Southwestern Law School presents an exciting 14-day winter intersession program in Entertainment Law and Negotiation. The program will take place on the Golden Princess cruise ship, leaving from San Pedro, California on December 19, 2012, stopping at four (4) Hawaiian Islands and returning to San Pedro on January 2, 2013. This groundbreaking program will offer a variety of academic, cultural and social experiences through:
- Courses on entertainment law
- Courses on negotiation, mediation and dispute resolution
- Instruction by recognized U.S. and international experts
- All the amenities of a luxury cruise ship
- Four days on four different Hawaiian islands
- Luau on Oahu
The Golden Princess is a Grand-class cruise ship for Princess Cruises that entered service in 2001. It carries 2,600 passengers (double occupancy) plus 1,100 crew members. It was completely refurbished in 2009. The ship features three formal dining rooms, mini golf course (9 holes), several pools, the Lotus Spa®, a gym, a video arcade, a children's facility, a dedicated teen center, a screening room (for recent movie releases), Movies Under the Stars® outdoor theater, multiple bars and three modern show lounges. More information on the ship is available online.
DEADLINE TO APPLY - SEPTEMBER 14, 2012 or when the program reaches full capacity
Applications submitted after September 14 will be accepted based on space availability.
Itinerary*
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Leaves San Pedro, CA: 4:00 PM
Welcoming dinner: 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 20
Classes begin
Monday, December 24
Arrive Hilo, HI: 9:00 AM
Day ashore (No classes)
Depart Hilo: 6:00 PM
Tuesday, December 25
Arrive Honolulu (Oahu), HI: 7:00 AM
Day ashore (No classes)
Luau: 6:00-9:00 PM (round-trip bus included)
Depart Honolulu: 11:00 PM
Wednesday, December 26
Arrive Kauai, HI: 8:00 AM
Day ashore (No classes)
Depart Kauai: 5:00 PM
Thursday, December 27
Arrive Lahaina (Maui), HI: 7:00 AM
Day ashore (No classes)
Depart Lahaina: 6:00 PM
Friday, December 28
Classes resume
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Classes 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stopover in Ensenada: 4:00-8:00 PM
Celebratory party: 9:00 PM
Wednesday, January 2
Arrive San Pedro, CA: 7:00 AM
* Note: Cruise itinerary is subject to change.
Courses
Students may enroll in one course in each of the following rows (total of three (3) courses):
| ADR Track | Entertainment Law Track | |
|---|---|---|
Course #1 |
Negotiation |
Selected Topics in Live Entertainment Law |
Course #2 |
Mediation Advocacy |
Selected Topics in Financing and Distributing Independent Films |
Course #3 |
International Conflict Resolution | Selected Topics in Motion Picture Production Law |
Course Descriptions | Faculty Bios
Important Dates
April 16 - Acceptances to the program will be offered to applicants on a rolling basis. Enrollment is limited. The program is expected to fill up quickly.
On a rolling basis - Enrollment agreements and statements for the remaining balance of the tuition will be mailed to students immediately after acceptance.
September 14 - Last day to submit applications. Acceptance based on space availability.
September 14 - A non-refundable payment of $2,500 is due to reserve a student's stateroom space on the ship. After September 15, stateroom space on the ship may be limited due to the high demand.
September 14 - Signed enrollment agreements and payment of the balance of tuition (or confirmation of Financial Aid) will be due.
Travel and Living Accommodations
Students will be responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from San Pedro, California. Students will be housed in double-occupancy, exterior staterooms on the Golden Princess cruise ship. Students who would like to room together should indicate that fact on the Application. Students who would like to room with a non-student (e.g., spouse) should contact the Program Office. Housing includes most on-board meals and entertainment.
Admission and Course Credit
Southwestern is approved by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. Because this is a domestic program, no separate ABA approval is required.
Applicants with sufficient English proficiency from law schools outside the United States and Canada will also be considered for admission. Prior to the start of the program, students must have completed their first year of law study and must submit a transcript and a letter of good standing from their law school.
If applications are received from more students than the program can accommodate, the academic performance of applicants (as shown by their transcripts) may be considered in deciding which applicants will be accepted.
Students must register for three one-unit courses, for a total of three semester units of credit. The grade in the negotiation courses will be determined by various in-class exercises and assignments. The grade in the entertainment law courses will be determined by a written final, take-home exam, which will be due two (2) weeks after the end of the Program.
Grades will conform to Southwestern's grading policies. Southwestern utilizes an alpha grading system in which the actual grade earned is represented by an alphabetical letter. Grades are assigned from A+ to F. Students are advised to consult their home school policies concerning receiving credit for course work.
Additional information can be found in Southwestern's Student Handbook, which will be sent to all accepted applicants and is also available upon written request.
Southwestern will send a transcript to the student's home institution following completion of the program and final payment of all tuition and fees. Students should consult with their home institutions regarding the transfer of credit and financial aid. Acceptance of transfer credit is subject to determination by the student's home school. Students should be aware that participation in a winter intersession program is unlikely to accelerate their graduation date; students interested in acceleration should consult their home school.
Tuition and Refund Policy
Students who withdraw from the program or request a class change must notify the Program Office in writing as early as possible. Students who withdraw before the first day of the program may receive a 100% credit of charged tuition, with the exception of the $250 non-refundable registration deposit. Thereafter, refund for tuition is pro-rated on a daily basis. After 60% of the program is completed, there is no tuition refund. Fees paid for stateroom space will not be refunded after September 14, 2012.
Cancellation Policy
Southwestern reserves the right to change or cancel the Program at any time prior to October 1, 2012. Cancellation of the program or any course at a later date will occur only if necessary for reasons beyond Southwestern's control. If the Program is cancelled, students will receive a full refund. In addition, the program director will use his or her best efforts to make arrangements for each student enrolled to attend a similar program, if the student so desires.
Liability and Insurance
Southwestern will not be responsible for personal injuries to students, medical conditions, or for loss or damage to personal property in transit to San Pedro, California, on the cruise ship or during the stopovers in Hawaii and Ensenada. Southwestern requires students to obtain health insurance that covers or reimburses for health care abroad, and requires the plan to cover medical evacuation and repatriation.
How Much Will it Cost?
Required Fees
| Registration Deposit (non refundable if accepted, but applied to housing) |
$250 |
| Tuition |
$2895 |
| Materials Fee | $100 |
| Housing (required; includes space in a double occupancy, exterior cabin; most meals and entertainment, including a luau in Honolulu) |
$2,500 |
|
TOTAL COST |
$5,495 |
The total amount students will pay to Southwestern ($5,495) will cover:
- Tuition for three one-unit courses (3 units)
- Shared exterior stateroom
- Most meals and on board entertainment
- Assigned reading materials
- Welcome session and final party
- Luau on Honolulu
Additional costs for students:
- Transportation to and from San Pedro, CA
- Tours, entertainment and food and drinks on the Hawaiian Islands and in Ensenada
- Phone calls and Internet access
- Alcohol, gambling and spa visits on board
- Gratuities
- Personal items, including toiletries, clothes and souvenirs
- Costs for companion(s)
Contact Information
All inquiries, forms and correspondence about the program should be directed to:
Angelique Porter, Associate Director
Faculty Support Services
Southwestern Law School
3050 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010-1106
Phone: (213) 738-6722 / Fax: (213) 738-6698
Email: hawaiiprogram@swlaw.edu
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Twitter: Hawaiiprogram
Photos courtesy of Princess Cruises
