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Introduction
 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 and around the world. The program will include a speaker series and organized visits to legal landmarks such as the Royal Courts of Justice and The Inns of Court. Enrollment is limited ensure small class sizes. The program is organized in cooperation with King's College London.
The Georgetown Law London Summer Program 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.
Academic Facilities
The program's administrative and faculty offices are located at Swan House at 37-39 High Holborn Street, at the head of Chancery Lane, in the heart of London's legal quarter. A few minutes walk south on Chancery Lane, students and faculty will have privileges at the King's College Law Library.
 Classes will take place at the Strand Campus of King's College London, which is in easy walking distance of Swan House. Along with classroom and library access, students will have access to the King's College London's wireless network and to public computers on campus.
Credit, Eligibility, and Academic Standards
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 London Summer Program 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 and 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, several students from other countries have participated.
All currently enrolled Georgetown LLMs, regardless of division or country of first law degree, may apply to enroll in the London Summer Program for a single summer prior to their graduation from Georgetown. Summer credits may be applied towards the student's current Georgetown degree on a routine basis, but prior approval is required from the Office of Graduate Programs with respect to individual courses and number of credits. Up to four credits may be applied towards the student's LLM degree. All courses taken in the London Summer Program will be included on the student's transcript and all grades earned in these courses will be included in the student's grade point average. LLM students pay the current London Summer Program tuition and fees.
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.
Dates, Tuition, and Fees
Georgetown Law's London Summer Program opens Sunday, July 10 with a mandatory orientation and a welcoming program for students and faculty. Classes begin Monday, July 11 and will continue for four weeks, ending Friday, August 5. Classes will meet every week day with the exception of Friday, July 29. Daily attendance and preparation for classes are required. Final examinations will be held on Monday, August 8 and Tuesday, August 9. All exams are handwritten.
The application fee is $40 and is non-refundable. Tuition for the London Summer Program is $4,500 and includes internet access at public KCL computers. There is also a $300 Activities Fee. The fee for program housing will be $1,915. See the program budget sheet for estimated expenses. Students are responsible for making and paying for their own travel arrangements and for obtaining their textbooks prior to departure for London.
Housing
The program reserves a limited amount of rooms at Liberty House, a student residence operated by Liberty Living, from Friday, July 8 to Thursday, August 11, 2011. The facilities are located on St. John's Street in the Islington area and are within walking distance of several bust and tube stops. The most convenient route to King's College Strand Campus, where classes will be held, is generally by bus and takes about 25 minutes. All rooms are singles and have private baths and small kitchenette facilities.
Students who want program housing should deposit as early as possible in order to secure a space, as housing is limited and available rooms are assigned on a first come, first served basis as deposits are received.
Application
All applications should be submitted online. Click here and select "apply now" to create an account and start your application.
The deadline for receipt of all application materials is April 1, 2010. 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.
Admission and Payments
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 two weeks of notification of acceptance, or, at the latest, April 15. 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.
Application and Admission Schedule
- April 1, 2011:
Deadline for receipt of all application materials.
- Within 2 weeks of notification of acceptance, or, at the latest, April 15, 2011:
$250 tuition deposit due (plus $200 housing deposit if applicable), credited toward total program costs.
- April 29 , 2011:
Deadline to request a partial refund (up to $100 of each applicable deposit) if you choose to withdraw from the program.
- May 26, 2011:
Balance of tuition and Georgetown housing charges (if applicable) due.*
*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 and you must also provide adequate documentation showing that a serious medical condition or other emergency 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 OTP at transnational@law.georgetown.edu. Students who fail to e-mail Cara Morris directly will be held financially responsible for all applicable charges.
Accommodation for Disability
Georgetown University Law Center welcomes applications from students with disabilities. However, not all public buildings in the U.K. are handicap accessible. Applicants should be aware of these limitations.
Students in the London Summer Program who need accommodations for a disability while in London must contact Laura Cutway, Associate Director of Disability Services at Georgetown Law, within two weeks following admission. Ms. Cutway can be reached at
lmc228@law.georgetown.edu or 202-662-4042. The London Summer Program provides accommodations for students with disabilities including physical disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, chronic health conditions, and psychological disabilities. Students are responsible for identifying themselves to Laura Cutway in sufficient time to allow for receipt of proper documentation and coordination of services. Cancellation Policy
Georgetown reserves the right to alter or cancel this program. Cancellation would occur in the event of program under-enrollment by April 22, 2011, 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. Our first overseas program was in 1988; to date, we have never canceled a summer program.
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!
Participants in Georgetown Law summer program who are citizens of the U.S. or of other non-visa national countries should be admitted to the U.K. as "student visitors" upon arrival in the U.K. Students should have the following items, in addition to your passport, available to present to the border agent upon arrival:
- If you are employed, a letter from your employer granting leave of absence from your job for a specified period - the letter should also say how long you have been employed by that employer, in what job(s), and when you are expected back at work.
- If you are self-employed, evidence of your business activities and financial standing.
- Evidence of any property you own in your home country
- Confirmation letter uploaded to your online account. This provides evidence that you have been accepted or enrolled in a course of study that will be provided by an organization described in the Eligibility section.
- Evidence of any family or social ties and responsibilities to return to.
- Evidence of any firm travel plans you have made, including proof of onward journey following the program (i.e. round trip plane ticket)
- Bank statements going back over a period of several months
- Evidence of savings available to you
- Proof that your program tuition has been paid in full. You can print a copy of your paid bill from MyAccess
- Proof of Georgetown's accreditation. Print out the following to present if asked: http://www.msche.org/institutions_view.asp?idinstitution=243.
The UK border agency web page for student visitors is http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/student-visitors/.
If you are a national of a country that the U.K. Border Agency defines as a visa national country (see this website), you may require prior entry clearance before you arrive in the UK, in order to enter as a student visitor. You should consult the U.K. Visa Services website at http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/. The following instructions might be helpful:
- Go to http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/
- Click on "Do I Need a Visa."
- Fill in the boxes with the information that applies to you.
- Under "What is the Purpose of your Visit," the Visit option applies to Student Visitors.
You should then be able to follow the process from there. Students in need of prior entry clearance are responsible for applying for their own visas.
Please note that student visitors are not eligible to work at paid or unpaid employment, including internships, and may only stay in the UK for six months. This also applies to students who secure prior entry clearance as detailed above.
ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Study abroad may have an impact on the U.S. status of students who do not hold a U.S. passport. Before proceeding with an application, please consult with Indira Dingledine (img4@law.georgetown.edu or 202-662-9319), the Georgetown Law Center Visa Coordinator.
Health and Safety
Education Abroad Accident and Sickness Insurance and MEDEX Emergency Service Provider
All students participating in study abroad or other overseas opportunities arranged by Georgetown University 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. Students should follow the links provided below for specific information. The cost of the insurance will be billed to the each student's account.
The charge for the plan is $70 for any part of the following trimesters:
- 2011: May, June, July, August
- 2011: September, October, November, December
- 2012: January, February, March, April
Students participating in the London Summer Program will be enrolled only for the May-August trimester.
The plan also includes emergency medical assistance benefits through MEDEX.
Services available through MEDEX include:
- Translation
- Provider referral
- Emergency medical evacuation
- Trip interruption and reunion services
For a complete list of services provided by MEDEX, download the "Study Abroad Coverage" document and see pages 4-6.
International SOS Travel Assistance
As mentioned above, Students enrolled in the Education Abroad Accident and Sickness Insurance rely on MEDEX for medical evacuation and other medical emergency services. Other travel services are provided by International SOS at no additional cost. These services include:
Security Evacuation Services
- Online tracking of personal travel itineraries
- Online travel health reports
- Automated security email alerts
- Referrals to clinics practicing western medicine
Contact information for ISOS is provided with your Education Abroad student health insurance card.
Before students depart they should register on the ISOS website and read over the information provided at http://www1.georgetown.edu/svp/rm/services/international/36899.html.
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 pick pocketing 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 website at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/. Program Administration
Professor Lisa Heinzerling is the on-site faculty director for the London Program. Additional Transnational Programs staff will assist with the administration of the program. |
