Law Summer School

An understanding of the law can get you a long way, whether it’s knowing your rights at a protest march or negotiating a corporate merger. From police interviews to boardroom conferences, it is very often the lawyers who call the shots.

Succeeding in the law demands sharp analytical thinking, exceptional attention to detail, and at times, a flair for the dramatic. Law is demanding and complex, but mastering it is both intellectually thrilling and deeply rewarding.

At the Law Summer School, you’ll sharpen your problem-solving skills, develop a keen eye for flaws in arguments or evidence, and build the confidence to advocate persuasively - whether in court or beyond.

The Law Summer School event is built around experiential learning - whether you're advising a client, negotiating a business deal, or honing your advocacy skills, you'll gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment that values and celebrates excellence.

Our five-day online Law Summer School offers a broad introduction to some of the most important areas of English law, combining the study of legal principles with opportunities to develop practical skills.

For Summer 2027 the course covers:

• Criminal Law: Explore criminal responsibility, homicide, assault and other offences against the person, alongside the legal defences available to those accused of crimes.
• Courtroom Advocacy: Learn how barristers build their cases, present arguments and question witnesses, putting your skills to the test in practical exercises.
• Contract Law and Negotiation: Investigate what makes a contract legally binding, and develop your negotiation skills through realistic commercial scenarios.
• Tort Law: Examine negligence, liability and defamation, exploring when individuals and organisations can be held responsible for the harm they cause.
• Family Law: Consider how the law regulates personal relationships, from marriage and divorce to parenthood and assisted reproduction.

See a detailed session-by-session outline for the Law Summer School here.

The course will include introductions to key areas of the law, seminars on some tricky and controversial legal questions, lively debates, and advocacy practice exercises. Engage in in-depth discussions with expert tutors, tackle complex legal problems alongside ambitious peers, and experience what studying law at university is really like.

Our tutors aren’t just subject specialists - they’re outstanding communicators who bring law to life. Selected for their academic excellence and teaching ability, they’re passionate about sharing their knowledge - see our tutors page for some example profiles.

Small seminar groups ensure personalised feedback, close guidance from tutors, and plenty of opportunities for collaboration in discussions and group work.

Ready to take the next step? Scroll down for full details on how to apply.

An understanding of the law can get you a long way, whether it’s knowing your rights at a protest march or negotiating a corporate merger. From police interviews to boardroom conferences, it is very often the lawyers who call the shots.

Succeeding in the law demands sharp analytical thinking, exceptional attention to detail, and at times, a flair for the dramatic. Law is demanding and complex, but mastering it is both intellectually thrilling and deeply rewarding.

At the Law Summer School, you’ll sharpen your problem-solving skills, develop a keen eye for flaws in arguments or evidence, and build the confidence to advocate persuasively - whether in court or beyond.

The Law Summer School event is built around experiential learning - whether you're advising a client, negotiating a business deal, or honing your advocacy skills, you'll gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment that values and celebrates excellence.

Our five-day online Law Summer School offers a broad introduction to some of the most important areas of English law, combining the study of legal principles with opportunities to develop practical skills.

For Summer 2027, the course covers:

• Criminal Law: Explore criminal responsibility, homicide, assault and other offences against the person, alongside the legal defences available to those accused of crimes.
• Courtroom Advocacy: Learn how barristers build their cases, present arguments and question witnesses, putting your skills to the test in practical exercises.
• Contract Law and Negotiation: Investigate what makes a contract legally binding, and develop your negotiation skills through realistic commercial scenarios.
• Tort Law: Examine negligence, liability and defamation, exploring when individuals and organisations can be held responsible for the harm they cause.
• Family Law: Consider how the law regulates personal relationships, from marriage and divorce to parenthood and assisted reproduction.

See a detailed session-by-session outline for the Law Summer School here.

The course will include introductions to key areas of the law, seminars on some tricky and controversial legal questions, lively debates, and advocacy practice exercises. Engage in in-depth discussions with expert tutors, tackle complex legal problems alongside ambitious peers, and experience what studying law at university is really like.

Our tutors aren’t just subject specialists - they’re outstanding communicators who bring law to life. Selected for their academic excellence and teaching ability, they’re passionate about sharing their knowledge - see our tutors page for some example profiles.

Small seminar groups ensure personalised feedback, close guidance from tutors, and plenty of opportunities for collaboration in discussions and group work.

Ready to take the next step? Scroll down for full details on how to apply.