This programme presents the central aspects of English law for lawyers and law students from countries whose legal systems are not based on English Common Law. Much of the emphasis is on general structure of the law and legal methods, although detailed study of substantive law is also covered. It attracts participants from across the globe.
This programme has been endorsed by the Board of Executive and Professional Education, University of Cambridge.
The academic programme
- Two special subject seminars
- Three plenary lectures per day
- Evening talks
About the programme
Designed for lawyers and law students who have little or no prior knowledge of the English legal system, this well-respected programme presents the central aspects of English law.
The programme will aim to include: the development and structure of English law, the sources of English law, the courts and legal profession, private law (property, obligations, trusts, labour law, family law etc.), public law (constitutional and administrative law), civil and criminal procedure.
Teaching is provided predominantly by members of the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, and all teaching will be in English.
The programme is comprised of lectures and seminars which all participants must attend. You will be able to choose from a selection of seminar subjects, we will aim to include: civil procedure, company law, constitutional and administrative law, criminal law, law of contract, law of trusts, law of torts, private international law.
Lectures will take place at Selwyn College and the Faculty of Law, where you will also have access to the Squire Law Library.
Plenary lectures
The three morning plenary lectures will be given by leading legal figures from the University of Cambridge and distinguished vbisiting speakers.
Evening talks
Optional evening talks are shared with the Science, Literature, Ancient and Classical Worlds, History and Interdisciplinary Summer Programmes running at this time.
Entry and attendance requirements
The entry requirements are as follows:
- All teaching will be in English. Applicants must meet our language requirements.
- Participants should be practising lawyers, academic lawyers or law students with no prior knowledge of the English legal system, and should be from countries whose legal jurisdictions are not based on English common law. Owing to the nature of the academic content taught, applications from countries whose legal systems are based on English Common Law will not be accepted.
- Law students must have completed a minimum of one year of their legal studies at undergraduate level by the time the course starts. Those without any formal legal training will not be accepted.
A certificate of attendance will be given to those who attend all lectures and seminars.
College accommodation
Accommodation will be available at the magnificent Selwyn College, just a short walk from the Faculty of Law.
You will have the option of en suite or standard single study bedrooms (shared bathroom) on half board basis.
Information for applicants
Programme calendar (available in December)
How to apply (available in December)
Programme options and fees (available in December)
Language requirements
Visas
Booking terms and conditions (available in December)
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://www.ice.cam.ac.uk/international-summer-schools/programmes/english-legal-methods