This Program is Available for Duquesne Law Students and Non-Duquesne Law Students.
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University proudly announces a three-week Summer Study of Law in Ireland international program from May 16, 2026—through June 6, 2026.
This three-week program consists of one-week modules in the Law of the European Union, International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, and Human Rights Law totaling 5.0 (semester) hours of ABA-approved credits. In Dublin, classes meet at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland's premier international university. In Belfast, classes meet at the Queen's University.
In addition to the classroom program, a number of professional and cultural excursions are included at no additional cost. In Belfast these include visiting the Government Assembly at Stormont, the Ecclesiastical Capital City of Armagh, and a day-long tour of the North Coast to see the Giant's Causeway and the Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge. In Dublin these include site visits to the parliament, local courts, and the Howth Peninsula.
Enrollment is open to students in good standing with ABA accredited law school. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The estimated program cost of $8,890 which includes tuition, airfare* ($2,000 flight reimbursement must be paid upfront), lodging and many meals. Included are comprehensive course materials, welcoming and closing dinners, scheduled group transportation and admission costs to local attractions, and the cost of the Medex card (which provides for emergency evacuation anywhere in Ireland).
Please note that incidentals are not included in the price.
* Purchase airfare on your own. If eligible, Financial Aid may be applied as reimbursement for airfare amounts up to $2,000.
Federal financial aid monies may be available for qualifying students who are enrolled at least half-time during the summer semester.
Duquesne University reserves the right to cancel the program due to insufficient enrollment or other extraordinary emergency conditions. Only in that case will the $500 application deposit and the $1,000 pre-trip deposit be refunded.
Duquesne University will not be responsible for any personal injury, property damage or illness encountered by participating students during the program. All students are advised to purchase appropriate medical, accidental and travel insurance.
NOTE: Students who withdraw from the program after the application deadline will forfeit all deposits and will also be liable for any costs exceeding the deposit amount already incurred by Duquesne University, including, but not limited to, hotel and transportation deposits.
Your class materials will be posted on Canvas, meaning that you should bring a laptop. Please notify us if you do not have access to a laptop. The buildings we use will be wireless generally. Most laptops work on the electrical system in Ireland. Check your power cord box or the computer itself for INPUT. As long as it reads 100-240 Volts, it will work. The only thing you will need is an adapter so that your plug will fit into the Irish wall outlets, which take three thick, flat prongs. You do not need a transformer.
Your rooms will be available in Belfast on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Most flights will fly you overnight to Dublin or Belfast from North America. Classes do not begin until Monday, May 18, but we do have an orientation session on the afternoon of May 16. This orientation session is mandatory and counts toward the five credits, so please plan on arriving in time to attend. Also, on Sunday, May 17 we plan on touring the Northern Coast in Northern Ireland.
This is a good question. In both Belfast and Dublin we will be in the audience of judges and/or legislators. On those days, we dress for court, so wear a suit. Because, however, we are never in the presence of any of these people more than once, one set of court-appropriate clothing is enough--"travel light, travel right!" On classroom days, dress casually. When we go out for our planned dinners, the dress is business casual - no jeans, t-shirts, or flip flops! Always, always wear the most comfortable shoes you have. If you do not have a pair, go and buy one!
Ireland is not as warm as the western Pennsylvania weather that Duquesne students know in June. Daytime temperatures will be in the 70s. There might be rain. (We have had years with no rain at all in three weeks-forget the Hollywood stereotypes.) Thus, bring a light rain coat (because the rain is usually light, not thunderstorms) and a small umbrella (not a golfer's tent, because the sidewalks of Dublin are crowded.)
Yes. We will travel as a group from Belfast to Dublin by coach on Saturday, May 25, with a tour stop in the Cathedral city of Armagh, where St. Patrick built his first church.
Yes, take your laptop. The buildings we use will be wireless generally. The materials for the course will mostly be the Canvas website that is designed for this program. Most laptops work on the electrical system in Ireland. Check your power cord box or the computer itself for INPUT. So long as it reads 100-240 Volts, it will work. The only thing you will need is an adapter so that your plug will fit into the Irish wall outlets, which take three thick, flat prongs. You do not need a transformer.