Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York, founded in 1901, and Loyola Law School of Loyola-Marymount University, Los Angeles, founded in 1920, are fully accredited by the American Bar Association and both schools are members of the Association of American Law Schools. The Summer Law Program in Bologna is approved by the American Bar Association.

The 2012 program will be held at the Faculty of Law of the University of Bologna (Università degli Studi di Bologna). The Faculty of Law (Facoltà di Giurisprudenza) is housed in a beautiful Renaissance building with modernized classroom facilities. The University is the oldest university in the western world. The study of law in Bologna began in the eleventh century with the revival of the systematic study of Roman Law; today the Faculty of Law is one of Europe's most respected law schools.

The University and Faculty of Law are located in the heart of the old city of Bologna, within walking distance of the major cultural and artistic attractions of the city. The University of Bologna has a multi-million volume library, as well as the usual facilities of a major institution of higher learning.

Classes will be held in a building of the Faculty of Law. The Faculty Library, which includes reading rooms and study areas, will be open to students from Monday through Saturday. Students will also have access to the university's computer laboratory.

The city of Bologna, with a population of approximately 500,000, is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy, approximately midway between Florence and Venice. Bologna is one of Italy's most attractive and interesting cities. The old city includes the magnificent Piazza Maggiore, the cathedral, beautiful churches and palaces, museums, and a wonderful marketplace, combined with the cafes, restaurants, nightclubs and discos frequented by thousands of university students. The program is scheduled while the university is in session.

The Asinelli & Garisenda towers

Bologna offers easy access to the surrounding region of Emilia-Romagna and all of Northern and Central Italy. The city is the major rail center of North-Central Italy. Florence (1 hour), Milan (1-1/2 hours), Rome (3 hours) and Venice (1-1/2 hours) are easily accessible by trains that run virtually around the clock. In addition, the beach resorts at Rimini and Ravenna are 1-1/2 hours by train.

Program participants can travel in the afternoon if the class schedule permits and easily arrange trips to almost any destination in Italy during the weekends. Other European cities outside of Italy are accessible by train.

Sunday, May 20 to Saturday, June 2, 2012 (1-2 credits)
Students may take one one-credit course, or both one-credit courses for two credits: International Commercial Arbitration and World Legal Systems.

Sunday, May 20 to Saturday, June 9, 2012 (2-4 credits) 
Students may take either two, three or four credits in the three-week session. They may enroll in Comparative Corporate Governance for two credits, and earn up to two more credits by enrolling in one or both one-credit courses: International Commercial Arbitration and World Legal Systems.

Eligibility and Acceptance
Students who are in good standing and who have completed one year of full-time or part-time law study at a U.S. law school are eligible to apply for admission to the program for academic credit. Law students at universities outside of the United States who have completed a year of study and practicing attorneys are also eligible to apply to attend the program. Students from non-U.S. law schools and practicing attorneys will receive a certificate for completed course work but they will not normally receive academic credit from the program. CLE credit may be available.

We are looking for a diverse group of interesting students who will bring various talents and backgrounds to the summer program and who will particularly benefit from what it has to offer. Brooklyn and Loyola adhere to and support all legal requirements for non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all of their programs.

You are advised to apply as early as possible and in any event no later than February 24, 2012 in order to secure a spot in the program with your preferred courses and hotel accommodations. We will consider applications received after February 24, 2012 so long as space remains in the program.

We accept a maximum of 58 students for the program. Last year there were 39 applications and 29 students attended the program (7 from schools other than Brooklyn and Loyola).

Good Standing Letters
Students from Brooklyn and Loyola, by signing and submitting their applications, authorize their Registrars to verify to us their good standing.

Students from other schools must submit letters of good standing. You are required to check with your school to determine your eligibility to attend the program. Letters of good standing are due by February 24, 2012.

See the Application Checklist for the Application Form and other required information.

Students with Disabilities
Brooklyn and Loyola Law Schools comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. The Acts prohibit discrimination on the basis of a disability. Students who are requesting disability accommodations must provide supporting documentation.

Students at Brooklyn Law School should contact studentaffairs@brooklaw.edu .

Students from Loyola Law School please contact Debbie Esparza at 213-736-1151 or debbie.esparza@lls.edu. Students from other law schools, please contact the appropriate office at your school.

All students must submit forms and supporting documentation to Lorraine McDonald.

In order to receive academic credit for a course, students must attend class consistently and complete the final exam for the course. The American Bar Association has strict rules governing class attendance and exam completion in summer study programs. Because of the small number of class meetings, students seeking academic credit for a course may not miss more than one class meeting. Attendance will therefore be taken at the beginning of each class. Each course has an on-site exam after the last meeting for the course. Students seeking academic credit should therefore arrange their travel schedules to ensure they are present in Bologna for the duration of the courses in which they are enrolled and to take the on-site exams at the designated times. The summer program begins with an introduction and welcome dinner on Sunday, May 20, 2012 and all classes start on Monday, May 21, 2012. The exams for World Legal Systems and International Commercial Arbitration are on Friday, June 1, 2012. The exam for Comparative Corporate Governance is on Saturday, June 9, 2012. Students admitted to the program will be required to sign a statement acknowledging they have received notice of these attendance and exam requirements.

For students enrolled at Brooklyn Law School, courses are available on a Pass/Fail basis only. Students enrolled at Loyola Law School of Los Angeles must elect in advance whether to take a course for a letter grade or on a Pass/Fail basis. Brooklyn and Loyola students may obtain an official transcript showing their grade for each course from their respective law school registrars.

For students enrolled in a law school other than Brooklyn Law School or Loyola Law School of Los Angeles, we will send to the registrar of your own law school an official transcript showing the letter grade you received for each course. In order for us to send this transcript, you must check the appropriate box on the Application Form giving us permission to release your grades to your registrar. We do not send official transcripts directly to students. You should consult with your own law school registrar in advance of the program about the availability of and requirements for receiving transfer credit. Your own registrar will be able to tell you whether transfer credit is available through the program on a Pass/Fail or letter-graded basis.

Following the completion of the program, all students, regardless of where they attend law school, will receive directly from Brooklyn Law School an unofficial transcript showing the letter grade they received for each course. 

CLE Credit (Continuing Legal Education)
If you are interested in CLE credit, contact Lorraine McDonald at (718) 780-7533 or lorraine.mcdonald@brooklaw.edu

Tuition & Fees
Tuition for the program is $700 per credit payable to Brooklyn Law School. Your $400 tuition deposit, which must accompany the application, will be credited against the tuition.

You will be billed separately for course materials, which will vary depending upon the course. In addition, there is a $100 activity fee per student to cover social events. In early March accepted students will receive a bill for these remaining payments for tuition, class materials and activity fees. Full payment will be due on March 23, 2012.

See Important Dates  for information on tuition due dates, withdrawals and refunds.

Financial Aid
If you are applying for financial aid, you should apply for the program early and submit your financial aid application immediately after you send in your Bologna application. Payment of tuition in FULL is required by March 23, 2012. Even if you are applying for financial aid at your school, you must include a $400 housing deposit if you are requesting our housing and a $400 tuition deposit with your application.

Brooklyn Law School and Loyola Law School students enrolled in the Bologna Program may be eligible to receive Private Alternative Educational Loans to help cover the costs of this program. 

Brooklyn Law School students interested in financing options should contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@brooklaw.edu or 718-780-7915. Please also see Financing Summer Enrollment and/or Study Abroad 2012 at https://blsconnect.brooklaw.edu/finances/howtoapply/Pages/SummerLoans.aspx.

Loyola students should contact Maura Boden at 213.736.1023 or studyabroad@lls.edu.

If you are not from Brooklyn Law School, please contact the financial aid office at your school to determine if any financial assistance is available to you. We will cooperate with your home institution to assure that any necessary paperwork is completed.

Additional Costs

Meals
Students are responsible for their meals (the hotels include breakfast). Bologna has many self-service restaurants, fast-food restaurants, bars, cafes, and pizzerias where students can eat for about $15 to $20 per meal. Program participants may also eat in the University's cafeteria.

Miscellaneous
You should plan to bring a reasonable amount of money in traveler's checks or a bank debit card (ATM card) that can be used in Italy to cover personal expenses such as meals, souvenirs, local transportation, etc., as well as to provide a safety cushion for the unexpected.

Travel
Students will arrange and pay for their own round trip travel between the U.S. and Bologna, Italy. Several airlines fly from various U.S. cities to Bologna, with connections in London, Paris, Frankfurt and other cities. Students may also fly to Milan with rail connections to Bologna. You can check the travel sections of local newspapers or travel websites for discount airfares.

STA Travel is a travel agency that specializes in student travel. They may offer a lower fare for the summer.

Changes and Refunds
Brooklyn and Loyola Law Schools reserve the right to cancel or change the program in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If the program is cancelled, tuition and housing payments will be refunded. However, neither Brooklyn nor Loyola will be responsible for any other financial losses (including those related to cancelled or changed travel arrangements).

For informational purposes, we provide a tentative schedule. Actual class meeting times may vary.

Recreation Facilities
There are a variety of sports facilities in Bologna including swimming pools, tennis courts, and gyms. There is a park close to the host hotels for running, basketball, and other activities.

Visits to Legal Institutions
Students will have the opportunity to visit local legal institutions. In past years, we have arranged visits to the local court and to a law firm as well as a roundtable discussion on the Italian legal system with local judges, lawyers, and professors.

Streets of Bologna

Social Events
A number of social events are held during each session of the program, including a welcome dinner on Sunday, May 20, 2012. There will be organized tours of the city and the university. In past years, we have arranged for a trip to a vineyard, with a visit to the wine cask storage room, and a lesson on wine production techniques.

During the summer months, the Municipality of Bologna organizes a Cultural Festival which offers a wide range of events each evening, such as open theater, cinema, concerts, and poetry readings. As a university town, Bologna offers a wide variety of other entertainment options, from opera to night clubs.

The Summer Program at the University of Bologna does not include health insurance, and Brooklyn Law School and Loyola Law School assume no responsibility for students' medical treatment or expenses during the program. Medical care is easily available in Bologna; however, students will be required to pay for medical services at the time they are rendered.

In order to participate in the summer program in Bologna, students must have health insurance coverage and must send us proof of that coverage. A copy of your HMO card will not suffice. Proof of your coverage must be in the form of a letter from your health insurance company indicating that you have insurance which will be effective while you are in Italy, or proof that you have purchased health insurance for that time period.

If you need to purchase insurance, one option is purchasing low-cost traveler's insurance through the STA Travel website at www.statravel.com or calling 1-800-781-4040.

Brooklyn Law School students who are enrolled in the Koster Insurance program can go to www.gallagherkoster.com/BrooklynLaw to find out about overseas coverage.

We will send health information guidelines to everyone accepted into the summer program, as provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx.

No drastic measures are necessary; but if you have concerns, please discuss them with your physician.   

General Travel Information
Students will arrange and pay for their own round trip travel between the U.S. and Bologna, Italy. Several airlines fly from various U.S. cities to Bologna, with connections in London, Paris, Frankfurt and other cities. Students may also fly to Milan with rail connections to Bologna. You can check the travel sections of local newspapers or travel websites for discount airfares.

Travel Advisory Information
Travel advisory information is available online at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1146.html, http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/. Information will be mailed to students with acceptance materials.

Visas
All students who are not U.S. citizens are responsible for inquiring about and applying for their own visas. It is important that you check with the Italian embassy or consulate for visa requirements. The website for the Italian Consulate in New York is: http://www.consnewyork.esteri.it/Consolato_NewYork/

• Applications should be submitted by Friday, February 24, 2012. We will consider applications after February 24, 2012 so long as space remains in the program.
• Full tuition payment is due on Friday, March 23, 2012.
• Withdrawal before March 23, 2012: the $400 housing deposit & $400 tuition deposit will be refunded.
• On March 23, 2012, ALL DEPOSITS become non-refundable.
• Withdrawal between March 24, 2012 and April 13, 2012: tuition payment (minus the $400 tuition deposit) will be refunded.
• Withdrawal after April 13, 2012: no refund will be made.
• Program begins for all students with dinner and introduction on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 8 p.m.
• Classes begin for all students with an introductory lecture on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
• Final exam for World Legal Systems is on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 9 - 10 a.m.
• Final exam for International Commercial Arbitration is on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 4 - 5 p.m.
• Program ends for students enrolled in the two-week session on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at noon.
• Final exam for Comparative Corporate Governance is on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 9 - 11 a.m.
• Program ends for students enrolled in the three-week session on Saturday June 9, 2012 at noon.

Read more about about tuition due dates, withdrawals and refunds.

Please fill out the attached applications and forms.

• Program Application.
• Waiver, Release and Indemnification Agreement.
• Letter of good standing. A student applying to the program who does not attend Brooklyn Law School or Loyola Law School must arrange for the Dean or Registrar of the student's own school to submit as part of the application a letter verifying that the student is in good standing. Please have your letter of good standing sent to Lorraine McDonald by February 24, 2012.
• Photo and Information Release form.
• Housing Application. Even if you are not requesting our housing, please sign page 1 of the Housing form and include with the Program application.
• Insurance Letter (not a copy of your HMO card). If you are waiting for your insurance letter, you may send the letter to us by March 23, 2012.
• Passport (photocopy). We will wait if your passport is being processed.
• Deposits. Please make out a check or money order for $800 for the required deposits ($400 for tuition and $400 for housing) payable to Brooklyn Law School.
• Mail the above documents and deposit to:
  

  Lorraine McDonald
  Brooklyn Law School
  250 Joralemon Street
  Brooklyn, NY 11201
  
  If you are a BLS student you may bring your application to Lorraine's desk outside of room 931.
  
  If you have any questions, please send email lorraine.mcdonald@brooklaw.edu.