Due to the high volume of applications for the 2023 program, we are opening up a waitlist. Students interested in applying to the program at this time may email venice.vuls@vanderbilt.edu to be added to the waitlist. If a spot opens up, we will notify students on the wait list in order. At that time, you will be asked to complete the application and pay the $75 fee.
Each summer, Vanderbilt in Venice allows American and European law students an opportunity to gain an invaluable international perspective. Directed by Professor Michael Newton, Vanderbilt in Venice brings together a maximum of 45 students with three professors to study selected topics in international law in the rich cultural center of Venice, Italy.
Courses are taught in English, and the faculty includes members of the Vanderbilt Law faculty as well as faculty from the University of Venice Ca' Foscari.
Field trips have previously included a tour of the historic cities of Treviso and Verona, a Laguna boat tour to the islands of Burano and Torcello, a visit to a Murano glass factory, and a vineyard tour and dinner.
Professor Randall Thomas with students on the stairs of our classroom in Palazzo Franchetti on the Grand Canal
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Student Orientation and Welcome: May 15
First Class Begins: May 15
Last Day Classes: June 9
Vanderbilt in Venice is open to law students and graduates of ABA-accredited U.S. and European law schools. Vanderbilt staff works closely with each student to ensure seamless enrollment and credit transfer to home institutions.
Information regarding the courses offered can be found on the Curriculum page.
For additional information, please email us or contact us by phone at (615) 875-9160
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Web Code if prompted: VandyinVenice23
Application Opens: October 1
Please note we have started an application waitlist. Students can email venice.vuls@vanderbilt.edu to be added.
Former Venice students create and share a guide for those admitted to Vanderbilt in Venice
U.S. Dept. of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs
U.S. Dept. of State, Passport Information
Italy International Travel Information Page
The Official Web Site of the Tourist Board of Venice
The Universal Currency Converter
"Venice was fantastic–it was a great opportunity to take smaller classes in international topics, get to know the professors who taught in the summer program, and make friends with people in other sections. We were in Venice when the Brexit vote happened and had an opportunity to get an inside perspective on the dynamics in the EU."
— Rachel Johnson '18
