Study Abroad with Stetson Law in The Hague
Hague 2026 (July 5 - July 31): Applications open January 15th!
This summer, get a front-row seat for the study of international courts and tribunals through study abroad in The Hague, Netherlands. The Hague is recognized globally as a center for international institutions and tribunals and is one of two capitals in the Netherlands.
Why Study in The Hague?
The Hague is a city in the province of South Holland situated on the west coast facing the North Sea. The Hague is known as the home of international law and arbitration and is the seat of the Dutch parliament and goverment. The Binnenhof building is a 13th century palace complex surrounded by open plazas, including the Het plein and the Grote Markt. Today, it's the seat of the government of Holland. It used to be a castle, surrounded by oats on all sides but was modified over time to accommodate the government. In the city center, visitors will find historic architecture from the medieval, Renaissance, and baroque periods -- all easily accessible on foot.
The international Court of Justic, the main judicial arm of the United Nations, is in the city, as are the International Criminal Court, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Europol, and approximately 200 other international governmental organizations. The city boats four royal palaces, one of which is now a museum housing a gallery dedicated to the work of graphic artist M.C. Escher. You will also want to take a stroll along the Lange Voorhout, a large tree-lined square bordered by grand 18th century townouses. On Thursdays and Sundays, passerby will find an antique and book market.
