Comparative Legal Studies

Learn how the American legal system evolved from the British system. Walk the same streets as influential politicians and make comparisons of the two systems in a historical context. The course, taught by a UM faculty member, will take students to Parliament, the Royal Course of Justice, Old Bailey, and many more sites related to the British legal system. Students will earn 3 hours of credit for LA 421.

Program Highlights

  • This program is open to all majors.
  • “ It was a great experience. I am really glad that I got the chance to experience this opportunity!!!” – Summer 2006 student.
  • Click here for a slideshow of photos from other University of Mississippi students studying abroad in England.
Program cost
$2800
Dates of program
Depart US on July 29 (arrive in London on July 30)
Depart London on August 18
Location
London, England
Course credit
3 hours of LA 421: Selected Topics in Paralegal Studies
Prerequisites
None
Grading system
ABCDF scale
Program type
Short-term faculty led
Housing
Student-shared flats
Housing move-in day is July 30; check out is the morning of August 18
Faculty members
TBA
Qualifications
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.5, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program price includes
Tuition, housing, program-sponsored excursions, transport pass for Zones 1 & 2, and international health insurance
Program prices DOES NOT include
UM Study Abroad Application Fee, meals, airfare, personal spending money, and passport fees.
Study Abroad Advisor
Raney-Mills Turner
 
Application
To apply for this program students must submit the following:
Application deadline
April 4