I-LAP Tour (Israel Law & Policy)

The I-LAP tour is the gold standard for substantive, policy focused travel to the state of Israel for select graduate and doctoral students and young policy professionals.

+ About I-LAP

The I-LAP tour is a ten day, highly subsidized, substantive tour of the state of Israel.

Participants view the country through the lenses of law and policy.

The I-LAP tour takes place twice each year during the winter and summer vacations. Successful delegates interact with senior Israeli security officials, jurists, innovators, diplomats, journalists, politicians, environmentalists, policy makers and more.

I-LAP traverses the country from north to south, east to west.

I-LAP briefings are convened on each of Israel's borders, granting delegates the opportunity to learn more about subjects of international significance, on-site.

In addition to the formal elements of the trip, I-LAP offers a rich, cultural introduction into the modern state of Israel in the company of exceptional peers and provides delegates with ample opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of the country.

I-LAP cohorts are typically comprised of delegates drawn from 15-20 different countries each I-LAP trip.

Alumni of I-LAP become part of an international network that is truly global.

+ I-LAP Requirements

SUCCESSFUL I-LAP APPLICANTS MUST

  • Be pursuing a graduate or doctoral qualification in law, international relations, business, media, policy, politics or a derivative/combination thereof.
  • Be able to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.
  • Be able to demonstrate a commitment to public service (past and prospective).

+ Important Information/Special Exceptions

A number of places are reserved for exceptional candidates who are either scheduled to commence their graduate studies the semester immediately following the I-LAP tour, or who have completed their graduate studies in recent years and are working in the policy space (details provided upon request).

Applicants applying from countries where their first degree is their practicing, professional degree (as is the case in the U.K., for example) are encouraged to apply.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Legislative/Policy Staffers are encouraged to apply.

I-LAP draws delegates from around the world. Wherever you are from, regardless of your race, religion or political persuasion, we encourage you to apply to I-LAP.

+ Begin Your I-LAP Application Today

The next I-LAP tour will be taking place in August 2023, precise dates TBD.

To begin your application and without any obligation, click here and complete I-LAP the form.

We will then schedule an initial tour overview call for you. Applicants who wish to nominate peers of similar qualifications to themselves are invited to do so via the I-LAP application form.

We wish you every success with your application and look forward to hosting you in Israel.

+ Hear From I-LAP Alumni

Are you thinking about applying to the I-LAP tour but want to hear more from the I-LAP Alumni?

Please click on the link below to hear from a sampling of our exceptional, global delegates.

Like you, they are dedicated to a life of public service and are pursuing the academic and life experiences they need in order to impact the world for the better.

Click here to hear from I-LAP Alumni!