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
• Study in small and highly interactive classes
• Visit international courts, international organizations, law firms, and Canadian missions in Geneva and The Hague(Public International Law), Bonn (International Environmental Law) or Paris (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.

2025 Term Dates 

The program will run from May 2 to June 28, 2025. Students will attend orientation and the first three weeks of classes in Kingston. The group will then travel to Bard College in Berlin, Germany, for the final weeks of the program, including a week-long field trip to Paris (IBL), The Hague (PIL) or Bonn (IEL) and Geneva (all streams).  

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 are in-person information sessions at Queen's during the academic year, and in-person and/or online sessions for students at other law schools.  Information will be sent to you by your law school if a visit is planned, and details will 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 2024 2023 and 2022.

Questions? Contact the International Law Program team

Program Director Gillian Ready

Academic Director Nicolas Lamp

Associate Academic Director Ardi Imseis