Rome, Italy St. John's University
Andiamo a Roma!
Join us for our 2025 Rome Summer Study Abroad Program at the St. John's University Rome Campus in historic Prati, Rome.
The 2025 Rome Program runs from May 24 to June 20, 2025.
Program Eligibility
- Must be rising 2L U.S. law students who are in "good standing" (not on academic probation)* and have completed at least one year of study by the end of the semester before the Program begins;
- Foreign law students who are pursuing a law degree in their home country;
- Law school graduates (either foreign or U.S.) who are interested in acquiring knowledge and experience in international and comparative law. (No CLE credit available)
- Non-SJU Law students are eligible to apply
*St. John's Law students please note that "good standing" means having a minimum GPA of 2.1.
2025 Rome Program Course Selection
- Professional Responsibility: Global Context (3 credits, 4 weeks)
- Poverty Across Borders: Legal Responses to Poverty and Inequality (2 credits, 2 weeks)
- International Litigation in U.S. Courts (2 credits, 4 weeks)
- Legal Research (1 credit, 2 weeks)
- Law & Literature (1 credit, 2 weeks)
Students take three courses for a maximum of (6) six credits and can satisfy the St. John's Professional Responsibility, Scholarly Writing, and Legal Research requirements.
St. John's reserves the right to cancel courses and to modify the class schedule according to the number of students attending the Rome Program.
Credits Available through the Rome Summer Program
Participants may earn a maximum of six credits. Visiting students should note that transfer of credits earned at the St. John's Rome Program is solely at the discretion of your home institution. Before applying, please consult with your home institution about credit transfer procedure and requirements.
How to Apply
2025 Rome Summer Study Abroad Application
For more information about the 2025 Rome Summer Study Abroad Program, you may access the program brochure HERE.