Anything may happen in France. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -François de la Rochefoucauld
The oldest working clock in Paris is on the Tour de l'Horloge of the Conciergerie, just adjacent to the courts (Palais de Justice). Built in 1370, it received its frame in 1585. The left figure holding the decalogue and scepter signifies divine justice; the right, with the scales and sword, personifies human justice. The shield above the pediment carries the Bourbon fleur-de-lys and the castles of Castille, the arms of King (and Saint) Louis IX (1214-70), patron of French justice.
Facilities
The Paris Institute is co-sponsored by ESSEC, the law faculty at the University of Paris I, and the Institut Catholique de Paris. Founded in 1973, it was the first summer program on the European continent sponsored by a U.S. law school. Classrooms and offices are in the University of Paris' Centre Malher, 9 rue Malher, Paris, 4e. (metro stop: St Paul) is in the Marais, an area of graceful 17th century mansions such as the Hotel Sale, now the Picasso Museum. It is an easy walk to Notre Dame and the Palais de Justice.
Orientation
The first on-site event in Paris is Orientation on Monday, June 30, 5:00pm, at 9 rue Malher. Classes and the Internship begin Tuesday, July 1.
Touring
Normally trips are organized to Chartres, Claude Monet's home at Giverny, the chateaux of the Loire Valley and Champagne; and many students visit Mt. St. Michel, Bayeux, and the Riviera.
Extra-curricular Legal Activities
The group tours the Palais de Justice, the Conseil d'Etat, and the French Senate on educational visits arranged specially for us. There are talks by Paris practitioners and professors, and by legal officers of international organizations.
Enrollment
Last year 33 students enrolled from 13 schools. 11 were USD JD candidates, and 11 were students from outside the U.S. - 4 from Germany, 3 from Italy, 2 from France and 2 from Russia. Enrollment is limited.