Our International Comparative Law Summer School provides a unique programme analysing and comparing English and American legal systems. Our two courses, delivered in collaboration with Mitchell Hamline Law School (USA), will give a unique opportunity to explore the similarities and differences between the legal systems and laws of the UK and US.

All classes will be hyflex which will combine face-to-face and online learning. For those registered for face-to-face, classes will be taught in the historic Old Royal Naval College on the bank of the River Thames in South East London.    Interested applicants from Bennett University, India & Bahcesehir University, Turkey should not fill this form. Instead please contact your University for registration process. 

This module's synthesis of theory and practice is vital, with students learning key concepts and restorative facilitation skills. Therefore, this module focuses mainly on the theoretical aspect of restorative justice and practices, how to implement restorative practices, and how to be a safe and effective restorative practitioner. The following indicative topics will be covered, but not limited to, in the module:  

History of restorative justice 

Defining restorative justice 

Analysis of responses to crime, conflict and challenging behaviours     

Key concepts, theories and values in restorative justice

There are 2 course options;

• Restorative Justice Theory and Practice (running 23rd June-22nd July 2025
• Restorative Justice Complex and Sensitive Cases (running 30th June-29th July 2025)

Event timings: 9am - 3pm