Top Summer Schools in Law 2015

To get ahead in your career, to gain new skills and to make an impressive addition to your CV, summer schools provide great opportunities for intensive study and networking. Make the most of your summer break by signing up for a summer school offered by one of the world's top universities. You can get to know new people, learn new skills and also spend time in an exciting international location.

We've already looked at the best summer schools in various disciplines: Top Economics Summer Schools, Top Business Summer Schools, Top Public Health Summer Schools, Top Engineering Summer Schools, Top Environment & Sustainability Summer Schools, Top Political Science & International Relations Summer Schools,Top Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Summer Schools, Top Computer Science & Software Development Summer Schools, Top Finance & Accounting Summer Schools, and Top Communication & Design Summer Schools.

Now we're covering the best summer schools in the field of law:

IE Law Summer School

Country: Spain

Duration of the Course: Jul 13, 2015 to Jul 31, 2015

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2015

The tradition role of a lawyer is rapidly changed as we live in a more globalized society. With the movement of people and cross-border deals taking place on a daily basis, lawyers today need to be aware of legislation outside of their own boundaries. Should you opt to choose the Law course at IE Summer School, you will develop your knowledge on how the field is constantly adapting to the challenges it faces. The summer school will take place at Madrid campus located in the heart of the city. Specifically, it is situated in the Salamanca neighborhood, where most of the big banks and companies are located, as well as numerous shops, bars, and restaurants. 

Oxford Summer Law School

Country: United Kingdom

Duration of the Course: Jul 5, 2015 to Jul 18, 2015

Application Deadline: -

Oxford Summer Law School is a 2 to 6 week academic summer programme giving students the opportunity to study in Oxford. This outstanding summer school offers delegates the opportunity to participate in seminars and tutorials to learn more about International Business Law, International Taxation, Intellectual Property Rights, UK Contract Law, European Business Law, and other cutting-edge law disciplines. Additionally participants can attend courses in PPE, which is a great combination of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, or International Business Law.

English Legal Methods – Cambridge Summer School

Country: United Kingdom

Duration of the Course: Jul 6, 2015 to Jul 31, 2015

Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2015

This international course presents the central aspects of English law for lawyers and law students from countries whose legal systems are not based on English Common Law. The course gives a comprehensive introduction to the general structure of the law and legal methods, and includes some detailed study of substantive law. It attracts participants from across the globe.

Law Summer Courses at Yale

Country: United States

Duration of the Course: Jun 29, 2015 to Aug 7, 2015

Application Deadline: May 18, 2015

In summer Yale forms its own community, supported by a dedicated staff who help students adjust quickly and make the most of their time here. Summer counselors coordinate a wide range of activities on campus and field trips to nearby attractions. The Yale campus is rich in art, architectural, and athletic resources. Make international connections and learn about the American legal system and the language it requires.

The Hague Academy of International Law

Country: Netherlands

Duration of the Course: Jul 6, 2015 to Jul 24, 2015

Application Deadline: -

The Summer Programme is aimed at students and practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of international law, whether public or private. The Hague Academy of International Law awards all participants to the Summer Courses who have regularly attended the lectures a Certificate of Attendance.

LSE Law Summer Session

Country: United Kingdom

Duration of the Course: Jul 6, 2015 to Jul 24, 2015

Application Deadline: -

LSE Summer School offers over 70 three-week courses taught by LSE’s world-renowned faculty. All courses take place on our campus in the heart of Central London.The LSE Summer School has the world's largest intake of international study abroad undergraduates compared with other summer schools across the globe.  Visiting students are often able to transfer credit from LSE's rigorously assessed summer courses towards degrees at their home institution.The Summer School curriculum is drawn from across the university, with courses being offered also in Law. 

Summer Law School at China University

Country: China

Duration of the Course: May 6, 2015 to May 31, 2015

Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2015

The CUPL Summer Program in Chinese Law is designed for students and lawyers looking to get an intensive understanding to Chinese Law. Based in Beijing, the legal and political capital of China, CUPL is China’s top law school, and with two campuses, it is the largest law school in the world, making it the best place to study Chinese law. You will learn about the fascinating challenges facing China and how China is developing a legal system around the rapidly developing economy. Learn about human rights, environmental law, WTO, corporate law, and dispute resolution, trade law, and many more, with introductions at a Chinese law firm and a visit to the Chinese law courts.

International Law Summer Course at Harvard

Country: United States

Duration of the Course: Jun 20, 2015 to Aug 8, 2015

Application Deadline: May 18, 2015

Our more than 300 courses are taught by Harvard professors and visiting scholars during the day, evening, and online. This course is an introduction to public international law for students of international relations. The primary purpose is to enhance students' understanding of the ways in which international law orders international politics. Emphasis is on the substantive rules of international law, the relationship between law and politics, and cases that illustrate the issues. Topics include international human rights law, international economic law and institutions, the use of force, war crimes, and terrorism. 

Academy of European Law Summer School

Country: Italy

Duration of the Course: Jun 15, 2015 to Jun 26, 2015

Application Deadline: Apr 8, 2015

The Academy of European Law holds two summer courses each year, on Human Rights Law and the Law of the European Union. The AEL summer courses, renowned throughout Europe and beyond, offer a challenging and stimulating learning experience in one of Europe’s most prestigious institutions. The courses include Distinguished Lectures, a General Course, and a series of Specialized Courses, given by leading scholars and practitioners in the field. 

Internet Law Geneva Summer Course

Country: Switzerland

Duration of the Course: Jun 15, 2015 to Jun 26, 2015

Application Deadline: -

The Internet l@w summer school offers a unique opportunity to learn and discuss Internet law and policies issues with experts coming from leading institutions. The Faculty includes leading experts from the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, the Internet Society, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the World Economic Forum (WEF), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), as well as from other prestigious academic or governmental institutions and global Internet companies (such as eBay and Google).

Duke-Geneva Institute in Transnational Law

Country: United States

Duration of the Course: Jun 28, 2015 to Jul 28, 2015

Application Deadline: -

The Duke-Geneva Institute is designed to address the educational and professional needs of students and young lawyers with an interest in international and comparative law as well as those with an interest in transnational practice. The Institute brings together a congenial group of participants and faculty members who wish to share their highly-varied legal backgrounds and cultures and to learn from one another. The academic program draws on the rich international community of Geneva and is enhanced by special seminars that complement and enrich the classroom instruction.