International Summer Law Programs
Delaware Law School invites applicants to its International Summer Law Programs for foreign-trained law students and practitioners. Offered through the Graduate, International, Compliance, and Legal Studies department, our summer programs offer a variety of courses that introduce international students to the U.S. legal system and Constitution, and provide international students with opportunities to take courses in exciting legal specialty areas. Join us with colleagues from around the world. Our professors and staff are looking forward to seeing you on our beautiful Delaware campus!
Our esteemed law professors are looking forward to collaborating with you as you join classmates from around the world for a summer immersion of learning and cultural experiences.
| Choose from a variety of courses | |
| Sessions | Program Options |
| June 2, 2025 to June 27, 2025 | Delaware Corporate Law International Money Laundering & Corruption |
| June 30, 2025 to July 25, 2025 | Fundamentals of Financial Crimes Corporate Sustainability |
| Course Descriptions | |
Delaware Corporate LawThis course explores cutting-edge concepts of fiduciary standards of review and standards of conduct arising under the leading Delaware corporate cases in this area, as well as the litigation process. |
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International Money Laundering and CorruptionThis course introduces students to the international and domestic laws enacted to thwart money laundering and corruption. An overview of anti-money laundering strategies aimed at attacking criminals through their financial activities and using financial trails to identify the various components of criminal networks will be provided. |
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Fundamentals of Financial CrimesAnalyze how fraud is detected and why and explore prevention and detection techniques. Investigative practices will also be examined. |
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Corporate SustainabilityLearn how businesses can be a force for change through environment, social, and governance investing, sustainability marketing, and more amid societal challenges such as poverty and inequity and natural resource constraints. |
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Excursions
Join us in Delaware for an educational as well as cultural experience! During the program, participants may enjoy excursions* to exciting places such as local historical landmarks, courthouses, museums, and social gatherings. Some previous excursions have included the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, the United Nations in New York City, the White House and National Mall in Washington, the Pennsylvania State Capitol, and the Delaware State Supreme Court.
*Excursions will vary based on availability.
Registration Eligibility: The Summer Law Programs are open to international law students and legal practitioners who currently hold a first degree in law or are currently pursuing a first degree in law outside the U.S. Programs are not open to U.S. practitioners holding a J.D. degree or students currently enrolled in a J.D. program.
Course Credit: Course credit is not available for the Summer Law Programs, unless we have a partnership with your University, or you are enrolled in one of Delaware Law's graduate programs.
Registration Deadlines:
Program June 2 to June 27
Registration Deadline: April 1
Tuition Payment Deadline: Tuition Due Upon Registration
Program June 30 to July 25
Registration Deadline: May 1
Tuition Payment Deadline: Tuition Due Upon Registration
Please note: Registrations received after the registration deadline may be considered. However, please submit your registration as early as possible, to avoid delays and ensure you have adequate time to obtain your travel documents and properly prepare for the program well in advance of the start date. Please contact us if you are seeking to submit your application after the deadline. You may email us at [email protected] or call +1-302-477-2780. We look forward to assisting you!
Contact: By email to [email protected] or by phone +1-302-477-2780.
Tuition: $2,500 USD per course.
Program fee includes tuition, most transportation to excursions, welcome and farewell gatherings, program orientation, Certificate of Completion, and on-site advisor. Scholarships are not available for Summer Law Programs.
Additional costs: Health insurance (every participant is required to obtain mandatory Widener University health insurance at their own expense), roundtrip airfare, visa fees, cell phone rental/plans/sim card, transfer from the airport, required textbooks, personal living expenses such as housing (either on campus or off campus), food, transportation, and household items.
Health Insurance Expenses*:
Session 1: $190
Session 2: $190
Full summer: $400
* Please note that these amounts are an estimate based on the current market rates provided at the time of posting. Actual cost is based on the market rate at time of student arrival and pro-rated based on registrant's length of stay at the University.
Housing Expenses**:
Session 1: $842.00
Session 2: $842.00
Both Sessions: $1684
** Please note that these amounts are an estimate based on the current market rates provided at the time of posting. Actual cost is based on the market rate at time of student arrival and pro-rated based on registrant's length of stay at the University.
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