Corporate Law Summer Institute
Gain exposure to the world's best legal and economic institutions
Successful Canadian companies are nearly always oriented towards large international markets. They depend on their lawyers to assist them in operating around the world, including entering into transactions with partners in other markets. Most successful Canadian firms eventually raise capital in the United Kingdom or the United States.
This programme has been created for students who are interested in international business transactions. Your professors and international legal experts will expose you to the key legal institutions in London, one of the world’s business capitals, as well as the relevant legal issues arising from these sorts of transactions.
Student Experience
Live info session recording
Key Information
Have questions?
For program information, please contact Dan Wilson at daniel.wilson1@ucalgary.ca or Bryce Tingle at btingle@ucalgary.ca
For application and registration support, please contact the Group Study Team at group.study@ucalgary.ca
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Program details
The information below was last updated on: November 10, 2025
LAW 676.03: Past, Present and Future of Corporate Law
LAW 676.04: International Business Law
No prerequisites are required for either course.
Note: program itinerary is tentative and subject to change.
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Pre-departure
March, Date TBD, Calgary: Mandatory Pre-departure Orientation facilitated by the Global Learning
April, Date TBD, Calgary: Orientation - A chance for students to meet each other and the professors and discuss expectations for the courses.
April, Date TBD: Course materials will be available. Pre-reading is encourage.
June, Date TBD: Pre-program class will cover the basics of the corporate form will be held via Zoom (in connection with Law 676.01)
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In-field
July 31: Students depart from Calgary
August 1: Arrival in London & settling in at accommodation
August 3: First day of class & group dinner
August 4 - 20: Students are expected to attend classes which will be scheduled on weekdays. Some classes will take place in classrooms at the accommodation and some at different field locations. These weeks will include lectures, invited guest speakers, and field trips to notable sites, such as Canada House, the UK Supreme Court, Inns of Court, Parliament, and the Financial District. There will also be a day-trip to Brussels, Belgium.
Students may make their own weekend plans.
August 21: Final day of program - exams and group dinner.
August 22: Students are free to return to Calgary. Some students might stay longer and travel to other destinations.
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Costs
The estimated cost of the Corporate Law Summer Institute Group Study Program is $14,630. This includes tuition, airfare, field trips, local transportation, accommodations and meals.
For the full cost breakdown and payment deadlines, please see the program Student Cost Summary.
Important information regarding deposit payments: Deposits are non-refundable. Deposits secure your space in the program and allows payment for logistical arrangements to be made in advance.
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Funding
Did you know that you can take your UCalgary funding with you? Since you are studying UCalgary courses and paying UCalgary tuition, you remain eligible for any awards and scholarships you are otherwise eligible to receive from the university, as well as student loans.
Our office administers several awards, including the Global Access Fund and the Global Learning Award. Students may only receive these awards once. Please see the funding page, linked below, for more information.
Students will be staying at a charming accommodation located in central London. The accommodation is within walking distance of notable London sights.
Each student will have a private room with its own bed, closet, en suite bathroom and desk. Breakfast is included as well.
This program is open to all Juris Doctor students in the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary. UCalgary students who apply by October 13, 2025, will be given priority.
JD students from other institutions are welcome to apply to participate in the program as of October 14, 2025.
The final deadline to apply for all students is November 10, 2025.
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Written applications questions
You will be asked to discuss your career plans and how the Corporate Law Summer Institute fits into them. Please also discuss your goals and personal interests as they intersect with what we will be studying in London.
Note: Because the online application will time out after one hour, we recommend that you "save" your application, copy the questions into a Word document to compose your answers, check for spelling, grammar and word count, and then paste it into the online application.
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Unofficial transcript and resume/CV
You will be asked to upload your unofficial transcript (undergrad transcript is not required, only your law transcript) and your resume as two separate PDFs in the online application.
External applicants may be asked to provide an academic reference letter. Connect with group.study@ucalgary.ca for more information.
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Meeting with the Instructor
You may be asked to meet with the professors to determine if you are a good fit for the program. If that is the case, you will be contacted by the instructor for a meeting.
Please ensure that you have read the Group Study Program General FAQs thoroughly before applying.
... As law students, many of us work at international law firms. A number of us met up with lawyers from our firm’s London office and they were impressed that UCalgary was sending students abroad.
2019 program participant
The advisor for this program is: Sydney Guthrie
Getting started
Program-Specific Info Sessions
Info sessions are scheduled for every Group Study Program. Attending an info session is not required to apply, but strongly recommended as it will give you an opportunity to meet the instructor and learn more about the travel experience.
We also recommend watching Global Learning 101 for general information.
Global Learning Advising
If you have questions about this program, you can meet with one of our Global Learning Advisors by emailing group.study@ucalgary.ca or booking an appointment through the link below.
1. Select "Advising"
2. Select “Study Abroad”
3. Select “Book by Appointment Type”
4. Select your program advisor to view available times.
Academic Advising
Before applying to study abroad, you should ask your academic advisor how a Group Study Program might align with your degree.
After you are accepted, you should ask your academic advisor more specific questions about courses/credits. It’s also recommended to follow up with your advisor again once you return to Calgary.
Start your application
Once you have gathered everything you need, you can begin your application!
Please note: Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents are submitted in full.
International travel presents challenges that may not be found when attending classes on campus. There may be a lack of resources, emergency services, hospitals, accessibility issues and/or demands on the physical and the mental self, all of which can challenge individuals when away from their usual support systems and structures. Adequate preparation is essential.
For this reason, it is imperative that you evaluate all aspects of your own physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual condition against the rigors of the particular global learning program you are selecting. If you are unsure of whether or not this program is a good fit for you and/or if you have any circumstances that could impede your enjoyment of the program, please contact us. Our Global Learning Advisors will be happy to assist in finding the best options for you and arrange any supports or accommodations necessary to ensure your success.
If you have or are seeking a certificate from Student Accessibility Services, you should provide this early to your Global Learning Advisor to ensure that the option that you are seeking can support your needs.
Please note: All participants must adhere to COVID-19 and other vaccination-related requirements for the destinations visited on this program. Failure to do so may have consequences such as being denied access to accommodation/housing, program activities, or to the host country itself.