News & Events University of Galway Law Student attends LSGL Summer School

University of Galway School of Law is proud to be a member of the Law Schools Global League, and as part of this membership, one student from the School is offered the opportunity to attend the annual LSGL Summer School. The LSGL Summer School offers students a cutting-edge learning experience in exploring the challenges of the legal profession in an increasingly globalised world. The courses are co-taught by professors from member institutions. This year’s 12th LSGL Summer School took place at University de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia, in July, and Emma Kennelly, a Law (BCL) student at University of Galway School of Law, was selected to attend.

Emma, said: "My time at the 12th Law Schools Global League Summer School was an experience that I will never forget. The factors involved in this life-changing experience were the incredible friends I made, the kindness of the professors, the beauty of Colombian culture, and the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of University de los Andes.
Not only did I forge bonds that I am sure will last a lifetime with my peers from all across the globe, but I also had the chance to engage in meaningful and insightful discussions with those who, I am certain, are the future of the law. Both inside and outside the classroom, I heard various different perspectives on law and life, which I will take home with me and which have expanded my own views. Over the span of two short weeks, I feel like I learned many life skills that will stick to me both in my professional and personal life.
The professors were just as kind and thoughtful as my peers; I could really sense their unfailing enthusiasm and commitment to the topics they taught, which in turn fuelled my own desire to learn. The teaching methods were engaging and collaborative, and I truly appreciated the emphasis on interactions in the classroom – no opinion was left unheard or unexplored. Once again I felt my own values expanded and developed in a relatively short amount of time.
Moreover, University de los Andes and the city of Bogotá itself have left a lasting impact on me. I watched the final of the Copa America in a crowd of 10,000 Colombian people, all of whom I talked to were warm-hearted, welcoming, and encouraging about me practicing speaking Spanish. The teaching assistants, who attend University de los Andes, were extremely caring, looking out for everyone, and I am grateful to now call them my friends. I have also tried many amazing new foods, dances and sports typical of Colombia. Without a doubt would I recommend the LSGL Summer School in order to truly immerse oneself in a different culture.
Overall, this was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I am truly grateful to have been afforded the chance to take."

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