Explore the topic of Wrongful Conviction in London.
This four-week, accelerated summer program provides students with the opportunity to study human rights and focus on the specific area of wrongful conviction. This program is composed of two courses and includes opportunities to observe trials and visit London-based organizations working in human rights and on behalf of the wrongfully accused.
All prices, dates, and deadlines are subject to change.
The CAPA Summer London Experience
Experience
Spend one day visiting Stonehenge and Bath.Tour the Supreme Court and Houses of Parliament. Visit the Innocence Project London. Go on the Legal London Walking Tour with a visit to the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales (aka Old Bailey). Eat lunch at a prison in Brixton. London City Guide
live
Live like a Londoner and stay in a shared apartment within a one-hour commute to the CAPA London Center. Plus, CAPA offers students Health & Wellness support.
learn
This is a short-term accelerated program composed of two courses on Human Rights and Wrongful Conviction, worth 3 credits each. Study fact investigation and research, observe trials, and visit London-based organizations working on behalf of the wrongfully accused.
Short-Term Programs
CAPA short-term and accelerated programs are a great study abroad option if you are concerned about cost or time constraints.
CAPA London Program Inclusions
CAPA program fees are comprehensive and include tuition, housing, excursions, My Global City events and activities, 24/7 emergency support, insurance, and more.
Courses & Credit
Earn 6 credits in just four short weeks. Credits are issued by the University of Minnesota.
Housing
You will live in a centrally located, shared apartment within commuting distance to the CAPA center.
Local Transit Pass
A Zone 1-2 London Underground pass is included for use on the Tube (subway) and buses.
Excursions & Activities
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Stonehenge and Bath (COVID-19 restrictions permitting).Social events and program activities include an arrival tea and a farewell dinner.
Intern & Volunteer
This program does not have an internship component.
My Global City
Explore London through CAPA's My Global City events, which may include a walking tour of the iconic South Bank, a boat trip to Greenwich, or a curry dinner on Brick Lane.
Comprehensive, 24/7 Support
CAPA provides comprehensive support services for students to utilize during their time in London. The team is available throughout the duration of the program to assist and support students 24/7 with any emergency situations. Students will also have access to the Guardian study abroad safety app which includes emergency assistance and other support resources. LEARN MORE
Insurance
As a student on our program, you’ll receive our medical, travel, and accident insurance.
Safety, Health & Wellness
CAPA is committed to the health and wellness of our students while they are studying abroad in London. We maintain a comprehensive health and safety plan to ensure a safe and productive learning experience, and provide a variety of health and wellness tools and resources. LEARN MORE
Program eligibility requirements:
Be at least 18 years of age
Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate student in the United States. (Students enrolled in an institution in Canada or Mexico are eligible if the home institution accepts a US transcript and credits)
Have a minimum GPA of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale)*
Be the equivalent of at least a 2nd-semester Sophomore (strongly recommended)
Submit your completed application along with supporting documents and your deposit by the program deadline
Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with your home institution
*Students with a GPA below the requirement may be admitted on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us below for details or chat with an Admissions Advisor today.
London Wrongful Conviction Courses
Global Perspectives on Human Rights in Action
This intensive seminar provides a multi-disciplinary introduction to human rights, a topic central to today’s global politics. Students will explore the theoretical foundations and history of human rights concepts and issues from global, local, and regional perspectives, and the philosophies underpinning them; develop an understanding of the frameworks of human rights law; critically examine the politics of human rights, their contentious nature, and uneven global implementation; analyze a variety of case studies and related practical issues; and evaluate key debates about the politics and morality of human rights.
This 4-week intensive course is taught by a law professor who has spent his career litigating wrongful conviction cases and directing the California Innocence Project, will introduce issues and case law related to wrongful convictions—a dynamic and important area of human rights law. Students will develop an understanding of basic procedural processes for litigating a wrongful conviction; debate policy issues behind police investigation procedures; investigate the leading causes of wrongful convictions; draft basic case briefs; and acquire knowledge of current best practices for identifications and obtaining confessions. Due to the intensive course schedule, this course cannot be taken in conjunction with an internship.
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