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As in previous years, more than 60 students from the FernUniversität Hagen (Germany), the Open Universiteit (Netherlands), UNED (Spain), Open University (UK) and University of Wroclaw (Poland) will have the opportunity to work together in a series of activating seminars and simulations designed to offer a high-quality learning experience and gain insight into legislative processes, rule of law operations and other vital aspects of legal systems in liberal democracies. In addition, participants will get a valuable chance to have a meaningful exchange with students and instructors from other European jurisdictions in an institutionally supportive and intellectually challenging environment.

The Summer School for LL.M. students offers two different and separate options for participants:

• Public International Law and
• International Private Law.

Candidates should indicate in their applications the specific option they apply for. The programme starts with an online phase in March 2026. During this phase participants are expected to take a few short online courses. These courses cover not only legal matters, but also soft skills such as academic debate, legal English, intercultural communication and team work.

In the face-to-face part of both the Private International Law programme and the Public International Law programme, a moot court will be held on a case in the respective field of law. The face-to-face stage of the programme also offers training in professionally relevant non-legal skills, like legal English, intercultural communication and team work.

Successful applicants are expected to have a good command of English.

Participants are expected to make their own accommodation and travel arrangements. Accommodation and travel expenses may be partly covered through Erasmus+ Short-Term Mobility funding or other funding opportunities, we are working on this opportunity right now!

The successful participation in the Summer School will be awarded with 10 ECTS (Elective Module). The course is valid in respect of § 7 Abs. 1 no. 3 JAG NRW (Fremdsprachennachweis)

Please send your application before 15th of February to summerlawschool

Your application should include:

• a short CV
• a motivation letter (one page) in English on your motivation to take part in the program
• a transcript of records of your courses / grades in your study program

There is a tuition fee of 150,00 Euro for students of the FernUniversität in Hagen; no additional fees will be charged. You don´t need to enroll to a course.

Should you have any questions about the programme please get in touch with your institution’s point of contact: Davide Rizzuti, davide.rizzuti