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Corporate Law Summer Institute

Gain exposure to the world's best legal and economic institutions

Successful Canadian companies are nearly always oriented towards largeinternational markets. They depend on their lawyers to assist them in operatingaround the world, including entering into transactions with partners in othermarkets. MostsuccessfulCanadian firmseventually raise capital in the UnitedKingdom or the United States.


This programme has beencreated for students who are interested ininternational business transactions. Yourprofessors and international legalexperts will expose you to the key legal institutions in London, one of the world’sbusiness capitals, as well as the relevant legal issues arising from these sorts oftransactions.

Student Experience

london law students

Key Information

Location

Language

English

Semester

Summer 2025

Program type

Group Study

Have questions?

For program information, please contact Dan Wilson at daniel.wilson1@ucalgary.ca

For application and registration support, please contact the Group Study Team atgroup.study@ucalgary.ca

Other useful links:

Application information

Application status

Opening November 1, at 12pm (MT).

Application deadline

Applications will be considered for last remaining spots until the program is filled.

Additional requirements

This program is open to JD Law students.

Contact program professors if you have questions.

Info Sessions

In-person session: October 31, from 1-2pm - Room: MFH 3360

Online session: October 31, from 5-6pm - Join here:

Program details

Questions about these courses should be directed to the program instructor.

Please note: course descriptions are tentative and subject to change.

  1. Courses offered

    Students on this program are required to register for both courses listed.

    LAW 676.03:Business Transactions

    LAW 676.04: Past, Present and Future of Corporate Law

  2. Prerequisites

    No prerequisites.

  1. Pre-departure

    Date TBD, Calgary:Mandatory pre-departure orientation

  2. In-field

    August 2, London: Arrival in London and settling in

    August 3, London: Settling in

    August 4, London: Classes begin & group dinner

    August 4 - 22, London: Classes and field trips take place within London

    Trips around London include, but are not limited to: Businesses within the financial districts, the City, UK Parliament, UK Supreme Court, the Inns of Court, and various law firm offices

    August 23, London - Calgary: Depart London for Calgary or independent travel

  3. Post-field

    Any post-field assignments TBC by professors.

  1. Costs

    The estimated cost of the Corporate Law Summer Institute Group Study Program will include tuition, airfare, field trips, local transportation, accommodations and meals. The program cost is $12,475.

    For the full cost breakdown and payment deadlines, please see the program .

    Important information regarding deposit payments:Deposits are non-refundable. Deposits secure your space in the program and allows payment for logistical arrangements to be made in advance.

  2. Funding

    International Study Travel Grant:Students studying abroad may be eligible for the ݮƵ's International Study Travel Grant. For more information on eligibility, application details and deadlines please clickhere.

    Student loans:Ifyou qualify for student loans, your programshouldqualify. We are able to provide you with a letter confirming your participation in the program for funding purposes. Please emailgroup.study@ucalgary.cato request a letter.

    Please note that eligibility for student loans is determined by your loans provider.

    Click here for more info on funding opportunities!

Students will be staying at Imperial College London residences.

Imperial College London is located in central London, in their neighborhood of South Kensington, near Kensington Palace and Hyde Park. The College is also next door to the Natural History Museum.

Each student will have a private room with its own bed, closet, en suite bathroom and desk. Breakfast is included as well.

Details and photos can be found:

This program is open to all Juris Doctor students in the Faculty of Law at the ݮƵ. Students in this program will be given priority.

Students outside of the Faculty of Law should contact the program professors if they are interested in participating in this program.

  1. Statement of Purpose

    Please tell us why you want to study abroad, why you have selected this particular program (academic reasons, personal interest, career prospects, etc.), how this program will meet your academic objectives and/or complement your degree, how you plan to finance your program and why you should be selected. Please also feel free to include any life experiences or parts of your identity that would make you a unique candidate for this program.

    The Statement of Purpose is submitted within your(max 500 words).

    Note:Because the online application will time out after one hour, we recommend that you compose your statement of purpose in advance in Word to check for spelling, grammarand word count, and then paste it into the online application.

  2. Professor approval

    After you have submitted your complete application, your application will be approved by the professors. This may require a short meeting with the professors.

  3. Resume/CV and Transcript

    Please submit a resume and transcript as part of the application for this program.

Please ensure that you have read the Group Study Program General FAQs thoroughly before applying.

... As law students, many of us work at international law firms. A number of us met up with lawyers from our firm’s London office and they were impressed that ݮƵ was sending students abroad.

2019 program participant

Getting started

Program-Specific Info Sessions

Info sessions are scheduled for every Group Study Program.Attending an info session is not required to apply, but strongly recommended as it will give you an opportunity to meet the instructor and learn more about the travel experience.

We also recommend watching Global Learning 101 for general information.

Global Learning Advising

If you have questions about this program, you can meet with one of our Global Learning Advisors by emailing group.study@ucalgary.ca or booking an appointment through the link below.

1. Select "Advising"
2. Select “Study Abroad”
3. Select “Book by Appointment Type”
4. Select your program advisor to view available times.

Academic Advising

Before applying to study abroad, you should ask your academic advisor how a Group Study Program might align with your degree.

After you are accepted, you should ask your academic advisor more specific questions about courses/credits. It’s also recommended to follow up with your advisor again once you return to Calgary.

Start your application

Once you have gathered everything you need, you can begin your application!

Please note:Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents are submitted in full.

International travel presents challenges that may not be found when attending classes on campus. There may be a lack of resources, emergency services, hospitals, accessibility issues and/or demands on the physical and the mental self, all of which can challenge individuals when away from their usual support systems and structures. Adequate preparation is essential.

For this reason, it is imperative that you evaluate all aspects of your own physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual condition against the rigors of the particular global learning program you are selecting. If you are unsure of whether or not this program is a good fit for you and/or if you have any circumstances that could impede your enjoyment of the program, please contact us. Our Global Learning Advisors will be happy to assist in finding the best options for you and arrange any supports or accommodations necessary to ensure your success.

If you have or are seeking a certificate from Student Accessibility Services, you should provide this early to your Global Learning Advisor to ensure that the option that you are seeking can support your needs.

Please note: All participants must adhere to COVID-19 and other vaccination-related requirements for the destinations visited on this program. Failure to do so may have consequences such as being denied access to accommodation/housing, program activities, or to the host country itself.