International Programs

NYLS London Summer Program 2013

The program is a cooperative venture of the Center for International Law, the Center for Financial Services Law, and the Center for Real Estate Studies.

QUICK SUMMARY

Dates: May 20, 2013 - June 12, 2013 (Exams for the program will be held on June 12.)

Location: Courses will be held at the College of Law of England and Wales, London

Faculty Director: Professor Lloyd Bonfield, Director, Center for International Law

Main contact for all questions: Michael Rhee, Associate Director, Center for International Law, at (212) 431-2865 or michael.rhee@nyls.edu

Course Offerings: Students will enroll in 2 courses and earn a total of 4 credits over the summer. (None of these classes have prerequisites.) The following courses will be offered in 2013. Detailed course descriptions are found further below.

• International Business Transactions (Limited enrollment. Preference will be given to students who enroll early. See the "Important Notice" below.)
• International Financial Services Law (A student enrolled in International Financial Services Law will be eligible to apply for a limited number of volunteer externships -- which will take place in New York directly following the London program -- for 2 academic credits at no additional cost. So the student will earn a total of 6 credits during the summer.)
• International Intellectual Property
• Real Estate Transactions in a Global Marketplace (Limited enrollment. Preference will be given to students who enroll early. See the "Important Notice" below.)

IMPORTANT NOTICE! If you rank International Business Transactions and Real Estate Transactions in a Global Marketplace in your top three choices, you will be placed into at most only one of them.

Being in good academic standing: If your GPA is close to a 2.0, you should think very, very carefully about whether you want to attend the London program. Also, for students placed into the Comprehensive Curriculum Program, the credits earned in the London program will NOT apply toward the 86 credits needed for graduation.

Anticipated Cost of Program: The figures below are only an estimate. The actual costs will vary depending on the needs of individual students. Expenses in London will be incurred in pound sterling. For information on currency conversions, please click here.

• Tuition (which includes the cost of books, materials, and a non-refundable $500 deposit which will be credited to your summer tuition): $5,100
• Airfare: $1,000 (Students must arrange their own travel plans, and, if necessary, visa arrangements. We will NOT travel in a group.)
• Room for 23 nights @ $75 per night: $1,725
• Meals for 23 days @ $45 per day: $1,035
• Miscellaneous travel for 23 days @ $6 per day: $138
• Approximate Total: $8,998

Financial Aid: Financial aid may be available. To fill out the financial aid form (in PDF format), click here. Both the London program application form and the separate financial aid form are due by Monday, April 15, 2013.

Anticipated Enrollment: In the past three years, enrollment in the program has ranged from 20-35 students. This summer, we anticipate that 40 students will participate in the program. This program is open to all New York Law School students in good standing as well as to students in good standing at other ABA-registered* law schools and equivalent law schools abroad.

Application procedures:

• Click here for the application.
• After filling and printing out the application, mail it to: New York Law School, Center for International Law, 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013. You may also submit your application in person to the Center for International Law.
• Please remember to include your $500 deposit (payable to "New York Law School" by check or money order only).
• Questions? Contact Michael Rhee, Associate Director, Center for International Law, (212) 431-2865 or send a message to michael.rhee@nyls.edu
• DEADLINE: Monday, April 15, 2013
   

INFORMATION ON THE COLLEGE OF LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES

Courses will be held at The College of Law of England and Wales (14 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London)

• Click here for more information on the College of Law of England and Wales.
• Click here for a map and directions to campus.

The College of Law's Bloomsbury's location is very accessible, with numerous tube, rail, and bus routes nearby. Nearest underground stations include: Goodge Street (Northern Line); Tottenham Court Road (Central/Northern Line); Russell Square (Piccadilly Line); Warren Street (Victoria/Northern Line); Euston Square (Hammersmith & City/Circle/Metropolitan Line); Euston (Victoria/Northern Line); and Holborn (Central/Picadilly Line).

Access to timetables and routes are available from the Transport for London (TFL) Web site: www.tfl.gov.uk

Classrooms can be accessed by elevator or stairs. They are NOT equipped with individual power sources for students. If you wish to use your laptop in class, make sure to fully charge it before class. A large computer lab is available to students free of charge, and wireless Internet is available throughout most areas of the building.

Students will also have access to the Store Street building Library, which spans four floors. The main entrance to the Library is located on the second floor. The Library staff will be happy to assist students who may have questions.
 

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES: None of the courses below have a prerequisite.

International Financial Services Law (2 credits)
Professor Ronald Filler
This course will examine both securities regulation and corporate governance from a comparative law perspective. The first half of the course will focus on the securities law regime of the United States and that of various European countries, particularly the United Kingdom. Emphasis will be placed on public and private offerings of securities and the regulation of takeover activity. The second half of the course will focus on listed and OTC derivatives products, how they are regulated by U.S., U.K. and European regulators, and how the recent Dodd-Frank Act, and recent regulations, have dramatically changed the regulatory landscape. Enrollment in this course is mandatory for students interested in a 2-credit externship in New York following the end of the London program.

International Intellectual Property (2 credits)
Professor Michael Blakeney
This course will survey the principal international intellectual property legal regimes, the implementation of international intellectual property obligations within domestic law. The course will touch on issues such as jurisdiction, national treatment, choice of law, and enforcement of foreign judgments as these issues relate to intellectual property disputes. Finally, the course will examine selected policy issues in the area of international intellectual property, such as enforcement of intellectual property rights in less developed countries, harmonization alternatives, access to knowledge/access to medicines, human rights, sustainable development, cultural rights, and the protection of traditional knowledge.

International Business Transactions (2 credits)
Professor Lloyd Bonfield
This course covers international sales of goods and services; cross-border transfers of intellectual property; foreign direct investment; and international settlement of disputes. Topics relating to sales of goods and services include documentary and standby letters of credit, bills of lading, and distributorship and franchising agreements. Topics related to intellectual property (patents, copyright, trademarks, know-how) are viewed from the perspectives of industrialized and developing countries, and antitrust policy. Topics relating to foreign direct investment include not only types of establishments but also privatizations, project finance, exchange controls, labor relations, and multilateral institutions. Topics relating to dispute settlement include arbitration, extraterritorial jurisdiction, and the enforcement of foreign judgments.

Real Estate Transactions in a Global Marketplace (2 credits)
Professor James Hagy
This course offers a unique opportunity to explore the rewards and challenges of serving as coordinating legal counsel in business transactions in an increasingly global marketplace. The course will offer an interactive, hands-on simulation approach built around realistic business transaction scenarios and working meetings with leading professionals and experts in their fields. The program is designed around a series of mock client simulations depicting U.S.-based commercial clients with proposed projects (located primarily in the United Kingdom) who have engaged the class participants as coordinating counsel. The simulations will have a particular focus on real estate projects, but with learning points of application in other types of commercial transactions.
 

FINAL EXAMINATIONS

Final exams will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, and from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Students must take their exams on the appointed date and time. They should plan to be in London until late afternoon on June 12, 2013.
 

CREDITS

• NYLS Students: Students will receive letter grades, and the Law School will apply the 4 (or 6) credits earned in London to the 86 credits needed for graduation. In addition, the grades earned in London will be averaged into students' New York Law School grades to calculate cumulative grade-point averages. However, New York Law School students will not receive residence credits for attending this program. Therefore, participation in this program may not be used to accelerate New York Law School students' date of graduation. Finally, for students placed into the Comprehensive Curriculum Program, these 4 (or 6) credits will NOT apply toward the 86 credits needed for graduation.
• Non-NYLS students: Acceptance of any credit or grade for any course taken in this program, including internships, is subject to determination by the student's home school. As such, any non-NYLS student participating in the program should contact the proper authority at his or her home school to ascertain if grades and/or credits will transfer. Non-NYLS students should also check with their registrar's office to determine how the program fits into residency requirements. It is unlikely that participation in this summer program will accelerate one's date of graduation.
• New York Law School's usual academic requirements apply for the award of credit. New York Law School uses an "A+ - F" grading system. Pass-fail is not an option. Each class will have one open-book exam, either take-home or in-class, to evaluate students' performance. Courses may not be audited.

TRAVEL

• Students must make their own travel arrangements to London. (Students who want to travel to continental Europe will also have to make their own travel arrangements.) Passports are required for travel to London and are the responsibility of each student. Contact the nearest State Department Office for further information.
• Students who are U.S. citizens most likely won’t need a visa to enter the United Kingdom for the London program. But if the United Kingdom had, in the past, denied you entry into the country or had deported you (among other situations), you may need to apply for a visa. Click here for more information.
• Below are links to the U.S. State Department's Travel Advisories for citizens traveling abroad to the U.K. and France. Students should read in full the information provided in the links. Students should also look at the advisories for other countries they intend to visit over the summer.
• United Kingdom: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1052.html
• France: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1116.html 

ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITIES

New York Law School welcomes applications from students with disabilities. However, not all public buildings in the U.K. are handicap accessible.

Students who need accommodations for disabilities while in London must contact Sally Harding, Senior Director of Student Life. Ms. Harding can be reached at sally.harding@nyls.edu. We will provide accommodations for students with disabilities including physical, psychological, and learning disabilities. Students are responsible for identifying themselves to Ms. Harding in sufficient time to allow for receipt of proper documentation and coordination of services.

CANCELLATION POLICY

New York Law School reserves the right to alter or cancel this program. Cancellation would occur in the event of program under-enrollment by April 16, 2012, or unforeseen international events that could substantially inhibit program operations or seriously compromise student safety. In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled, New York Law School will make every effort to place the students who had paid a deposit into a similar program and return all monies collected within 20 days.

ON-SITE ADMINISTRATION

Professor Lloyd Bonfield is the on-site faculty director for the London Program. Professor Bonfield will have an office the 14 Store Street Building.

Diana Heller will be the onsite administrator for the program. Diana is a fully qualified London tour guide (and also a graduate of New York Law School), and will offer walking tours of London during the course of the program. Diana may be contacted by the following email address: diana.heller@nyls.edu

SIGHTSEEING IN LONDON

For general information on sightseeing and current happenings throughout London, click on the links below:

• Fodor's Smart Tips for London: www.fodors.com/world/europe/england/london/
• TimeOut: www.timeout.com/london
• London & Partners: www.londonandpartners.com/
• UK Guide: www.ukguide.org
• Travel Britain: www.travelbritain.com
• London Town: www.londontown.com
• Britannia: www.britannia.com
• All in London: www.allinlondon.co.uk

Summer Abroad Programs and Guidelines at New York Law School

New York Law School permits students in good academic standing to take courses and earn academic credits only through American Bar Association-approved** summer abroad programs.

Listing of Summer Programs:

• For a list of ABA-approved study abroad programs, please click here.

Summer abroad guidelines:

• The Center for International Law handles only the logistics for its own London summer program.
• For non-NYLS summer abroad programs, students must obtain permission from the Office of Academic Affairs (5th Floor of the "C" building) before attending such a program. All courses must also be approved in advance. Please visit the Office of Academic Affairs to fill out a permission form. That office has also posted a list of frequently asked questions concerning study abroad.
• New York Law School will transfer up to six credits from a summer abroad program and apply them towards the 86 credits needed for graduation, provided that the grade received was a "B" or higher. Students will receive only credit for non-NYLS summer abroad programs. (New York Law School does not accept or transfer the actual letter grades for non-NYLS summer abroad programs.)
• Please note that credit will be given for only one summer abroad program. Furthermore, students should be aware that, generally, residence credit will not be awarded for a summer abroad program and, therefore, students may not use such programs to accelerate their date of graduation. (Resident credit is awarded only for those programs in which the in-class component of the program is at least eight weeks long.)

 
**Independent Study Abroad (as part of a non-ABA program): New York Law School recognizes that study at a foreign law school, which is not approved by the ABA, can add significantly to a student's understanding of international and comparative law. The goal of such study shall include enhancing a student's knowledge of different legal systems, preparing a student for practice in a global environment, and strengthening a student's overall legal education. In order to receive credit for an independent study abroad as part of a non-ABA program, a student must meet and obtain prior permission from the Office of Academic Affairs.

* Office of the Consultant on Legal Education /
  Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  American Bar Association
  321 N. Clark Street, 21st Floor
  Chicago, IL 60654
  Phone: (312) 988-6738
  Fax: (312) 988-5681
  legaled@americanbar.org 
 

Apply Here!

Application Deadline: April 15, 2013

Important reminder:

• International Business Transactions and Real Estate Transactions in a Global Marketplace are limited enrollment courses.
• Preference will be given to students who enroll early.
• If you rank International Business Transactions and Real Estate Transactions in a Global Marketplace in your top three choices, you will be placed into at most only one of them.

After filling and printing out the application:

• Mail it to: New York Law School, Center for International Law, 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013.
• Don't forget to enclose your $500 security deposit payable to "New York Law School" by check or money order only.
• You may also submit your application in person to the Center for International Law.