Stetson University - Summer Program Overview for Granada, Spain

GRANADA, SPAIN
Summer Institute in International
and Comparative Law

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June 9 - July 5, 2008

Study abroad this summer in beautiful Granada, Spain

This Stetson University College of Law summer abroad program is designed to prepare lawyers for the challenges of the global marketplace as the globalization of law practice and business is among the most significant developments shaping the legal profession of the 21st century. The development of multilateral trade agreements and increase in cross-border transactions will offer new opportunities for worldwide legal services, including resolution of disputes.

Presentation on Granada, Spain program

Granada

Granada provides the perfect backdrop for the study of international law. Granada is a beautiful city of about 300,000 in the southeast of Andalusia, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.

With its rich Arab past and monuments such as the Alhambra, Granada is a fascinating city in which to study. It provides students ample opportunities for road trips to other cities in Spain and Portugal, Southern Europe, and North Africa. Stetson University has worked with the University of Granada since 1997, and the relationship between the two schools makes this program possible.

The Academic Program:

Study Abroad Program
All students will be enrolled in four separate one-credit hour courses focusing on Comparative and International Law issues. Classes will generally meet during the mornings, Monday through Thursday, leaving afternoons and three-day weekends free for social events and travel. The class will meet on one Friday to visit legal institutions, such as Spanish courts and other legal institutions.

The Institute for Comparative and International Law is a comprehensive study of Comparative and International Law issues. All course instructions will be in English. The course includes the following modules:

Introduction to Islamic Law
International Competition Law
Comparative Constitutional Law
Introduction to European Union Law

For a more complete description of the classes offered this summer, please click on “Courses” in the navigational toolbar on the left.

Internship

In addition, there is a limited one-credit hour internship elective available. This elective will be limited by available openings. In order to be eligible a student must be fluent in spoken Spanish and highly proficient in written Spanish. Participants in this program will be placed in local Granada law offices, and governmental agencies. In the event that qualified applications exceed available openings students will be selected by their perceived ability to excel in the internship. A separate application must be completed to apply for this program.

Classrooms:

Classes will be held at the University of Granada School of Law. An administrative office for the resident director of the program will be located in the law school near the classroom.

Field Trips:

The program cost includes a City Tour on our first day of classes. The tour around the city will provide you a view of the main landmarks of historic Granada including several of its neighborhoods like el Realejo and Albaicín, its beautiful abbeys, cathedrals, museums, and unique places such as the Arab Baths that are said to be older than those in Alhambra dating back to the XI century. You will also get a glimpse of the younger Granada, that of the streets and Plazas where the younger generations meet before going for "tapas", a tradition as old as the city. The word "tapas", Spanish for lids, apparently resulted from the costume of covering the glasses of wine with a chunk of cheese or ham to protect the drinks.

Additionally, the program cost includes a night of Flamenco. We will take you to one of the most traditional zambras of Granada. The zambras are gypsy ritual wedding dances, a genuine expression of the Sacromonte Granadino tradition. A short tour around Sacromonte neighborhood will be included together with some food and drinks during the show.

While you are in Granada you may want to go on your own to visit places such as the Alhambra and Generalife, the Cathedral, Cartuja, Capilla Real, Monasterio de San Jerónimo, and Parque de las Ciencias. There is a plan City Pass called Bono Turistíco that you can get for an approximate cost of 23 euros and will give you direct access to these and other places without paying for tickets, will allow you to ride the city bus up to 9 times, and will also allow you to get on the "Granada City Sightseeing" tour bus during one day. Hostal Costa Azul has offered to help us get the bono for any interested student. They are also putting together a dossier with city maps and recommended tour routes for each one of the students staying at the hostal.

For more information about Granada and the Bono Turistíco go to:
http://caja.caja-granada.es/Apli/bononuevo/mainEN.htm

The trip will also include a trip to Gibraltar where the students will tour the court facilities in that British enclave.

Program Fees and Expenses:

Tuition, field trips and some social activities are provided for a tuition fee of $4,080, plus a $150 materials and activities fee. Students will individually arrange and pay separately for travel, estimated at approximately $1,750. Housing in a hotel room is estimated at approximately $615-$1,225 for four weeks (dependent upon your dorm or apartment selection); other living expenses dependent upon personal choice of weekend travel and entertainment.

Please refer to the Spain 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.

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 Spain. 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. Historically, only a few foreign law students have registered for the program; we therefore anticipate that only a small number of foreign law students will attend and estimate no more than two individuals may participate in the program. It is anticipated that these students will all be from the host country in which the program is located.

In addition, it is possible that a small number of law students from Colombia, estimated at no more than three individuals, may participate in the program.

Applicants with Special Needs:

Applicants with disabilities or other special needs should contact the International Programs Office at Stetson in advance to discuss arrangements. Granada is a very old city that does not meet U.S. standards for accommodations. However, Stetson will make every effort to reasonably accommodate the special needs of applicants.

Students Particpating in 2007:

Thirty two (32) students participated in the program in Granada during the summer of 2007.

Passports and Visas:

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.

Visas are not required of U.S. citizens traveling to Spain.

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, July 5, 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. Stetson University College of Law is 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.