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World-class educators from the University of Galway and New England Law teach in our flagship Summer Program. We have been pleased to host U.S. Supreme Court Justices as members of our Summer Program faculty. As recently as the summer of 2024, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John G. Roberts, Jr., co-taught a course on the history of the Supreme Court. This study abroad program provides law students with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore international and human rights law in the breathtaking setting of Galway, Ireland. This program is open to both New England Law students and students from other ABA-accredited law schools.

Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher, a perennial favorite destination among our study abroad students (Image credits: Hannah Haven)

Summer 2026 Galway Program

Session 1 | June 21 - July 9

International Humanitarian Law (Tentative) 

Artificial Intelligence and Evidence Law: A New Frontier (Tentative) 

Session 2 | July 12 - July 30

International Human Rights Law (Tentative) 

Comparative Constitutional Law (Tentative) 

Click here to view the courses that were offered in Summer 2025.

An Unbeatable Study Abroad Experience for Law Students

New England Law | Boston offers an exciting and unique summer study abroad opportunity for law students at the Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway. Taught by experts from Ireland and the United States, the program focuses on international and comparative human rights law and accountability for human rights violations. 

Featuring thought-provoking and rigorous courses, the Galway Program has attracted many distinguished visiting faculty members over the years, including U.S. Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Anthony M. Kennedy, and Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. 

Outside of class, law students explore the beautiful city of Galway, go to Irish courts, attend social events, and visit breathtaking sites in the West of Ireland, including the Cliffs of Moher, Kylemore Abbey, and the Aran Islands. Students often choose to travel more extensively on the weekends as well.

River Corrib Cruise
River Corrib Cruise
NUI Galway
NUI Galway
Students in Galway
Students in Galway

The opportunity to study with the recognized experts from the University of Galway faculty was unparalleled.”
—Áine Prendergast ’25