Sofia, from University of Auckland, New Zealand

It was such a rich and unique experience to sit in class with students from around the world and then explore Stockholm together afterwards.

Hi there, Sofia

Why did you choose to participate in SULaw’s Summer Programme?

I wanted an opportunity to study law in an international setting, and to meet people and learn things I may not have otherwise been exposed to. The programme’s subjects were contemporary and closely connected to the questions I am most interested in. Getting to spend two weeks in Stockholm was of course a convincing bonus!

Which course(s) did you choose and why did you choose them?

I chose Discrimination, AI and International Law, and Exploring the Intersections of Disability Rights and Reproductive Justice. The first was a natural fit with my current work in legal AI, and my broader interest in how law and tech intersect. I especially wanted to look beyond the buzz around AI and actually ask harder questions about the international systems it operates in. The second subject connected strongly with my passion for advocacy and intersectionality work. Being a biology student as well, I found the combination of health, disability, and reproductive justice especially compelling. Both courses pushed me to think about these topics from perspectives of multiple jurisdictions, which was so valuable.

What are your tips and tricks to make the most of the course(s) and your stay at SULaw?

Treat the programme as both a course and a holiday. Don’t be afraid to contribute in class: the best conversations come from people bouncing ideas off each other, especially informed by different parts of the world. Say yes to everything you can — try new things, talk to everyone, join all the activities you can and be hungry for knowledge. Go to all the museums you can, and go to the lake near Albano often! Two weeks goes very quickly, so absolutely make the most of it. And bring a sleep mask because the sun only sets four hours a night (learned this the hard way).

What did you enjoy most during your stay in Stockholm?

The people (but cardamom buns a very close second). It was such a rich and unique experience to sit in class with students from around the world and then explore Stockholm together afterwards. At no point did the programme feel isolating, the international cohort and the social programme made it so easy to form close friendships quickly. Stockholm in summer is a pretty unbeatable place to do it.

Why should other students choose to study our Summer Programme?

It gives you so much more than a short overseas course. You get to learn about current, topical subjects, you get access to expert lecturers and an international classroom where everyone brings a fresh cultural perspective. The programme is short enough to fit around a university year but long enough to build real friendships and get to know the city. I came away with so many new questions, new friends and a much broader sense of how legal questions are being approached around the world. It is so rare to have such a diversity of students in a new place together, I could not recommend it enough.

How would you summarize SULaw Summer Programme with 3 words?

Enriching, lively, and memorable.

(Interview from 2026)