Widener University School of Law
Summer International SUMMER INTERNATIONAL Law Institutes
LAW INSTITUTES
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Stretch Your Perspective—Study Abroad As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, an understanding of the international legal climate is essential. Widener has been a leader in the development of innovative and exciting opportunities for foreign legal study. Think about traveling abroad to Nairobi, Lausanne or Venice and earn credits while enjoying an enriching academic experience and the history and culture of a foreign country. Consider adding a law-related experience to your resume’ that stands out to perspective employers. Widener’s 2013 Summer Law Institutes provide participants with a cultural and academic experience that will be remembered for many years.
What Are You Doing This Summer?...
What’s Inside…. Nairobi
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Widener University School of Law was founded in 1971 and is fully approved by the American Bar Association and a member of the Association of American Law Schools.
Special Points of Interest Applications accepted until April 29, 2013 $994/credit.
For additional information, contact: Arlene Trapuzzano, Coordinator, International Programs 4201 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 Phone: 302-477-2248 Fax: 302-477-2257 E-mail: artrapuzzano@widener.edu
Financial Aid is available. Please visit our website: law.widener.edu Applicants from other law schools accepted. Students may take up to 6 credits. ABA approved program.
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Nairobi Enjoy the cultural experience of living in a beautiful country with world famous wilderness reserves and beautiful beaches on the Indian Ocean while studying the law with both Kenyan and American faculty. The program “Students will has been arranged to help you get the most from be able to explore your experience. We have expanded the number t h e cultural of group activities and more closely tied them to d i v e r s i t y of the material you will be studying in your Kenya.” courses. The curriculum at the Nairobi International Law Institute is augmented by lectures on Kenyan history. Kenya, like many developing countries has been going through growth pains on the road to true democracy. We typically have 15 to 20 students enrolled. Last year our program cancelled but the political climate of the country stabilized and we are returning this year. We have scheduled several group safaris and tours of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Kenyan law courts. Students will be able to explore the cultural diversity of Kenya. You will find that Kenyans are as generous and friendly as any group of people in the world. Several members of our Institute’s Kenyan faculty have helped lead the fight for comprehensive constitutional reform and are members of the Constitutional ReClimb Kilimanjaro view Commission. On weekends students travel in groups to game parks, visit the unspoiled beaches on the Indian Ocean for snorkeling, go on relaxing hikes in the mountains, or visit newly made friends. There is far more to see and do than one person could possibly enjoy in a summer while experiencing varied differences in culture and perspective. Nairobi International Law Institute June 24 - July 24, 2013 Session I (June 24–July 10)
International Environmental Law & Trade (2 credits)
Comparative Constitutional Law I (1 credit)
Session II (July 8—July 24)
Comparative Family Law (2 credits)
Comparative Constitutional Law II (1 credit) $994/credit
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Have a Rewarding Academic & Cultural Experience.
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The European Summer International Law Experience at Widener University School of Law Widener University School of Law summer institutes in Europe provide law students with the unique opportunity to build their own "Summer International Law Experience".
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Widener's programs in Lausanne, Switzerland and Venice, Italy have been designed with the student in mind. Each program consists of two 2week segments and students have numerous options when enrolling in courses. Students can select from the following options: ■ Students with a limited amount of time in the summer can select any one of the two week segments and spend 2 weeks in Europe studying international law and then return home for the rest of the summer. ■ Students with more time can select one two-week segment in Lausanne and one 2-week segment in Venice or take 2 segments in one location for a month long summer experience. ■ Students with time for adventure can select the first two-week segment in Lausanne, spend the next 2 weeks traveling through Europe, and then select the last 2-week segment in Venice for a complete summer European experience. The myriad of options available in our European Summer Law programs mean that almost every student can build a personal program to meet educational, financial, and personal goals.
The options are many!! Europe is waiting!!
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Lausanne Lausanne is an intellectual center so it attracts an international mix of students and professionals. This city is a short train ride from the capital of Geneva, home to numerous international organizations such as the International Red Cross, the World Health Organization, and the World Trade Organization. Imagine studying the law in a picturesque setting on Lake Geneva surrounded by a myriad of cultural opportunities. We hope to provide an enriching academic experience, opportunities to enjoy the history and culture of Lausanne and the surrounding countryside, and to expand your horizons for personal growth. You can study and live at the University of Lausanne; and have the chance to meet students, faculty, and international civil servants from a variety of different cultures, which may challenge your thinking and enlarge your view of the world. We offer international law classes, tours of various international organizaFaculty members are tions in Geneva, and an introduction to drawn from Widener Swiss culture. But the most lasting imSchool of Law as well as pressions from the summer may well be the friendships you make with from universities and the people of Lausanne, other international students and your classorganizations in each international city. mates, and a new found appreciation for Europe and its role in the global community. There are also several opportunities for externships in Switzerland for the right candidate. Please email John Culhane at jgculhane@widener.edu for more information. Any of the 21 students who participated last summer will be happy to discuss both their cultural and academic experience with you. Lausanne International Law Institute June 1 - June 29, 2013 Session I (June 1–June 14) (1 Credit each) Session II (June 15—June 29) (1 Credit each) ● Comparative & International Health Law ● Topics in Global Health Law II: The Burden Chronic Disease ● International Litigation & Arbitration ● Intro to International Investment Law ● Topics in Global Health Law I: Infectious Diseases
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● Trading In and With Europe
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Clock with animated figurines in Old Town, Lausanne
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A covered medieval staircase The Town Hall
Government Seat
Old Warehouse District converted into new Metro center
Painted Buildings in the new Metro Center Gilded Gargoyles
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Venice If you’re interested in art or cultural history, then Venice is filled with attractions that should satisfy your interests. You will have ample opportunity to travel through Italy and since Venice is well situated in the center of Europe, you can easily visit many other “You will have the European cities, opening numerous possi- opportunity to travel this Weekend journeys bilities for fun and exciting exploration. Our summer. to Paris, Vienna, Prague, program will give you an enriching academic Rome and other world capitals will contribute to experience and many opportunities to enjoy a memorable summer.” the history and culture of Venice and the Justice Holland with students Veneto region. Our shorter course format allows you to choose among several options including taking courses in our Lausanne program first and then studying in Venice. Justice Holland of the Delaware Supreme Court will teach Comparative Corporate Law. The Delaware Supreme Court is the leading corporate law court in the United States. This is a fabulous opportunity for those interested in corporate law. Our Venice International University location will give you the chance to meet other students and faculty from different locales. The program will offer international law classes, tours, and an introduction to Italian culture. On the weekend, you will have the opportunity to journey to other cities and world capitals contributing to a memorable summer. When you return home, you may be surprised at how much your perspective has been enriched and changed. Last summer, 25 students participated in our Venice program. Will you join us this summer? Venice International Law Institute June 17 - July 12, 2013 Session I (June 17–June 29) (1 Credit each) Session II (July 1–July 12) (1 Credit each) ● Comparative Procedure, Evidence, & Trial Practice—The World’s Judicial Systems ● Comparative Corporate Law ● Comparative Procedure, Evidence, & Trial Practice—The Legal Profession & Court Systems ● European Union Law: Origins, History, Institutions & Powers
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Application Requirements Application Deadline is April 29, 2013 To be eligible for Widener’s programs you must:
Complete one year of full or part-time law studies comprising the required first-year law courses at any ABAapproved law school.
Widener students must have a 2.3-2.5 GPA.
Fill out and submit a formal application.
Provide a $100 non-refundable application fee.
Provide a letter of good standing from your law school.
Tuition must be paid before arrival at the program. Formal acceptance into the program can only be granted once all application requirements are fulfilled.
ABA Approved All of our programs are approved by the American Bar Association. Our courses may be credited toward your law degree at an ABA approved institution if your law school accepts credits from summer programs. A transcript of grades will be sent to each student and to their home law school. Acceptance of any credit or grade for any course is subject to determination by the student's home school. It is unlikely that participation in a Study Abroad Program may be used to accelerate graduation. Consult with your school's registrar. Students are permitted to take from one to six credits during the summer. Typically 15 to 25 students attend each of our programs. For additional information, contact: Arlene Trapuzzano, Coordinator, International Programs 4201 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 Phone: 302-477-2248 Fax: 302-477-2257
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If you’re an extendeddivision student, please contact the Coordinator of Study Abroad Programs at 302-4772248 for further information.
Housing Policy Students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. Where applicable, students who contract to stay in the host institution’s housing are required to pay their housing fees and related expenses directly to the host institution. Failure to pay may result in penalties to the non-paying student, including but not limited to the withholding of the student’s grades and transcripts until payment has been made.
Cancellation Policy In the event of a cancellation of a program, Widener will make our best efforts to arrange for applicant to attend a similar program not just a similar Widener program or all money advanced by the student to Widener University School of Law will be refunded within twenty (20) days after the date of cancellation.
Liability & Insurance Widener University will not be responsible for personal injury or illness, or for loss or damage to personal property in the program. We advise participants to take out insurance for their trip against lost or damaged baggage as well as against accident and trip cancellation.
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WIDENER SCHOOL OF LAW INTERNATIONAL LAW INSTITUTES Widener School of Law offers students an opportunity to study abroad during the summer of 2013. Students may travel to Lausanne, Nairobi, or Venice and earn credits while enjoying an enriching academic experience and the history and culture of a foreign country. Summer is the perfect time to earn credits while experiencing international cultures and learning different perspectives of faculty and stuItaly dents from foreign countries. With the globalization of the world economy, an understanding of international business, trade, and jurisdiction has become essential for the modern lawyer. Why not consider adding a law-related experience to your resume’ that stands out to employers and may open opportunities in an increasingly global world of law practice. Each program is really different and each proAfrica vides amazing opportunities not just to visit foreign countries but to live there, to learn about different cultures, and to learn something about yourself. All programs are organized to allow students to balance class work with time to explore and learn about the country. Sydney Some of you are already captivated by one of these fascinating cities so why not add this learning experience to Switzerland your knowledge base. Contact the Coordinator of International Programs at 302-477-2248, or at artrapuzzano@widener.edu, or you can visit our website at http://law.widener.edu/summer For additional information, contact: Arlene Trapuzzano, Coordinator, International Programs 4201 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 Phone: 302-477-2248 Fax: 302-477-2257 E-mail: artrapuzzano@widener.edu