Apply for the 12th Law Schools Global League Summer School
Wed 17 April 2024
Every year the Law School sponsors a student to participate of the Summer School Programme organised by the Law School Global League. This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons both academically and professionally. You will have the opportunity to explore the Law in context and to learn from academics from all over the world.
Honours students are invited to submit applications to participate in the Law Schools Global League (LSGL) summer school. This year the summer school’s theme is on "Law and Inequality” and takes place in Bogotá, Colombia! The programme will take place from 8 - 19 July 2024.
Further information is available in the Programme Brochure
For any queries, contact Dr Ana Maria Daza Vargas (anamaria.dazavargas@ed.ac.uk) .
Week 1
Protest, Policing and Social Contestation (9:00am - 12:00pm)
Inequality and Climate Change (2:00pm - 5:00pm)
Week 2
Fiscal Sociology: Comparative Perspectives on Taxation, Law and Inequality (9:00am - 12:00pm)
The Role of The Constitution in Bringing Socio-Economic Equality and Protecting Vulnerable Groups: a dialogue between South Africa and Latin America (2:00pm - 5:00pm)
A pass for each course will be necessary to acquire the final certificate. Deadlines and format will be agreed with the Convenor of each course.
There is one scholarship available to attend the summer school; the scholarship will fully fund one student on a merit basis, including coverage of travel expenses and daily bursary, according to the University’s policy. If selected, the student will be required to apply for the University of Edinburgh business travel insurance. The insurance has no direct cost.
Interested students are expected to summit two applications:
For nomination by the Law School, apply by 12:00pm on Monday, 29 April 2024: Submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of motivation by the date above. The selection committee, composed by the Undergraduate programme Director and the Director of Internationalisation, will consider the academic performance and motivation of each applicant.
The Director of Internationalisation will notify the successful candidate by 1 May 2024.
Application to Summer School at University Los Andes, Bogotá are due by 3 May 2024: Students must complete the LSGL Summer School student application form HERE and include:
- An official transcript (in English, PDF)
- Curriculum Vitae
- One headshot to be used for student ID and Summer School student list