Southwestern Law School, under the auspices of the Donald E. Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute will host a five-week Summer Program in International Entertainment and Media Law at the University of London in London, England from June 21 to July 24, 2009.
This unique and exciting program will offer a variety of academic, cultural and social experiences through:
- Courses on international entertainment, media, art, and sports law
- Instruction provided by U.S. and British faculty with extensive international experience
- Guest lecturers on course-related topics
- Field excursions to the Royal Courts of Justice, and other legal, entertainment, media and cultural facilities in London
Course Schedule
Students may enroll in two of the following courses (one in each time period).
PERIOD ONE (choose one)
- International Entertainment Law (3 units)
9:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. M-Th
Professor Mary LaFrance
International Art Law (3 units)
9:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. M-Th
Professor Henry Lydiate
PERIOD TWO (choose one)
- International and Comparative Media Law (3 units)
11:10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. M-Th
Professor Michael Epstein
International Sports Law (3 units)
11:10 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. M-Th
Professors Christopher David Ruiz Cameron
and Simon Gardiner
Exam Schedule
- International Entertainment Law: Thursday, July 23
- International Art Law: Thursday, July 23
- International and Comparative Media Law: Friday, July 24
- International Sports Law: Friday, July 24
Calendar
| Saturday, June 20 | Students check into College Hall |
| Sunday, June 21 | Mandatory Orientation; London Eye Excursion |
| Monday, June 22 | Classes begin |
| Wednesday, July 22 | Last day of classes for all courses |
| Thursday, July 23 | Final exam in Entertainment and Art Law courses |
| Friday, July 24 | Final exams in Sports and Media Law courses; End of program party |
| Sunday, July 26 | Last day to vacate College Hall |
Required Fees
| Registration Fee (non-refundable, applied toward tuition) | $250 |
| Reservation Fee (non-refundable, applied toward tuition) | $750* |
| Tuition, includes housing, breakfast, books and materials. London-area excursion and social event | $7,250 |
*A reservation fee of $750 will be due immediately after acceptance. Until the reservation fee is received, the student's spot in the program will not be reserved and may be offered to another applicant.
Deadlines
| Confirmation notice and enrollment agreement | May 1 |
| Payment in full or financial aid confirmation | May 1 |
*Early application is strongly encouraged. Enrollment is limited to 50 students. Depending on space availability, late registration will be permitted until April 29 with payment of an additional $100 late registration fee.
Admission and Course Credit
Applicants must be students in good standing at an American or Canadian law school. Applicants with sufficient English proficiency from law schools in European Union and other countries will also be considered for admission. Prior to the start of the summer program, each student must have completed the first year of law study and must submit a transcript and a letter of good standing from his/her home institution.
Students may register for two courses, for a maximum total of six semester units of credit. Any requests for class change must be made in writing to the Biederman Institute. Each professor will administer a written final exam and assign grades. 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 range from A+ (4.33) to F (0.00). No unit credit will be granted if the grade received is an F. Additional information can be found in Southwestern's Student Handbook, which will be sent to all applicants and is also available upon written request. Students are advised to consult their home institution policies concerning the transfer of credit for course work.
Southwestern will send a transcript to the student's home institution following completion of the program and final payment of all tuition and fees. Acceptance of transfer credit is subject to determination by the student's home institution. Students should be aware that participation in a summer program is unlikely to accelerate their graduation date; students interested in acceleration should consult their home institution.
Travel and Living Accommodations
Students will be responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from London. Housing has been arranged at the University of London's College Hall and will be provided for program participants from Saturday afternoon, June 20, to Sunday morning, July 26. All rooms are single occupancy. No pets or smoking are allowed in the building.
Housing includes breakfast. There is a cafeteria in College Hall where students may purchase meals, if they choose to do so. There are no cooking facilities available to students in College Hall. But both College Hall and the Brunei Gallery (where classes will be taught) are in the University of London/Russell Square/Bloomsbury District of London, where a wide variety of eating establishments are located.
Liability and Insurance
Southwestern will not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for personal injuries, medical conditions, or loss or damage to personal property incurred by any student or program participant, including but not limited to transit to or from London. Southwestern requires that students obtain health insurance that covers or reimburses for health care abroad, and requires the plan to cover medical evacuation and repatriation.
Cancellation Policy
Southwestern reserve the right to change or cancel the London Summer Program at any time prior to May 1. Southwestern also reserves the right to cancel any course due to insufficient enrollment. Cancellation of the program or any course at a later date will occur only if necessary for reasons beyond Southwestern's control. Should the program be cancelled, all money advanced by the student will be refunded within 20 days after the date of the cancellation.
Contact
London Summer Program in International Entertainment and Media Law
Donald E. Biederman Entertainment & Media Law Institute
Southwestern Law School
3050 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010-1106
Tel: 213.738.6602
Fax: 213.738.6614
institute@swlaw.edu
