Syracuse University College of Law proudly offers one of the nation’s longest-running summer externship programs in London. During a seven-week international summer experience, students gain exposure to clients, partner with professionals for personalized mentoring, and enjoy boundless cultural opportunities – in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. For 45 years, the College of Law has offered our students a comprehensive introduction to London’s rich legal world, immersing ourselves in international law and living it through a range of internships in this unique summer program.

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Start the online application with Syracuse Abroad Today! An application fee of $50 is collected by Syracuse Abroad for processing. 

The application deadline is February 15, 2024.

Eligibility

Any full-time or part-time student from an ABA-approved law school who is in good standing (i.e. preferred GPA of 2.5 or higher) at his or her current institution is encouraged to apply. Program administration retains the discretion to reach admissions decisions based upon a variety of factors, including academic performance, space availability, and the ability to identify a compatible placement. The program is approved by the ABA and is offered as part of the fully accredited curriculum of Syracuse University College of Law. The summer 2023 program enrolled 16 students, including five from schools other than Syracuse Law. We hope you join us.

Program Dates, Costs, and Application

2024 Program Dates: May 12 – June 29

Program Costs:

  • Tuition: $11,100 (5 credits at $2,220 per credit)*
  • Program Fee: $1,196
  • Housing in Central London*: $4,700**

*Partial need-based tuition grants are available. Please contact Assistant Dean of International Programs Andrew Horsfall (ashorsfa@syr.edu) regarding the tuition grant deadline and application.

**In summer 2024, students can choose housing arranged by the SU London Centre at Stapleton House, which provides private furnished bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and shared living spaces, recreation areas, kitchen space, and onsite laundry. This modern, comfortable housing is conveniently located in central London, close to many attractions, restaurants, and placement sites. Students who opt to arrange their own housing in London will not be charged this housing fee.

Students should also plan and budget for additional expenses not covered in the Program Fee, estimated below:

  • Student Visa Processing Fees: ~$600
  • Round Trip Air Travel: ~$1,300 
  • Personal Expenses: ~$1,500
  • Meals: ~$1,750
  • Local Transportation: ~$250

The London Experience

Rigorous coursework and hands-on learning experiences cultivate a student’s ability to pursue a career in international law. Our placements have included the AIRE Centre, Withers Worldwide LLP, Crown Court judges, and the offices of various distinguished Barristers and Solicitors in London.

Your transcript will reflect that you have enrolled in Law 910 (5 credits): LondonEx – Clinical Internships. Students are graded on a pass/fail basis for the 5-credit externship and on the Alternative Grading Scale (High Honors, Honors, High Pass, Pass, Fail) for the 1-credit seminar, unless their home school requires an assigned letter grade.  A syllabus from the latest summer program can be found online here

Through a series of lectures and discussions from our London summer faculty and lecturers students receive intensive exposure to fundamental tenets of English law during a 5-day orientation program that emphasizes English and international legal institutions, the legal profession, court structure, and procedure in both civil and criminal cases, as well as selected areas of substantive law. Classes are supplemented by visits to one of the Inns of Court, a guided tour of “Legal London”, and other site visits. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm with their home school/college that the course(s) taken as part of this program will satisfy their degree requirements. 

Applications received before February 15 are given preferred consideration and reviewed on a rolling basis. 

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“As a visiting student, LondonEx was everything I dreamed of and more! As a student with aspirations to practice in London, LondonEx provided me with an opportunity to live and practice law in London! LondonEx had the perfect balance of networking, excursions, and hands-on practice with placements. I am primarily interested in transactional law, specifically banking. LondonEx was able to place me with an internationally (but American based!) bank where I worked for their corporate counsel daily on internationally relevant matters.” – Jonathan Daido, University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law.

“The London program was definitely one of my best decisions since coming to Syracuse. It provided an opportunity to not only experience London but also to apply the legal skills I learned in my first year. Additionally, the networking opportunities are unparalleled as they reach across the world!”—2L Morgan Mendenhall, 2019 London extern at Henderson Chambers

Financial Aid, Health, and Travel Notices

Syracuse University College of Law Students who participate in the summer program may apply for Federal Direct Loans to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, living expenses, and transportation to London. The SU College of Law Summer Financial Aid application will be sent to students in March. Additionally, students must have a current academic year FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file. Contact the College of Law’s Financial Aid Officeif you have questions. 

COVID-19: All students enrolled in the London program will be required to follow University and local (London) health and safety precautionary measures. This may include, but is not limited to, the wearing of masks, social distancing, remote learning/working, mandatory testing, and isolation/quarantine. The program may be canceled if the risk of COVID-19 warrants. 

Cancellation/Refund policy: The program will be canceled if students would be endangered for political or health reasons or if there is insufficient student interest. In the event of cancellation, all fees which have been paid will be refunded. The Syracuse University Bursar’s Office will process all refunds due to cancellation within 5-10 business days. The London program went on hiatus in the summer of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

U.S. State Department Travel Information: Syracuse Abroad has regular access to the U.S. Department of State Consular Information Sheets, Travel Advisories, and Worldwide Notices regarding matters that may affect the security of our participants. Resident Directors will be notified immediately of any safety concerns and will communicate those concerns and further instructions to students. They will post the notices for student, faculty and staff information. If England is declared an area of instability, participants will be notified promptly. They will be permitted to withdraw from the program and they will be refunded all fees paid except for room and board payments expended prior to the date that England was declared an area of instability.