BU LAW STUDY ABROAD: ELITE PROGRAMS. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES.
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STUDY ABROAD LOCATIONS
Buenos Aires, Argentina University of Buenos Aires (UBA) Oxford, England Oxford University, Harris Manchester College
LEIDEN OXFORD
Lyon, France Université Jean Moulin, Lyon 3
HAMBURG GENEVA
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PARIS MADRID
BEIJING
FLORENCE LYON
HONG KONG TEL AVIV
Paris, France École des Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC Paris) Paris, France Université Panthéon-Assas, Paris II Leiden, The Netherlands Leiden University Hamburg, Germany Bucerius Law School Geneva, Switzerland Graduate Institute of International & Development Studies Madrid, Spain Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE)
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Florence, Italy University of Florence Tel Aviv, Israel Tel Aviv University Beijing, China Tsinghua University
BUENOS AIRES
Hong Kong, China University of Hong Kong (HKU) Republic of Singapore National University of Singapore (NUS) FULL-YEAR INTERNATIONAL DUAL DEGREES (J.D./LL.M.)
The law is becoming more global. Your studies should, too. In today’s interconnected world, issues transcend borders. We’re constantly reminded how society’s greatest challenges are part of a complex, worldwide tapestry. The better you can handle international issues and multiple legal systems, the more you’ll be in demand. That’s true in any field—business, government, public interest, education— whether you intend to work inside of law or out, in the United States or abroad. And one of the best ways to acquire international expertise and skills is to study abroad through Boston University School of Law’s programs.
Choose from leading law schools in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. Gain firsthand exposure to the global dimensions of law. And empower your career as a twentyfirst-century legal professional and global citizen. We offer 17 different opportunities—14 single-semester and 3 full-year. Each is unique, but they all lead to a similar outcome: students return convinced that foreign study was one of the most rewarding, eye-opening, and transformative experiences of their legal education. I’m confident you will, too. Welcome to the world of
Paris, France J.D./LL.M. in European Law Université Panthéon-Assas, Paris II Madrid, Spain J.D./LL.M. in International and European Business Law Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE) Republic of Singapore J.D./LL.M. in Asian Legal Studies National University of Singapore (NUS)
BU Law Study Abroad. John N. Riccardi
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Single-Semester Programs Our 14 programs offer you unparalleled opportunity to learn from international scholars at schools recognized worldwide for their outstanding academic reputations. Develop new perspective on how the rest of the world operates. Immerse yourself in key economic regions, foreign legal markets, and some of the most dynamic cities on earth. Build relationships with international students and practitioners to expand your global network. And gain insights into your own personal and professional path.
University of Buenos Aires (UBA) Buenos Aires, Argentina Discover one of the fastest-growing economic regions of the world—Latin America—and a metropolis whose Old World charms, unique edge, and cosmopolitan style have drawn travelers for years. You’ll develop an individualized study program from a wide array of topics such as human rights, private international law, and the Mercosur integration scheme.
The gastronomic capital of France, Lyon is a vibrant commercial and cultural center as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s also home to one of the best law faculties in Europe and one of the continent’s most extensive course offerings in international and comparative law. Fall or Spring Semester—French Language
École des Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC Paris) Paris, France
Fall or Spring Semester—Spanish Language
Gain business and management training at the business school ranked several times as Europe’s best by The Financial Times. You’ll be exposed to topics relevant to running international commercial enterprises, while learning to think like a businessperson and see issues from the client’s perspective—all valuable skills in the legal marketplace.
Oxford University, Harris Manchester College Oxford, England
Université Panthéon-Assas, Paris II Paris, France
Oxford is one of the world’s most esteemed institutions and the second oldest university in the English-speaking world. You’ll bask in the quintessential Oxford experience: studying law through weekly one-on-one tutorials with a “don.” The program, housed at Oxford’s Harris Manchester College, includes a special two-week introductory course on the British legal system and British government, as well as lectures in international and comparative law.
Originally part of the Sorbonne Law School, Paris II is one of the world’s foremost legal institutions. Immerse yourself in the school’s renowned law program through master’s-level French-taught classes covering a range of EU, French, and international law topics. Outside class, experience the vibrancy and dynamism of Paris, the City of Light.
Spring Semester—English Language
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Université Jean Moulin, Lyon 3 Lyon, France
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Fall or Spring Semester—French and/or English Language
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Leiden University Leiden, The Netherlands
Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE) Madrid, Spain
Study in proximity to The Hague and the International Criminal Court, where you can observe proceedings at some of the world’s most venerable international legal institutions. That’s just one reason Leiden University is one of Europe’s most popular destinations for international studies. It’s an ideal venue to pursue a broad range of English-taught public and private international law topics alongside internationally minded European ERASMUS exchange students.
Study at one of Spain’s top law faculties. ICADE is internationally known for its rich teaching tradition and strong business and commercial law programs. If fluent in Spanish, you’ll have complete access to ICADE’s extensive course offerings in private and public law, including Spanish, European Union, and international law. If not fluent in Spanish, you can enroll in LL.M. classes through ICADE’s LL.M. in International and European Business Law Program.
Fall or Spring Semester—English Language
Fall or Spring Semester—Spanish and/or English Language
Bucerius Law School Hamburg, Germany
University of Florence Florence, Italy
Germany’s first private law school, Bucerius boasts a leading reputation for preparing students to practice private business law in Europe and internationally. Join students from around the world in the school’s International and Comparative Business Law Program for such courses as Comparative Corporate Governance, Corporate Finance, and Intellectual Property, to name a few.
Soak in the art, architecture, and timeless beauty of Tuscany’s capital and “Birthplace of the Renaissance,” while studying at one of Italy’s preeminent law faculties. You’ll pursue an individualized study plan comprised of Italian, international, comparative, and European law classes. Before going abroad, you will take a reading program in Italian law at BU Law.
Fall Semester—English Language
Fall or Spring Semester—Italian Language
Graduate Institute of International & Development Studies Geneva, Switzerland
Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv, Israel
Home to more than 300 international organizations, Geneva is an unrivaled location for students interested in international NGO work. The Graduate Institute of International & Development Studies, a part of the University of Geneva, is continental Europe’s most prestigious venue for studying international public, humanitarian, and human rights law at the master’s and doctoral levels.
Tel Aviv University’s Buchmann Faculty of Law is one of Israel’s most acclaimed law schools—renowned for its accomplished faculty and innovative programs advancing social causes. Immerse yourself in the country’s vibrant and energetic commercial center, Tel Aviv, and study a range of international and comparative topics—both public and private—as well as topics related to Israeli law and politics, many of which are offered in English.
Fall or Spring Semester—French and/or English Language
Spring Semester—Hebrew and/or English Language
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Tsinghua University Beijing, China Located in the heart of China’s capital city, one of the country’s most prestigious law faculties welcomes a select group of BU Law students to study the fundamentals of the Chinese legal system. Take classes through Tsinghua’s LL.M. in Chinese Law Program and learn firsthand from China experts about the legal regime of an economic superpower whose growing presence will shape US economic policies and geo-political strategy for years. After receiving your J.D. degree, you may return to Beijing for an additional term to complete Tsinghua’s LL.M. program. Fall Semester—English Language
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Full-Year International Dual Degree (J.D./LL.M.) Programs BU Law is a leader in offering full-year accelerated international dual degree (J.D./LL.M.) programs. You may spend your third year enrolled in specialized, structured LL.M. programs in Singapore, Paris, or Madrid —at the end of which you will receive a Boston University School of Law J.D. and an LL.M. from the host institution. The LL.M. programs, taught entirely in English, draw international students and lawyers from throughout the world.
University of Hong Kong (HKU) Hong Kong, China
Université Panthéon-Assas, Paris II Paris, France
The world’s third-largest financial center and one of its most dynamic and vibrant cities, Hong Kong is a spectacular venue for students planning to enter transnational practice in Asia or work for enterprises conducting business there. Take full advantage of one of the region’s top law faculties as well as the school’s preeminence in Chinese commercial law, human rights law, intellectual property, and international corporate and financial law.
If you are committed to public or private Europe-oriented work, this highly selective program is an excellent way to develop a comprehensive understanding of the European Union, its institutions, and its areas of legal competence. Taught at the Paris II campus in the Latin Quarter, the LL.M. curriculum integrates comparative and international perspectives and consists of 12 seminars, each addressing an essential aspect of the EU’s legal framework.
Fall or Spring Semester—English Language
English Language LL.M. in European Law
National University of Singapore (NUS) Republic of Singapore
Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE) Madrid, Spain
Singapore offers the chance to study Pan-Asian Law in the legal and business hub of Southeast Asia and home to one of the most multicultural and diverse communities on earth. At NUS, one of the world’s most prestigious universities, you’ll have access to a comprehensive curriculum in Asian, international, and comparative topics including such classes as Human Rights in Asia, Indian Business Law, Japanese Corporate Law and Governance, and ASEAN Economic Community Law and Policy.
Do you have a strong interest in international business law? Consider spending an entire year in Madrid, enrolled in ICADE’s Master in International and European Business Law Program. The structured curriculum focuses on the institutional framework for EU business affairs, EU and international business regulation, EU market regulation, and international and EU legal practice. The program offers an optional term-time internship in Madrid with law firms and corporate law departments.
Fall or Spring Semester—English Language
English Language LL.M. in International and European Business Law
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FULL-YEAR INTERNATIONAL DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
National University of Singapore (NUS) Republic of Singapore Students with strong professional and personal interests in Asian law and culture can pursue advanced studies in the legal systems, institutions, and legal traditions of South, Southeast, and East Asia at Asia’s “Global Law School.” NUS’s LL.M. in Asian Legal Studies Program provides comprehensive knowledge of Asia’s legal regimes and enables students to focus on particular areas of law—such as commercial, constitutional, and international law—from a pan-Asian perspective. Considered a “microcosm of Asia,” Singapore is the ideal venue in which to acquire essential insight into this dynamic region of the world.
• BU Law’s programs are open to second- and third-year J.D. students who have completed at least one year of residency at BU Law. Students apply during the Spring Semester for programs in the upcoming academic year. • While all programs have limited enrollments, our expansive portfolio meets student demand: in 2013, all qualified applicants received at least one offer to take part in a program to which they applied. • Single-semester programs grant a maximum of 12 credits toward the J.D. degree. Full-year programs grant 26 credits (24 credits for two semesters of full-time coursework, plus a 2-credit independent paper supervised by a BU Law professor). • Third-year students who participate in a fullyear program must complete their upperclass writing, professional responsibility, and practical skills requirements during their second year. • Participants pay BU Law’s regular tuition.
“During my yearlong program in Madrid, I was immersed in about 30 subjects spanning international law and business. One of my favorite experiences was a corporate clinic where we created our own social responsibility program and presented it to a real law firm. The practical, hands-on experience was indispensable to my education and helped me obtain my current position at a translating company in Spain despite having no translating experience. My boss told me legal translation could be learned, but my understanding of the legal system was invaluable to the organization.” —Maria Tartaglia, J.D.’14 and LL.M.’14, Universidad Pontificia Comillas
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It could be, if you answer “yes” to one or more of these questions. Do you want to: • Gain in-depth appreciation of the laws of a specific country or region, or the international aspects of specific areas of law, such as intellectual property, environmental law, human rights, or commercial law? • Connect to the law in a global context— and obtain an important perspective on the law no matter where your career takes you?
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Is Studying Abroad for You?
• Make personal and professional connections that can lead to opportunities with foreign or American firms or international organizations? • Build intercultural legal skills and cross-cultural competencies that are increasingly in demand in today’s global workforce?
• Learn how lawyers trained in other systems handle client matters? • Demonstrate to prospective employers your seriousness of purpose for international work? Foreign study has strong allure and potential benefits, but keep in mind that adjusting to different cultures and new academic environments presents unique challenges. Time abroad also means less time at BU Law. To help students understand the demands—and weigh the tradeoffs—of a term or year abroad, we strongly encourage you to discuss your interests, expectations, and potential plans with advisors in BU Law’s Career Development & Public Service Office and the Graduate & International Programs Office.
Did You Know? • Unlike the United States, where the J.D. is awarded as a professional, post-undergraduate degree, most other countries confer a first degree in law at the undergraduate level. Going to law school is like going to college and majoring in law. • The “Socratic method” generally is not used overseas. While pedagogical approaches and traditions differ by country and school, you are more likely to encounter traditional lectures inside a foreign classroom. • Most legal systems throughout the world follow a code-based “civil law” tradition, as compared to the “common law” tradition of the United States, where a main source of law derives from judicial opinions. • It is estimated that more than half of US practitioners require knowledge of foreign and international law to represent their clients on a regular basis.* * Ferguson, Adelaide. “Mapping Study Abroad in U.S. Law Schools.” NAFSA: Association of International Educators, May 2010.
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