The International Cooperative Alliance in partnership with the International Centre for Co‑operative Management (ICCM) at Saint Mary’s University (Canada), together with Juraj Dobrilla University of Pula has unveiled the dates for the 2026 edition of its flagship program, the Co‑operative Law Summer School. The event is scheduled to run from August 23 to 28, 2026 in Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, located in the historic city of Pula, Croatia. An international workshop on cooperative law will be organized on 22 August 2026.
This immersive Summer School brings together legal practitioners, policymakers, regulators, cooperative sector professionals, and students with a shared interest in the intersection of law, cooperative identity, and sustainable development. Through an intensive curriculum of lectures, discussions, guest presentations and field visits, the program aims to help participants explore how cooperative values and internationally recognised cooperative principles can be translated into robust legal frameworks a vital concern for cooperative enterprises worldwide.
The 2026 Summer School promises to build on the success of past editions, using the inclusive, international format that has attracted participants from dozens of countries. Attendees will have the opportunity to examine varied legal regimes, share experiences from different cooperative traditions, and engage with legal experts and decision-makers. The course is well suited for anyone working or interested in cooperatives from lawyers and regulators to cooperative managers, activists, scholars, and those involved in public policy.
Beyond classroom learning, the program offers participants exposure to real-world cooperative enterprises, as well as a chance to stroll through the historic city of Pula, enriching the learning experience with cultural and social interaction. Organizers highlight the importance of linking legal design with cooperative identity and sustainable development, stressing that good law can reinforce cooperative resilience and integrity globally.
For those considering applying: this is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of cooperative law within a global, multi-sectoral context and to meet peers working across public policy, law, grassroots organizing, and cooperative management.
Register your interest here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/jwlB6pf/Lawschoolinterest26
Read more about the Summer School here: https://www.smu.ca/iccm/programsandcourses/co-operative-law-summer-school.html
