Introduction to Law for High Schoolers at University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Apply NowWant to test your legal skills on a real campus? Join University of Michigan’s summer school to explore US law, build legal analysis, negotiation and trial techniques, and gain uni-level experience that boosts applications and career plans.
This is an immersive summer program for high-school students held on the University of Michigan campus (Ann Arbor) that introduces participants to the American legal system. Students explore foundational legal concepts through lectures and interactive sessions, examine landmark cases, build legal vocabulary, and practise procedural law techniques.
The course emphasises skills such as legal analysis, negotiation, cross-examination and trial simulations to develop critical thinking and persuasive communication. The programme runs as short residential or day options in June and July 2026 with 2- or 3-week sessions.
Students receive a detailed performance report and, where applicable, college credit information for credit-bearing courses. Residential and commuter formats are available; international students are charged an additional non-refundable international registration fee that covers visa support, arrival assistance, medical insurance and some airport transfers.
Upon completion participants receive a Course Completion Certificate and a Letter of Recognition.
Course Completion Certificate; Letter of Recognition from the Summer Institute
June — Boarding (3 weeks) 28 Jun 2026–18 Jul 2026
June — Day (3 weeks) 28 Jun 2026–18 Jul 2026
June — Boarding (2 weeks) 28 Jun 2026–11 Jul 2026
June — Day (2 weeks) 28 Jun 2026–11 Jul 2026
July — Boarding (2 weeks) 12 Jul 2026–25 Jul 2026
July — Day (2 weeks) 12 Jul 2026–25 Jul 2026
Location
- Aged 14-18 (high school students)
- Genuine interest in law and justice
- Must complete the Summer Institute Application to secure a place
£3,345
Multiple program options available (day and residential). Tuition shown includes academic tuition, housing for residential programs, meals (2-3 per day), activities and local transportation. Not included: application fee, airfare, airport transfers (unless paid as an extra), some supplemental course fees, personal spending money, laundry, and certain medical expenses. International registration fee applies for non-US residents.
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