2012 Annual Southwestern Summer Law Programme

Once again the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy, in partnership with the University of British Columbia Faculty of Law, Vancouver, Canada, and Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles, California, is hosting a four week summer law programme in Vancouver, from May 27 to June 27, 2012. The programme is now in its 20th consecutive year.

The programme is aimed at allowing the students to gain an appreciation of the differences between the Canadian and American legal systems, as well as to promote the development of greater cooperation between the students and faculty members in solving common problems in criminal justice and international law.

In addition to coursework, students are given the opportunity to interact with distinguished members of the Canadian bench and bar. They can also take advantage of a variety of field excursions and social events. In the past years, students have visited the B.C. Law Courts, private law firms, the Sierra Legal Defence Fund, and the Crown Counsel’s office, among other places.

Calendar:
Sunday, May 27 - Summer programme begins with Orientation & welcome dinner
Monday, May 28 - Classes begin
Friday, June 22 - Classes end
Mon-Tue, June 25-26 - Final exams
Tuesday, June 26 – Summer programme concludes with a farewell dinner
Wednesday, June 27 - Externship Programme concludes; check-out

Courses:
Students may register for two or three of the following courses. Each course is two units. There are no prerequisites.
Classes for the following courses are from May 28 to June 22 and exams are June 25 and 26
Comparative Constitutional Law
International Criminal Law
International Environmental Law

Application Information:
In addition to the application form, students must submit:

1. Canadian students must submit to Southwestern a Letter of Permission to Enroll from their home school's Associate Dean;
2. A resume; and
3. Registration deposit of $500 (non-refundable if accepted but applied toward tuition) made payable to Southwestern Law School

Early Application is strongly encouraged as acceptance will be on a rolling basis.

Applicants must be students in good standing at an American Bar Association approved or state-accredited American law school or accredited Canadian law school. Prior to the start of the summer programme, students must have completed their first year of law study.

Fees for Canadian Law Students

Required Fees:
Registration Deposit (non-refundable if accepted but applied toward tuition): $500
 
Tuition (including registration deposit): Two courses $1,450 CDN (including course materials); Three courses $2,175 CDN (including course materials)

Other/Optional Fees:
Housing price ranges: $875-1,375 (estimates based on 2011 rates)

Deadlines:
Application and Registration deposit - April 2 (or until maximum enrollment is reached)
Letter of Permission to Enroll - April 2
Housing Form - April 2
Confirmation notice and enrollment agreement - May 1
Payment in full or financial aid confirmation - May 1

For more information, please visit www.swlaw.edu/vancouversummer. All inquiries, forms and correspondence about the programme should be directed to:

Ms. Anne L. Wilson
Study Abroad Office
Southwestern Law School
3050 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010-1106
Tel: 213.738.5707 / Fax: 213.383.1688
studyabroad@swlaw.edu