The International Law Program will be offered in 2027 at Bader College at Herstmonceux Castle in May and the American University of Paris in June, followed by a week-long field trip. The application forms for Queen's / non-Queen's students are available on the Application Procedures page of this website. 

The Program Director will visit a number of law schools in October and November to make a presentation with the help of recent graduates.  There will also be an online session in early January for students at other law schools or students who missed the session at their school.

Queen’s: Monday, October 19, 1 pm, room 001 
Dalhousie: Monday, October 26, 12:30 pm, room tba
McGill: Monday, November 9, I pm,  room tba
Osgoode Hall: Wednesday, November 11, 12:30 pm, room tba
UNB: Monday, November 16, 11:30 am, room 2B
Ottawa: Wednesday, November 18, 11:30 am, FTX 147
Manitoba: Thursday, November 19, 5 pm, room 206
Online: Early January, date and time tba

Information about these visits will be circulated by each school's student services office and reminders will be sent to students who have submitted an application before the session. 

Email Gillian at gillian.ready@queensu.ca if you have questions, would like to schedule a zoom meeting, or would like a list of recent participants who would be happy to tell you about their time in the program.

Reflecting Queen's Law's commitment to an international perspective in the study of law, the International Law Program is an integrated academic program that runs each May and June. This unique learning opportunity combines an 8-week intensive academic program with field study visits to law firms, international organizations, and international courts. Instructors and guest lecturers are prominent figures in international law who bring their practical experience to the classroom and lecture hall. The program offers many networking opportunities, including a career options evening with alumni and friends. Students choose to study Public International Law, International Environmental Law, or International Business Law. 

Reasons to Attend the International Law Program

  • Gain a comprehensive overview of a field of international law from leading practitioners and academics
  • Enjoy the cultural experience of living and studying at a castle in England and in Paris
  • Complete 9 upper-year credits before 2L summer or articling recruitment and build your profile for future job applications
  • Participate in small and highly interactive classes
  • Visit law firms, international organizations and courts, and Canadian missions in Geneva (all streams) and The Hague (Public International Law), Hamburg and Bonn (International Environmental Law), or Brussels (International Business Law)
  • Find out how to build a career in international law
  • Learn interntational law concepts that are increasingly relevant in domestic legal practice
  • Make lasting friendships and connections with classmates from law schools across Canada, instructors, high-profile guests, visit hosts, and alumni
  • Travel throughout the UK and Europe on weekends and at the end of the program.

2027 Term Dates and Locations

The program will run from May 7 to July 3, 2027. Students will attend orientation and the first four weeks of classes at Queen's University's Bader College at the historic Herstmonceux Castle estate in East Sussex, England. The program will then be based at the beautiful premises of the American University of Paris for three weeks. The last week of the program will be a field trip beginning in The Hague (PIL), Hamburg and Bonn (IEL), or Brussels (IBL), with all 3 streams ending the program in Geneva.  

Certificate of Completion

Upon the successful completion of the International Law Program, students receive a “Certificate of Completion” in Public International Law, International Environmental Law, or International Business Law from the Faculty of Law. The top three students in each stream are awarded their certificates "With Merit".

More Information

Ensure you don't miss any information about our plans by completing the very brief application form on the Application Procedures page (with no obligation).

See the dates above for information sessions at Queen's and a number of other Canadian law schools and online.

Gillian will be happy to send you our Student Advisor list so you can learn about our graduates' experiences.  

Read our Student Testimonials and see our photo albums for 2026 and 2022-2025.

Questions? Contact the International Law Program team

Program Director Gillian Ready

Academic Co-Directors Professors Ardi Imseis and Nicolas Lamp.