law Programs
Guide to U.S. Summer Specialty Programs
| School Name | Category | Course Name | Course Type | App Deadline | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark Law School | Animal | Animal Law | Online | Rolling | ||
| American University | Dispute Resolution | Construction Law & Dispute Resolution | In-Person | Rolling | June 1, 2026 | June 18, 2026 |
| University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law | Counseling | Client Interviewing and Counseling | In-Person | Specified Date | July 4, 2026 | July 25, 2026 |
| American University | Commercial | Commercial & Investment Arbitration | In-Person | Rolling | May 26, 2026 | June 18, 2026 |
| Pepperdine Caruso School of Law | Dispute Resolution | Dispute Resolution Intensive Program | In-Person or Online | Rolling | May 26, 2026 | August 1, 2026 |
| Lewis & Clark Law School | Environmental | Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law | Online | Rolling | ||
| University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law | General | Freedom of Expression in Europe and the U.S. | In-Person | Specified Date | July 4, 2026 | July 25, 2026 |
| Lewis & Clark Law School | General | General Law | In-Person or Online | Rolling | ||
| American University | Health | Health Care Business Transactions | Online | Rolling | June 8, 2025 | June 22, 2025 |
| American University | Hospitatlity | Hospitality, Resorts, Gaming & Real Estate Studies | Hybrid | Rolling | June 8, 2026 | June 18, 2026 |
| American University | Human Rights | Human Rights & Humanitarian Law | In-Person | Rolling | May 25, 2026 | June 12, 2026 |
| Lewis & Clark Law School | Indian | Indian Law | In-Person or Online | Rolling | ||
| University of Montana | Indian | Indian Law Program | In-Person | Specified Date | ||
| American University | Intellectual Property | Intellectual Property & Technology | Online | Rolling | May 26, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| Washington University School of Law | Legal English | Intensive Legal English Program (ILEP) | In-Person or Online | Rolling | July 6, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| Creighton University | International | International Criminal Law/Holocaust | July 5 - August 1 | January 31, 5000 | ||
| American University | International | International Trade and IP: International Rule Making and Dispute Settlement - WTO, WIPO and the Multilateral System | May 31 - June 13, 2026 | |||
| Seattle University School of Law | Technology | Summer Initiative for Technology, Innovation, and Ethics (SITIE) | Online | Rolling | May 18, 2026 | June 27, 2026 |
| Fordham Law School | General | Summer Institute | In-Person | Specified Date | July 8, 2026 | July 24, 2026 |
| Case Western Reserve | General | Summer Language and Law Institute | In-Person | Specified Date | July 13, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| USC Gould School of Law | General | Summer Law and English (SLE) | In-Person | Specified Date | July 13, 2026 | August 7, 2026 |
| University of Oregon | Sports | Summer Sports Law Institute | In-Person or Online | Rolling | ||
| American University | International | U.S. and International Anti-Corruption Law | Hybrid | Rolling | June 1, 2025 | June 4, 2023 |
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