Future Lawyer Summer Programme
An immersive 2-week programme for ages 13-18, exploring criminal law, advocacy, negotiation, and legal practice at Imperial College London.
About this programme
More than a course. A career confirmed.
The Future Lawyer Summer Programme has been developed by experts within the field to offer students a fully immersive experience of working as a professional in the legal industry.
This 2-week experience offers the opportunity to delve into criminal law, the art of negotiating, legal research and drafting, advocacy skills and case preparation, conducting appeals, and international space law.
Students visit the Royal Courts of Justice and participate in mock trials judged by practising barristers.
What you will experience
Mock Trials
Argue cases before practising barristers
Royal Courts Visit
Observe real court proceedings
Legal Research
Learn professional research methods
Certificate & Report
Formal recognition for UCAS
Programme curriculum
A week-by-week breakdown
Legal Foundations
- Introduction to the UK legal system
- Criminal law fundamentals
- Contract law and negotiation
- Guest speaker: Practising barrister
- Workshop: Legal research and case analysis
Advocacy & Practice
- Royal Courts of Justice visit and trial observation
- Mock trial preparation and competition
- International law and space law introduction
- University application and pupillage pathways
- Final moot court competition
Why this programme
Four things that make this different
Real courtroom experience
Visit the Royal Courts of Justice and observe live proceedings.
Practising barristers as tutors
All advocacy sessions led by qualified barristers, not academics.
UCAS-ready outcomes
Leave with experiences that strengthen any law school application.
Small cohort, full attention
Maximum 20 students per programme.
Included in the fee
Everything you need. Nothing hidden.
Included in the fee
Not included
All prices include VAT. A deposit secures your place. Contact us to discuss bursary options.
Sample schedule
A typical day on the programme
Timetable is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Breakfast
Imperial College dining hall
Morning seminar
Legal concepts and case law
Workshop
Advocacy skills practice
Lunch break
Campus cafes
Afternoon session
Mock trials or court visit
Free time
Campus facilities
Dinner
Included
Evening social programme
Activities or London excursion
Student feedback
What past students say
Common questions