2008 Central & Eastern European Law Program
Dubrovnik, Croatia
June 28 - August 2, 2008
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- Based in Dubrovnik, Croatia, a beautiful seaside resort on the Mediterranean Sea
- In collaboration with the University of Zagreb School of Law
- Courses address the transition of legal systems in Central and Eastern Europe
Curriculum
The following courses are offered:
- Transformation of Legal Systems in Central and Eastern Europe (1 credit)
- Legal Aspects of Doing Business in Central and Eastern Europe - from the American and the European Perspective (2 credits)
- From Application to Membership in the EU (1 credit)
- Real Estate Acquisition and Ownership in Central and Eastern Europe (1 credit)
- Human Rights Issues from Central and Eastern Europe Before the European Court of Human Rights (1 credit)
Courses are taught by faculty from law schools in Europe and the U.S. Field trips to legal institutions and cultural sites in the vicinity of Dubrovnik and possibly Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Program Administration
The Program Director is Prof. Dr. Jennifer A. Drobac. She will be on site and maintaining an office at the hotel and conference center. Shari Baldwin will assist in administering the program from Indianapolis.
Credits and Schedule of Classes
Participants do not have to take all courses but the program fee is fixed regardless of the number of courses actually taken.
Grading policies will be the same as in the regular courses of study at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis. Grades are given on an A through F scale. Regular class attendance and class participation are required. Grades will be determined primarily by performance on the examination, but the instructors also are encouraged to take class participation into consideration.
For students of the Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, no credit will be given for a failing (F) grade. Students from other schools are advised to consult with their own schools about transfer of credits earned in the program, since acceptance of transfer credit or of grades is subject to the policies of the students' home schools. Similarly, it is up to the home schools whether participation in this program, or in any summer session at any law school, may be used to accelerate graduation.
Criteria for Admission to the Program
The Program is open to students who have completed at least one year of study in an ABA-accredited law school and who are in good standing at their schools, and to graduates of ABA-accredited law schools. On an individual basis, American lawyers, foreign law students or law graduates, or American or foreign applicants with graduate degrees in disciplines other than law, may be considered for admission. The Program is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Program Fees
The fee for the program is $6350 per student. This fee includes:
- Tuition for six semester credit hours
- Program registration fees
- Accommodation in a single room in a beach-front hotel near Dubrovnik
- Half-board (breakfast and light lunches)
- Several excursions and one-day field trips
- Ground transportation for scheduled field trips
- Course materials
International students who do not receive ABA-approved credit, as well as friends or family of participating students can applyfor participation in the program at a reduced rate of $3,500. Thisrate entitles payer to full participation in the program.
Housing
Participants and faculty are accommodated at Astarea Hotel and Conference Center near Dubrovnik. Classes take place in thesame building. Accommodation is in single rooms in bungalows on the hotel premises or in the main building of the hotel (by student preference). All rooms are double rooms with single occupancy. All rooms are air conditioned. The hotel and conference center has several restaurants and bars, a private beach, swimming pool and various game and activity rooms. Shuttle buses and other transportation to Dubrovnik are available.
Co-Curricular Activities & Field Trips
Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful coastal resorts in the worldwith an extremely rich cultural and historic heritage. The city and its surroundings offer many choices for cultural, culinary, and sports activities. Examples include sightseeing, shopping,visits to restaurants, bars, night clubs, wineries, traditional villages, all kinds of water sports, biking, off-road trips by SUV or mountain bike, hiking, horseback riding, and many more.
Theprogram will include one visit to the city of Dubrovnik with a welcome at the local administration, as well as one full day trip by boat along the coast. Additional travel opportunities in the vicinity include a pilgrimage to Medugorje, a visit to nearby Montenegro or Sarajevo, as well as additional cruises to some of the many beautiful islands along the coast.
Meals and Other Expenses
All breakfasts are included in the program fee. During weekdays, light lunches are also provided free of charge at the end of the classroom sessions. Participants should plan on spending $10-$20/day for dinners and other expenses, as well as adequate pocket moneyfor extra curricular activities.
Knowledge of Croatian
Since all academic work will be in English and since Dubrovnik welcomes many tourists from all over the world, knowledge of Croatian is not required.
Transportation
Program participants must arrange and pay for their own transportation from the U.S. to Dubrovnik and back. Direct flights to Dubrovnikare available from Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. On specified days, shuttle service will be arranged from the airport to the hotel. The ride is less than 15 minutes and costs only about $10 by taxi.
Passports and Other Documents
Passports are required for entry into the European Union and Croatia. Participants who do not have a valid passport are urged to apply for one promptly. Visas are not required for U.S. citizens. Applicants must include a photocopy of their passport and one passport-size photograph with the application.
Indiana University requires participants to sign a document releasing the sponsoring institution from liability. This form is included with the application package and must be signed and returned with the application. Participants must also sign and return with the application one copy of the General Conditions of the program. A Consular Information Sheet for Croatia, issued by the United StatesDepartment of State, is also included in the application materials and should be read prior to submission of the application.
Consular Information Sheet
Application Deadline and Payment
Applications should be filed before April 1, 2008. Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Director of the program. Unless other arrangements are approved in writing by the Director of the program, a non-refundable registration fee has to be paid within seven days of acceptance of an application. The $250 registration fee will be applied towards the $6,350 total program fee.
Checks shouldbe made payable to Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, and should be sent to Shari Baldwin, Central and Eastern EuropeanLaw Program, Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, 530 W. New York Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
The number of places is limited and properly completed applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Thus, early application is strongly encouraged.
Financial Assistance
Participants may apply for student loans to cover part of the program fee, transportation, and cost of living expenses. Arrangements for such loans should be made through the financial aid office at the participant's school. The participant's school may have other financial assistance available.
Cancellation or Alteration
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis reserves the right to cancel or alter the program should circumstances warrant, including lack of sufficient enrollment. In the event of cancellation (or significant alteration), all fees and deposits will be refunded, and applicants will be provided with information on other summer programs that may be of interest.
If an applicant cancels after the application has been accepted and the registration fee has been paid, no refunds of any payments will be made, except in cases of certifiable personal medical emergency.
"2005 European Law in Mlini" Read a newspaper article about the program (translated by Igor Volner).
ABA Team Calls Summer Program in Croatia a “Jewel” The ABA’s site evaluation team gave glowing reviews to the law school’s newest study abroad program, the Central and Eastern European Law Summer Program, based in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The report, submitted on behalf of the ABA site evaluation team by Lizbeth A. Moody, Dean Emeritus and Distinguished University Professor from Stetson University College of Law, stated the program is “an excellent example of what can be accomplished in a foreign summer program… [It] combines a rigorous academic regimen with a cultural exchange between Croatia and the United States… which is sure to provide benefits to the interests of both countries.” According to the report the program’s highlights include: “dedicated directors,” “superb faculty,” “evident enthusiasm of the students for the program,” and “ the support of two great universities” (i.e. Indiana University and the University of Zagreb). It concludes by characterizing the program as a “jewel easily recommended to future enrollees.”
For applications and further information contact:
Shari Baldwin
Summer Study Abroad Law Programs Coordinator
Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis
530 West New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
e-mail: ssbaldwi@iupui.edu
