Institute on International and Comparative Law
Contact Information
University of San Diego
Attn: Ms Cindy King
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110-2492
Fax: (619) 260-2230
Phone: (619) 260-
4597
E-mail: cking@sandiego.edu
Website: http://www.sandiego.edu
/lawabroad/
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., except for holidays and when the university is closed.
The USD School of Law, in cooperation with foreign universities, sponsors the Institute on International and Comparative Law. The institute conducts summer law study programs in the following countries.
The programs introduce American law students to foreign law and legal institutions, and provide intensive study during four- to five-week sessions. Classes abroad sensitize students to the cultural differences that influence effective international dealing and expose students to the perspectives of foreign experts. All courses are taught in English by institute faculty. Credits can be earned toward degree requirements. Each program has a different focus and is open to any enrolled law student in good standing. Judges, lawyers and students from foreign law schools frequently attend as well.
For more information, contact the Institute on International and Comparative Law at (619) 260- 4597 or visit our website at http://www.sandiego.edu/lawabroad.
England
The London program deals with international business law. Comparative courses cover banking, taxation, corporations, antitrust and labor law. The program also offers the opportunity to participate in a clinical experience with either a barrister or solicitor.
The Oxford program is designed to examine and compare English and American law. Though the two systems derive from a common origin, there are differences in areas such as civil liberties, criminal law and procedure, environmental law, family law, and energy development. Understanding these differences provides students with useful insight into the American legal system. Students can experience the Oxbridge tutorial style of law study by reading from many sources and writing papers that are discussed in detail with an Oxford don.
France
The Paris program examines international and comparative law, focusing on the cultural differences that influence international dealing and the differences and similarities between civil law and common law jurisdictions. Courses are generally offered in public international law, European Union (EU) law and international business transactions. Students may participate in an international business law clinic or work in a Paris law firm.
Ireland
The Dublin program specializes in human rights issues. Coursework covers international human rights, comparative civil rights and comparative criminal justice.
Italy
Law related to intellectual and artistic creativity is the theme of the Florence program. Courses in international art law and international intellectual property are generally offered. Related courses in immigration law, international negotiations, international litigation, international entertainment law and international contracts may also be offered.
Russia
This program focuses primarily on the variety of legal systems found in ex-socialist countries and the special problems confronting outside lawyers dealing with those countries, their corporations and their residents. The program takes place in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Courses offered cover East-West trade law and Russian law. Credit internships with Russian law firms and non-governmental organizations are available.
Spain
The Barcelona program specializes in European law. It offers several courses related to the law of the EU, as well as complementary courses in international contracts, international corporations and international environmental law. Students fluent in Spanish may participate in an international business law clinic, which offers opportunities to work in Barcelona law firms.
