You are cordially invited to spend two weeks in beautiful Bloomington, Indiana, for an engaging and rewarding course on Introduction to U.S. Law.
The two-week, intensive Introduction to U.S. Law course is designed to give international lawyers and law students an introduction to the American legal system and to the study of law in the United States.
Principal topics include the common law system and associated legal and argumentative techniques, American federalism and constitutional law, the structure of the American court and legal system, and the role and regulation of lawyers in the American political system. Faculty are full-time professors at Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law.
Summer Institute for International Lawyers and Law Students
Introduction to U.S. Law
Session Dates
Orientation: July 21
Classes: Monday, July 22 to Friday, August 2
Final exam: August 3
Costs
$2,500 + fees and cost of living
- Deposit due by July 1, 2024: $250
- Remaining balance due by July 22, 2024: $2,250
Eligibility
Prospective students must meet the following requirements for participation in the Introduction to U.S. Law course:
- Open to current lawyers and law students
- English Language Proficiency
- IbT TOEFL: 80+
- IELTS: 6.5+
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Visa
Because this is a short-term, non-degree program, you will need to apply for a B-2 visa for tourism to enter the U.S., not a student visa. View more information on applying for a B-2 visa for tourism.
Room and Board
Short-term housing is not available on campus this summer. However, there are other short-term options near campus. We recommend looking at AirBnB for a room or apartment that is within walking distance of Maurer School of Law. Further out, but on a bus line, is Summer House, with short-term, furnished apartments.
Expect to pay $700-1,600 for furnished housing for the two-week period, plus food and other personal expenses. Every person’s situation will be different, but an estimate of living and personal expenses for the program is $1,200-2,500.
Living in Bloomington and Transportation Services
A lot of useful information about living in Bloomington may be found on the Office of International Services (OIS) website, including transportation to/from and around Bloomington.
Other questions?
For other questions about the Summer Institute or Maurer School of Law, please contact Mr. Will Schaad, Director of Graduate Admissions, by email: lgradadm@indiana.edu, phone: +1-812-856-7217, or WhatsApp.