Summer Abroad Program
Whittier Law School has
five American Bar Association (ABA) accredited Summer Abroad
programs.
INFORMATION
ON SUMMER IN:
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China
NANJING UNIVERSITY
June 29 - July 11, 2008 |
France
UNIVERSITÉ DE TOULOUSE
July 1 - July 25 2008 |
Israel
BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY
July 6 - July 31 2008 |
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Spain
UNIVERSIDAD DE CANTABRIA
June 1 - June 27 2008 |
Netherlands
UNIVERSITEIT VAN AMSTERDAM
July 8 - August 5 2008 |
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Program Participants 2007
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Total Participants |
From Other Law Schools |
| France |
34 |
5 |
| Spain |
32 |
8 |
| Israel |
50 |
37 |
| China |
21 |
1 |
*PLEASE NOTE: It is unlikely that participation
in a foreign summer program may be used to accelerate graduation.
Students who are interested in acceleration should consult
with the Dean of Student Services or the appropriate official
at their home school.
Please refer to the program information
for each country to see information regarding accessibility
to individuals with disabilities.
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. Students
from around the country can choose to study:
The curriculum for each program will include,
among others, courses on international and comparative law,
specialty courses on U.S. legal issues and courses focusing
on the law of the host country or area.
Associate Dean Calvin D. Peeler is the stateside
director. Dean Peeler is responsible for the planning and
overall administration of the summer programs. You can reach
Dean Peeler at summerabroad@law.whittier.edu
or 714-444-4141 ext 111. All general inquiries may be directed
to the Stateside Director.
APPLICATION
PROCESS
A. The
application deadline is March 15, 2008 for all programs.
Enrollment may be limited; therefore, applications received
after the March 15 deadline will be considered only if space
is available.
B. Applications
will not be considered for admission to the Summer Programs
until the application file is complete. A complete file consists
of all of the following: (Please contact Maria Harris at 714-444-4141
ext. 111 for special application instructions for the Israel
program.)
1. The completed application
form; and
2. A non-refundable application fee of
$50 ($75 for applications received after March 15, 2008)
for each Program payable to Whittier Law School; and
3. A letter of good standing from the Dean
of your law school (not required of Whittier Law School
students).
C. You
may request an application from the law school or print the
form from this site [The forms are in PDF format. Click HERE to get a
copy of Acrobat Reader.]:
D. A
separate application and fee is required for each program.
Mail your application(s) with the required fee and letter
of good standing to:
Office of the Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs
Summer Abroad Programs
Whittier Law School
3333 Harbor Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
E. Priority
for admission will be given to applicants based upon the date
of complete application file. Early applications are encouraged.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
(ALL PROGRAMS)
Admissions is available to students who
have completed at least one year of full- or part-time study
and are in good standing at any law school that is approved
by the American Bar Association or that is state accredited.
Students must provide a letter from the Dean of their school
verifying that they are in good standing and are eligible
to return. Law school graduates and practicing attorneys may
attend the programs as auditors.
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Facilities
Facilities in some foreign locations may
be different from and/or below standards to which we are accustomed
in the U.S. Therefore, persons with special needs and requirements
are encouraged to discuss them as soon as possible with the
On-site Program Director and prior to registering for the
program.
Grading
Students are required to attend and participate
actively in all classes. All students receive a course grade
based on class participation and required a 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.
PROGRAM COSTS
In addition to the tuition, program fees,
and housing costs (see detailed information for each program),
students are responsible for round trip transportation to
the program site, food, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Tuition
Look at each program for information regarding
the specific tuition for that program. Usually, participants
can elect to take a maximum of six (6) units at that price,
however some programs may offer fewer courses and units. Please
see each program for details. Additionally, tuition covers
the costs for all official program activities, i.e. the costs
for transportation exursions, class tours organized through
the program, etc.
Financial Aid
Students may apply for financial aid for
the summer abroad programs. All Whittier Law School students
should submit the ‘Summer Intent for Financial Aid’
form to the Office of Financial Aid on or before March 15th
for a summer awards package. This form is available in the
Office of Financial Aid and serves as an indicator that students
want to obtain financial aid for summer programs.
Financial aid for non-Whittier Law School
students is processed at a student’s home school. A
consortium agreement will be entered between the two law schools,
of which a home school will determine the student’s
eligibility for financial aid and Whittier Law School will
serve as a host school monitoring a student’s enrollment
in the abroad program. Non-Whittier Law School students are
encouraged to have their home school submit the consortium
agreement to our office on or after March 1st at the following
address:
Whittier Law School
Office of Financial Aid
3333 Harbor Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 444-4141 ext. 290
Fax: (714) 444-3458
A minimum enrollment of 4 units is required
in order to obtain financial aid for summer, regardless of
the enrolled program. Budget varies due to the duration of
each program and other related accommodations. Therefore,
to obtain a correct budget for traveling, students must indicate
the program and units of enrollment they intent to register.
Those students who plan to attend more than one program (assuming
the dates do not overlap), a recalculation of the budget for
multiple programs will be performed. In some cases, airfare
receipts are required. A budget for each program will be available
to students on March 1st.
As always, cost of attendance for each program
includes tuition, application and program activity fees (if
applicable), housing, round-trip coach airfare, and a reasonable
sum for miscellaneous expenses. It is important to remember
financial aid awards do not cover both a student’s fixed
local/home living expenses and the abroad program. Arrangements
for the fixed expenses are the student’s sole responsibility.
In addition, expenses for field trips, before/after traveling
lodging, weekend excursions, personal/leisure spending, etc.
are not allowed in the budget. Students are encouraged to
bring extra money for these expenditures.
Mostly, students will obtain a private loan
for summer financial aid. It is advisable for students to
apply for the loan early in order to secure a final or official
approval of the loan. Please note that all private loans are
pre-approved conditionally. Thus, students shall contact and
follow up with the lender for a confirmation of the loan.
The Office of Financial aid does not apply, guarantee, or
approve any type of loans.
Refunds of summer loans (for any program)
will be available within five days before the start of the
program. Therefore, students are responsible to prepay the
airline ticket and other related expenses prior to the program
date and/or travel date. Students will then reimburse themselves
when the financial aid loan funds arrive. Students
are encouraged to plan properly before traveling.
If a student cannot pick up his/her refund check, please make
arrangements with the Business Office. Non-Whittier Law School
students should contact their home school for any information
regarding their financial aid loan proceeds.
Payments & Refund
A non-refundable application fee of $50
must accompany all applications in order to be considered
for acceptance into the program. The application deadline
is March 15, 2008. Late applications will be considered if
space is available. Any application submitted and postmarked
after March 15 must be accompanied by a $75 non-refundable
application fee for consideration. If a late application is
not considered, the fee will be refunded. All remaining fees
(tuition, program, and housing fees if applicable) are due
no later than April 15, 2008. The last day to withdraw and
receive a refund will be May 1, 2007. Should a student withdraw
from the program by May 1, tuition and housing monies will
be refunded, except those fees which are non-refundable. No
refunds will be made after May 1. Any student wishing to withdraw
and requesting a refund, must submit a Letter of Declaration
clearly indicating an intent to withdraw. This letter must
be received by the School no later than the May 1 deadline.
For timely requests for withdraw, all appropriate tuition
and/or fees will be refunded within 10 business days of receipt
of a letter of withdrawal. (Please contact Maria Harris at
714-444-4141 ext. 111 for special application instructions
for the Israel program.)
Travel
Program participants are entirely responsible
for arranging and for payment of all travel to and from the
program sites. 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 information about the necessary
travel documents during your stay in the country where your
program will take place.
For current travel information or travel
advisories on a particular country refer to the United States
Department of State Consular Information Sheet at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html.
This site includes the following information: Country Descriptions;
Entry Requirements; Safety and Security; Crime; Medical Facilities
and Insurance; Other Health Information; Traffic Safety and
Road Conditions; Aviation Safety Oversight; Customs Regulations;
Criminal Penalties; Children's Issues; Registration/embassy
and Consulate Locations; and Travel Warnings. This site is
updated every workday.
Medical Insurance
Whittier Law School assumes no responsibility
for medical care or costs. You are advised to check with
your medical insurance provider to see if it covers emergency
medical care while overseas. If it does not, you are strongly
encouraged to purchase medical and hospital coverage insurance
for the period of your stay overseas. Inquire with your medical
provider, insurance agent or travel agent about travel insurance
that includes medical coverage. Comprehensive travel insurance
can be purchased for approximately $100 USD.
Housing Facilities
For specific housing information look at
a specific program’s page. Housing facilities in some
foreign locations may be different from and/or below standards
to which we are accustomed in the U.S. Therefore, persons
with special needs and requirements are encouraged to discuss
them as soon as possible with the program director and prior
to registering for the program. We require you stay in program
housing in China. You have the option to choose alternateive
housing in all other programs; however, most participants
choose the program housing.
Board
Meals may be taken in local restaurants
or university cafeterias. The food will be representative
of that available locality and a part of the cultural experience.
Anyone with special needs or requirements should discuss them
as soon as possible with the program director, prior to registering
for the program. Kitchen facilities are available in the program
housing in some programs.
Special Accommodations
(Housing, Dietary, Academic, etc.)
Please advise the program director if you
require special accommodations with housing, your dietary
requirements, or in the academic program.
Spending Money
Students should plan to bring additional
money for entertainment, travel and souvenirs. Each program
is located in cities with varied nightlife and amusement
opportunities. Weekends are free and in the past students
have used this time to travel to other cities, towns and
neighboring countries.
PROGRAM CANCELLATION BY WHITTIER
LAW SCHOOL
Whittier Law School reserves the right
to cancel or alter any of its Summer Programs for any reason
including if (without limitation) there is insufficient enrollment
to operate a program 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 of cancellation by Whittier Law School, all
tuition and fees will be refunded.
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