{"id":2786,"date":"2025-07-26T00:56:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T04:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/?post_type=bu-program-page&#038;p=2786"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:43:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:43:25","slug":"london-internship-summer-politics-international-relations-pre-law","status":"publish","type":"bu-program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/degree-program\/london-internship-summer-politics-international-relations-pre-law\/","title":{"rendered":"London Internship Summer: Politics, International Relations &#038; Pre-Law"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<nav class=\"toc-wrapper\" id=\"toc\" aria-label=\"Page Section Navigation\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"toc-heading toc-nav-toggle\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Toggle Page Contents Navigation\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Page Contents<\/span><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2>Requirements &amp; Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/abroad\/planning-resources\/academic-considerations\/\">Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"\/abroad\/explore-programs\/apply-now\/\">Admissions requirements<\/a>&nbsp;for all programs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1760 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-636x424.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_1771266271-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The course prepares students for and contextualizes the internship experience. Internship placements are contingent upon students&#8217; past experience, language abilities, professional interests, and available opportunities in any given term, so flexibility is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"\/abroad\/degree-program\/london-internship-summer-politics-international-relations-pre-law\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum &amp; Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-527 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-636x477.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/ERIN-PHAIR-SAR-Staff-Italy-Matera-Sassi-di-Matera-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>Housing &amp; Student Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Program Residences<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>All students on the summer London Internship Program live in residence hall or apartment-style housing in a variety of locations in central London.<\/li><li>Dorms may include a mix of singles, doubles, triples, and quads, with en suite or shared bathrooms depending on the location.<\/li><li>All students have access to kitchen facilities; depending on the location, kitchens may be within shared apartments, or may be communal spaces shared between 6\u201314 students.<\/li><li>Students are responsible for budgeting the cost of their own meals. Board is not included in this program. BU London does not have dining hall facilities, but there are grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities in the areas surrounding the accommodations.<\/li><li>All residences are within walking distance to local transportation, including the London Tube and bus systems. Students will commute to classes and internships.<\/li><li>Laundry facilities are located in all residences; exact laundry arrangements vary by location, but are generally card\/app operated. Cost of laundry and laundry supplies are not included in the program fee.<\/li><li>WiFi is provided at all facilities.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull bup-app-deadline\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left\">Program Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n \r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bup-app-deadline__separator\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-semester\">SUMMER TERM<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Program Dates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Late May to Late July<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-semester\">SUMMER TERM<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">Applications Open<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>December 1<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-semester\">SUMMER TERM<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">Application Deadline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>February 15<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is <strong>rolling admissions<\/strong>; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student\u2019s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information for <strong>BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision<\/strong> and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found <a href=\"\/abroad\/plan\/admissions-calendar\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"783\" src=\"\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-1024x783.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1780 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-1024x783.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-636x486.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-768x587.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-1536x1175.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/files\/2025\/07\/john-mcarthur-ROQzKIAdY78-unsplash-2048x1566.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>Cost &amp; Financial Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><strong>Summer 2026 Tuition &amp; Fees<\/strong>:<\/strong> $10,711<\/li><li>Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, administrative fee, <a href=\"\/abroad\/planning-resources\/health-safety\/\">overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/abroad\/files\/2026\/02\/london-internship-program-summer-2026.pdf\">Estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses<\/a>.<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/abroad\/planning-resources\/scholarships-and-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\">Grants and Scholarships<\/a>&nbsp;available<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-background-dim has-parallax\" style=\"background-image:url(\/abroad\/files\/2025\/06\/James-Crissman-Grad-COM-UK-London.jpg)\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Ready to Study in London?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-bu-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/abroad-application.bu.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Students.Apply&amp;Program_ID=10360\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"--height_percent: 0%;\" data-height=\"0%\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div>No programs found.<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Requirements &amp; 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