The International Business and Trade Summer Law Program (IBTSLP), founded in 1992, is organised by the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and Jagiellonian University. IBTSLP classes are conducted in English and take place in-person at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, from June 8 until July 10, 2025.
In 2025, IBTSLP offers four unique courses.
SESSION 1
Law of the European Union (June 9 – June 19)
Prof. Marta Kuklo (University of Bialystok)
The Implications of the U.S. Supreme Court on Separation of Powers for International Business (June 9 – July 25)
Prof. Jenniffer Mascott (The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law)
Honorable Kyle Duncan (United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit)
SESSION 2
Complex Civil Litigation in the U.S. for Global Businesses (June 23 – July 9)
Prof. Natalie Schmidt (The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law)
International Investment Law (June 23 – July 09)
Prof. Piotr Szwedo (Jagiellonian University)
More information about the courses is available on the official American page of the program here.
Full description of the program for EU applicants here.
On top of participating in exciting courses, you will participate in unforgettable walks around Krakow, a trip to Zakopane, and other outings. You will make new friends with participants from all over Europe and the United States!
Want to get ECTS points? Read more here.
Applications for the program are accepted via this form.
Application deadlines:
March 15, 2025 – early bird deadline
May 15, 2025 – final deadline