This document provides information about a summer school program that will explore issues related to criminal behavior and the criminal justice system from the perspectives of law, criminology, and psychology. Over three days, students will learn how these three disciplines complement each other and are studied at the university level. They will also participate in a mock trial to apply what they have learned. The summer school is intended for students considering further study in law, criminology, or psychology and will provide insight into related university courses, subject matter, and career opportunities. Interested students should contact the partnership liaison officer by April 23rd to apply for one of the 40 available spots.

1. Law, Criminology
and Psychology
in the Criminal
Justice System
Year 12 Summer School 2012
for Partner Schools and Colleges
Tuesday 26 - Thursday 28 June

2. Why do people commit crime?
Are the causes hereditary or psychological?
How does society respond to crime?
How does crime fit into the criminal justice system?
If you have ever wondered about these questions and you’re in year 12
and/or studying at level 3, this could be the Summer School for you.
Information on the Summer School
The Arts and Human Sciences Faculty have designed a series of workshops and
lectures to explore issues of criminal behavior, and the social and legal context
of such behavior, including how it is perceived in court.
What will the summer school cover?
During the week you will discover how the three disciplines of Law, Criminology,
and Psychology complement each other and how these disciplines are studied
at higher education level.
On the final day you will have the chance to take part in a mock trial based on
information that has been gathered throughout the week.
This course is perfect for anyone considering studying Law, Criminology or
Psychology who would like to find out more about courses available, subject
matter, and future job prospects.
There are only 40 spaces available and they are expected to go quickly!
Please remember that you must be available for all three days of the course in
order to take part.
If you are interested in taking part, please contact:
Partnership Liaison Officer
(Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences)
Tel: 020 7815 6173
Email: year12summerschool@lsbu.ac.uk
Applications must be received by 23 April 2012