University College London (UCL), founded in 1826, is the city's oldest university, and the largest of over 50 entities which make up the University of London. 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.

Centrally located in the attractive Bloomsbury district, UCL 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.

The city of London offers countless additional experiences. One of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, London is an ideal location for a semester abroad, and is easily accessible to other major European cities by train or plane.

Students will take courses with UCL students pursuing their LL.M. degrees as well as American law students from other participating schools.  The curriculum is focused on international and comparative law subjects.  Courses offered in 2006 included International Trade Law, International Criminal Law, Comparative European Law, Comparative Human Rights Law, and International Environmental Law. 

Up to 7 Georgetown Law students will be approved to participate in the Semester in London program in fall 2007.  Students will take either five or six courses.  Students taking five courses will earn 12 credits; students taking 6 courses will earn 13 credits.  In 2007, classes will begin October 1 and end December 14. 

 

2007 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

September 25	Welcome brunch at 10:30 a.m., mandatory orientation meeting at 11:30 a.m.
September 26, 27, 28	Mandatory induction courses (schedule distributed at orientation)
October 1	LLM classes begin
December 14	UCL term ends
December 19	Last day of exams

 

AVAILABLE COURSES

The list of courses for the 2007-2008 academic year will be made available at orientation in September.  A representative list of courses and course descriptions is available online. UCL LLM Courses.

HOUSING

Semester in London participants are eligible for University College London student housing.  UCL has several dormitories that house over 4,000 students.  Most housing is within a 10 or 15 minute walk of campus.  Although UCL cannot make absolute guarantees, it’s expected that each Semester in London Program participant will be able to stay in student housing.  Students who receive approval to participate in the Semester in London Program and want UCL student accommodations will be given instructions on how to apply for housing with their notification of approval.   

APPLICATION TIME LINE

 

Deadline to submit the Georgetown Law Center Semester Abroad Application to the Office of International and Transnational Programs (OITP).	March 12
Deadline for OITP to notify applicants if their Semester Abroad application for UCL has been approved.	March 20
Deadline for approved students to submit the following to OITP: 2 page Semester in London Application; Personal statement indicating interest and reasons for applying to the Semester in London Program (in most cases, the statement of interest submitted with the Georgetown Law Center Semester Abroad Application will satisfy this requirement); Passport size photo.	April 3
Deadline for UCL to notify approved students if they have been admitted to the UCL program.	April 24

After considering the material here and on the websites, a student who is interested in participating in the Semester Abroad Program at UCL might seek the advice of Professor Peter Tague, the Semester in London Faculty Advisor.  His telephone number is 202-662-9105 and his e-mail is tague@law.georgetown.edu.

Before leaving for London, participating students will meet with Professor Tague to discuss course preferences.

Click here to read reports from Fall 2007 students.

More information about the Semester in London Program is available online.

Revised March 14, 2007 (CM)