Law & Government +Live

New this summer: When you enroll into a Georgetown International Law, International Relations, Law, or Politics and Government course you will be eligible to purchase Law & Government +Live.

This supplemental add-on includes structured online sessions on select weekdays. These events, spanning a variety of exciting law and government related subjects, will include:

Guest speakers: Subject-matter experts and industry professionals.
Course mentors: Students and alumni who know the field.
Engaging activities: Engage with classmates from around the world.

Once you apply for and are admitted to a qualifying course (International Law, International Relations, Law, or Politics and Government), you’ll have the ability to purchase Law & Government +Live on the check out page. The link to the check out page will be in your admittance email. Cost: $500.

*+Live sessions are subject to change.

+Live Session Details

+Live sessions are offered four days a week (weekdays only) during your qualifying course dates. Each session lasts 1 hour.

You'll gain access to your complete schedule details two weeks prior to your start date via email and once you log into our online learning management system (called Canvas) on your start date.

You'll also have access to an orientation session which is designed to introduce you to the course, Canvas, and your +Live sessions.

Below are sample session topics to give you a peek into what what the sessions will look like. This content is subject to change.

Sample +Live Session Topics

: How does politics impact laws? During this session, you'll learn about the intricacies of the relationship between politics and law. You'll cover topics like election laws, campaign finances, lobby laws, and more. This session is a must for any student interested in the U.S. legal or political systems.
: Come experience what it’s like to be on the International Law Commission (ILC). You’ll take on the role of a delegate as you explore existing laws around a specific topic and determine if they need to be improved.
: Come meet our featured guest, experienced in the fields of law and government. They have first-hand experience working in the legal industry and on the international stage. During this session, you’ll hear about their career, education path, and advice they have for students interested in law and government.
: During this session you’ll explore the idea “innocent until proven guilty” along with jury trials and how this U.S.-based system differs on the international stage. You’ll work with your peers to explore a case through the lens of a U.S. and international trial.
: In this session, you'll focus on the impact of technology in the fields of law and government. Topics include AI, testifying virtually, and DNA searches/databases.
: Spend the hour getting to know your peers and mentors. During this session, you’ll spend time talking to other students that are interested in law and government, as well as chat with the course mentors and learn about their educational journeys.
: Corporations and special interest groups play a large role in law and government. During this session, you’ll be tasked to identify conflicts of interest in law, U.S. politics, and other countries. How would you address these conflicts? Come test your skills during the session.

Law & Government +Live

+Live sessions are offered four days a week (weekdays only) during your qualifying course dates. Each session lasts 1 hour.

You'll gain access to your complete schedule details two weeks prior to your start date via email and once you log into our online learning management system (called Canvas) on your start date.

You'll also have access to an orientation session which is designed to introduce you to the course, Canvas, and your +Live sessions.

Sample +Live Session Topics

: How does politics impact laws? During this session, you'll learn about the intricacies of the relationship between politics and law. You'll cover topics like election laws, campaign finances, lobby laws, and more. This session is a must for any student interested in the U.S. legal or political systems.
: Come experience what it’s like to be on the International Law Commission (ILC). You’ll take on the role of a delegate as you explore existing laws around a specific topic and determine if they need to be improved.
: Come meet our featured guest, experienced in the fields of law and government. They have first-hand experience working in the legal industry and on the international stage. During this session, you’ll hear about their career, education path, and advice they have for students interested in law and government.
: During this session you’ll explore the idea “innocent until proven guilty” along with jury trials and how this U.S.-based system differs on the international stage. You’ll work with your peers to explore a case through the lens of a U.S. and international trial.
: In this session, you'll focus on the impact of technology in the fields of law and government. Topics include AI, testifying virtually, and DNA searches/databases.
: Spend the hour getting to know your peers and mentors. During this session, you’ll spend time talking to other students that are interested in law and government, as well as chat with the course mentors and learn about their educational journeys.
: Corporations and special interest groups play a large role in law and government. During this session, you’ll be tasked to identify conflicts of interest in law, U.S. politics, and other countries. How would you address these conflicts? Come test your skills during the session.