The Columbia Summer Program is a four week intensive summer programme for Dutch and international students, organised by the Law Schools of Leiden University, the University of Amsterdam and Columbia University in New York. The programme is taught in its entirety by Columbia Law School professors.

Since 1963 this highly renowned summer programme is held alternately at the Leiden Law School (in even years) and at the Amsterdam Law School (in odd years). It teaches a general introduction to the American legal system, and is intended for legal professionals and law students in an advanced phase of their studies.

Besides the excellent educational aspects, the Columbia Summer Program is also known for its exceptional fine atmosphere amongst participants and professors from Columbia University. Further information can be found on the Columbia Summer Program website.

The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies has been organising Summer Schools since 2003, for students and young professionals as well as for researchers. Students enrolled in the Summer Program attend hearings at the International Criminal Court and the ICTY, visit the Peace Palace, and enjoy the privilege of participating in classes, seminars and practical excercises taught by practioners from the international courts and tribunals and by Leiden University academic staff.

Apart from the academic program, for which students can earn 10 European Credits, the program includes many extracurricular activities.

Venue: Campus The Hague of Leiden University, The Hague, the Netherlands. Further information can be found on: Summer Program on International Criminal Law