Law Induction

Sunday 27th July to Saturday 9th August 2025

The Law Induction Programme offers an overview of the common and civil law legal systems and an introduction to the subjects of constitutional law, contract law, tort law and criminal law.

English law has been widely adopted as a benchmark and firm foundation for a just and effective legal system. On the 800th anniversary of the signing of the famous Magna Carta in 1215, which laid out the ground rules, Cambridge Programmes introduced its Law Induction Programme which offers students an introduction to the law, both as an academic subject and a profession, and teaches students crucial debating and interview skills.

The Law Induction Programme offers an overview of the common and civil law legal systems and an introduction to the subjects of constitutional law, contract law, tort law and criminal law. Students will benefit from interview and debating skills training and educational visits. They will also be given guidance from a Cambridge University law student on applying to study law at university and what it is like to study law at Cambridge University. Practising legal professionals will give the students careers advice on the different legal career options, for example careers as a barrister and solicitor.

Enquiries about the Programmes

If you have questions or would like further information, please contact us here.

Director of Studies

Rob Marsh | Director of Studies for the Law Programme

Rob Marsh is a PhD researcher at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge, where his research is funded by a prestigious Arts and Humanities Research Council studentship. Rob is also currently a Managing Editor at the Cambridge International Law Journal.

Rob started his legal career as a Research Assistant at the internationally renowned Law Commission of England and Wales. He then qualified as a barrister, was called to the English Bar by the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, and practised at a leading set of chambers in London. During his time at the Bar, Rob represented clients in complex legal cases, and contributed to skeleton arguments which were submitted to the higher courts. 

Rob has a First Class undergraduate degree in Law (Jurisprudence) from the University of Oxford – where he was awarded college prizes for his results – and a Master’s in Law Degree, with Distinction, from University College London where he was a Dean’s Scholar.

Fees

Fees – £5,950. This covers:

  • Tuition and Teaching Materials
  • Accommodation
  • All Meals, including lunches
  • Cost of visits and travel to and from the airport

It does not cover air-fares, travel insurance or pocket money.

Registration

  • Admission to the Law Induction Programme is for students aged 15 or above.
  • In some circumstances, we may ask for the applicant to provide a reference from the school and a copy of their latest school report.
  • Students from one of our participating schools should apply via their school. (Please follow the School’s own timetable for Applications).