Public Policy, Law & Debating — Foundations
From £2,750
Check-in is always a Sunday.
3 cohorts available for this programme.
Why this matters now
Built for our 12–14 Juniors. This Foundations edition keeps the rigour but builds it from the ground up — more scaffolding, more hands-on time, and mentors who make every idea tangible and fun.
Law, policy and debate are how societies argue their way to better answers. Students draft legislation, run a mock trial at the Royal Courts, simulate a select committee and contest a debating final — coached by practitioners.
The week sharpens reasoning, rhetoric and composure under pressure, and ends with a policy brief and a debate-finals trophy to compete for.
A seven-day rhythm.
Each residential week follows a clear daily pattern — focused mornings of teaching, hands-on afternoons in the lab or studio, and evenings split between university masterclasses and cultural London.
- ✦Mornings — subject teaching & specialist modules
- ✦Afternoons — hands-on workshops & project labs
- ✦Evenings — UCAS masterclasses & cultural activities
Curriculum modules
- 01Constitutional Law Primer
- 02Public-Policy Foundations
- 03Rhetoric & Debating
- 04Mock-Trial Preparation
- 05Negotiation & Diplomacy
- 06Select-Committee Simulation
- 07Drafting a Policy Brief
- 08UCAS & Personal-Statement Masterclass
What you'll actually do
- Constitutional law primer
- Mock trial at the Royal Courts
- Negotiation drill
- Select-committee simulation
- Debate finals
Debate-finals trophy + a policy brief
Your week, Sunday to Saturday
Fun is on the timetable
Who's teaching
Sessions are led by our own specialist tutors — practising academics, clinicians, engineers and industry professionals drawn from leading London universities. We are an independent provider and not a department of London School of Economics.
Single en-suite, on campus.
Every residential student has a superior single en-suite room in the host university residence, with a 24/7 pastoral team, DBS-checked staff and full board. Ratios are tailored by age tier.
London School of Economics
LSE, Houghton Street — in the heart of legal and political London, between Holborn and the West End.
A look inside the week
In the price
- En-suite room at the host university residence
- Coach transfer from Heathrow on arrival & departure
- Three meals a day (full dietary support)
- All academic sessions, materials & lab consumables
- All scheduled excursions and cultural evenings
- 24/7 pastoral & welfare care
- Certificate of Achievement
- Optional personalised Letter of Recommendation
Plan separately for
- International flights
- Travel insurance (required — students cannot board without it)
- UK visa costs (we provide a formal invitation letter)
- Personal spending money
- Activities outside the scheduled programme
From application to arrival
Submit the student and programme details.
Admissions reviews within one business day; an offer pack is emailed.
A £750 non-refundable deposit secures the place.
Medical, dietary, consent and guardian details.
Due six weeks before the programme starts.
Travel briefing, packing list and cohort welcome.
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What past students say
“The mock trial at the Royal Courts gave me goosebumps. I won the debate final and found my voice.”
“Drafting actual policy and defending it taught me to think on my feet under pressure.”
“She came back articulate and self-assured. The faculty were exceptional.”
Every graduate earns a Certificate of Achievement.
A keepsake that proves the work — and strengthens a university application. Seniors may also request a personalised Letter of Recommendation.
for the successful completion of the Public Policy, Law & Debating — Foundations residential academy at LSE, demonstrating outstanding curiosity, collaboration and a completed capstone project — [ Dates ].
Academy
Seal
Apply for Public Policy, Law & Debating — Foundations, hosted at the LSE campus.
An A World Academy programme. Limited cohorts, rolling admissions until full. A £750 deposit secures the place.