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Oxford Royale 2025

Law Summer School

New for 2025 Oxford Law Summer School (Ages 13-15)

Explore Law

Oxford Royale’s Explore Law Summer School in Oxford offers the ideal introduction to law for students aged 13 to 15, who are interested in exploring a legal career. In a supportive, interactive setting, students will gain a solid understanding of UK law theory, develop essential subject skills, and discover the various career paths within the legal profession.

This hands-on programme brings the study of law to life. Students will learn the fundamentals of law, and have the chance to put theory into action through engaging simulated scenarios, including investigations, mock trials, and lively debates.

Location Oxford
For Ages 13-15
Duration 2 weeks
Price
Course Dates
  • 6th Jul to 19th Jul
  • 20th Jul to 2nd Aug
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Oxford Explore Law Summer School

This is the perfect first step on the pathway to studying law. Whether students are already interested in the subject or looking to explore their options, Oxford Royale’s course aims to provide an engaging insight into the study of law, and the potential careers it can lead to.

Both in class and during social activities, our students will interact with young people from across the globe who are following the same educational pathway. Building a network of likeminded students at a young age offers a significant advantage for our students.

Key skills in the study and practice of law are communication, collaboration and confidence. Our course is specifically designed to provide key subject knowledge, but also in-class and extracurricular opportunities to help grow these skills through group projects and practical law simulations.

A city that has inspired countless leaders throughout history, Oxford is the perfect environment for young learners to start their journey with law. The University of Oxford has produced top international lawyers, including Amal Clooney, Tony Blair and Elena Kagan.

Students will explore a wide range of topics including Public law, Criminal law, Tort law and Contract law, allowing a broad introduction to the study of law, but also providing fascinating subject matter to engage students with their learning.

In hands-on practical simulations, our students will learn to think like a law student as they undertake investigations into real-life cases, applying their newfound knowledge into practice.

The perfect way to end a law course, our aspiring lawyers will team up to utilise their new skills to take part in a mock trial, working from a real life case study to see the trial through from investigation to verdict.

What could a typical week look like?

An Oxford Royale Graduation Certificate

What's Included?

  • Residential in the prestigious colleges of the University of Oxford

  • Inspiring programmes taught by experts

  • A truly international environment - over 170 nationalities

  • Accommodation, breakfast and dinner, tuition and cultural programmes included

  • Graduation, report cards and certificate

  • 20+ hours tuition / week

  • Talks and debates with world-class guest speakers

  • Inspirational cultural programme, including excursions to historic UK locations

Watch our video Graduation

Learn from world leading experts

Whatever your motivation, our exceptional, inspiring, world-leading teachers can help you achieve more this summer. Our amazing array of talented tutors includes Oxbridge academics, Ivy League lecturers, groundbreaking medical researchers, glittering industry leaders, acclaimed authors, and more!

Meet Our Faculty

Kelly Thornton

Law & Politics

Kelly holds a first class degree in Law from Queen Mary University of London, and a BPTC and Masters Degree from BPP University. She practises as a Law Lecturer in family law and corporate crime, and is a qualified mediator covering both civil and commercial cases.

Dr Anisa Butt

Business & Entrepreneurship

A member of the Oxford Royale team for 3 years, Anisa Butt is a lecturer in economics at King’s College London. Currently completing a PhD in Economics from the University of Reading, her focus is on gender and ethnic income inequality.

John Maxwell Hobbs

Media & Technology

John Maxwell Hobbs has devoted over 20 years to the exploration of art and technology. As Head of Technology at BBC Scotland, and Media Consultant to brands like IKEA, he has pushed the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

Dr Amy Booth

Dr Amy Booth

Medicine

Dr Amy Booth is a celebrated physician who graduated summa cum laude from the University of Cape Town. Now working towards a PhD at the University of Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship, she formerly worked with the World Health Organisation.

Natural History Museum

Immerse yourself in British history through visits to incredible venues like the Oxford Museum of Natural History. Affiliated with the University of Oxford, this magical museum is home to centuries of Natural History, including the Oxford Dodo, the only surviving remains of dodo tissue to exist anywhere in the world!

The Ashmolean Museum

The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is one of the largest museums and art galleries in the UK. Home to fascinating examples of historic artefacts from across the globe, join Oxford Royale to discover examples of art and archaeology from across the globe.

Punting in Oxford

Feel like a real student in Oxford and try your hand at punting, a type of rowing that uses a metal pole to push the boat forward! Relax in the sun and view Oxford’s stunning natural landscape as you punt along the Cherwell river.

“I’ve never studied Law before, and I actually wanted to study it as I want to study Law in college. I  wanted to have an introduction to the subject to see if it fits me, and I love the course. I love how we all communicate about what we think, and depending on our culture and where we come from we have different opinions, and both sides are usually right!”

Manon, France

“This course has definitely helped me on my path to becoming a lawyer. I would say that most people in my class are as ambitious and determined as I am, and this makes me feel motivated when I see them trying so hard! The people I have met here have inspired me to work harder, study more and do more research.”

Sasha, Russia

“I have done some other summer schools in the past, but this one was certainly the best. Not only have I learned so much from the lessons themselves, I have made so many friends, had so many experiences, and I am now sure that I want to study abroad.  It was incredibly beneficial to learn about different legal systems, and the same with different political opinions.”

Edoardo, Italy

Reviews

We have a 4.8 rating based on 867 reviews on Reviews.io.
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Hannah

I had an absolutely incredible time doing Summer school with Oxford Royale Academy! I learnt new things about myself and the world around me, and would definitely recommend to others!

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Clara

I loved the Oxford Royal program, I met many people with bright personalities and unique minds, and I also learned a lot from the teachers, campus staff etc. You will enjoy it!

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Francesca

Oxford Royals Academy made my summer amazing! I learned many new things and I met people from all over the world that I know I can call true friends. I definitely recommend ORA to anyone who wants to make unforgettable memories!

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Minquan

The twelve days I spent in Oxford Summer School were very happy, the teachers were very kind and professional, and the curriculum was very reasonable, which expanded my knowledge. All the courses mean a lot to me and I hope I can come back next summer.

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Jade

The oxford royale academy was definitely the highlight of my summer. I have not only learnt more about the course I have chosen, but I've also met a lot of new friends, friendly staff and helpful teachers from different cultures all in the same campus and had a lot of unforgettable memories.

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Katherine

Oxford Royale was a great expreince. It was amazing to get to know people all over the globe and form life long relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Once you have decided which programme you would like to attend, and where you would like to study, you can book online using our secure booking system. You will need the details of the student and of the person paying the bill, the name of the programme or programmes you would like to study, and a credit or debit card to pay the relevant enrolment fee.

We are happy to accept enrolment fee payments via a number of other, non-card payment methods (including domestic and international bank transfer), thanks to our partnership with education payment specialists, Flywire. If you would prefer to pay your enrolment fee payment by bank transfer or another method, please contact our Admissions team who will be able to assist you.

Once your application has been submitted, your enrolment fee has been received by us and your booking processed by our system or our team, you will be sent an email confirming your place. You will also receive a login to the Oxford Royale Portal, which you will use to provide us with important additional information about you as your time with us approaches.

A Welcome Pack is available to download from the Oxford Royale Portal.

If at any time you would like to discuss your booking with a member of our award-winning Customer Service team, please feel free to contact us.

All enrolments require an enrolment fee to secure the booking, and the payments are structured as follows:

  • Summer Schools for ages 13-18 (University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London and the University of California, Berkeley and Yale University) – £1295 GBP for each 2-week session

You may either pay the full programme fee when you book your place, or pay the enrolment fee amount and then the balance at a later date.

The balance clearance is required no later than 90 days before the start date of the programme. Where the student is booking less than 90 days before the start date, the course fees must be covered in full.

Enrolments received via our online application form will require a debit or credit card payment of at least the enrolment fee amount. If you would like to enrol and make your enrolment fee payment via Bank Transfer or another method, we are happy to facilitate this. Please contact our Admissions team to arrange this.

Balance payments for existing enrolments can be made via a number of methods, including domestic and international bank transfer, credit or debit card, as well as local payment options; please log in to the Oxford Royale Portal and click on the ‘Pay Now’ button on your booking details.

All programme fees include the following:

  • Classes and tuition
  • Study files/materials
  • Guest lectures by academic speakers
  • Personalised academic reports and graduation certificate
  • Accommodation at a top university
  • Meals in the dining hall of your college, every day of your programme (Meals provided are typically as follows: breakfast, lunch and dinner for ages 13-15; breakfast and dinner for ages 16-18)
  • Free WiFi (subject to availability)
  • A wide selection of afternoon and evening activities
  • Coach excursions (kindly note that excursions can be to local attractions or to sites further afield)
  • Welcome and graduation events
  • A multitude of extras, including an Oxford Royale notebook and branded clothing

If you wish to change your programme or study options (including dates), please do not hesitate to contact us. However, changes to programmes are always subject to availability. For this reason, it may be more difficult for us to accommodate any changes requested less than 60 days before the programme start date.

Oxford Royale’s terms and conditions for refunds are as follows:

Any cancellation must be received in writing and can only be made on the following terms:

  • No refund of enrolment fee will be made under any circumstances once the two-week cooling-off period has concluded;
  • For cancellations before your course start date, the remainder of the course fees excluding the enrolment fee amount will be proportionally refunded as per the table below:
Period Before Start Date Total Refunded
120+ days 100%
90-119 days 50%
45-89 days 10%
0-44 days 0%

Cancellations made after the commencement date of the course will not receive any refund.

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