Deadlines are quickly approaching for UF Law’s summer study abroad programs. With programs in San Jose, Costa Rica; Cape Town, South Africa; and Montpellier and Paris, France, students who study abroad gain international experience and exposure and a distinguishing edge in today’s competitive job market. UF Law jointly sponsors the ABA-approved summer law programs with the University of Costa Rica, University of Cape Town and University of Montpellier.
San Jose, Costa Rica interest meeting Oct. 26
Students interested in study abroad with the 2010 summer edition of the University of Florida/University of Costa Rica Joint Program in Environmental Law are invited to attend an interest meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. in HOL 345.
The Costa Rica Program includes courses in international and comparative environmental law and comparative water & watershed law and policy as well as cross-cultural skills training in conflict resolution and the conservation clinic. All students may take up to six (6) credits.
The program includes students from the University of Costa Rica as well as other law schools in Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States. One externship is offered for a qualified program student to work in the Inter-American Human Rights Institute (Spanish fluency required). Policy relevant field trips are an important part of the academic experience.
Last year’s students helped to organize and participated in a Joint Program Water Law Conference, and clinic students drafted legislation that has been introduced into the National Assembly of Costa Rica to protect “wild and scenic rivers,” drafted a memo to support an amicus brief being presented to the Costa Rican Constitutional Court, organized a workshop on environmental product declarations (a form of eco-labeling), and prepared a field guide to sport fishing regulation in Costa Rica and Panama.
The program is limited to 20 U.S. students. More information can be found on the Costa Rica Program Web site at http://www.law.ufl.edu/conservation/costarica. Students who are unable to make the interest meeting can contact Program Director Tom Ankersen (ankersen@law.ufl.edu) or Student Services Coordinator Michelle Ocepek (ocepek@law.ufl.edu).
Montpellier, France informational meeting Oct. 28
An informational meeting for the France study abroad program will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at noon in HOL 285B. The application deadline is March 15, 2010, and applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Students studying in the UF Law France program benefit from a dual focus on comparative and international law. American and French professors examine various aspects of United States and French legal systems and European community law. Both French and American students also meet with members of the judiciary and the legal profession. In addition, the program allows you to live in and enjoy the rich French culture.
The first week of the five week program will be spent in Paris, while the last four weeks will be at the University of Montpellier in Montpellier. Courses offered include White Collar Crime (Professor Seigel), European Union Business Law (Professor Mousseron), and Advanced Torts (Professor Lidsky). Enrollment is limited to 30 U.S. students. In addition, a number of students from the University of Montpellier enroll in one or more of the classes.
For more information visit http://www.law.ufl.edu/students/abroad/summer_montpellier.shtml
Cape Town, South Africa application deadline Oct. 30
UF Law will now be offering our annual South Africa program this coming summer from June 10 - July 10, 2009. This ABA-accredited six credit study abroad opportunity will consist of three two-credit courses: Law and Politics in South Africa (Prof. Nunn), Comparative Constitutional Law (Prof. Rush), and Introduction to South African Law (Prof. Paleker and other South African professors).
Students studying in this program benefit from a dual focus on comparative and international law. We examine United States and South African legal systems on a comparative basis with American and South African professors. Students view South Africa's Civil Law system, compare its constitution to ours and supplement study of South African cultural heritage with visits to Robben Island and other sites significant in the anti-apartheid struggle.
Another highlight of this program is the involvement of South African students. And this year, the World Cup is taking place in South Africa. All UF Law students pay the same program fee: $2,800 for six (6) credits. An estimate for the remaining costs, including airfare, housing, course materials, meals, and personal expenses is $6,000-$8,000. (Detailed costs will be discussed at the informational meeting. Financial aid will also be addressed.) The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 30.
The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 30.
