Name: International Business & Trade Summer Law Program (Cracow, Poland)
Start: 2026-06-07T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Poland/ Cracow

International Business & Trade Summer Law Program (Cracow, Poland)

⭐️ Do you dream of a legal career in international business and commerce?
💥 Want to add a gem to your CV and stand out from the crowd?
🌐 Like making global contacts?
🌄 Fancy exciting team building trips?
If your answer to any of these questions is “YES”, then the International Business and Trade Summer Law Programme is waiting for you!

🏫 WHEN AND WHERE? 🏫
The IBTSLP is organized by CUA Columbus School of Law and Jagiellonian University Faculty of Law & Administration.
IBTSLP classes are conducted in English and take place in-person at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, from June 7 until July 10, 2026.
Upon completion of the program, you will receive an official diploma.

📜 4 EXCITING COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM 📜
In 2026, we offer four unique courses.
To successfully complete the program, you only need to complete at least *one* of the courses below.
Nothing prevents you from taking two, three or even all four courses. The choice is yours!
SESSION 1
🔹Law of the European Union (June 8 – June 19, 2026) – Prof. Marta Kuklo (University of Bialystok)
🔹America at 250: Individual Rights at the American Founding, the Supreme Court, and the United Nations (June 8 – June 23, 2026) – Prof. Derek Webb (CUA Columbus School of Law)
SESSION 2
🔹Comparative Tax Law (June 24 – July 10, 2026) – Prof. Regina Jefferson (CUA Columbus School of Law)
🔹International Investment Law (June 24 – July 10, 2026) – Prof. Piotr Szwedo (Jagiellonian University)
More information about the courses is available on the official American page of the program: https://www.law.edu/academics/summer-abroad/poland/course-information-and-faculty.html
Full schedule of the IBTSLP: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wsH5_sbDl5IF8Kurl2yXuXqVTMvfnCcR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106222516143763423622&rtpof=true&sd=true(note: the schedule is subject to slight changes; courses and their dates announced above will NOT change at this point).

🇺🇸🇵🇱 SOCIAL EVENTS 🇪🇺
On top of participating in exciting courses, you will participate in unforgettable walks around Krakow, a trip to Zakopane, bonfires and joint outings. You will make new friends with participants from Europe and the United States!

📃DIPLOMA AND ECTS CREDITS 📃
Upon completion of the IBTSLP, you will receive a diploma, which is an unofficial transcript (we are unable to offer official transcripts at this time).
On request, we will be able to provide you with an unofficial document from CUA Columbus School of Law Senior Assistant Dean for Academic Services and Registrar, Stuart Schept, who will prove what courses you have taken and certify that each course is worth 2 US credits.
2 US credits normally convert to 4 ECTS but it will be within your university's discretion to make the appropriate conversion.
Please consult with your university office of academic services and make sure that this form of certification will suffice to count credits toward your degree at your university before applying.

👩‍🎓WHO CAN APPLY 🧑‍🎓
We invite students from all over the European Union to apply. Although we will give natural priority to law and business students and graduates, anyone can apply, regardless of the discipline represented.

🖊️ HOW TO APPLY? 📝
Applications for the program are accepted via the form: https://forms.gle/uzBqWcXEZNSw7j3G6
Application deadlines:
March 15, 2026 – early bird deadline
May 15, 2026 – final deadline
Applicants will receive admission decisions on a rolling basis.
We suggest applying as soon as possible because we only have a limited number of spots due to logistical reasons. (In 2025, 80% of seats were taken by March 15).
An administrative fee of USD 1400 PLN (Polish residents) or 350 EUR / 400 USD (for other EU residents) is payable immediately upon acceptance to the program.
Required application documents:
1. the most up-to-date grade transcript from the university (or diploma and transcript in the case of graduates) [UJ students and graduates are exempt from this requirement];
2. CV;
3. Essay in which you describe yourself and explain why you want to participate in the IBTSLP (max. 600 words).
INFORMATION SESSION DATES 📅
👨‍🏫 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS 👨‍🏫
1. An online information session on Zoom will take place on May 7 at 6:30 PM.
Link: https://cua.zoom.us/j/87433886074?pwd=UzQ3V0hNdHN1OUpsSi9CNDVXL3NrZz09
The session will be led by the Summer School Coordinator, Jagoda Szpak.
2. An online information session on Zoom will take place on June 5 at 6:30 PM.
Link: https://cua.zoom.us/j/87433886074?pwd=UzQ3V0hNdHN1OUpsSi9CNDVXL3NrZz09
3. An in-person information session will take place on June 16 at 6:00 PM at Bracka in Kraków, in room 203.
The session will be led by the Summer School Coordinator, Jagoda Szpak, together with Luke Bartosik, Managing Director of CUA-JU Law Programs.
During the meetings, the organizers will present the details of the program and answer any questions.
Both meetings will be conducted in Polish. No prior registration is required to attend the informational meetings.
❓QUESTIONS? ❓
All questions should be directed to Ms. Jagoda Szpak.
Ms. Jagoda Szpak
IBTSLP Coordinator
e-mail: [email protected]
🚗 We’re waiting for you
☀️ Let’s make this summer unforgettable!
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