2025 Program Updates
The International Law Program will take place for a second year in Kingston and Berlin. In addition to the streams in International Business Law (IBL) and Public International Law (PIL), we are adding a stream in International Environmental Law (IEL). Information about the courses and instructors in the new stream will be added to this website soon. From Berlin the students will visit international organizations in Geneva (all 3 streams) and Paris (IBL), The Hague (PIL), or Bonn (IEL). The program will run from May 2 through June 28.
The application form is now available on the Application Procedure page and the link to the bursary application form is now availabie on the Program Fees page. All Queen's and Dalhousie students who apply by November 29th will be offered a place in the program in early December, with their response due in January. Students from other law schools will receive offers in the order of application provided that space in the program is available. (Students who have already submitted applications will be given an opportunity to adjust their preferred stream(s) to include IEL before offers are made.)
Information Sessions with the Program Director and alumni:
Queen's: Monday, November 11th, 1-2:30 (room 001), with Academic Director Professor Nicolas Lamp
Osgoode: Monday, November 18th, 12:30-1:30 (room 1002)
Ottawa: Wednesday, November 20th, 11:30-12:30 (Fauteux 227)
Dalhousie: Thursday, November 21st, 12:30-1:30 (room W204)
Manitoba: Monday, November 25th, 4-5 (room 206)
Windsor: Wednesday, January 15th, 12-1 (room 2120)
There will also be an online session on a date in January to be announced.
Information about the sessions will be circulated by each school's student services office.
For more information see this website, the LinkedIn group, and the 2024 photo album. Email Gillian Ready at gillian.ready@queensu.ca to request the program brochure and the student advisor list and to ask questions.
We hope you will join us in May and June!
Reflecting Queen's Law's commitment to an international perspective in the study of law, the International Law Program is an integrated academic program in international law that runs each May and June. This unique learning opportunity combines an 8-week intensive academic program in international law with field study visits to law firms, international organizations, and international courts. Instructors and guests are prominent figures in international law who bring their practical experience to the classroom. The program offers many networking opportunities, including a career options evening with alumni and friends. Students choose to study either International Business Law or Public International Law.
10 Reasons to Attend the International Law Program
- Gain a comprehensive overview of the field of international law from leading practitioners and academics
- Study in small and highly interactive classes
- Visit international courts, international organizations, law firms, and Canadian missions in The Hague and Geneva (Public International Law) or Paris and Geneva (International Business Law)
- Find out how to build a career in international law
- Build lasting friendships and networks with your classmates, instructors, guests, and alumni
- Be ahead of the curve, as international law is increasingly relevant in all aspects of law
- Build your profile for future job applications
- Complete 9 upper-year credits before 2L summer or articling recruitment
- Enjoy the cultural experience of living, studying, and travelling abroad
- Travel throughout Europe on weekends and at the end of the program.
Questions? Contact the International Law Program team:
Program Director Gillian Ready
Academic Director Nicolas Lamp
Associate Academic Director Ardi Imseis
