Osgoode Hall Law School’s summer study abroad programs enable students to experience the benefits of an exchange without spending a full semester away from Osgoode.

Students may take 1-3 seminars through the summer study program. Summer seminars are taught between May and August and are typically 3-4 weeks long. Students may receive 3 credits per course. Osgoode requires students to maintain a minimum course load of at least 13 credits per term, exclusive of summer credits. Therefore the maximum total number of transfer credits allowed for summer study is 8, applied over two years. Students participating in the summer after second year are limited to 4 transfer credits.

Applying 

1.  Attend an Information Session
   Students considering a summer exchange should attend the information session held jointly by Osgoode International and York International each November. 
2. Complete Your Application
   Each summer program has a slightly different application process. Email notifications and application instructions are sent out for each program, usually in December and January. 
3. Deadlines
   There are separate deadlines for each program. Monash University applications are usually due in mid-January and Hebrew University applications in mid-February. Bucerius Law School sets its own deadlines each year. 
4. Supporting Documentation
   Ensure that your application includes:

• application form
• statement of interest
• printout of grades

Summer Study Abroad Partners

Testimonials

Alysia Lau (’13) - Hebrew University, Summer 2010

The Hebrew U summer program in Jerusalem is one of the most enriching opportunities a law student can have. Studying Israeli legal approaches in areas such as Contracts and Administrative law formed an interesting basis for comparative law purposes. Living in Jerusalem also made it possible to understand the imprint of Supreme Court decisions on the communities affected by them. Public international law became an everyday reality.

In a profession that encourages its members to cultivate increased expertise, the Hebrew U summer program allows students to step back and get a panoptic view of everything a multifaceted society and distinctive judicial system have to offer in three brimming weeks. The fullness of the experience will nurture a sense of creativity and adventure in my practice, regardless of the path it takes.

Rosetta Ting – Monash University, Summer 2009

In the summer of 2009, I went Prato to study European legal systems at Monash University and had my first taste of civil law. The classroom was filled with students from other civil law countries outside of Italy, which made class discussions on comparative European legal systems, and on civil versus common law, mind provoking.  Without a doubt this experience has been a true eye opener. On days without school, I traveled with fellow exchange students to nearby cities and tourist destinations, such as Siena and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. I also learned a large amount about European culture, architecture, and cuisine. I highly recommend this exchange to anyone who is considering it.