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Sharpen Your Legal English and Connect Globally

The Law Seminar is designed for advanced undergraduates, recent graduates, and legal professionals with strong English skills who are interested in U.S. law or international legal practice. It is ideal for those preparing for law school or an LL.M. program, as well as practicing attorneys seeking to deepen their expertise and build international connections.

Participants develop foundational knowledge, legal English skills, and a global perspective for success in U.S. legal studies or international practice.

Applicants should have advanced English proficiency and at least three years of undergraduate study in law or a related field.

[Date] Program Dates:

June 29 - July 31, 2026

Application Deadline: May 8, 2026

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Living on Campus

Immerse yourself fully in the Yale experience by living on campus. Stay steps away from classrooms, libraries, and dining halls, and enjoy convenient access to all program activities. Living on campus allows you to connect with fellow participants, form lasting friendships, and experience daily life at one of the world’s most renowned universities. 

Participants may choose to stay on campus in one of Yale’s residential colleges for an additional fee. Housing includes breakfast, lunch, and access to evening and weekend activities. You may select on-campus housing when completing the program application.

Law Seminar Budget

ItemAmount
Tuition$6,780
Application Fee$80
Visa Processing Fee$125
Medical Insurance Fee $140
Housing and Meals*$4,555
Total$11,680

*Includes Yale Health Fee.  On-campus housing is optional, but living on campus is a wonderful part of the Yale Summer Session experience.

All visiting students who are issued an I-20 from Yale will be enrolled in and billed for U.S. health insurance. For information on tuition, fees, and refund policies, please visit our Apply page.

Financial Assistance

We encourage visiting students to consult closely with the financial aid office at their home institution to explore potential financial assistance options. Your financial aid advisers may be able to guide you toward scholarships, grants, or other funding opportunities to support your education in Yale Summer Session. Limited financial aid is available to some visiting students.

Application Information

To apply, review the application requirements for international students and fill out the Yale Summer Session application. The English Language Institute programs are offered under Yale Summer Session B course listings. Proof of English proficiency is not required for this program.

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Speaking English in Law

The Yale Summer Session Law Seminar

U.S. Legal System Core Principles

Gain a solid foundation in American legal concepts, structures, and case analysis methods—essential for studying or practicing law in the U.S. or in international contexts.

Legal English & Communication Skills

Improve your ability to understand and use specialized legal English, both in written and spoken forms, which are critical for law school success and international legal work.

Global Legal Perspectives & Networking

Broaden your international legal perspective through exposure to global peers and legal professionals, building a network that supports international law careers.

Sebastian
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Meeting new people and making memories with these new friends was very fun, especially with all the new places in New Haven that I got to explore with them!
Sebastian O.
Aaron
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Being a Yale student, I am in New Haven the whole year, so some people are surprised I want to spend even more time there. But New Haven in the summer is absolutely beautiful. Not only is it warm and green, but it is just full of joy. The New Haven community comes alive with concerts on the Green, Salsa parties on Ninth Square, July 4th firework shows on East Rock, and tons of beach excursions.
Aaron W.
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Yale Summer Session 2026

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