What was it really like to study at SULaw in the summer? What made the summer programme an enriching experience? How were the courses? Meet some of SULaw's summer alumni and learn about their unique experiences!
Photo: Björn Olin Folio
After moving online in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, SULaw's Summer Programme resumed on campus from 2022. That year, ca 150 students attended, half of them online, the other half on campus. In 2023, the programme was offered fully on campus, the way it was always intended to be, and over 90 students joined us in Stockholm. This pas summer, 2024, we welcomed 108 students from over 30 different universities in over 20 countries around the world. Read interviews with some of them and see what they thought of their time with us!
Adam from Australia
Deakin University
When choosing a summer program for 2024, Stockholm University immediately stood out to Adam Marshall, a student from Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia, thanks to its rich variety of course offerings and strong support network.
For Iona Rice from the University of Southampton, the decision to join Stockholm University’s summer program in session 3, 2024, was driven by the exciting opportunity to meet incredible people, study law, and explore the beautiful city of Stockholm.
For Zeynep Berfin Kızıltaş from Koç University, Stockholm University’s summer program was a unique chance to broaden her horizons—exploring the city, taking specialized courses, and enjoying delicious Swedish meatballs along the way!
Tanya Gowreesunker joined Stockholm University’s Summer Programme in session 2, 2024, to explore her interest in IP law. She viewed the program as a chance to expand her legal knowledge, gain practical skills, and immerse herself in Swedish culture.
As he wasn't able to commit to a long mobility due to his study load, Petr, from the Czech Republic, looked for shorter-term options and decided to attend SULaw's Summer Programme for one session in 2023.
Christina Meinert, a law student from South Africa, chose to attend SULaw's Summer Programme on campus in Session 2, 2022, so as to be able to take the courses that best suited her burning interest for issues in international law.
Cato Huisman, from in The Netherlands, attended SULaw's Summer Programme for one session in 2022 and chose to study courses in international law which she saw as relevant to her upcoming LL.M. studies.
Paolina Sadowa joined SULaw's Summer Programme 2022 on campus in Session 3. Initially drawn to the programme by the variety of interesting courses and international professors, she quickly found it to be a great opportunity to learn and expand her legal knowledge in a new setting.
David Beliën joined Stockholm University’s Summer Programme in 2022 with a unique goal in mind. He saw the programme as an ideal opportunity to explore SULaw as a potential exchange destination. After just a few classes, he was captivated by both Sweden and the university.
Edward Somers-Walters, who studies both a degree in law, and one in International Relations & Political Science in New Zealand, found SULaw's summer courses perfectly suited to his academic interests.
