Program Fee
The International Law Program fee for 2026 will be available here soon.
The program fee includes:
• Tuition: 3 36-hour courses of 3 credits each for a total of 9 credits
• Orientation program, guest lectures, special events, day trips, and final celebration
• At the castle, twin room and weekday meal plan (single room at an additional cost)
• In Paris, twin room (single room at an additional cost)
• Use of Bader College and AUP facilities including classrooms, study rooms, laundry, and printing
• Field trip: 6 nights' accommodation in a twin hotel room and breakfast; transportation from Brussels (IBL) or The Hague (PIL) to Geneva; transportation from Hamburg to Bonn and then Geneva (IEL).
The program fee does not include:
• Transport to the UK and Paris and home from Geneva
• Optional single room charges at the castle and/or in Paris
• Weekend meals at the castle / all meals in Paris / lunch and dinner on the field trip
• Travel from Paris to Brussels (IBL), Hamburg (IEL), or The Hague (PIL); students will be advised to consider purchasing a Eurail pass that can also be used for weekend and post-program travel
• One night of accommodation between Paris and the field trip
• Health insurance
• Personal expenses
Payment of Fees
There will be a deposit payable in February. The optional single room fee(s) must also be paid in advance. The remainder of the program fee must be paid in full by the end of April.
Note for LL.M. and Joint Program Students
MPA/JD, MIR/JD and MA (Econ)/JD students are welcome to register in one of the streams in the International Law Program, which will enable them to complete the degree requirements for both degree programs in three academic years. LL.M. students are also welcome to register. Joint program students who are registered in the JD program in the year in which they enrol in the International Law Program pay the regular program fee. A student registered in the graduate degree year of a joint program or an LL.M. student remains registered in the MPA, MIR, MA or LL.M. program in the spring term and pays tuition at that program's rate. They are also charged for the field studies, residence, and meal plan elements of the program fee. The total amount paid by such students is quite close to the amount paid by JD students. Details can be obtained from the Program Director.
Financial Assistance
Queen's University and the Faculty of Law are committed to making the International Law Program accessible.
Bursaries and Government Student Loan Extensions (all law schools)
Students from all law schools who have received funding through OSAP or another provincial student assistance plan may be eligible for needs-based non-repayable bursaries from Queen's University and for additional government grants and/or loans for the summer International Law Program.
How to apply
Bursaries from Queen's University (all students): Submit the application form: link to be provided soon. (The Queen’s student ID number you need to apply for a bursary will be sent to you shortly after you apply to the program. If you have any questions about your student ID, contact lawcastle@queensu.ca. The bursary form asks for your Queen's email address - you can actually include a different email address - we suggest using your official law school address.) Contact the Financial Aid and Awards Office at financialaid@queensu.ca with any questions.
Government student loans and grants
Queen's students: Information about how and when to apply for government student financial assistance will be provided here soon.
Non-Queen’s Students:
Queen's Law Students: Global Law Scholarships
Global Law Scholarships are based on academic excellence and demonstrated interest/experience in international law. They are only available to students at Queen's Law.
How to Apply
Submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words to lawcastle@queensu.ca by November 28th, 2025. The statement should explain how you have demonstrated academic merit and interest and/or experience in international law. Experience in international law is not a requirement; students with no direct experience should simply explain their interest in participating in the International Law Programs and how the experience will enhance their academic and professional development.
You will receive the response to your scholarship application before you need to reply to our program offer in January.
Students at Other Law Schools
Students at law schools other than Queen's should check with their faculty/university to determine whether there are any other funding opportunities available.
Students at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie, which is a partner in the International Law Program, should note that several sources of funding may be available: see details here.