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All students will be enrolled in four separate one credit hour courses focusing upon Comparative and International Law issues. Classes will generally meet during the mornings, Monday through Thursday, with the exception of the first week when classes will meet Tuesday through Friday. Classes will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 12:20 p.m. with two short breaks. Afternoons and three-day weekends will be free for study, social events, and travel. All course instructions will be in English. The course includes the following modules:
Classrooms The Summer Abroad Program will take place at Nankai University School of Law, a respected law school in China. Nankai University is located in Tianjin, China's third largest city. An administrative office for the resident director will be located nearby. Field Trips As part of the educational program and included in the program tuition cost will be visits to local courts and meetings with Chinese lawyers, judges, and prosecutors. Trips will also be scheduled to the Great Wall, Beijing, and the Forbidden City. Opportunities will be offered to interact with Chinese law students studying at Nankai University School of Law. Program Fees and Expenses Tuition, field trips and some social activities are provided for a tuition fee of $4,080, plus a book fee of $50, and a $150 materials and activities fee. Students will individually arrange and pay separately for travel, estimated at approximately $2,000 plus a $130 VISA fee. Housing in a hotel room is estimated at approximately $640 for four weeks (depending upon your double- or single- room selection); and other living expenses dependent upon personal choice of weekend travel and entertainment. Please refer to the China Student Budget for a more complete breakdown of the estimated 2008 Student Budget for this program. Financial Assistance Stetson will process forms for loans or other benefits to which a Stetson participant may be entitled. Non-Stetson participants must contact their home institution regarding loans and financial assistance programs. Stetson provides limited scholarships to Stetson students, but no other direct financial assistance for program participants is available. Scholarships may be applied for by filling out the application and returning it to the Stetson International Programs Office. Deposit and Tuition Refund Policy A participant's application requires an accompanying deposit of $200 for tuition and $100 for housing; these amounts are applied to a participant's tuition and housing costs, respectively. Once an applicant has been accepted, all deposits are nonrefundable. Students are obligated to pay tuition by May 26, 2008. Any attempt to withdraw from the program after that date will not discharge the student's obligation for payment of the tuition. Cancellation Policy Stetson reserves the right to cancel the program before May 1, 2008 for lack of adequate enrollment, or any other reason, with full refund. Stetson also reserves the right to cancel or shorten the program at any time should extraordinary circumstances arise such as a natural disaster, political emergency or force majeure. In such event, participants will receive a refund for the proportion of credit tuition and accommodations not yet utilized. Academic Policies The usual academic requirements for Stetson University College of Law will apply to the program. A final examination will be administered at the conclusion of the course. Stetson uses a 4.0 grading system. Grades transferred to any co-sponsoring institution will be entered according to its own grading system. Course instructions will be in English. The acceptance of any grade or credits earned in this program is subject to determination by the participant's home school. Each participant carries individual responsibility for determining the transferability of grades and credits earned in this program. It is unlikely that participation in foreign summer programs may be used to accelerate graduation. Inquiries should be made by the applicant to his/her home institution in advance of application. Eligibility to Participate The program is open to law students, lawyers, and business professionals interested in studying in China. Law students and lawyers should have an active interest in international business law and/or public international law to make the most of this exciting academic experience. Enrollment will be limited to forty (40) students, and it is estimated that forty (40) students will enroll. Foreign Law Students are Also Welcome to Participate in the Program Law students from foreign law schools are also eligible and invited to enroll in the program. We anticipate that around ten (10) foreign law students may participate in the program. It is anticipated that these students will be from China. Applicants with Special Needs Applicants with disabilities or other special needs should contact the OCU LAW's Office of Student Services in advance to discuss arrangements. OCU LAW will make every effort to reasonably accommodate special needs of applicants. If you have received approval for accommodations at OCU LAW, then you will continue to receive accommodations overseas. However, students with physical disabilities should consider that international universities and non-U.S. cities may not be equipped to accommodate all individuals. Students Participating in 2007 Thirteen (13) students participated in the program in Tianjin during the summer of 2007. Passports and Visa Passports are required for travel to countries outside the United States and are the responsibility of each participant. Information and forms are available at your local U.S. courthouse or at http://www.travel.state.gov/passport. A visa is required to enter China, and a passport is required outside the United States. The cost of travel and the responsibility of obtaining a passport and visa is the student's. Travel Participants must make their own travel arrangements. Many airlines offer discounted airfares if bookings are made well in advance of departure; a list of discount airfare websites may be found by selecting the Discount Airfare link to the left. Important exam information: The final exam will occur from 8:00am to 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 2, 2008. Please arrange your travel schedule so that it does not conflict with the final examination. No arrangements will be made for exams to be taken prior to the scheduled exam date and time because of travel conflicts. Different Cultures and Habits The cultures and habits of the host countries may differ significantly from those in the United States. A good example of these differences is evidenced by differing attitudes towards smoking. While many restrictions on smoking in hotels, restaurants and public places exist in the United States, few such restrictions exist in many of our host countries. The sponsors are not able to require American style restrictions on smoking in the facilities it uses in its summer abroad programs. Liability and Insurance Neither Stetson nor its co-sponsors will be responsible for personal injury, illness, or loss or damage to personal property, in the program. Participants are advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage. As always, participants should be cautious and assume responsibility for their personal safety while traveling outside the United States. Sponsors The program is sponsored by Stetson University College of Law, Oklahoma City University School of Law, and Mercer University College of Law. The program is hosted by Nankai University College of Law, which will provide classrooms, administrative offices and academic support. Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy Oklahoma City University School of Law and Stetson University College of Law provides equality of opportunity in legal education for all persons, including faculty and employees with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion and tenure, applicants for admission, enrolled students, and graduates, without discrimination or segregation on the ground of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap or disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Oklahoma City University School of Law's Vice President for Administration and Finance, located in Room 402 of the Administration Building, telephone (405) 521-5029, coordinates the University's compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. |
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