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INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM FOR UNDERGRADUATE LAW STUDENTS. Chicago-Kent College of Law Four week program: July 13 – August 7, 2009. Why Study in America Now?.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEMFOR UNDERGRADUATE LAW STUDENTS Chicago-Kent College of Law Four week program: July 13 – August 7, 2009
Why Study in America Now? • We have an exciting new president of our 200+ year old of multicultural democracy, you can learn about common law legal principles, and you can meet and get to know Americans. • We have a vibrant public intellectual discourse with many different voices participating, and students can actively engage the issues associated with the intersection of legal rights, civil liberties, and national security
Summer Program • Introduction to American Legal Concepts and American History and Culture • Program directed by Harvard educated international business lawyer • Program Cost and Dates: • Cost is $3750 per student • Arrival July 11/12 2009 • Departure August 8, 2009
Summer 2009 • This special summer program will • give students an overview of the American legal system, • introduce them to important concepts in American law, and • offer many interesting field trips and excursions
Academic Program Academic course: * Introduction to American Legal Concepts and American History and Culture Field trips such as: * Excursions to courts and the county jail, a law firm and major financial institutions such as the Board of Trade and the Federal Reserve Bank. Visits to cultural institutions such as: * Museums, Navy Pier, a Chicago River boat cruise, a baseball game and Six Flags Amusement park
What is included in the price? • COURSE PRICE WILL INCLUDE: • course tuition and course materials • housing in campus dormitories, plus linens • weekday food expenses • all field trip expenses (baseball game, museums, Cook County Jail, Federal and State courts, Federal Reserve Bank, Six Flags Adventure, Architectural boat cruise, Navy Pier) • transportation to and from the Chicago airport
What is NOT included in the price? • Airfare to and from Chicago • Weekend meals • Personal travel expenses in Chicago • Medical insurance (required—see PDF for requirements and the following slide for a suggested provider) • Other personal expenses
Medical Insurance Option • One option is Travelers Insurance through the U.S. Travelers Insurance Service • Cost Per Month: $81.00 (approximately) • Aggregated Lifetime Maximum Benefit: $100,000.00 per injury or illness • Deductible: $250.00 • Go to: http://www.buyamericaninsurance.com/health/international/visitor.jsp • Click the ‘Visit USA’ Insurance Plan
Come to Chicago in Summer 2009 • Chicago – an exciting city in the heartland of America • Chicago-Kent – a progressive and innovative law school located in the heart of the city • Study Law and Have Fun too! • Chicago has many important museums, two baseball stadiums, beautiful lakefront beaches, interesting bars and music clubs, friendly people
CONTACT CHICAGO-KENT • Program dates: July 11 – August 8, 2009 • Program fee: $3750 • Incidental expenses: $250 (estimate) • Contact Ms. Hilary Waldron at hwaldron@kentlaw.edu