December 26, 2010-January 7, 2011
The Cayman Islands Winter Break Program is sponsored by Stetson University College of Law and the American Caribbean Law Initiative. The Cayman Islands Law School will provide classrooms, administrative offices and academic support.
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Overview of the Program
The globalization of law practice and business is among the most significant developments of the last decade. The Cayman Islands are a well known Off-Shore Financial Centre and Tax Haven. This program will take place at the Cayman Islands Law School located in George Town, the capital city of the Cayman Islands.
Course of Study
All students will be required to register in at least 2 one credit hour courses. Classes will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 12:15 p.m. with two short breaks. Most afternoons and weekends will be free for study, social events, and recreational activities. Enrollment is limited to 40 students. This Intersession study abroad program has been approved by the American Bar Association.
Recommended Travel Plans
Program housing will be available on Sunday, December 26, 2010, and you will be expected to check out of housing on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Should you schedule your arrival before December 26, or your departure after January 7, you will be responsible for arranging your own housing.
Field Trips
As part of the educational program and included in the program tuition cost will include legally related visits. Opportunities will be offered to interact with law students studying at the Cayman Islands Law School.
Registration
Students in good academic standing who have completed at least one year of law study may participate in the Winter Break Program. Registration requirements are described below.
Academic Policies
The usual academic policies of 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 instruction 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 this foreign intersession program will accelerate a student's 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 the Cayman Islands. Law students and lawyers should have an active interest in international, Caribbean or business law to make the most of this academic experience. Enrollment will be limited to forty students. In 2010, 21 students attended the program. 10 of these students were from Stetson University College of Law, the sponsor of the program, and 11 students were from other ABA-approved law schools.
Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
Applicants with disabilities or other special needs should contact the Stetson University College of Law Associate Dean of Academics Office in advance to discuss arrangements. Stetson will make every effort to reasonably accommodate special needs of applicants.
If you have received approval for accommodations at Stetson, 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 in the same manner that might be expected in the U.S.
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 5 foreign law students may participate in the program. It is anticipated that these students will be from Caribbean law schools in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, and Jamaica.
Classrooms
Classes will be held at the Cayman Islands Law School. An administrative office for the resident director will be located at the law school.
Program Fees and Expenses
Tuition, field trips and some social activities are provided for a comprehensive academic fee of $2,166 for 2 credit hours and a $150 activities and materials fee. Students will individually arrange and pay separately for travel, estimated at approximately $1,000; housing in a hotel room, estimated at $1,260 per person double occupancy for twelve nights (which includes a complimentary continental breakfast). Your other expenses are dependent upon personal choice of meals, travel and entertainment.
Financial Assistance
Stetson does not provide special scholarships for this program. However, Stetson will process forms for loans or other benefits to which a participant may be entitled.
Travel Passports and Visas
If you are a U.S. citizen no visa is required to enter the Cayman Islands, but a passport is required to enter the Cayman Islands and return to the United States. The cost of travel and the responsibility of obtaining a passport rests with each student.
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. Stetson requires all students participating in study abroad programs to obtain health insurance coverage for travel outside the U.S. Stetson has secured an insurance plan with Cultural Insurance Serivces International (CISI). Each enrolled student will be charged $17 for CISI insurance for the two-week program.
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.
Cancellation Policy
Stetson reserves the right to cancel the program before Dec. 1, 2010, for lack of adequate enrollment, or any other reason, with full refund given to the students within twenty (20) days. Stetson will also offer to place students in a similar program in the event of cancellation of the program. 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.
Deposit and Tuition Refund Policy
Once an applicant has been accepted, all deposits are nonrefundable. A student is obligated to pay tuition as of Dec. 1, 2010. Any attempt to withdraw from the program after that date will not relieve the student of the obligation to pay tuition.
Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy
It is the policy of Stetson University College of Law and its co-sponsors not to discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, admissions, policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs. The policy is enforced by federal law under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries regarding compliance with these statutes may be directed to the Business Office or to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C. The College of Law is an Equal Opportunity employer.