VANDERBILT IN VENICE OVERVIEW Vanderbilt in Venice brings together a maximum of 45 students with three professors to study selected topics in international law in the rich cultural center of Venice, Italy. Courses are taught in English, and the faculty includes members of the Vanderbilt Law faculty as well as faculty from the University of Venice Ca' Foscari. CURRICULUM
Students may enroll in three courses and receive up to six credits in International Law and Comparative Law. Vanderbilt Law School students will receive direct credit for the courses taken through the program. Tuition includes a series of dinners, field trips, and cultural immersion in accordance with ABA guidelines. Classes are held in the Palazzo Franchetti on the Grand Canal (pictured above). Summer 2024 Courses Comparative Counterterrorism | International Arbitration | Transnational Litigation INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Vanderbilt in Venice provides you with the opportunity to split your 1L summer. In most cases, attending Venice allows you between six to eight weeks of work prior to the start of fall 2L on campus interviews. A sampling of internships that have been recently available to our students is available on the Vanderbilt in Venice website. Your professional growth is our utmost concern, and our primary goal is to assist you in your search to identify a position which delivers on that intention. Making an early decision to attend Vanderbilt in Venice helps bolster your internship search and can save you money on travel and lodging. Program Director Michael Newton is available to answer your questions and provide you with experienced guidance as you navigate your search.
Program Director Michael Newton Professor of the Practice of Law Professor of the Practice of Political Science Director, International Legal Studies Program Director, International Law Practice Lab
Expertise on terrorism, accountability, transnational justice and conduct of hostilities issues.
Program Dates May 13 - June 7, 2024 Application Opens October 1, 2023 Application Deadline April 15, 2024 Learn More or Apply Now: