Explore the World of Law: UK & US Summer Schools

Law & Politics: UK Ages 16-18

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Module One: Public law

Public law governs the relationship between the state and individuals, shaping how public institutions operate. In this course, you’ll explore the balance of power in the UK government, the separation of powers, the rule of law, and the protection of individual rights. You’ll also examine the UK parliamentary system and compare it to global counterparts, gaining key insights into the intersection of law and politics.

 

 

 

 

Module Two: Criminal Law

Criminal law is the body of laws that define criminal offences, procedures for prosecution, and penalties for convicted individuals in England and Wales. Throughout this module, you will learn about the role of criminal law in promoting social cohesion and upholding justice. You’ll master its basic concepts, going on to see how these are borne out through in-depth study of the English criminal justice system.

Module Three: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is the term used to describe methods of conflict resolution used outside of traditional courtroom litigation. This module will provide you with an overview of these processes, and how they are being implemented worldwide to provide a more flexible, efficient, and often less costly means of reaching a resolution compared to the formal court system.

Module Four: Human Rights

This module delves into the definition of human rights law and how they are upheld, exploring various struggles to secure human rights on the global stage, and how these have influenced international relations. You will also learn about important UK and international legislation and legislative bodies, such as the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UK Human Rights Act, which prohibit human rights violations. 

Module Five: Civil Justice

Dive into the function of civil law, exploring contract law and tort law, as well as their intersection with politics and policy-making. You will study the various functions of civil law, including dispute resolution, protection of rights, regulation of conduct, and consumer protection, while getting to grips with the specific terminology of civil disputes and the structure of civil courts – and discuss landmark cases in UK civil law.

Module Six: Politics

This module will concentrate on political ideologies, presenting you with a range of popular ideological stances – namely, conservatism, liberalism, socialism, anarchism, and populism – and how they influence political behaviour such as voting. Reflecting on these worldviews, you will critically examine visions of political Utopia and party manifestos, policy-making, and campaign strategies. You’ll also consider the impact of politics on international cooperation around climate change. Finally, you will study the structure of UK general elections, deepening your understanding of how the law informs democratic processes, and put your knowledge into practice through constructing a successful electoral campaign strategy. 

Module Seven: Mock Trials

A key, hands-on skill needed for all lawyers – the mock trial. Building on the knowledge you have gained, you’ll develop the ability to analyse complex legal issues and formulate persuasive arguments. You’ll study the courtroom process in detail, learning about the roles of prosecutors, defence barristers, judges, and the jury, as well as the processes of examination and cross-examination.

Explore Law | For Ages 12-15

New for 2025

New for 2025, our Explore Law course allows ambitious young students to dive into the fascinating world of law. They will gain insight into what it means to study and practice law, cover the fundaments concepts of UK law and put their skills and knowledge to the test during their mock trial.

Law & Trial Advocacy | For Ages 16-18

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Module One: Legal Systems and Jurisprudence

To kick off  the programme you will study the structure of the US legal system, including the founding principle of federalism and the role of constitutions. You will touch on jurisprudence (the theory or philosophy of law), and dive deeper into constitutional law.

Module Two: Justice, Ethics & Human Rights

This module will give you a solid foundation in the philosophical foundations of the legal system. Examining justice and morality of law, you will consider working definitions of justice, examining the origins of laws and the influence of competing philosophical schools over certain laws and legal systems. You’ll examine the ethical foundations of international law, including concepts of sovereignty, human rights, and the pursuit of global justice, reflecting on how these issues relate to global and national politics. 

Module Three: International Law & Dispute Resolution

This topic will provide you with an introduction to international institutions and their role in dispute settlement. You’ll begin by learning about the history of international dispute settlement and relevant institutions, including the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC), before looking in more depth at how international law functions across different areas.

Module Four: Legal Practice & Advocacy

Effective public speaking and argumentation are at the core of successful legal practice, regardless of the area of law. This programme allows you to hone your public speaking and debating skills, including speech-writing, building arguments, and responding concisely to different speakers’ arguments and claims. You’ll also participate in two mock trials based on real-life criminal and civil cases, mastering the structure of the court and applying the theoretical knowledge you’ve studied to weighing up the positives and pre-empting problems for the defendant.

Module Five: Civil Law & Dispute Resolution

Throughout this module, you’ll dive into the function of civil law, exploring the definitions of, and distinctions between, contract law and tort law, as well as their intersection with politics and policy-making. Beginning with contract law, you’ll delve into the definition, essential elements, and different types of contracts, before applying the main concepts to case scenarios. You’ll then study tort law, which governs remedies for civil wrongs enacted outside of contracts, and family law, the body of law governing familial relationships, including marriage and divorce. Finally, you’ll examine relevant case studies to consolidate your grasp of the concepts. 

Module Six: Further Legal Studies

To wrap up the programme, you’ll investigate areas of law not covered in other parts of the course, such as family law, international maritime law, and health law. You’ll also investigate current events in Law, applying the knowledge you’ve acquired throughout the course to form your own conclusions about specific cases and advances in the field. Finally, you’ll review the different types of careers a degree in Law can lead to.