Summer Legal Studies 2009
Two – 2 week sessions:
July 6 – 18 / July 21 – August 1
The University of Vienna Law School serves as the site of Loyola University New Orleans College of Law’s Vienna Summer Legal Studies Program. Numerous courses exploring comparative and international law are taught by faculty from both law schools. Course descriptions, dates, and other highlights are set forth below, and interested students are invited to see this, as well as an additional photo gallery.
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The City
Seat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 600 years and capital of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy until 1918, Vienna provides the rich and historic site for the program. A world-renowned center for art, architecture, music, and diplomacy, Vienna also served as a political nerve center of Europe for centuries. Located at the crossroads between East and West, Vienna has long been, and continues to be, the meeting place for diplomats, merchants, kings, and presidents. Vienna provides all of the trappings one would expect in an international city: palaces, monuments, gardens, museums, theaters, opera, and the university. Vienna’s famous cafes and coffee houses offer leisurely places to socialize. A picturesque walk takes the students to the famous “Ringstrasse,” past the Parliament, City Hall, and National Theater into the old city to the law school. In summer, the sidewalk cafes, markets, and festivals bring added life to cobblestone streets. This spectacular location and international environment enable the student to experience the impressive historical and cultural flavor of this great European capital.
Visits to government institutions and related lectures complement the law curriculum. Optional after-class walking tours highlight the cultural life of Vienna. From the art at the Belvedere, Mozart at the Schönbrunn Palace, and dining in nearby vineyards, Vienna lives up to its reputation. Finally, the well-known Viennese cuisine also delights the American visitor.
Side trips to Prague, Salzburg, and Venice highlight each weekend of the program. These side trips to three of Europe’s most popular and culturally significant sights enhance the experience.
Application
The Vienna program employs a rolling admissions policy. Applications are considered in the order of their receipt, and applications showing potential for successful study abroad are accepted promptly, until the class is filled. After 80 students have enrolled, a waiting list is used to admit further students depending on course availability. Please note that the Vienna program has been our most popular, and some seminars have been closed early due to overenrollment.
To apply, please fill out the Secure Online Application Form or the Print Application Form (Adobe PDF) and mail or fax it to us, along with a $25 application fee (nonrefundable) and $100 nonrefundable registration deposit. Credit cards are accepted. You are required to have your law school certify that you are in good standing and confirm that the credits earned in this summer program will be accepted by your school. A second payment of $100 will be due January 30, 2009. The remainder of tuition is due June 1, 2009, and because of the advance financial preparations necessary to conduct programs abroad, tuition cannot be refunded after May 1, 2009.
For more information contact:
Judy Corcoran
International Programs Coordinator
Loyola University College of Law
7214 St. Charles Avenue - Box 901
New Orleans, LA 70118
Tel. (504) 861-5563, Fax (504) 861-5480
E-mail address: corcoran@loyno.edu