Drake Law Travel CLE to Harlaxton Manor

Tentative Schedule

Friday, August 8 - Arrival Day

• Airport pick-up at Heathrow Airport
• Coach to Harlaxton Manor
• Check in to single student rooms at Harlaxton
• Tour of the manor
• Afternoon tea in staterooms
• Free evening around Harlaxton

Saturday, August 9 - Harlaxton

• Breakfast in the refectory
• Class time directed by program faculty
• Gardens tour
• Lunch in the refectory
• Optional trip to Grantham and tour of St. Wulfram's Church
• Dinner in the refectory
• Free evening around Harlaxton

Sunday, August 10 - Lincoln

• Breakfast in the refectory
• Class time directed by program faculty
• Coach to Lincoln
• Tickets provided to Lincoln Castle and Cathedral
• Coach return to Harlaxton for dinner
• Free evening around Harlaxton

Monday, August 11 - Cambridge

• Breakfast in the refectory
• Class time directed by program faculty
• Coach to Cambridge
• Tour of college in Cambridge
• Coach return to Harlaxton for dinner
• Free evening around Harlaxton

Tuesday, August 12 - Harlaxton

• Breakfast in the refectory
• Class time directed by program faculty
• Walled Garden talk and tour
• Lunch in the refectory
• Afternoon coach to Belvoir Castle
• Return to Harlaxton
• Banquet in the staterooms
• Free evening around Harlaxton

Wednesday, August 13 - Harlaxton/London

• Breakfast in the refectory
• Coach to Hotel London
• Tour of British Library
• West End show 

Thursday, August 14 - London

• Tour of Inns of Court
• Lecture on British court system
• Visit Old Bailey
• Free evening in London

Friday, August 15 - Departure

Judge Brendan Greiner was appointed to the Iowa District Associate Court bench in 2018. After graduating from Drake Law School he served 11 years as an assistant county attorney in both Polk and Story counties, where he specialized in vehicular homicides and white-collar offenses. As a prosecutor he was elected associate director of the Iowa County Attorney’s Association and served as a commissioner for the Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission. Judge Greiner is an adjunct professor at Des Moines Area Community College where he teaches constitutional law and ethics in the criminal justice program. He is a member of the Polk County Bar Association, the Iowa Supreme Court Board of Shorthand Reporters, and is the treasurer of the C. Edwin Moore Inn of Court. He is also a licensed solicitor in England and Wales and a certified mediator.    

Professor Jeremy Kidd has taught corporate and contract law for more than a decade. His research and scholarship focuses on economic analysis of regulatory structures. Prior to entering academia, Professor Kidd practiced with Ballard Spahr in their DC office, and clerked for Hon. Ted Stewart, U.S. District Judge and Hon. Alice Batchelder, U.S. Circuit Judge. Professor Kidd graduated from George Mason University School of Law in 2007 and earned his Ph.D. in economics from Utah State University in 2009.

TRAVEL

Travel to and from England is not included in the program cost. Participants are responsible for making their own flights arrangements. Participants should plan to arrive at Heathrow Airport by 10 a.m on August 8, 2025. Transportation will be provided from the airport to Harlaxton.

LODGING

Guest rooms at Harlaxton are located in the manor and the adjacent (one-minute walk) Carriage House. There are three residential floors in the manor and two in the Carriage House, and there are several shared bathroom and shower facilities on each floor.

Rooms vary in shape and space and can best be described as "dormitory-style." Most of the guest rooms include two single beds and a few contain one queen sized bed, suitable for 2 adult guests. Most rooms do not include ensuite bathrooms and require the use of facilities just down the corridor. You will be asked to indicate your accommodation preferences on the registration form. 

Furnishings include:

• Bed
• Bed linens
• Towels
• Wardrobe
• Bulletin board
• Desk
• Chair
• Sink (1 per room)

Amenities include:

• Free washer and dryer access
• TV and lounge spaces
• Communal bathrooms & shower facilities

A $5,000 program fee includes all CLE sessions, cultural excursions and activities, the over night trip to London, dormitory style housing, dining in the campus refectory, on-site transportation, and more.* Spouses or guests who are not participating in CLE programming can attend for a reduced rate of $3,500.

A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due at registration to secure your spot in the program.

Final payment for the program is due May 15, 2025.

*Please note that air travel is NOT included.

Registration will be open from Feb. 1 - May 15, 2025.

A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due at registration to secure your spot in the program.
This deposit ensures your reservation and covers administrative costs associated with processing your enrollment. (Please note that this deposit will be refunded if the program is cancelled by Drake Law.)

Full program payment is due on or before May 15, 2025.

Payments can be made by check (preferred) or credit card.

Registration form will be available here on Feb. 1.

By submitting the deposit and full program payment, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

1. The deposit and program fee are non-refundable except in the event that Drake Law cancels the program.
2. The deposit amount will be deducted from the total program fee upon completion of the deposit payment.

We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and we strive to accommodate our participants to the best of our ability. However, please be aware that this non-refundable deposit policy is in place to ensure the sustainability and integrity of our program.

If you have any questions or require further clarification regarding this policy, please contact Terri Howard at theresa.howard@drake.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to Harlaxton and providing you with an exceptional experience.

A limited number of rising 3Ls (class of 2026) and 2025 graduates are eligible to participate in this program.

A $3,500 program fee covers one academic credit, cultural excursions and activities, the over night trip to London, dormitory-style housing, dining in the campus refectory, on-site transportation, and more.

To enroll, students will need to fill out the registration form starting on February 1. Once the registration form is received, Student Services will complete your enrollment. Students will be billed by Drake for summer registration in May. Graduating students need to complete payment by May 15.