Sydney and Perth, Australia 2008
Australian law, Law and Technology, or International Alternative Dispute Resolution
Dates: June 8 - July 4
Units: 1-7 depending on options selected by student. Standard class program: 4 units. 4-week internships following classes: 3 units.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS
Brenner Reading (for Ajoy Gosh)
Sieber Reading (for Ajoy Gosh)
About the Program: An Overview
1. Introduction to Australian Law: June 8 - June 13 (1 unit)
All participants begin with a one-week, 1 unit survey of Australian Law conducted at University of Technology, Sydney, (UTS) School of Law, which includes a day long field trip to Canberra, Australia’s capital. Participants may then choose between two courses, each for three weeks and 3 units credit:
2a. Law and Technology: June 16 - July 4, University of Technology, Sydney (3 units)
OR
2b. International Commercial Dispute Resolution, June 16 - July 4, Murdoch University, Perth (3 units)
Add to classes optional four week internships in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Canberra, or Brisbane.
July 6 - August 1 (3 units)
Alternatively, after completion of the one-week survey of Australian Law in Sydney, select students may undertake an eight-week, 6 unit internship in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth (ending August 1.)
This program provides a unique pan-Australian opportunity to get to know this fascinating country and its people. Both UTS and Murdoch are public law schools of the highest quality. Instruction in both courses is by Australian faculty.
Santa Clara launched its law and technology program at UTS in Sydney in 2004. For 2008, Santa Clara has entered into a partnership with South Texas College of Law, expanding the program to include a course in international commercial dispute resolution at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia. The program is approved by the American Bar Association.
Directors:
Sydney: Professors Eric and Nancy Wright, Santa Clara University
Sydney program coordinator: Professor Anita Stuhmcke, UTS, School of Law
Perth: Professor and Associate Dean, Catherine Burnett, South Texas College of Law
Perth program coordinator: Dean and Professor Gabriel Moens, Murdoch University, School of Law
Enrollment Limit: 35 (Maximum of 20 in the separate courses)
Application Deadline: March 20, 2008
Student Evaluations:
(1-5 Scale: 4 = Good 5 = Excellent
2007: 4.9
"There are not enough great things I can say about the Sydney abroad program. The professors were great: welcoming and warm, not to mention the foremost experts in their respective fields. The courseload was a perfect amount — enough to keep us interested in learning, but not overwhelming. Taking classes in the morning meant having afternoons free to take in the beautiful sights of the city. I met amazing people whom I'm sure I will keep in touch with, and had a chance to travel to the Great Barrier Reef and Fiji on weekends. I participated in the internship portion, working at Amnesty International for four weeks where I got practical, hands on experience. There is no better way I could have spent my summer!"
Serinna Jenab, SCU (2007)
"I had the most wonderful, life fulling experience in Sydney. It opened my mind . . . I got to meet a variety of attorneys there and intern at Coca Cola Company. I got to hug kangaroos and koalas, go snowboarding in New Zealand, meet wonderful people from all over the world, visit the most beautiful beaches in the world. I would do it again in a heartbeat!"
Ann Guyen, SCU (2005)
"The faculty at UTS was excellent . . . and all helped make the trip very interesting and enjoyable."
Anon (2007)
"It was a great educational experience and the subject matter was very exciting."
Anon (2007)
"Fantastic program. It's a great balance between academics and allowing us to see the country."
Anon (2007)
"Everyone in the [Sydney] program, the students and the faculty, was like a family. I felt very comfortable and had an amazing time."
Scott Resnick, Arizona State (2007)