Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or above
Location: Europe, United Kingdom
GPA: 2.75

Program Overview

Legal Studies in Wales is a four week program offered by Cardiff University in Wales, UK, designed to give students a competitive advantage in pursuing legal careers by combining practical skills training with real-world legal experience. You will learn from qualified solicitors or barristers with substantial experience in professional legal practice as well as legal education. At the same time, you will gain first-hand experience of client engagement at Cardiff University’s Law Clinic.

As for Cardiff University Law Clinic, it was launched in 2005 and offers diverse practical opportunities. The clinic has received many National Attorney General Awards and expanded in 2024 by employing more practising lawyers to enhance its clinical activity. It hosts the Cardiff Law School Innocence Project, which is licensed by the Innocence Project in New York. As the only university project in the United Kingdom to have overturned a criminal conviction, Cardiff has achieved two notable successes.

This program consists of two complementary modules:

  • Module 1: Legal Practices Skills

    This module focuses on developing core professional skills relevant to legal practice, many of which are also transferable to other professions. These include negotiation, court advocacy, and legal research, with an emphasis on accuracy, clarity, and concise expression. Students will learn how to locate, interpret, and apply the law to specific scenarios, and no prior knowledge of UK law is required.

  • Module 2: Law Clinic Practicum

    This module provides students with hands-on practical experience. Students receive training in client consultation and interviewing and legal writing, and gain exposure to real client work through Cardiff University’s Law Clinic.

For further information about the program, including dates and course information, please visit: Learn International: Legal Studies in Wales. 

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Summer 2026 04/01/2026 07/05/2026 08/01/2026

Step 1: Dual Application Process
To apply, you must submit applications to both the Learn International (LI) and GEO portals simultaneously.

  • LI Application:
    • Complete the LI application through the LI Application Link. You will find their list of required application materials and instructions. When prompted, be sure to select “Pre-Law in Wales” as the program you are applying for.
    • Please note that as a student of the University of Oregon, your $50 application fee to Learn International has been waived.
  • GEO Portal Application:
    • Complete your GEO application through the GEO Application Link
    • Ensure all required documents are submitted.
    • Your application status will change to “under review”

Step 2: Application Review
When your required DIS application materials are submitted, DIS will review your application. 

Step 3: Admission and Deposit

  • Nomination and Institutional Approval:
    After your GEO application is reviewed, your GEO status changes to “Nominated”.
  • Acceptance Offer and $300 deposit:
    If admitted, DIS will send an official acceptance email to you and your coordinator. This email confirms your eligibility to participate in the program and instruction to pay $300 deposit
  • Deadline to Confirm:
    You will have one week from the date of your acceptance email to confirm your place in the program. 

Step 4: Confirmation Process

  • Checklist Completion:
  • Follow the LI instructions to confirm your place in the program, including the required Student Agreement form.
  • Your GEO status will change to “Acceptance confirmed” after completing required documents on both GEO and LI portals.

 

Important Reminders

  • Ensure that both the LI and GEO applications are completed by the stated deadlines.
  • Pay your $300 deposit to LI within two weeks of receiving acceptance offer
  • Get your application in early for the best possibility of getting into your first core course. Please note that LI spots are limited and may fill up before the deadline. Applying early will give you the best chance to secure your spot!
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Academic Details

Students will choose two courses in total on the program.

  • Course 1: Legal Practice Skills 

    Dispute resolution is a vital part of legal training and practice. You will consider civil and criminal matters in and out of court. Most legal disputes are settled without litigation (going to court). However, lawyers must be effective negotiators to avoid litigation which can be costly, time-consuming and damage future relations between the parties. Course content will include:

    • Negotiation (15 contact hours)
    • Court Advocacy (15 contact hours)
    • Legal Research: Drafting and Reflective Writing (15 contact hours)

  • Course 2: Law Clinic Practicum 

    Explore the interpersonal and legal skills needed to interact with clients effectively when communicating orally and in writing. Course content will include:

    • Client Consultation and Interviewing (15 contact hours)
    • Law Clinic Experience (15 contact hours)
    • Legal Writing (15 contact hours)

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Faculty and Staff

Faculty Members and Professionals from Cardiff University

 

Housing Description

Students will stay in Cardiff University’s on-campus student residences. These purpose-built student villages are ideal for student life. Students will have twin rooms and share communal kitchen and living areas with fellow students. Each village has a dedicated management team and 24-hour security.

 

Budget and Price

Legal Studies in Wales

2026 Summer

GEO Program Fees
UO Study Abroad Fee $1,000
Insurance $98
Estimated Additional Expenses
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,800
Program Tuition, Housing & Included Meals (Paid to LI) $6,395
Estimated Additional Meals $500
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses $100
Estimated Cost of acquiring a passport $150
Estimated Local Transportation $150
Estimated Additional Living Expenses $500
Total
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $10,543

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office." from the Projected Expenses Disclaimers, default value.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Please also refer to the Learn International Cancellation Policy.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
8 weeks before program start date

50% of UO Study Abroad Fee
Program start date or after program begins

Full amount of UO Study Abroad Fee 
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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