Day 1: Fly overnight to England
Day 2: London
Meet your Field Director at the destination airportTake 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
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
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