Georgetown University Law Center presents an exciting opportunity to study law this summer in London. This 4½-week summer law program offers six courses taught by distinguished professors from Georgetown Law, University College London, and King's College London.  The program will include a speaker series and organized visits to legal landmarks such as the Royal Courts of Justice, the Central Criminal Court, and The Inns of Court. Enrollment is limited ensure small class sizes.  In 2006, 74 students participated in the program.  This included 17 students from other law schools.

The program is organized in cooperation with University College London (UCL), the city's oldest university.  UCL was the first British institution to implement a systematic study of common law, and today is recognized as one of the best law schools in the United Kingdom.

The Georgetown Program in London has continued a strong tradition of academic excellence established in 1988 with our first study abroad program.  Beyond the summer program, the city of London offers countless additional experiences. One of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, London is an ideal location for study abroad, and is easily accessible to other major European cities by train or plane.

University College London, founded in 1826, offers a traditional yet state-of-the-art campus.  UCL is centrally located in the attractive Bloomsbury district and is within walking distance of the British Museum and Regent's Park. With convenient access to four of London's major underground lines, the campus is both a hub of bustling activity in itself, as well as a gateway to the many attractions of the city. The Royal Courts of Justice, the Central Criminal Court, and The Inns of Court are located nearby, creating a unique intellectual atmosphere for law students.

Classes will be held at Bentham House, home of the Faculty of Laws, in the heart of the UCL campus. Along with classroom and office space, the Laws Faculty houses computer labs and common areas for students to congregate. There will be an on-site program office administered by a program manager and a Georgetown professor. Participants in the summer law program will have access to the university's law library and other campus facilities.

Georgetown's Summer Law Program in London opens Sunday, July 6 with a mandatory orientation and a welcoming program for students and faculty. Classes begin Monday, July 7 and will continue for four weeks, ending Friday, August 1. Classes will meet every week day with the exception of Friday, July 25.  Final examinations will be held on Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5.  All exams are handwritten.  Daily attendance and preparation for classes are required.

The application fee is $40 and is non-refundable. Tuition for Georgetown's Summer Law Program in London is $4,500 and includes internet access at public UCL computers.  There is also a $300 Activities Fee.  On-campus housing is $2,250 and includes internet access.  See below for a list of estimated expenses.  Students are responsible for making and paying for their own travel arrangements and for obtaining their textbooks prior to departure for London.  

2008 Estimated Expenses

Tuition:  $4,500

Housing (on campus):  $2,250

Activities Fee:  $300

Student Health Insurance:  $70

Local Transportation:  $400

Books:  $260

Food:  $1,500

Airfare (roundtrip from U.S. to London):  $1,050

Miscellaneous:  $920

TOTAL:  $11,250

The deadline for receipt of all application materials is April 1, 2008.  Enrollment is limited to ensure small classes.  We make admission decisions on a rolling basis, so early application is recommended.  Application review will begin following the posting of Fall Semester grades.

If you are a Law Center student, your application is considered complete when you submit:

1) a completed application form, and

2) a $40 non-refundable application fee payable to Georgetown's Summer Program in London.

If you are NOT a Law Center Student, your application is considered complete when you submit:

1) a completed application form,

2) a $40 non-refundable application fee payable to Georgetown's Summer Program in London,

3) an official copy of your law school transcript, and

4) a letter from your dean authorizing transfer of credit and indicating that you are a student in good standing at your home institution.

2008 application form

Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis.  Applicants will be notified within three to four weeks of receipt of all application materials. A partially refundable $250 tuition deposit (and a $200 housing deposit for those desiring program housing) will be due within three weeks after notification of acceptance. These sums will be applied toward your final tuition and housing charges.

The summer program is unable to provide direct financial assistance to program participants. However, Georgetown University Law Center will process forms for loans or other benefits for which a student may be eligible.

Although the vast majority of students who participate in the program are from U.S. law schools, the London program welcomes applications from qualified students and graduates from foreign law schools. In recent years, one or two students from other countries have participated. Countries represented recently include the United Kingdom, Spain, and Mexico.

Application and Admission Schedule      

     April 1, 2008:APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED- CONTACT CARA MORRIS AT woltemat@law.georgetown.edu IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING

• Deadline for receipt of all application materials;

     Within 3 weeks of notification of acceptance:

• $250 tuition deposit (plus $200 housing deposit if applicable), credited toward total program costs;
  
  May 1, 2008:
• Deadline to request a partial refund (up to $100 of each applicable deposit) if you choose to withdraw from the program;
  
  May 17, 2008:

• Balance of tuition and Georgetown housing charges (if applicable) due;
  
  May 23, 2008:

• Deadline to request a partial refund or credit of housing charges if you choose to withdraw from program housing but remain in the program.  The refund or credit will be up to 25% of the full housing fee;
• Deadline to request a partial refund or credit of tuition and Georgetown housing charges if you choose to withdraw from the program*

*Students are eligible for a partial refund of tuition and Georgetown housing charges up to a maximum of the full amount less $550 if a serious medical condition or other emergency makes attendance impossible.  The maximum refund will be reduced by an amount equal to any unavoidable losses or costs (e.g., inability to re-rent a paid dorm room). In order to receive a refund, you must notify us in writing prior to the close of business on May 23, 2008.  You must also provide adequate documentation showing that a serious medical condition or other emergency actually caused your withdrawal from the program.

Please note: Students who withdraw from the program or from program housing are required to notify the Office of International and Transnational Programs in writing.  Notification should be sent to Cara Morris at woltemat@law.georgetown.edu.  Students who fail to e-mail Cara Morris directly will be held financially responsible for all applicable charges. 

We offer six courses. A student may register for a maximum of 6 credits (two courses). Georgetown's usual academic requirements apply for the award of credit. Georgetown uses an "A - F" grading system.  Pass-fail is not an option.  Courses may not be audited.

Georgetown's Summer Law Program in London is offered as part of the curriculum of Georgetown University Law Center. It is accredited by the ABA and is open to students in good standing at ABA/AALS-accredited U.S. law schools, foreign law schools, as well as graduates of those institutions.   Although the vast majority of students who participate in the program are from U.S. law schools, the London program welcomes applications from qualified students and graduates from foreign law schools.  In recent years, one or two students from other countries have participated.  Countries represented recently include the United Kingdom, Lebanon, and Italy.

Other law schools have regularly approved transfer of Georgetown credits. However, each individual law school must determine the transferability of grades and credits earned in this program. Before applying to the program, students should contact the proper authority at their home school to ascertain if grades and/or credits will transfer. 

We also remind students that they must check with their Registrar's Office to decide how the program fits into residency requirements. It is unlikely that participation in a summer program will accelerate graduation for a full-time student. Course instruction will be in English.  Daily attendance and preparation for classes are required.

All students participating in overseas programs arranged by Georgetown are required to have overseas medical coverage and travel emergency assistance benefits.  The University provides this coverage through the Georgetown University Education Abroad Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company.  Information about the plan, including cost and coverage, is available at http://www.georgetown.edu/student-affairs/insurance/studyabroad.html.  Students will be billed for this insurance on their student accounts. 

Georgetown Law Center welcomes applications from students with disabilities.  Bentham House is accessible to students with disabilities.  There is a wheelchair ramp at the front entrance and each floor is accessible by elevator.  James Lighthill House, where students may reserve housing, is wheelchair accessible as well and there are rooms on the first floor equipped for students with disabilities.  Like many European countries, the United Kingdom does not have laws requiring public buildings to be handicap accessible.  Applicants should be aware of these limitations. 

We ask that students with special needs or disabilities contact Georgetown immediately following admission, or earlier if you wish, in order to discuss possible arrangements for accommodation. UCL has a booklet that answers many important questions regarding students with disabilities and its facilities.

As always, students should be cautious and assume responsibility for their personal safety while traveling outside the United States. While the United Kingdom benefits from generally low crime rates, incidents of pickpocketing are extremely common. For more information on this subject, please check-out http://travel.state.gov/. Each student is encouraged to register on the State Department's web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/.

We have reserved a limited amount of rooms at James Lighthill House, a UCL residence hall, from Saturday July 5 to Wednesday August 6.  All rooms are singles and have private baths with a shared kitchen facility on each floor.  Residents will have internet access available in their dorm rooms and through campus computer centers.  Lighthill House provides limited telephone service.  There are a few public telephones and an internal telephone system that allows students to call other rooms in the dorm.  Lighthill House is a 20 minute walk from Bentham House, where classes will be held.

Travel, Passports, and Visas

Participants must make their own international travel arrangements as well as those for any subsequent travel within Europe. Many airlines and travel agencies offer attractive round-trip air fares. For example, STA, located in most large cities, caters to the student traveler.

Passports are required for travel to London and are the responsibility of each student. Contact the nearest State Department Office or Post Office for further information. Lines at Passport Offices can be very long, especially just before the summer holidays. Plan ahead and get your passport early!

As of September 1, 2007, the U.K. Government instituted new visa requirements for foreign students.  Participants who are U.S. citizens and will be studying in the U.K. for less then 6 months and will not be taking paid employment or an internship during their stay in the U.K. will be issued a student visitor visa upon arrival in the U.K.  Students must present their enrollment confirmation letter from Georgetown Law and be able to provide proof of a round trip ticket to customs officials upon arrival in the U.K. 

If the above described situation does not apply to you, you may need need to apply for a prior entry clearance visa.  The NAFSA:Association of International Educators' Practice Resources site provides some helpful information about U.K. student visa requirements.  Information can also be found on the UKvisas site.  Students in need of prior entry clearance are responsible for applying for their own visas.

Georgetown reserves the right to alter or cancel this program. Cancellation would occur in the event of program under-enrollment by April 23, 2008, or unforeseen international events that could substantially inhibit program operations or seriously compromise student safety. In the event that the program is cancelled, the Law Center will make efforts to arrange for students to enroll in another program.  If we cancel the program, all tuition and housing payments will be returned within 20 days. Our first overseas program was in 1988; to date, we have never canceled a summer program.

Professor Barry E. Carter is Director of International and Transnational Programs at Georgetown University Law Center.  Professor Peter Tague is the on-site faculty director for the London Program. Cara Morris is the Deputy Director of the Office of International and Transnational Programs and will be on-site manager from July 4 to July 31, 2008.  Program Manager Mariah Strauch-Nelson be on-site manager from August 1-August 5, 2008.  The program office will be located at Bentham House.

Cara Morris
Deputy Director, Office of International and Transnational Programs
Summer Program in London
Georgetown University Law Center
600 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 662-9860 or (800) 346-6259
Fax: (202) 662-4038
E-mail: woltemat@law.georgetown.edu