Toulouse, France
July 4 - July 30, 2010

Join us at the Universite de Toulouse in France fourth largest city located in the beautiful Southern Midi-Pyrenes Region of France and along the historic Canal du Midi. From Toulouse there are frequent TGV (fast trains which take five hours) trains to Paris, and you can quickly find yourself at one of the famous beaches on the Atlantic and Mediterranean beaches and easy access to the French Riviera, and one of Spain's most popular cities, Barcelona, is only four hours away.

Admissions Policy for Summer Abroad Programs

Whittier Law School will exercise complete discretion to select applicants for its summer abroad programs who demonstrate an ability to live and study in a foreign environment as well as a commitment to participate fully in the academic and cultural programs designed by the program directors. The Law School seeks program participants who will serve as exceptional ambassadors of Whittier Law School in the host country and reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant who does not satisfy its summer abroad admission criteria.

Admission Application for France  (PDF)

University of Toulouse
University of Toulouse,
Campus (The Arsenal)

Established by the Treaty of Paris in 1229 for the purpose of teaching orthodox Catholicism to encroaching Moors in southern France, the University of Toulouse has become one of the largest, most respected institutions of secular education in the nation. Initially located in the center of the city, the University of Toulouse split into three separate colleges and numerous specialized institutions of higher learning in 1969.

Today, the University maintains campuses throughout the city. The largest of these, the Universite des Sciences Sociales de Toulouse is still located in the historical city center, near Saint Sernin Basilica and the Garonne River, on the early site of the original University. Home to over 20,000 students, 15% of which are graduate students, the Universite des Sciences Sociales de Toulouse awards more than 7,000 degrees annually from 92 different programs offered through the Law School, the School of Economic and Social Administration, the School of Management, and the Institute of Political Sciences.

There are numerous French Government programs offered through the University of Toulouse, which significantly aid students by providing them access to housing, work, and research grants. The Centre Regional des Oeuvres Universitaires et Scolaire and the Centre Regional d'Information Jeunesse are government organizations aimed at improving and facilitating living and working conditions for students during the school year and in the summer. The Centre International pour Etudiants et Stagiaires manages student training courses as well as study and research grants, including facilitating contacts between grant holders and local scientific and business circles. In addition, the Pole European is a recent creation which groups together the universities and specialized institutions of Toulouse in order to enhance the city's image and to promote it abroad. In keeping with its international mission, the Pole European is designed to welcome foreign students to the Toulouse University complex and help them become integrated. Thus, on arrival, students, teachers, and researchers can take advantage of welcome programs and language modules which will make the transition much easier.

Professor Debra Cohen Whelan joins students for a bike ride along the Canal du Midi

Toulouse, France - La Ville Rose

Toulouse is located between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic coasts. It is a city of over 100,000 university students and a center for cutting-edge European technology. With a population of 700,000 Toulouse is the fourth largest city in France. There are the three universities and more than twenty large colleges in the city. The University of Toulouse in particular, founded in 1229, has had, and continues to have, a profound cultural and intellectual impact on the community. Toulouse is also known as the leading European city in aeronautics and space technology, and is home to the Academie de l'Air et de l'Espace, which draws scientists and students from throughout Europe and the world. In addition to numerous accomplishments in aerospace, companies in Toulouse are on the cutting edge of information technology, biotechnology, electronics and strategic services. As such, Toulouse is a thriving, modern city, full of energy and technology set amidst the backdrop of over two millennia of history. Architecture throughout Toulouse reflects the city's past, present, and future. The skyline features beautiful examples of gothic and Romanesque cathedrals and monasteries intermingled with glass office buildings of modern architectural design. Toulouse is also home to eight internationally renowned monuments including Le Capitole and Saint-Sernin Basilica. The influence of the past and future foster a colorful cultural atmosphere in Toulouse, which boasts ten major museums and eight major theaters. Toulouse rewards the wanderer. Its small, 18-century Old Quarter is a maze of narrow lanes and plazas in which to get happily lost. Its River Garonne is peaceful by day and romantic by night, when the Pont Neuf is floodlit. Stumble across grand churches, fine art and handsome 16th-century mansions.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Administrative Staff
Professor Calvin D. Peeler is the stateside director responsible for planning and overall administration of the program. He will also serve as the on-site director during the program. You can reach him at cpeeler@law.whittier.edu or 714.444.4141, ext. 228.

Grading
Students are required to attend and participate actively in all classes. All students receive a course grade based on class participation and a required paper or exam administered at the end of each course. Please be advised that many classes have been designated as seminars and require a paper instead of a final examination. At the discretion of the professor, the due date of the paper may be as late as early August. The acceptance of any credit or grade for courses completed in a Whittier Summer Program by any law school other than Whittier Law School is subject to determination by the home school.

All Whittier Summer Abroad Courses are graded by using the same grading system used for the on-campus program. We do not offer courses on a Pass/No Pass bases except for unites earned for independent Study projects and clinical or extern units. Professors report numerical grades based on a 100 point system as follows:

3.6 - 4.0 (A)
3.0 - 3.4 (B)
2.5 - 2.9(C)
2.3 - 2.4(C-)
1.8 - 2.2 (D)
1.7 (F)

Access to Computers & Internet Service
There are a limited number of computers available at the university. Internet cafes are available throughout the city and the price varies. Students strongly recommend taking your own notebook/laptop computer particularly for those courses that require papers or written assignments.

Report of Grades
Please be advised that given the unique nature of the summer programs, professors have more time to report the final grades. Although some professors report grades earlier than the deadline for submission, you should be aware that you are not likely to learn of the grades in all of your summer courses until approximately six weeks after the program has ended. The Law School will make every effort to advise you of your summer grades as quickly as they are reported by the teaching faculty.

Registration
The program is open to law students who have completed their first year of full or part time study by the time the program begins. Law graduates may be admitted as auditors. All students, except Whittier students, must submit a letter of good standing from the Dean or Registrar of their school. Enrollment may be limited, and applications will be considered as they are completed. You may apply by completing and signing an application form and sending it to Summer Abroad Programs, Whittier Law School, 3333 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. The application deadline is March 1, 2010. Applications will be considered once completed. Late applications will be considered only if space is available.

Tuition Payment Schedule
$4,000 for a maximum of six units.

The tuition includes classroom instruction.

The payment schedule is as follows:

$50 Non-refundable application fee must accompany the application due by March 1, 2010 ($75 for applications postmarked after March 15, 2010)
2) All fees (tuition, housing, & program activity fees) due by April 15, 2010)

Note: Please be advised that your space in the program is not guaranteed until you submit final payment. If you fail to comply with the payment scheduled, your space may be given to another applicant.

Financial Aid
Please visit the link below for more information.

The Linda Kulakowski Scholarship was created in memory of Linda Kulakowski alum of the class of 2005 who participated twice in the Toulouse program. Her wish was that the scholarship be awarded to a female Whittier student in good standing and who has needs financial assistance. The anticipated amount to be awarded is approximately $500.

Financial Aid Information

Payments & Refunds
The last day to withdraw from the program and receive a refund will be May 1, 2010. Should a student decide to withdraw from a program, s/he must submit in writing a letter of declaration setting forth an intention to withdraw no later than the close of business on May 1. A student who withdraws from a program by May 1 will receive a full refund of all tuition and housing fees but not the $50 non-refundable application fee. There will be no refunds of tuition fees or housing fees after May 1.

Absolutely No Refunds After May 1
Please be advised that the Program Directors make early commitments to secure housing, purchase materials and pay for other program expenses based upon the number of participants determined shortly after the March 15 application deadline. Therefore, it will not be possible for Whittier Law School to accept requests for refunds of tuition or housing fees after the May 1 deadline to withdraw. A student who withdraws from a program after that date will forfeit all fees.

Withdrawal After Summer Program Begins
Whittier Law School will not refund tuition or housing fees under any circumstance after the program begins, not even in the event that a student withdraws for reasons beyond his or her control, i.e., academic disqualification, medical emergencies, etc. Therefore, it is very important that each student weigh carefully his or her decision to participate in one of Whittier Law School's Summer Abroad Programs. Since no tuition or housing fee will be refunded under any circumstance after May 1, students are encouraged to consider Tuition Insurance. You may inquire with the Assistant Dean of Student Advising for additional information regarding Tuition Insurance.

Program Cancellation by Whittier Law School
Whittier Law School reserves the right to cancel or alter the Summer Abroad Programs. The programs are subject to cancellation if the enrollment is insufficient or if a State Department travel warning has been issued. Any cancellation or substantive alteration of the program will be promptly communicated to all applicants. In the event that a Summer Abroad Program is cancelled by Whittier Law School, all tuition and fees will be returned.

Travel
Program participants are entirely responsible for arrangement and payment of all travel to and from the program site. For all American students, a valid American passport will be required. If you are not an American citizen or are ineligible for an American passport, you should consult with the nearest consulate for the country where the Summer Abroad Program will be held to obtain information about the necessary travel documents during your stay.

Medical Insurance
Whittier Law School assumes no responsibility for medical care or costs, and students may be required to show proof of health insurance that covers medical expenses incurred abroad. You are advised to check with your medical insurance provider to see if your current medical insurance covers emergency medical care while overseas. If it does not, you are strongly encouraged to consider buying supplemental medical and hospital coverage for the period of your stay overseas. You might inquire with your medical provider, insurance agent or travel agent.

Students are also strongly encouraged to obtain medical evacuation insurance. Such insurance may be obtained from various providers including, but not limited to, the following possible providers: Travel Assistance International, (800) 821.2828, www.travelassistance.com; Global Travel Insurance, (800) 232.9145, www.globaltravelinsurance.com; and Travel Insurance Services, (800) 937.1387, www.travelinsure.com; The Gateway Plans www.gatewayplans.com; Wallach & Company Inc. www.wallach.com.

Faculty & Courses

Aviation Law

The international transportation of passengers and freight is a highly regulated industry. Treaties and conventions also control air travel within a nation to provide some uniformity of the application of law regardless of location or destination. In addition to international controls, each country has established codifications and regulations controlling air travel within its borders. Court opinions tend to have extraterritorial impact in much the same way, and for the same reasons, as do maritime decisions. Within this framework of national and international controls this course will examine various aspects of Air Law. The course will consider treaties and regulations of air travel, choice of law and jurisdiction, labor, travel companies, passenger rights and liabilities, air freight, airport regulation, airframe and related manufacturer liability, finance of ownership, collision and surface damage, and related crimes and terrorist acts. It will also review associated environmental issues. If time permits, the class may briefly consider some Space Law issues.

Community Property

An examination of the classification of property, its management and control, and its distribution upon dissolution of the community according to California law.

Feature Film Finance

This class will focus on race and culture in the media with some discussion of the representation of race in music, television and film. There will be an introduction to and brief summary of some of some of the different components of Critical Race Theory.

French Law

This introductory course will examine the organization of the French legal system (with some comparison with the English and U.S common law systems). There will be some discussion of the sources and nature of the French civil law system and the structure of the French judicial system and how it differs from the English common law system. This course is open to all students and required for those students who were accepted to do the externship in London.

International Human Rights

This course will provide students with an overview of international human rights law with a particular emphasis on the limited protections available for sexual minorities. The course will also include special workshops during a visit to the international courts in the Hague.

International Intellectual Property

International Intellectual Property in an Integrated World Economy provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the global system regulating intellectual property rights. The authors use meticulously selected case decisions from different national, regional, and multilateral courts and dispute settlement bodies to illustrate not only the application of legal principles, but the impact the treatment of intellectual property rights has on a broad range of social and political interests. The outstanding text recognizes that students today need to understand intellectual property concepts in the context of a global economy.

International Sports Law

This course will introduce students to the substantive areas of Sports Law with a focus on the globalization of sports, international sports law, and the practical application and impact of such laws. A compilation of selected cases, case studies, and journal articles will be used to achieve course objectives. In class problem solving will also be utilized to expose students to the application of the law to particular situations. Participation in class discussions/problem solving is mandatory.

Music Law

This course will emphasize the social significance of music. There will be some discussion of the influence of rap music on popular culture and its use as a social commentary in the US and France.

Comparative & International Art Law

This course will be a seminar and will examine intellectual, personal and cultural property issues raised by the ownership and management of art and artifacts by discoverers, creators, museums, and institutions.

International Animal Law

This seminar class examines animal law issues from an international perspective emphasizing the relationship between the EU and the US and relevant provisions in GATT. The course will survey traditional animal law issues from a European perspective, such as property status of animals, damages recoverable for injury to animals, factory farming and anti-cruelty laws. Occasionally, we are able to supplement the course work with a field trip(s), i.e., bullfight or to a local humane association

Narcotics Trafficking and Terrorism

The first week of this course examines United States Policy to Combat Domestic and International Narcotics Trafficking and Terrorism. The National Drug Policy and Program implementation by federal and state agencies will be examined. The effect of these policies on our individual and Constitutional Rights and the Criminal Justice System will be a focus of this course. We will also explore the tensions that derive from inter-jurisdictional law enforcement.

Housing

Whittier Law School has secured housing accommodations for all program participants. Although most students and faculty choose to reside in the program housing, it is not a requirement in order for you to participate in the academic program. Student participants are allowed to choose and negotiate their own housing arrangements. However, Whittier Law School assumes no responsibility for housing you choose on your own. The program housing is also a location for occasional gatherings and posting notices and program information. If you do not live in the program housing, you will be responsible for obtaining all program information.

1. Residence Home Private housing 2 blocks from the classroom building
2. University Housing Single studios

The private housing complex is a multi-story modern apartment building that is fully equipped and located two blocks from the classroom building and close to the heart of downtown Toulouse. There is coin-operated laundry on site, and each housing unit has a phone, television, and kitchenette with microwave and dishes. Linen is provided, and there will be a cleaning service once a week. The housing units are mostly studios with a few one bedroom apartments available. Students on a budget can choose to reside in university housing. In 2008 the university offered housing at one of its best facilities with single studios, each with its own toilet and shower. However, in previous years the university housing complex has been coed floors with shared co-ed toilet and showers. We will request the best university housing available. The cost can be significantly cheaper than the private housing. Students can elect to live by themselves or share the housing with others. The studios will accommodate two people maximum, and the one bedroom apartments will accommodate as many as four. Please note that although the accommodations are very nice, the studios are small measuring 22 sq. meters. You should consider very carefully your decision about whether to share your housing. Please consult with the Program Director for more details.

No meals are included in the prices listed for housing. Please note that both the apartment housing complex and the university housing are located near the city center. There are numerous restaurants and cafes to choose from as well as several open air markets for buying fresh bread, cheese, fruits, vegetables, and meats. There are many fast food eateries for those on the run and more mindful of their budget. If you have special dietary requirements, the program director will assist you as best possible to satisfy your nutritional needs.

Housing Payment Schedule

Full housing payment is due by April 17, 2010.
Please note: There is limited program housing, and priority will be given to early applicants.


The housing costs will vary depending on whether you choose a dorm room, an apartment or studio and whether or not you choose to live alone.

For France 2010 Program Housing click on link

Travel to Toulouse, France
If you have applied to the program, it is not too early to begin thinking about your travel plans. The summer program in Toulouse does occur during the height of the tourist season, and therefore those who plan ahead will mostly likely get the best rates on airfares. Please consult with your travel agent.

Toulouse is a major European city, and there are many possible ways to arrange your arrival. You might look into the possibility of flying into Paris, France or London, England and from either city you can take a connecting flight to Toulouse. You might also consider taking the TGV (rapid train) from Paris to Toulouse. The trains run frequently throughout the day, and the trip is approximately five (5) hours. All travel on the TGV requires a reservation. Please keep in mind that trains tend to be crowded and booked during the summer months. Therefore, planning your travel early is recommended.