Seminar | Constitutional Design Summer Seminar | University of Oxford | Apply 5th Jan 2026

Seminar | Constitutional Design Summer Seminar | University of Oxford | Apply 5th Jan 2026

About the Seminar:

Study the theory of constitutional negotiation, writing, and design, and become skilled in using the first constitution-writing software, Quill, with world-renowned comparative constitutionalists and historians before putting theory into practice by drafting a model Constitution–all within the fortressed walls of Oxford.

This seminar provides an intensive review to multi-party negotiations in a constitution-making context. Students will learn the theory of
deliberative democracy, multi-party negotiations, constitution making and constitutional design before putting it all into practice in a simulated constitutional convention writing the Armenian constitution.

Key Details:

• Dates: August 3-14, 2026
• Location: Pembroke and Trinity Colleges, University of Oxford
• Payment: $3,300 inclusive of room, board, and tuition

About Oxford Summer Seminar in Constitutional Process and Design:

Study the theory of constitutional negotiation, writing, and design, and become skilled in using the first constitution-writing software, Quill, with world-renowned comparative constitutionalists and historians before putting theory into practice by drafting a model Constitution–all within the fortressed walls of Oxford. 

Application Instructions:

• All application materials must be submitted with the online application form(s). Materials sent by postal mail, electronic mail, or fax are not considered.
• The maximum allowable file size for upload is 2MB per file and the acceptable file formats are PDF, JPG, and JPEG. Ensure all security features (e.g. passwords and encryption) are removed from the documents before uploading them.
• Applications cannot be edited after submission. Please submit your application only when it is 100% final and complete.
• Further user instructions for the online application are included in the form itself. Should you have questions regarding the application form, please email oxfordsummerseminarinquiries@gmail.com.
• Applications submitted after deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application Deadline:

January 5, 2026

Required Readings:

• Lawrence Susskind & Jeffrey Cruikshank, Breaking Roberts Rules (2006)
• Don Horowitz, Constitutional Processes and Democratic Commitment (2021)
• James Melton, Tom Ginsburg, and Zachary Elkins, The Endurance of National Constitutions

Scholarships:

There are a limited number of full or partial scholarships available, especially for those participants coming from countries broaching constitutional transitions, including but not limited to Armenia, Bangladesh, Chile, Guinea, Israel, and Yemen.

Inquiries:

If you need help or more information during the application process, please feel free to oxfordsummerseminarinquiries@gmail.com.

Notifications:

• Applicants will be notified about the selection results and any scholarship awards by February 1, 2026.
• All fees will be due by March 1, 2026.
• The final decision is not open to appeal.

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