Lausanne
Clock with animated figurines in Old Town, Lausanne
A covered medieval staircase
Gilded Gargoyles
The Town Hall
Government Seat
Old Warehouse District converted into new Metro center
Painted Buildings in the new Metro Center
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 European cities, opening numerous possibilities for fun and exciting exploration. Our program will give you an enriching academic experience and many opportunities to enjoy the history and culture of Venice and the 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)
● 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
Venice Study
Session II (July 1–July 12) (1 Credit each)
● Comparative Procedure, Evidence, & Trial Practice The Trial & Appellate Processes
● European Union Law: The Fundamental Rights & Four Freedoms
● European Union Law: The Role of the Judiciary & the European Court
$994/credit
Earn Credits While Studying in Exciting Cities!
“You will have the opportunity to travel this summer. Weekend journeys to Paris, Vienna, Prague, Rome and other world capitals will contribute to a memorable summer.”
Justice Holland with students
Venice
Glass Factory
Rialto Bridge at night & St. Mark’s Square
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
If you’re an extendeddivision student, please contact the Coordinator of Study Abroad Programs at 302-4772248 for further information.
Housing Policy
Success
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
Intheevent ofacancellationofa program, Widener will make ourbest effortstoarrange for applicanttoattend asimilar program not justa similar Widener programor all money advancedbythestudent to WidenerUniversity School of Lawwill be refunded withintwenty (20) daysafter the dateof 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 asagainstaccidentand trip cancellation.
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 students 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 provides 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.
Some of you are already captivated by one of these fascinating cities so why not add this learning experience to 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
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