Summer Law School
The Summer Law School will give young people interested in pursuing law as a career or at university an in-depth introduction to every aspect of the legal world.
The five day course will include lectures, seminars, tours of the Inns and Courts, a debate and a full mock trial. Participants will have the opportunity to have debate legal issues in depth with expert tutors, quiz successful practitioners about life as a barrister or solicitor, and learn about degree courses with law graduates from top universities.
University of London Union • open to students aged 15-18
Summer School 1 : 28th July – 1st August • Summer School 2 : 21st – 25th August
If you’ve missed the sign up dates for the Summer Law School, don’t worry, we still have spaces left on the Autumn Law School: 23rd – 27th October. You can register using the form on this page.
A poster to display or distribute in your school is available to download.
Students aged 11-14 might be interested in the Young Lawyers Summer School.
Summer 2010 Programme:
Highlights will include:
Learn about the theory and practice of the law:
- Classes on Criminal Law, Jurisprudence, Human Rights and International Law
- Formal debates on current legal controversies
- Seminars on key aspects of civil law (21st-25th August only)
- Contract negotiation workshop (21st-25th August only)
Take part in a Mock Trial:
- Prepare the case for prosecution or defense in teams from your briefing papers
- Learn about court procedure and laws governing relevant offences
- Practice making speeches and cross-examining witnesses in an advocacy workshop with barristers
- Plead your case in front of judge and jury in a realistic Crown Court trial, complete with court dress of wig and gown
Discover the pathways to a career in the law:
- Q & A with a practising solicitor
- Q & A with a practising barrister
- LNAT workshop
Experience legal London:
- Guided tours taking in the Inns of Court and Royal Courts of Justice (28th July-1st August only)
- Chance to watch criminal and civil trials (28th July-1st August only)
A full schedule for the Summer School 1 (28th July-1st August) is available here.
A full schedule for the Summer School 2 (21st-25th August) is available here.
Further information about tutors is available here.
Feedback from previous Debate Chamber law events
“It was very interesting as I learnt a great deal of information about law which I did not know. I really enjoyed taking part in the mock trial.”
“I thought the realism of the case was fantastic and was thoroughly interested throughout.”
“Very enjoyable – all aspects covered in the appropriate depth – the fundamentals of the trial were complemented effectively by the techniques used by barristers.”
“Very informative, interesting and, most importantly, fun.”
“I loved it! I really enjoyed both elements of the weekend – the learning of legal terminology and procedure on day one and the experience of the trial process on day two.”
“Tutors were really willing and helpful in everything they were asked about.”
“The best thing was the opportunity to participate in a trial which felt like it was a proper court.”
Book a Place
The cost of the Summer Law School is £350 per student for five days. Debate Chamber offers a limited number of full and partial bursaries to students who could not otherwise afford to attend. Please note that accommodation is not included, and must be arranged independently if required. Bookings for any event may be made by individual students or parents or through the school. To book a place or places at the Summer Law School, or if you have any further questions, simply call on 0845 519 4827 or email info@debatechamber.com, or use the form below.