Cambridge Pre- Law Institute

  England

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Cambridge

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 6 - August 1, 2008

Description: The University of Kansas History and Law faculty collaborate to bring you an enriching and insightful program focusing on the culture, history and politics of the English and American legal systems, supplemented with special lectures and site visits.

In the English tradition, students will be housed and classes will be held at Trinity Hall of Cambridge University. Trinity Hall was founded by Bishop Bateman of Norwich in 1350, making it the fifth oldest surviving college of the University of Cambridge. Distinguished alumni include Lord Howard, the commander-in-chief of the English fleet against the Spanish Armada, Lord Runcie, former Archbishop of Canterbury and Nicholas Hytner, the current director of the National Theatre in London.

Highlights: In the first week of the program, students are invited to join a historical walking tour of Cambridge, and other periodic activities include walks, picnics, and evening meals.

Students will take two guided day-long tours of "Legal London." Sites include: law firm in the City of London, Inns of Court (inner sanctum of barrister training), Parliament, and Lord Chancellor's offices. One day-tour will permit students to spend a weekend in London.

Students will spend one day touring at first-hand in Cambridge such important legal institutions as the Crown Courts, Crown Prosecutors, County Constabulary and local attorneys' chambers.

Students will have a three-day weekend on their own. In previous years, students have visited Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dublin, Paris, or traveled through England.

In the Cambridge tradition, a final dinner for students and faculty concludes the program.

Cost in US$: [2007] Approximately $5,430 (2008 costs TBA)

Additional costs: Airfare, some meals including lunches, books, passport fees, and incidental personal expenses.

Note
All dates, costs, and program information are subject to change as necessary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate or other reasons.

Experience Required: no

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application