Widener Law Studies Abroad 2009

November/December, 2008

Widener School of Law

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Studies Abroad in 2009

Summer International Law Institutes Widener School of Law

What Are You Doing This Summer?...

What’s Inside….

Nairobi

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Geneva Sydney

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Venice

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Requirements

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General

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Special points of interest: • Applications accepted until April 20, 2009.

• Financial Aid is available; you must apply by March 23, 2009.

• Please visit our website: www.law.widener.edu • Applicants from other law schools accepted.

• Students may take up to 6 credits.

• ABA approved program.

Widener University School of Law was founded in 1971 and is fully approved by the American Bar Association and a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, an understanding of the international legal climate is essential. Widener has been a leader in the development of innovative and exciting opportunities for foreign legal study.

Think about traveling abroad to Sydney, Nairobi, Geneva or Sydney Opera House Venice.

Widener School of Law offers students an opportunity to study abroad during the “...an understanding of summer of 2009. Students may travel to international business, Geneva, Sydney, Nairobi or Venice and trade, and jurisdiction earn credits while enjoying an enriching has become essential for the modern lawyer.” academic experience and the history and culture of a foreign country. For additional information, please contact the Coordinator of International Programs at artrapuzzano@widener.edu or 302-477-2248.

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

Swiss Alps

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Nairobi Enjoy the cultural experience of living in a beautiful country with world famous wilderness reserves and beautiful beaches on the Indian Ocean while studying the law from both Kenyan and American faculty. The program has been arranged to help you get the most out of your experience. We have expanded the number of group activities and more closely tied them to the material you will be studying in your courses. We have scheduled three group safaris and a trip to Volunteering at a local orphanage the Indian Ocean. There will be tours of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Kenyan law courts.

Nairobi is a cosmopolitan international city that is a center for many international institutions such as the United Nations.

Students will be able to explore the cultural diversity of Kenya. The curriculum at the Nairobi International Law Institute is augmented by lectures on Kenyan history. Kenya, like many developing countries has been going through growth pains on the road to true democracy. The unique program immerses students in international legal problems while exposing them to wide differences in culture and perspective.

Comparative Constitutional Law, for example, is taught by leaders active in constitutional reform who bring practical experience as well as academic excellence to their classes.

Courses Nairobi International Law Institute June 15 - July 16, 2009 Courses: •

International Environmental Law & Trade

● Comparative Family Law ● Comparative Constitutional Law

Enrich Your Life—Study Abroad

“Students will be able to explore the c u l t u r a l diversity of Kenya.”

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Geneva Geneva is an international city and is known throughout the world as the international center for peace and diplomacy . Home to numerous international organizations such as the International Red Cross, the World Health Organization, and the World Trade Organization, Geneva is a center of global business. Chosen as the seat for the League of Nations in 1920, Geneva has maintained a reputation as a cosmopolitan city that welcomes people from all over the world. Imagine studying the law in a picturesque setting on Lake Geneva surrounded by a myriad of cultural opportunities.

We hope to provide an enriching academic experience, opportunities to enjoy the history and culture of Geneva and the surrounding countryside, and to expand your horizons for personal growth. You will have the chance to meet students, faculty, and international civil servants from a variety of different cultures, which may challenge your thinking and enlarge your view of the world and yourself. We will offer international law classes, tours of various international organizations, and an introduction to Swiss culture. But the most lasting impressions from the summer may well be the friendships you make with the Genevois (inhabitants of Geneva), other international students and your classmates, and a new found appreciation for Europe and its role in the global community.

United Nations Building

Courses Geneva International Law Institute June 1 - June 30, 2009 Courses: â—? International Human Rights â—? Corporate Governance in the Global Economy â—? Comparative Health Law

What are you doing this summer???..........

Why not join us!

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Sydney

Sydney Harbour

In association with the Law School of the University of Technology Sydney, Widener Law offers you a unique opportunity to study law while abroad in Sydney. Australia is a fascinating and diverse nation. Its original inhabitants, Aborigines, are said to have arrived between 40,000 and 80,000 years ago and constituted approximately 500 distinct language groups (tribes). Aboriginal culture is still thriving in many parts of Australia, particularly in the Northern Territories and Western Australia. During your stay in Sydney you will see many aspects of how the Aboriginal culture influences daily life.

Sydney and its surrounding areas offer a multitude of fun and engaging activities for you to try. Enjoy a performance at the famous Sydney Opera House or an exciting climb over the Harbour Bridge. You might also find time to visit other exotic locales in Australia. Picture yourself snorkeling or scuba diving around the Great “Sydney is the largest, Barrier Reef, hiking in the Outback, or walking the beaches with kan- oldest, and liveliest city garoos. Students also often visit New Zealand, Fiji, and other Pacific on the Australian Islands in conjunction with their trip to Sydney Included in the pro- Continent.” gram is a day-trip to Canberra, Australia’s capital city, where you will tour the High Court and observe the “grilling” of the Prime Minister and his cabinet during Question Time in Parliament. Whatever your interests, Australia boasts attractions to suit them.

Courses Sydney International Law Institute June 13 - July 18, 2009 (tentative) Courses: ● International & Comparative Commercial Law ● Comparative Family Law ● TBA

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Venice Famous for the canals that run through the city as well as its long and colorful history, Venice is sometimes referred to as the “City of Bridges” or the “City of Water”.

Enjoy the city’s rich culture heritage while visiting St. Mark’s Basilica or the Accademia museum gallery of pre19th century art. 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 EuroSt. Mark’s Square pean cities, opening numerous possibilities for fun and exciting exploration. Our program will give you an enriching academic experience and ample opportunities to enjoy the history and culture of Venice and the Veneto region. You will have the chance to meet students and faculty from a variety of different cultures, and enlarge your view of the world and yourself . We will offer international law classes, tours, and an in- “This program provided an troduction to Italian culture. You will have the opportunity to travel this enriching cultural summer. Weekend journeys to Paris, Vienna, Prague, Rome and other and academic world capitals will contribute to the memorable summer. When you re- experience.” turn to the United States, you may be surprised at how much your perspective has been enriched and changed.

Courses Venice International Law Institute June 1 - June 30, 2009 Courses: ● International Sales Law ● Comparative Copyright Law ● European Union Law (tentative)

Stretch Your Perspective—Study Abroad

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Application Requirements To be eligible for Widener’s study abroad programs you must: •

Complete one year of full- or part-time law studies comprising the required first-year law courses at any ABA-approved law school.

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Fill out and submit a formal application.

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Provide a $100 non-refundable application fee.

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Provide a letter of good standing from your law school.

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Tuition must be paid before arrival at the program.

Formal acceptance into the program can only be granted once all application requirements are fulfilled.

“I would recommend any of the programs to all students... Provides an invaluable experience...”

If you’re an extendeddivision student, please contact the Coordinator of Study Abroad Programs at 302-4772248 for further information.

ABA Approved

Faculty members are drawn from Widener School of Law as well as from universities and international organizations in each city.

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 one up to 6 credits during the summer.

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WIDENER SCHOOL OF LAW INTERNATIONAL LAW INSTITUTES

Widener School of Law offers students an opportunity to study abroad during the summer of 2009. Students may travel to Geneva, Sydney, Nairobi or Venice and earn credits while enjoying an enriching academic experience and the history and culture of a foreign country.

Venice

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 Nairobi 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 culGeneva tures, 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. If I can help anyone or answer any questions, contact me, Arlene Trapuzzano at 302-477-2248 or you can send me an email at artrapuzzano@mail.widener.edu You can also visit our website at http://law.widener.edu/ 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

Sydney