Under the partnership, Suffolk law students will be able to study international and comparative law in Galway under the supervision of Suffolk Law professor and guest lecturers from NUI-Galway and other institutions in Ireland, earning three law school credits. This program will run from May 16 through May 31, 2025; summer 2025 courses will cover::
- Hot Topics in US and European Family Law - Prof. Maritza Karmely
- International Human Rights and Comparative Law Critique of US Federal Indian (Indigenous) Law - Prof. Nicole Friederichs
- The Irish Legal System - Galway faculty
Students will have the opportunity to visit institutions of local legal culture, and interact with their Irish peers. Galway is a thriving college town, with great vitality in music and performing arts.
As the academic program will be over by early to mid June, participants are strongly urged to pursue internships or other legal work for the rest of the summer. Students interested in internship placement in Ireland or other international locations should contact international internship director, Mary Sawicki, early in the process. All such internships can be completed for credit.
Eligibility
First and second year JD day students and first, second and third year evening JD students with a GPA of 2.67 and in academic good standing. Students with a lower GPA may submit a petition to participate in the program.
Please fill out our Online Registration Form to apply.
Applications are being accepted until. Space is limited so students are encouraged to apply early.
For further information about the program and application, please review this informational packet [PDF].
Questions or requests? Contact Professor Sara Dillon, International Law.