British Legal System (2 credit)  
Taught by Professor Stella Elias. This course provides an overview of the British legal system with a strong comparative focus. Topics will include criminal law, procedure and punishment, civil justice reforms and the structure of the legal profession, human rights and Britain's evolving relationship with the European Union.

Depending on enrollment numbers, another course may be offered.

2025-26 Estimated cost to attend

*$500 upgrade fee for one-bedroom added to program fee. Total cost would be $7,935.

Please contact the Financial Aid office (law-financialaid@uiowa.edu) with any financial aid questions.

Financial aid consortium agreements

The University of Iowa College of Law participates in consortium loan agreements.  Students attending law schools other than the University of Iowa should fill in their financial aid consortium agreement forms and send them directly to:  Andrew Brimeyer (andrew-brimeyer@uiowa.edu). University of Iowa Financial Aid Office, 2400 University Capitol Centre Iowa City, IA  52242-5501 PH:319-335-1450.

The $200 deposit paid with submission of the program application is nonrefundable, unless the program is cancelled. The remainder of the program fee is nonrefundable after November 15, 2025, except in case of certifiable personal medical emergency or if the program is cancelled.

The program was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. The University of Iowa College of Law reserves the right to cancel the program should circumstances warrant such, including global pandemic, lack of sufficient registrations, or acts of war. In the event of cancellation, all fees and deposits paid will be refunded within twenty days of the cancellation. The program director will assist the students in finding another suitable program, if the students so desire and such programs are in operation.

Any student needing accommodation should contact Professor Elias prior to submitting the application. The United Kingdom, like many countries, has many older buildings that do not meet newer accessibility standards. Students requiring assistance with flights should make requests directly through the airline.

Terrorism remains a worldwide potential problem. For up-to-date information about travel and security conditions, visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/UnitedKingdom.html. If the State Department issues an alert or warning applicable to the United Kingdom before or during the program, we will notify all participants. If a student withdraws prior to the commencement of the program due to an alert or warning, the student will receive a full refund of all monies advanced within twenty days of their withdrawal. If a student withdraws during the course of the program due to an alert or warning, or if the program is terminated, students will be refunded fees paid, except for room and board payments utilized prior to the date of termination or withdrawal.