Please note that the schedule is tentative and subject to change.

*On Thursday, July 11 in the evening, Dean Sophia Lee will be hosting her Welcome Event in London. This is separate from PCLES but all Penn Carey Law alumni are welcome to attend. Registration coming soon.

Friday, July 12, 2024

7:00pm: Welcome Reception at The Hall (St John’s College, Cambridge CB2 1TP, United Kingdom)
Join fellow alumni to kick off PCLES 2024 with a welcome reception! PCLES Attendees will meet for an informal gathering at the Hall (also known as Formal Hall), a stunning 16th century building at St. John’s College. Drinks and socializing to follow at the College Bar.

Saturday, July 13, 2024

10:00am: Tour of the Fitzwilliam Museum 
The Fitzwilliam Museum collection contains over half a million artworks and objects from throughout history to today. 



12:00pm: Lunch with Walking Tour to Follow (St Catherine’s College, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RL)
Lunch will be held at one of Cambridges colleges.


1:50pm: Walking Tour of Cambridge
Enjoy the scenery and history of Cambridge! The walking tour will feature beautiful sights of the town and the historic colleges throughout. 




6:30pm: Drinks by the River and Gala at The Hall
PCLES attendees will gather for drinks by the river with the annual gala to follow in the 16th century grand dining hall at St. John’s College. Dress code for the gala is formal or cocktail attire.

Sunday, July 14, 2024

10:30am: Academic Program (The Old Divinity School, St John’s College)

12:30-2:00pm: Farewell Lunch at the Graduate Hotel

2:30pm: Optional Punting Activity
For those still in town or staying for extension, there will be the opportunity to participate in punting. Payment for this optional activity will be collected during PCLES weekend. To learn more about Punting, click here!

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Optional Extension Trip

Please note that the schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Monday, July 15, 2024 : Journey to Ely and Norwich
9:15am: Bus leaves Cambridge to travel to Ely Cathedral
The group will first take a tour of the Ely Cathedral, which is one of the most magnificent early medieval cathedrals in Europe. The group will also tour the Castle Acre Priory. Until the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII, this was a large and well-appointed monastery and much remains. Lunch will follow the tours.
Following lunch, the group will travel to the historic city of Norwich and take a guided tour. Until 1750, Norwich vied with Bristol and York to be England’s second most populous city.


Tuesday, July 16, 2024 : Journey through Norfolk
In the morning there will be a tour of Holkham Hall, seat of the Earls of Leicester and one of Britian’s most magnificent stately homes. Lunch will be at the award-winning Victoria Hotel at Holkham. Following lunch, the group will adventure on a boat trip to see the seals at Blakeney Point. The coach bus will be stopping at various villages of North Norfolk.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
9:15 am: Bus will leave Great Massingham to Norwich Airport and Norwich Station
 

Attendees of PCLES 2024 have the unique chance to go back to college living! If you would like to opt into staying at St. John’s College during PCLES 2024, please indicate when you register. Click here to learn more on the St. John’s accommodations.

College accommodation:
Single occupancy: $139 per night
Twin occupancy: $209 per night

The accommodations will be student rooms with ensuite bathrooms. It is important to note that some rooms may only be accessed through stairs and there is no AC. All bedrooms will be single beds. The ‘twin occupancy’ option will be in two individual bedrooms with a shared study/lounge area. 

If attendees do not wish to stay at St. John’s College, The Graduate at Cambridge Hotel can be booked at a discounted rate using the code below. There are other hotels in Cambridge, but please note they book quickly during the summer months.

The Graduate Cambridge
Address: Granta Place, Mill Lane Cambridge, CB2 1RT United Kingdom
-Use the code DIRECT when booking to get a discounted rate.



If you are attending the optional extension trip, the hotel details are below.

Extension PCLES attendees will be staying The Dabbling Duck in Great Massingham. The Dabbling Duck is a hotel with all modern facilities. 10 rooms have been booked for guests as follows:

4 Superior Rooms in Barrack House for double occupancy Bed & Breakfast at £250 per room per night (one taken)
2 Garden Rooms for double occupancy Bed & Breakfast at £195 per room per night
1 Garden Room for single occupancy Bed & Breakfast at £180 per room per night
1 Cosy in Pub double room for single occupancy at £130 per room per night
2 Cosy in Pub double rooms for single occupancy at £155 per room per night.

For these rooms, please contact Richard.oughton1@btinternet.com who will confirm the booking and then give details of how payment can be made directly to the hotel.

Other rooms may be available in The Dabbling Duck and there is limited alternative accommodation in the vicinity.

Participants are advised to confirm accommodation before booking the Extended Trip.

Early Bird Rate until April 17: $390
Young Alumni Rate (2014-2024): $390
Children Under 12: $295
Standard Rate for all reservations, except Young Alumni, after April 17: $410

This fee covers all meals, beverages, tours, and activities listed on the schedule for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Optional Punting Activity on Sunday not included).

Option for Extension Program:
-$418 for full program Monday and Tuesday.
-If only participating in full Monday schedule, the cost is $95. This cost covers the transportation from Cambridge to Ely, Ely Cathedral tour, Castle Acre Priory tour, and lunch.

**REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 10**
No refunds after June 13

The main entrance to the College is through Forecourt Porters’ Lodge, accessed from St. John’s Street, Cambridge, CB2, 1TP.

Airport:
-The closest airport to Cambridge is London Stansted, which is 40 minutes from the college. London Gatwick, Heathrow, and Luton airports are less than a two-hour drive or train.

Trian:
-Cambridge is a 50-minute train ride from London’s Kings Cross Station on the Great Northern train to the Cambridge station. A taxi from the station takes about 15 minutes, costing around £10.
-From Heathrow Airport - guests can take the Heathrow Express Train toward London and transfer to Underground System to arrive at Kings Cross Station. 
-For more information on train routes, please use http://www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 08457 484950. 

Bus:
-From Heathrow Airport - guests can choose to take the National Express Bus to the college, which is about a 2 and half hour ride. The bus station in Cambridge is Parkside, and is about 0.7 miles (15 min walk) from St. John’s College.

Driving:
-The college is accessible from the M11, M1, A1 (M), and A14.



Transportation details for Optional Extension Trip:

Getting Home From Norwich

On both Monday 15 ^th July 2024 and the morning of Wednesday 17 ^th July 2024 the Coach will stop close to Norwich Railway Station and, if required, at Norwich Airport.
From Norwich there are two fast trains an hour to London Liverpool Street and one train an hour direct to Stansted Airport. For trains to Gatwick Airport, London St Pancras and London King’s Cross, change at Cambridge or Ely. For trains to the North of England and Scotland, change at Ely.
Norwich Airport has irregular flights to tourist destinations in the Mediterranean, 3 KLM flights a day to Schipol and 2 flights a day to Aberdeen.