Southwestern Law School presents an exciting five-week summer program in International Information Technology (IT) Law at University College of London from June 21 through July 24, 2009.
This groundbreaking program will offer a variety of academic, cultural and social experiences through:
- Courses on international and comparative IT Law topics
- Instruction by U.S and British faculty with over 50 years of teaching experience.
- Guest lectures on course-related topics
- Field excursions to enrich the classroom experience, including a visit to the Royal Courts of Justice, the British Museum, and other legal, cultural and historical venues in and around London.
Course Schedule
Students may enroll in one course in each of the following time periods. Enrollment is limited for each course to 24 students. Each course is 3 units.
PERIOD ONE
Comparative Electronic Commerce Law and Regulations
9:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. M-Th
Dr. Julia Hörnle
International Cybercrimes
9:00 - 10:50 a.m. M-Th
Professor Susan Brenner
PERIOD TWO
Comparative Information Privacy Law and Regulations
11:10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. M-Th
Professor Ian Walden
Drafting Information Technology Agreements
11:10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. M-Th
Professor Michael D. Scott
Exam Schedule
- Comparative Electronic Commerce Law and Regulations: Thursday, July 23
- Comparative Information Privacy Law and Regulations: Friday, July 24
- Drafting Information Technology Agreements: No final exam
- International Cybercrimes: Thursday, July 23
Calendar
| Saturday, June 20 |
Students check into College Hall |
| Sunday, June 21 |
Welcome Dinner and Orientation |
| Monday, June 22 |
Classes begin |
| Wednesday, July 22 |
Last day of classes for all courses |
| Thursday, July 23 |
Final exam in Comparative Electronic Commerce Law and Regulations, and International Cybercrimes |
| Friday, July 24 |
Final exams in Comparative Information Privacy Law and Regulations; End of program party |
| Saturday, July 25 |
Last day to vacate College Hall |
Required Fees
| Application Fee (non-refundable, applied toward tuition) |
$250 |
| Reservation Fee (non-refundable, applied toward tuition) |
$700 |
| Tuition (includes housing, breakfast, books and materials. London-area excursions, welcoming dinner and final dinner party) |
$7,250 |
Dates and Deadlines
| Acceptances to the Program will be offered to applicants on a rolling basis beginning in January. |
January |
| A reservation fee of $700 will be due immediately after acceptance. Until the reservation fee is received, the student's spot in the program and the classes will not be reserved and may be offered to another applicant. |
Immediately after Acceptance |
| Applications should be submitted by April 1. Applications will be accepted until maximum enrollment is reached. Enrollments in each of the courses is limited to 24 students so early application is strongly encouraged. | April 1 |
| Enrollment agreements and statements for the remaining balance of the tuition will be mailed to students. | Mid-April |
| Signed enrollment agreements and payment of the balance of tuition (or confirmation of Financial Aid). |
May 1 |
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 the European Union and other countries will also be considered for admission. Prior to the start of the summer 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 two courses, for a total of six semester units of credit. The grade in Professor Scott's Drafting Information Technology Agreements course will be based on a series of drafting exercises. The grade in the other three courses will be determined by a written final exam. 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 summer program is unlikely to accelerate their graduation date; students interested in acceleration should consult their home school.
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, June 20 to Saturday, July 25. All rooms are single occupancy, and have private toilets and showers.
Housing includes breakfast. There are no cooking facilities available to students in College Hall. However, both College Hall and Bentham House (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.
Both College Hall and the classrooms are wheel-chair accessible, but some London public buildings and transportation may have only limited access for students with disabilities.
Liability and Insurance
Southwestern will not be responsible for personal injuries to students, medical conditions, or for loss or damage to personal property within or in transit to London.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.
Cancellation Policy
Southwestern reserves the right to change or cancel the International IT Law Summer Program in London 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. For cancellation that occurs after a deposit has been paid, the program director will use his best efforts to make arrangements for each student enrolled to attend a similar program, if the student so desires, and all money advanced by the student shall be refunded within twenty (20) days after the date of cancellation.
Tuition Refund Policy
Students who withdraw from the program or request a class change must notify the Director of the International IT Law Summer Program in writing as early as possible. Students who withdraw before the first day of the summer program may receive a 100% credit of charged tuition, with the exception of the $250 non-refundable registration fee. Thereafter, refund for tuition is pro-rated on a daily basis. After 60% of the program is completed, there is no refund. Program housing fees will not be refunded after May 1.
Contact
International IT Law Summer Program in London
Anne L. Wilson
Southwestern Law School
3050 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010-1106
Tel: (213) 738-5707
Fax: (213) 383-1688
summeritlaw@swlaw.edu
This program is APPROVED by the American Bar Association.
