IRELAND STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM

The University of Akron School of Law August 2026 Study Abroad Program offers an incredible opportunity to visit Ireland, a country rich in history, natural beauty, and vibrant culture. Students will explore historic sites and local attractions in Maynooth, Dublin, and around Ireland while expanding their understanding of legal practice and education from an international perspective.

Maynooth University

We will partner with Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology in Maynooth. While in Ireland, students will stay on Maynooth’s beautiful campus and visit local courts, bar associations, businesses, and historic and cultural sites. Students will explore the Cliffs of Moher, Galway, the beautiful Wicklow Mountains, Dublin, and several castles (exact visits TBD).

Please Note: all below information regarding this trip is tentative and subject to change.

Dates (tentative)

Saturday, August 1 - Saturday, August 15, 2026

• We are finalizing dates and will update this website if they change.

Registration and costs

Please note: all costs are approximate and subject to change. Costs depend on the number of participants.

Select scholarships may be available. Scholarships are open to any Akron Law student in good standing. Scholarship amounts are still TBD. Students will be notified closer to the trip date of any available award.

Additional Expenses

Personal expenses vary widely by individual. You will have free time in each place we go, which means you will have a small portion of meals to cover yourself and may choose to enjoy a variety of experiences. Here are some additional personal expenses to consider budgeting for:

• US Passport Fees (if you don’t currently have one)
• Entertainment and meals on your own
• Souvenirs (students may buy various mementos)
• Roundtrip Airfare (we are looking into the possibility of group tickets to secure a lower rate)
• Tuition (this will paid in the normal course to Akron Law)

Non-refundable security deposit

Planning for travel and accommodations to Ireland will require Akron Law to incur some up-front costs. For this reason, the payment of the seat deposit is non-refundable. To be clear, this payment is non-refundable for any reason, including but not limited to unforeseen circumstances for the student, and/or changed international travel restrictions.

You will make the payment after applying. Instructions for submitting the payment will be sent after the close of the application deadline. The seat deposit will be credited toward the $500 program fee (which is also non-refundable).

Vaccination requirements

It is up to each participant to make their own decision regarding the extent of compliance with CDC recommendations. We recommend that you ensure you are up to date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines are chickenpox, DPT, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles. More information is available on the CDC website.

Safety considerations

The U.S. State Department rates Ireland as Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. The State Department website provides a country information page, information on the STEP program, and a traveler’s checklist.

Class Information – Comparative Law

The corresponding class with this study abroad trip will be Comparative Law, taught online/in person by Dean Lohmeier, Dean Benedict O’Brien, and Professor Starnes. This is a two-credit class. There may be an option to add a third credit, if interested. This class counts towards the total number of credits students will be taking in the summer semester. Five credits are needed during the summer semester to be eligible for financial aid.

Student Guests

Students are able to bring a guest(s) with them on the trip (e.g., partner, parent, etc.) if space permits. Please contact Dean Lohmeier to discuss if you are interested in bringing a guest with you. If it is determined that there is space for your guest, your guest will also need to complete the application form. Scholarships will not be available to guests.

Trip requirements

Although expressly subject to change, the minimum requirements to make the trip are:

• Compliance with all travel recommendations by the U.S. government
• Compliance with all requirements of UA’s Education Abroad Office (faculty leaders will work with students to comply with these requirements)
• A valid U.S. passport
• All required inoculations

UA Law Students at Maynooth University

UA Law Students outside Irish Courts