Gonzaga Law in Florence – Summer Program

from Gonzaga Law in Florence: Summer Program

“La practica vale piu delle grammatical.” (Experience is the best teacher.)

Put Passion into Practice

The practice of law increasingly involves global dimensions. Gonzaga is committed to educating law students for global competency in the 21st century, offering a robust curriculum of international and comparative law courses, faculty with rich teaching expertise, scholarly records, and professional experience, and global engagement opportunities for students and faculty.

Gonzaga Law in Florence is a centerpiece to Gonzaga Law’s global programs, transporting students from Gonzaga and other law schools to the heart of the European Union and the Renaissance for a unique academic, professional, and personal experience. “Unisciti a noi!”

Explore a Global Classroom

Gonzaga Law in Florence offers a unique opportunity to study international law and engage in global skillbuilding and professional development while inviting students to expand their horizons through travel and cultural engagement.

Visit vaunted Florentine art museums, such as the Galleria degli Uffizi, and tour the Galleria dell’Accademia and see Michelangelo’s David. Explore beyond Florence and travel to the medieval Tuscan city of Siena and to the coasts and trails of Cinque Terre in the Liguria region. Or, like many of our students, explore even further and visit other countries, such as Spain, France, Greece, England, Ireland, Morocco, Croatia, Holland, or Israel.

Discover New Skills

International Mediation Competition

Gonzaga Law and the University of Florence School of Law instituted its international mediation program in 2017, with a shared commitment to promote globally competent dispute resolution skills in students. In just three short years, this program has grown into a unique and exciting opportunity for law students to develop and refine global mediation skills for the 21st century along with students and faculty from Italy, France, Lebanon and other international locations. E

I was not sure what to expect when I first signed up for the Mediation Competition, but lucky for me, Professor Forestieri was an excellent teacher. Though I was happy just to gain new experiences and compete with students from around the world, nothing quite compares to the feeling of taking home the gold for my school. I would totally recommend the competition to future Florence students.

Kayleigh TenBarge, First Prize Mediation Team with Idaho Student Staniela Nikolova

Engage with Human Rights Scholars

Gonzaga’s commitments to interdisciplinary scholarship and social justice join forces in the annual Gonzaga Law Human Rights Conference. With support from the Center for Civil and Human Rights at Gonzaga Law and Gonzaga in Florence, this annual conference draws academics, judges, and lawyers from around the world to explore critical human rights issues. Students, alumni, and other guests participate in the full program, including the conference social events and closing dinner.

Program Details

Join us at Gonzaga University in Florence, Italy May 16- June 11, 2021

The Florence Summer Law Program is open to all law students who are in academic good standing from ABA or state accredited U.S. and Canadian law schools. International participants are welcome to attend as non-degree students.

Apply Today!

Registration Deadline: March 1, 2021

Application Fee: $100 | Tuition Deposit: $250

Application available at gonzaga.edu/florencelaw

2021 Tuition & Fees

5 Credit Program & Mediation Competition: $6,000 4 Credit Program: $5,000

Includes courses, program events and activities, student health insurance, the University campus and on-site staff and services, and necessary transportation to scheduled program events. Optional student activities through the University’s Gonzaga in Florence program also may be available for an additional fee, such as winery and bicycle tours.

Financial Aid is Available

Students may apply for federal student loans to cover the cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, personal miscellaneous expenses, and transportation.

“From human rights to international commerce, legal complexities have global dimensions. Exposure to the law’s transcendent influence and application enables our student to give savvier advice to clients the world over. A signature feature of our educational program, our faculty-led experiences in Europe position students well to understand the law’s international reach and impact.”

Jacob H. Rooksby, J.D., Ph.D., Dean, Gonzaga University School of Law and Professor of Law

Contact

Professor Brooks Holland, Director of Global Legal Education | hollandb@gonzaga.edu | (509) 313-6120