Summer Abroad Programs - Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Law is home to the largest ABA-approved study abroad program in the country, offering law students the opportunity to gain international experience while exploring new areas of legal practice. Whether you're interested in global business, human rights, environmental law, or another specialty, our programs span major legal and commercial hubs across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and beyond. Through a combination of academic coursework and hands-on externships, you’ll deepen your legal knowledge, develop a global perspective, and build practical skills that set you apart in a competitive legal market.

Common Questions

Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive about our Summer Abroad Programs.

Santa Clara Law Summer Abroad Programs are open to all students of American Bar Association (ABA) and California Bar Accredited Law Schools that are in good academic standing.
The application process is not competitive - if you are in good standing, your application will be accepted.
All classes are taught in English.
All classes are fully accredited by American Bar Association (ABA) and transferable to your home institution for JD credit.

Tuition and Costs

We understand that cost is an important factor when considering study abroad. Below are some of the ways we work to make our programs more affordable and financially accessible for students.

Reduced Tuition: Summer Abroad Tuition is $1,500 per credit, which is significantly lower than on-campus rates at most law schools. These tuition savings are intended to offset travel expenses and improve accessibility.
No Application or Activity Fees: We only charge tuition. There are no application or activity fees. Tuition covers not only coursework but also program-related social, cultural, and networking events and International Emergency Medical and Travel Assistance.
Financial Aid: All programs are eligible for federal financial aid. Santa Clara Law Dean’s Fellows may apply their academic scholarships. Other academic scholarships do not apply, since applying scholarships here would not fully leverage their intended value.
For Santa Clara Students - Abroad Ambassador Program: This competitive program covers airfare for selected students who assist with program marketing.
For Visiting Students - Group Discounts: If 5 or more students from your school attend any of our summer abroad programs, all students from your school get a 15% discount on tuition for the academic classes (this discount does not extend to externship credits). Our team is happy to help spread the word by sending brochures or presenting at an informational session.