Criminal Justice in London

8 days

London

Behind the gorgeous façades of its classic buildings lie the tales of criminal justice and law. Starting at the near-millennium-old Tower of London, you’ll track the evolution of the British legal system, exploring from the inside the Royal Courts of Justice, the Inns of Court and the Old Bailey, perhaps recognizable from A Tale of Two Cities or “Law & Order.”

🔹 Curated experiences: Every program is intentionally designed to feature guided learning, cultural engagement, and independent exploration experiences to drive global competency development, denoted on each itinerary with a blue diamond. Learn more about these experiences.

Day 1: Fly overnight to England

Day 2: London

Meet your Field Director at the airport

Take a walking tour of London

With your Field Director you will see:

The Strand, London's major thoroughfare
Trafalgar Square, a bustling central square
Leicester Square, a square lined with theaters and other events
Covent Garden, a vibrant and charming shopping area

Enjoy dinner in London

Day 3: London

Take a guided tour of London through the lens of criminal justice

With your expert local guide you will see:

Big Ben, an iconic London bell at the Palace of Westminster
Houses of Parliament, home to England's governing body
Piccadilly Circus, a five-way intersection
St. Paul’s Cathedral, a domed church which has hosted many royal events
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)

🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring London on your own

Day 4: London

🔹 Cultural engagement: Visit the Old Bailey courthouse, one of a number of buildings that house the Crown Court; You will have free time to attend court hearings, which often include major criminal cases from Greater London

Day 5: London

🔹 Guided learning: Tour the Houses of Parliament with an expert local guide and get a glimpse into British government; weekday visitors attend debates, while Saturday guests enjoy a tour of the courthouse

🔹 Guided learning: Take a tour of the Inns of Court and see the professional associations for barristers (lawyers) in England and Wales

Take a tour of the Royal Courts of Justice, home to the Court of Appeal of England and Wales and the High Court of Justice of England and Wales

Day 6: London

Tour the Tower of London with an expert local guide and see this former prison, where Henry VIII banished two of his wives, and the jaw-dropping collection of Crown Jewels

Add this in-depth excursion:

Forensic workshop

Participate in a forensic workshop developed by Scotland Yard detectives. Led by a current detective in the field, you'll dust for fingerprints, analyze shoe marks and compare samples at a "crime scene" to produce a timeline of last sightings, suggest actions, and form ideas around suspects.

Day 7: London

🔹 Cultural engagement & industry experience: Meet with a local police officer to learn about the legal system firsthand

🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring London on your own

Enjoy a fish and chips dinner in London

Day 8: Depart for home