International Law 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 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 International Business Law, International Environmental Law, or Public International Law. 

Reasons to Attend the International Law Program

• Gain a comprehensive overview of the 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
• Participate in small and highly interactive classes
• Visit international courts, international organizations, law firms, 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
• Make lasting friendships and connections with classmates from law schools across Canada, instructors, guests, and alumni
• Build your profile for future job applications
• Be ahead of the curve, as international law is increasingly relevant in all aspects of law
• Travel throughout the UK and Europe on weekends and at the end of the program.

2026 Term Dates and Locations

The program will run from May 8 to July 4, 2026. Students will attend orientation and the first three weeks of classes at Queen's University's Bader College at the historic Herstmonceux Castle estate in East Sussex. The program will then be based at the beautiful premises of the American University of Paris, on the Left Bank near Les Invalides, for four weeks.  The last week of the program will be a field trip beginning in Brussels (IBL), The Hague (PIL) or Hamburg and Bonn (IEL), 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 International Business Law, Public International Law, or International Environmental Law from the Faculty of Law. The top three students in each stream are awarded their certificates "With Merit" 

More Information

There will be information sessions at Queen's and a number of other Canadian law schools during the fall term, and an online session in January for students at other law schools.  Information will be sent to you by your law school if a visit is planned, and details will also be posted in the updates box above.  

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 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Questions? Contact the International Law Program team

Program Director Gillian Ready

Academic Co-Directors Professors Ardi Imseis and Nicolas Lamp.