Fordham Law Summer Institute


July 8–26, 2013

Launched in 2007, the Fordham Law Summer Institute in New York City provides foreign-trained lawyers and students with an introduction to the U.S. legal system and various topics of U.S. law that are most important for lawyers in today’s global economy.  The program also includes social events and other opportunities that allow participants to develop friendships and professional networks from among the other participants. Typically, the program welcomes about 100 participants, coming from more than 20 countries from around the world.

The 2013 is filling quickly, but spaces remain–register today!

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Program Courses

Topics to be covered in the 2013 Summer Institute tentatively include Bankruptcy Law, Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Corporations, Evidence and Trial Practice, Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Arbitration, Introduction to the U.S. Legal System, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Liability Law, and Securities Regulation and Insider Trading.

2013 Fact SheetLegal English

Students may also take part in optional workshops to strengthen their legal English skills.  These include sessions on Contract Dafting and Negotiation, Memorandum Drafting, Legal Research, and Litigation Documents.  Students may also attend workshops on Applying to LL.M. Programs and Preparing for the LL.M. Program – a specially designed seminar for students who will begin an LL.M. program at Fordham or elsewhere upon completion of the Summer Institute.

>> Click here to view a tentative schedule of the 2013 program