Antoni Gaudi's Church of the Sagrada Familia (1882)
May 26 - June 20
I would rather be Count of Barcelona than Holy Roman Emperor----------------- Charles V
Facilities
The Barcelona Institute is held with the encouragement of the Mayor of Barcelona, the President (Chief Justice) of the Supreme Court of Catalonia, and the General Director of Catalan Universities, with the support of the Catalan Universities. Classes and offices are at the building of the Aula Tomas y Valiente Law Faculty of the University of Barcelona, Av. Diagonal 684, 08034 Barcelona, in the Pedralbes and Les Corts district (Metro: Palau Reial or Maria Cristina). Direct underground service from the Placa de Catalunya takes about 20 minutes.
Orientation
The first on-site event in Barcelona is Orientation on Monday, May 26th, at 5:00pm, at the Aula Tomas y Valiente Law Faculty of the University of Barcelona, Av Diagonal 684, 08034 Barcelona, this is also where classes will be held. Classes and the Internship begin Tuesday, May 27th at 9:30a.m.
Touring
Barcelona is centrally located on the Mediterranean coast between France's Cote d'Azur and Spain's Costa Dorada, near the Costa Brava. One can conveniently visit many areas on both sides of the Mediterranean.
Unlike Madrid and the rest of Spain, Barcelona has a mild climate in May and June that is conducive to all manner of outdoor sports. At the turn of the last century, it was the heart of the modernist movement in architecture, examples of which are everywhere in both public buildings and private houses. But Barcelona has architectural treasures from every age, from twisting medieval streets and renaissance palaces to its recently completed art museum. Both Miro and Picasso were from Barcelona, which today continues its tradition of cutting-edge modern art. Students may wish to remain for the June 24th Feast of San Juan.
Extra-Curricular Legal Activities
The Barcelona Institute will organize visits of legal interest, such as to the courts, which began jury trials for specific crimes in 1996. Informal talks will be held with judges, practitioners, or faculty members on international topics.
Enrollment
Last year, 46 students enrolled from 22 schools, including 16 USD JD candidates. Enrollment is limited.