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Law, Politics & Economics (Oxford Royale Academy)
Ages: 12-15, 16-18.
Dates, 2026:
In Oxford: 5–18 July, 19 July–1 August, 2–15 August.
In Cambridge: 5–18 July, 19 July–2 August.
In London: 29 June–11 July, 12–25 July.
Examine the interconnection of law, politics, and economics, and take the first step to pursuing your legal career. Focused on emerging issues in these fields, the programme fosters discussion and debate through legal case studies and their ethical implications on issues ranging from human rights to globalization, terrorism, trade, protectionism, and access to resources.
At the end of the course, students:
- Gain insight into Criminal and Civil Law, while exploring facets of Business Law, Contract Law, Ethics and Human Rights.
- Merge policy and legal concepts as you build a case and convincing arguments in the Mock Trial Simulation.
- Sharpen critical skills like public speaking, critical thinking, analysis, and collaboration as you analyze global case studies with peers from around the world.
- Network with thought leaders and faculty as you explore the methods of social scientific inquiry and its application to geo-political, legal and economic issues ranging from globalization to individual human rights.
Oxford and Cambridge are cities that combines strikingly beautiful architecture with a bustling modern centre with superb shops, restaurants and cafes. The city is steeped in history and saturated with academic spirit, because there are many colleges at Oxford University, some of them are almost 800 years old!
Pupils of the Oxford Royale summer courses have a unique opportunity to live and study in this amazing city, explore all its famous sights and unravel its secrets. Thanks to superbly organized trips and a rich evening program of activities, students will get to know all the best that Oxford and Cambridge have to offer.
Children stroll along the cobbled streets, admire the spiers and stone buildings, walk in the footsteps of the most influential figures in history, including prime ministers, presidents, scientists, Nobel laureates and writers.
KEY FACTORS
- Maximum 15 people per class.
- Learning in a true international environment - students of 150 nationalities attended Oxford Royal courses in 2019.
- The course will equip the children with a strong set of logical and argumentative skills, along with methods that will allow them to build convincing arguments in both the essay and the oral discussion.
- A group practical project will allow students to develop key skills for a career in law, and participation in the trial process within the classroom will provide practical experience.
- Students will learn the skills and tasks that are required for the legal profession in order to assess whether they themselves are suitable for such a career in the future.
PROGRAM
For children aged 12–15
The Oxford Summer School offers the perfect introduction to law for younger students who are interested in pursuing a career in the legal profession. In a supportive, interactive environment, children will gain a solid understanding of UK law, develop essential skills and discover the various career paths available in the legal profession. This practical programme makes learning about law exciting. Students will learn the fundamentals of law and have the opportunity to apply theory in practice through exciting simulation scenarios, including investigations, mock trials and lively debates.
Children will study a wide range of topics, including public law, criminal law, tort law and contract law, giving them a broad understanding of jurisprudence. The perfect way to conclude the law course: aspiring lawyers will come together to apply their new skills and participate in a mock trial, working on a real case to go through all stages of the legal process from investigation to sentencing.
For children aged 13–18
The summer school gives students the opportunity to explore the relationship between law and politics and take their first steps towards a career in the legal field. The programme, which focuses on current issues in these areas, encourages discussion and debate based on the analysis of court cases and their ethical implications on issues such as human rights, globalisation, terrorism, trade, protectionism and access to resources.
Students will gain an understanding of criminal and civil law by studying various aspects of business law, contract law, ethics and human rights. They will hone important skills such as public speaking, critical thinking, analysis and collaboration. They will interact with like-minded peers from around the world and experienced teachers, and learn methods of sociological research. Students will demonstrate their practical skills by developing cases and persuasive arguments in a mock trial.
Students in the programme will gain important knowledge necessary for university admission and develop their academic skills by:
- studying the basic structure of the UK's constitutional mechanisms and comparing them with systems in other countries around the world;
- studying the basic principles of contract, public, criminal, tort and human rights law and applying this knowledge to real-life examples;
- critically analysing democratic processes in the UK and identifying their strengths and weaknesses;
- participating in practical negotiation exercises and mock trials to apply their knowledge;
- developing interpersonal and presentation skills through group projects with their classmates.
Students will enjoy a full day of training entitled “Make Me the Next Prime Minister”. They will work in teams to explore the responsibilities, tasks and skills required to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and then present their findings to the group in the form of mock election speeches, posters and manifestos.
ACCOMMODATION
Students live on the campuses of Oxford University: Yarnton Manor, Lady Margaret Hall, University College, Balliol College. And also, at the University of Cambridge: on the campus of St Catharine's College and Clare College (B) and at St Andrews University in Scotland. Accommodation in single and double rooms. Bathrooms are typically shared by students of the same gender, although private baths are available in some cases. Accommodation is standard accommodation for university students, so course participants will be able to feel the life of a real Oxford student.
SPORT
Fencing, Zumba, archery, tennis, rounders, football, basketball, softball, cricket, table tennis, cricket, salsa.
ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES
In the evenings, a special team organizes entertainment events: quizzes, watching movies, karaoke and talent shows! During the course, 2 large theme parties take place: one in the middle of the course, the second is a grand graduation evening. Examples of party themes: Narnia, Alice in Wonderland, James Bond, circus and many others.
EXCURSIONS
- Visits to museums that are within walking distance of campuses: Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Fitzwilliam Museum of Arts and History, Scott Polar Research Institute, Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences and many others.
- City tours. One of the best ways to see the city is with a walking tour led by an expert on culture and history. Students will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the sights and history of the city and the university, tours are complemented by funny jokes about the life of Oxford. In addition to the colleges where students will live, they will also be able to visit other beautiful historical colleges and enjoy their stunning architecture and history.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE OF THE DAY
7:30 - Breakfast
9:00 - Lesson
10:30 - Break
11:00 - Lesson
12:30 - Lunch
13:30 - Lesson / Activities
16:00 - Activities/ City tour / Master classes / Lectures of invited teachers
18:00 - Lunch
19:30 - Evening activities
22:30 – Lights out
COST, 2026
In Oxford and Cambridge - £6,995 for 2 weeks.
In London - £6,495 for 2 weeks.
Included in cost
- Teaching
- Accommodation and meals
- All sports, recreational activities and excursions
Extra paid
- Flight
- Visa
- Insurance
- Transfers from and to the airport
- Services of our company
WHY OXFORD ROYALE ACADEMY?
The Oxford Royale Academy (Royal Academy of Oxford) is a market leader in high-quality summer programs at Oxford. And these are not just words: many awards received by the Academy confirm the commitment to high standards of education, service and safety.
AWARDS
- Royal Entrepreneurship Award 2019. The Academy received the same award in 2012 and 2016. This is the most prestigious award for businessmen in the UK. The Academy was honoured to receive an award from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The victory in the International Trade category is the result of an ever-increasing number of students from other countries studying at the Academy.
- The British Educational Travel Association (BETA) awarded the Academy an award in the category "Best Educational Project in the Field of Youth Travel" in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015. And in 2017, the Academy won the main award - “The Best Educational Project”. The award is awarded to successful youth, student and educational travel companies. Victory is a clear indicator of the Academy's desire to provide young people with the opportunity to gain an unforgettable learning experience.
- In 2016, the Academy received an award from the Investing in Education magazine in the Export Excellence category. This is an unconditional recognition of the high quality of Oxford Academy's international educational services.
SEVEN REASONS TO CHOOSE OXFORD ROYALE ACADEMY
- Full immersion in college life. Oxford Royale Academy students’ study, eat, and sleep at Oxford University College — just like university students. This provides an exceptional opportunity to experience the mesmerizing college student life.
- Accommodation in a 17th-century manor or in the best UK boarding school. Students have the exclusive opportunity to live and study in magnificent historic estates or in superbly equipped schools with better living conditions.
- Highest award for British businessmen. In 2012, 2016 and 2019, the Academy received the Royal Entrepreneurship Award. This is the highest award that can be awarded to a company in the UK - proof of the uncompromising excellence of studying at the Academy.
- Highly qualified teaching staff. Oxford Royale Academy students are taught by professors of the highest status, many of whom have studied at Oxford University or currently work there. Teachers are deeply interested in developing students' visions of new perspectives and helping to realize their educational potential.
- Students from all over the world study at the Academy. Last year, students from 150 countries attended the Academy. Summer school is an exceptional opportunity to make friends from all over the world.
- A delightful cultural and entertainment program as a complement to learning. Summer educational courses are complemented by a carefully selected schedule of diverse activities. Their goal is to give students the opportunity to have fun and get the most out of their studies at Oxford. The list includes classic Oxford events: boating with a pole and croquet.
- Visiting attractions. All programs include bus excursions to spectacular sights including Stonehenge, Warwick Castle and Blenheim Palace, which is one of the most magnificent buildings in the world.
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