2010 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 30 - June 30, 2010. This is the 18th consecutive year that this programme has been running.

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.

The Greedy Associates/Findlaw blog puts the Southwestern Summer Law Programme in the top 10 of their list of the most captivating law programs for Summer 2010. Please see 39 Captivating Law School Study Abroad Programs in 2010.

Calendar:
Sunday, May 30 - Summer program begins with Orientation & welcome dinner
Monday, May 31 - Classes begin
Friday, June 25 - Classes end
Mon-Tue, June 28-29 - Final exams
Tuesday, June 29 - Final exams; farewell dinner
Wednesday, June 30 - Externship Program concludes; check-out

Courses: Students may register for either two or three courses. Students enrolling in any of the two-week courses may enroll in no more than one month-long course, but may enroll in the second two-week course. There are no prerequisites.

Month-Long Courses:
International Environmental Law
International Criminal Law
Illicit International Markets

Two-Week Courses:
Comparative Cultural Property Law
Comparative Constitutional Law

Application Information:
In additional 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) non-refundable registration deposit of $500 made payable to Southwestern. 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 (includes registration deposit): Two courses $1,300cdn; Three courses $1,950cdn
Materials Fee per course: $75

Other/Optional Fees:
Housing price ranges: $750-1,250 (estimates based on 2009 rates)


Deadlines:

Application and Registration deposit - April 1 (or until maximum enrollment is reached)
Letter of Permission to Enroll - April 1
Housing Form - April 1
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