- Oxford Academia at:
- 2026 Sessions:
July 3–16, 2027
July 31–August 13, 2027
- Eligibility:
- Typical Seminar Size:
In this seminar, discover how lawyers think, argue, and shape our world through an exciting exploration of criminal law, contracts, and other fundamental legal fields. Learn to construct compelling legal arguments while understanding how laws fundamentally shape our daily lives and society. Examine how constitutions serve as the backbone of different governments, and explore fascinating international institutions like the International Criminal Court of Justice that address global challenges. Get an insider’s view of the legal world through court visits, engage with real-world controversial cases, and meet international law professionals who will share their experiences. Compare legal systems from Europe, Britain, and America, and understand how different societies approach justice and solve complex legal problems.
FEATURED FACULTY
London School of Economics and Political Science, Master of Laws,
University of Chile, B.A., Law
Gonzalo is a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Criminology, where he leads a research project (2025–2028) examining everyday experiences of security in two Chilean cities. He earned his PhD in Criminology from the University of Oxford. Before entering academia, Gonzalo spent years volunteering in human rights advocacy in a shantytown in Santiago. He has also worked as a civil servant and taught at both the high school and university levels. Outside of his research, Gonzalo enjoys reading (both fiction and non-fiction) and watching football (the real one). Since the summer of 2022, he has taught Law & Society at Oxford Academia, enjoying the fantastic experience of building knowledge together with groups of students full of energy and creativity.