IN SUMMER LAW PROGRAM MADRID
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
•SLU LAW’s most popular study abroad program. Open to all law students who have completed one year of legal study and are in good standing.
•Classes end by mid-afternoon on Monday through Thursday. No classes are held on Fridays allowing students to explore Madrid and the rest of Europe on the weekends.
•Earn up to six credit hours in international and comparative law in just six weeks.
•All of the credits count towards SLU LAW’s International and Comparative Law Concentration.
•Complimentary non-credit Introduction to Spanish class.
•Courses are taught in English by SLU LAW and Spanish law professors at SLU’s very own Madrid campus.
•The program includes guided visits to various legal and cultural institutions.
CONSTANCE Z. WAGNER
Professor; Faculty Director, CICL
100 N. Tucker Blvd., Suite 972
St. Louis, MO 63101-1930
T: (314) 314-977-7103
E: constance.wagner@slu.edu
IRA H. TRAKO
Executive Director, CICL
100 N. Tucker Blvd., Suite 934
St. Louis, MO 63101-1930
T: (314) 977-2792
E: ira.trako@slu.edu
SLU.EDU/LAW/INTERNATIONAL/STUDY-ABROAD/MADRID
TOP 5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY ABROAD IN THE SUMMER LAW PROGRAM
IN MADRID
Take courses that will expand your international and comparative legal knowledge 1 2 3 4 5
Improve your Spanish skills in our free Intro to Spanish course and learn intercultural skills to set yourself apart in future job searches
Network and learn how Spanish and European lawyers think and work through our networking firm and court visits
Immerse yourself in Spanish culture with SLU Madrid’s guided weekend day trips to other parts of Spain
Meet students, legal scholars, and attorneys who are interested in international and comparative law
SUMMER LAW PROGRAM IN MADRID
COURSES
The Law of Global Trade and Investment
Prof. Constance Wagner (2 credits)
European Human Rights Law
Prof. Ignacio Borrajo Iniesta (2 credits)
Intro to Civil Law
Prof. Javier Martinez Torron (1 credit)
Global Climate Change and the Law
Prof. Doug Williams (1 credit)
Intro to Spanish
Prof. Julio LaSarte (non-credit)
The Summer Law Program in Madrid is held on the Madrid campus of Saint Louis University. The campus is located in the northwest section of Madrid near other universities and within a 20-minute subway ride to the city’s historical center. The closest metro station to SLU Madrid’s campus is Guzmán el Bueno.
The modern and updated Saint Louis University Madrid campus is equipped with classrooms, a library, computer labs, and a cafeteria. As the campus is open year-round, students will be able to experience a comfortable and supportive campus atmosphere during their six weeks in Madrid. Staff and faculty speak English fluently and are happy to assist students with their needs. From educational programs to extracurricular activities, students will feel at home in the heart of Spain.
IMPORTANT PRE-DEPARTURE DEADLINES AND DATES
Friday, January 31, 2025:
Early Registration Deadline. ($300 discount)
International internship letter of intent and resume due .
Saturday, March 1, 2025:
Application Deadline and a nonrefundable
$250 deposit due. The $250 deposit will be applied to your tuition.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025:
Deadline for the $120 international insurance fee.
Friday, April 11, 2025:
Financial aid request due to Jessica Seavers, Assistant Director of Student Financial Services and Financial Education
Tuesday, April 15, 2025: Mandatory Pre-Departure Meeting.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES & DATES IN MADRID
Monday, May 19, 2025: First Day of Classes.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025: Last Day of Class..
Friday, June 27 - Sunday, June 29, 2025: Final Exam Period
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AFTER THE MADRID PROGRAM
Those who are interested in interning in a legal institution outside the United States after the Madrid Program should submit an international internship letter of intent and resume by Friday, January 31, 2025 to Prof. Ira H. Trako at ira.trako@slu.edu.
Representative placements include:
AEROIURIS Abogados, Madrid, Spain
Airbus, Toulouse, France
Bernard-Hertz-Béjot, Paris, France
Berninzon & Benavides Abogados, Lima, Peru
Bomchil, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Broseta Abogados, Madrid, Spain
De Cambra Abogados, Madrid, Spain
ECIJA DVMS, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
ECIJA DVMS, Mexico City, Mexico
FPS Rechtsanwälte, Hamburg, Germany
Fieldfisher JAUSAS Legal, Barcelona, Spain
Fieldfisher JAUSAS Legal, Madrid, Spain
Mason Hayes & Curran, Dublin, Ireland
Mašek, Kočí, Aujezdský, Prague, Czech Republic
Reprieve, London, UK
Studio Legale Donella, Avv. Veronica Claudia Donella, Verona, Italy
Vitale, Manoff & Feilbogen in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Winston & Strawn, Paris, France
“ As soon as I walked in the door at Berninzon & Benavides I was immediately welcomed and embraced. As I had just completed my first year of law school, I was excited that I was able to obtain hands on international corporate law experience -by working with the firm’s partners on various foreign investment transactions.”
Codi worked at Berninzon & Benavides in Lima, Peru
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