Globalized Legal Studies in Leiden, The Netherlands -- Undergraduate Program

Program Date: June 2-27, 2008
Deadline for Application: April 4, 2008

Deadline insures airfare subsidy. Registration continues until courses are full.

Don’t miss the chance to experience global legal studies courses taught in the world’s most prominent hub of international law, business, and politics. In addition to intensive classroom courses held at the Webster Leiden campus, students will have the chance to see international law practiced in person with visits to key institutions at The Hague, such as the International Criminal Court. Located just 10 minutes from The Hague and 30 minutes from Amsterdam by train, Leiden is one of Holland's best-kept secrets. The Webster campus sits in the historic city center on a picturesque canal with most of the student housing a short walk or bike ride from campus. Nearby Leiden University, which has nearly 20,000 students and staff, give this cozy college town of 115,000 inhabitants a youthful, international flair.

TUITION
Undergraduate………$515 - $530/per credit ($1,545 - $1,590 per 3 credit hour class)
Graduate…………….. $540 - $555/per credit ($1,620 - $1,665 per 3 credit hour class)
Summer tuition rates are estimated and will not be finalized until mid-April 2008.

Note that non-degree-seeking students are welcome to take Globalized Legal Studies courses.

PROGRAM FEE
The comprehensive program fee (lab fee & study abroad fee) includes accommodations, welcome reception each week, international health insurance, International Student Identity Card (ISIC), and Lonely Planet Guide Book to the Netherlands:

One week stay…...$900 (does not include airfare subsidy)
Two week stay…..$1,200 (includes airfare subsidy)
Three week stay....$1,400 (includes airfare subsidy)
Four week stay…..$1,600 (includes airfare subsidy)
Tuition and the appropriate program fee will be charged directly to each student’s Webster account.

AIRFARE SUBSIDY
Students taking six or more credit hours (two or more courses) in this program may be eligible for an airfare subsidy of up to $1,000.
Students registered in only one Globalized Legal Studies course will be responsible for purchasing
their own airfare.

COSTS NOT COVERED UNDER PROGRAM FEE (STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY)

• Passport fees, personal expenses, souvenirs, and other miscellaneous expenses.
• Tuition
• Meals
• Transportation costs to and from study tour site visits
• Admission costs for study tour site visits
• Local transportation and/or Personal travel

REFUNDS AND WITHDRAWALS
If for any reason the student is not permitted to register for the class, the program fee will be returned in full. If the student has been registered for the class, but then must drop or be dropped for any reason, recoverable portions of the program fee may be refundable if the class is full and another student can be registered to fill the vacancy.

ACADEMICS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Students will be assigned required readings to be accomplished before the start of summer courses in Leiden.

All students must check with their academic advisors or the Legal Studies Program prior to registration for the Globalized Legal Study trip. Please contact Linda Wynns at wynnslc@webster.edu or 314-968-7068 (academic inquiries only).

For logistics and other matters, please contact Kim McGrath, Study Abroad Coordinator, at mcgratki@webster.edu or 314-961-2660 ext. 7603 or Study Abroad Center: 314-968-6988.

CLASSES

Note that required online coursework begins May 5, 2008.

June 2-6, 2008
LEGL 4600-01 or LEGL 5500-01 -- The European Union: Its Structure and Function
Instructors: Hamilton & Fix
This Course will explore the European Union, its WWII origins, constitutional framework, legal history and the administrative "must" for United States corporations that do business with the EEC. In addition, the course will explore the law and institutions of the EU from the Common Market mandate for the free movement of goods and services to the dramatic subsides, product safety, and direct taxation. Optional trips to the European Court of Justice and European Parliament will be included.


June 9-13, 2008
LEGL 4600-02 or LEGL 5500-02-- Arbitration of International Disputes
Instructor: Fix
This course will explore the arbitration of international disputes. Students will receive instruction in the differences between common law litigation and arbitration. Arbitral practice will be illustrated with cases that used American Arbitration Association Rules and cases, which used the UNCITRAL model rules. Students will attend presentations by senior legal officers at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Peace Palace in the Hague and the Netherlands Arbitration Institute. A presentation by staff at the International Chamber of Commerce arbitration court in Paris will be scheduled if there is sufficient student interest.


June 16-20, 2008
LEGL 4600-03 or LEGL 5500-03 -- Collision Course
Instructor: Hart
This course will offer a comparison between international law, as viewed by most of Europe and as viewed by the United States. The impact of those two views of interntional law will be studied both in theory and as they apply to tribunals, governmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations that are located in the Hague.


June 23-27, 2008
LEGL 4600-04 or LEGL 5500-04 -- Applied International Human Rights Law
Instructor: Hart
This course will focus on the fundamental principles of int’l law as they apply to recent past and current int’l crisis, with particular focus on their relevance to events that are documented, litigated, or studied in the many institutions located in The Hague. Trials of persons accused of human rights violations, organizations that promote alternative dispute resolution for int’l clashes, entities that attempt to tackle int’l threats to peace, and similar institutions will be studied and visited as the schedule allows. The course will be conducted with an eye toward resolving ongoing and anticipated difficulties in applying international human rights law. A trip to Strasbourg, France to visit the Immeuble Louise Weiss (the official seat of European Parliament) and the European Court of Human Rights is planned.


CONTACT INFORMATION

Instructors
Julie Fix
Adjunct Faculty Behavioral & Social Sciences Department
Webster Hall 320
314-968-7068
juliefix68@webster.edu

Phyllis Hamilton
Adjunct Faculty
Behavioral & Social Sciences Department
Webster Hall 320
314-968-7068
phamilton39@webster.edu

Tena Hart
Associate Professor-Legal Studies
Behavioral & Social Sciences Department
Webster Hall 318
314-968-7067
hartch@webster.edu

Program Academic Coordinator
Linda Wynns
Behavioral & Social Sciences Department
Webster Hall 320
314-968-7068
wynnslc@webster.edu


Office of Study Abroad
Kimberly McGrath, Coordinator
Office of Study Abroad
Loretto Hall 164
314-246-7603
mcgratki@webster.edu

Guillermo A. Rodríguez
Director of Study Abroad & International Projects
Academic Affairs
Loretto Hall 163
314-246-7881
rodriggu@webster.edu

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What is included in the above comprehensive fee?
The comprehensive program fee stated above includes accommodations, international health insurance, International Student Identity Card (ISIC), and Lonely Planet Guide Book to the Netherlands.

Can the comprehensive fee be charged to my student account?
Yes, the fees and the tuition will be charged directly to each student’s Webster account.

How much will housing be per week?
The housing costs are included in the program fees above.

What costs are not covered by the program fee?
The following expenses are not covered by the comprehensive fee; these expenses are the responsibility of the student:

• Passport fees
• Tuition
• Books
• Transportation costs to and from study tour site visits
• Admission costs for study tour site visits
• Local transportation and/or personal travel approximately 20-35 Euros a week for courses other than the European Union Course.
• Additional travel and hotel costs for the recommended class trip will be the responsibility of the students attending this classes:
  • Arbitration of International Disputes: Paris, France
  • The European Union: Brussels, Belgium
  • Applied International Human Rights Law -- Strasbourg, France
• Meals (approximately 25-30 Euros a day, excluding beverages).
• Personal expenses, souvenirs, and other miscellaneous expenses.

What rules apply to refunds and withdrawals?
If for any reason the student is not permitted to register for the class(es), the program fees will be returned in full. If the student has been registered for the class, but then must drop or be dropped for any reason, recoverable portions of the program fees may be refundable if the class is full and another student can be registered to fill the vacancy.

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Applying and Registering

What is the application deadline?
Deadline for application is March 21, 2008.
Housing is not guaranteed if application is received after March 21, 2008.
The deadline for the airfare subsidy (if applicable) is also March 21, 2008.

How do I apply?
As for every short-term program abroad, all students from the United States need to download and complete Application and Student Treatment and Release Form and Medical Information Form and send it to the Office of Study Abroad at Loretto Hall #165 or by fax 314-963-6019. These forms can be downloaded from www.webster.edu/intl/sa/short_term.html

Do I have to pay a deposit?
The Program Fee will be posted to your account once the Application Form has been received by the Office of Study Abroad on or before March 21, 2008. Note that the Program Fee is not refundable after March 21, 2008, unless Webster University rejects the Application.

How do I register for the course(s)?
After completing all paperwork and obligations with the Office of Study Abroad, students in all majors who will be attending the Globalized Legal Studies Program in Leiden must contact Linda Wynns at wynnslc@webster.edu, 314-968-7068, or 1-800-981-9801x7068 for purposes of registration. (As with any registration, students must see their individual academic advisors first for academic guidance and to be released for registration).

I am a Webster University student attending a campus outside the United States, how do I register?
You must submit a “site transfer” application to your home campus advisor. The form will be sent to Webster-Leiden for processing.

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I will take courses during the first and fourth weeks, can I stay in the Webster housing the other two weeks?
Yes, since the program fee is based on the weeks you are staying and not the number of courses you are taking, you may pay the appropriate program fee for the amount of time spent in Leiden.

BE SURE TO SUBMIT YOUR HOUSING REQUEST FORMS TO THE OFFICE OF STUDY ABROAD BY FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2008. Housing will not be provided by Webster University if the application is received after March 21, 2008.

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Academics

Do you have to be a Legal Studies major?
No. Students from any major may participate in the Globalized Legal Studies Program.

Are there any prerequisites?
The normal prerequisites for the Legal Studies courses will be set-aside for this Globalized Legal Studies Program and the courses will be taught with that in mind. (This special setting aside of prerequisites is to be used for the Globalized Legal Studies Program in Leiden only and should not be confused with a waiver of those prerequisites for Legal Studies or Legal Analysis courses taught at the Main campus in St. Louis or Kansas City.)

Do I have to study before traveling to Leiden?
Yes. This program is a hybrid one, which includes online teaching and the international component. Students will have required readings and assignments which must be completed before the start of summer courses in Leiden.

When do the online portion of the classes start?
The online portion of the classes start on May 5, 2008. This applies to all classes.

What classes will be offered?
The following classes will be offered:
June 2-6, 2008 -- LEGL 4600-02 The European Union: Its Structure and Function.
Instructor: Hamilton and Fix

June 9-13, 2008 -- LEGL 4600-01 Arbitration of International Disputes.
Instructor: Fix

June 16-20, 2008 -- LEGL 4600 Collision Course.
Instructor: Hart

June 23-27, 2008 -- LEGL 4600-03 Applied International Human Rights Law.
Instructor: Hart

View all course descriptions

Who is my academic advisor?
All students must check with their individual academic advisors to see how the Leiden courses will fit into their programs.

Majors in the Legal Studies programs should contact Linda Wynns at wynnslc@webster.edu, 314-968-7068 or 1-800-981-9801x7068.
Students in other majors who will be attending the Globalized Legal Studies Program in Leiden must contact Linda Wynns at the contact options listed above for purposes of registration. This must be done after completing all paperwork and obligations with the Office of Study Abroad. (As with any registration, students must see their individual academic advisors first for academic guidance and to be released for registration).

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Study Abroad Fee

How much is the study abroad fee?
The study abroad fee for each student is $250 regardless of the number of courses taken. It will show in your student account as a separate charge.

I am a U.S. student studying abroad in Europe during the summer; do I need to pay another study abroad fee to take any of the courses in this program?
If you are a study abroad student, you should have paid the Summer study abroad fee; you would not be charged an additional study abroad fee.

I am a Webster-Leiden student, do I have to pay the study abroad fee?
You will not have to pay the study abroad fee, as you are not a U.S. study abroad student.

If I am a Webster student in London, Geneva, or Vienna, do I have to pay the study abroad fee?
You will not be charged the study abroad fee, but you will be responsible for ensuring you have adequate health insurance and should contact Webster-Leiden’s Christine Benninger (benninger@webster.nl) for their registration procedures.

Are students required to arrive on the Saturday before the first day of class or are they allowed to arrive when they can?
Students are expected to arrive at least one day before the start of their course. Arriving on the previous Saturday is advisable.

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Airfare Subsidy and Ticket

What can you tell me about the airfare subsidy?
Students from the United States taking six or more credit hours (two or more courses) in this program may be eligible for an airfare subsidy of up to $1,000. The Globalized Legal Studies Airfare Subsidy form can be accessed by visiting www.webster.edu/intl/sa/short_term.html. Travel arrangements will be made through Gwin’s Travel, 212 N. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122 – phone number 314-822-1957.

Be sure to submit you’re airfare subsidy form to the office of study abroad by Friday, March 21, 2008. The subsidy will not be provided by webster university if the application is received after March 21, 2008

You will be notified by email if you have received the award, and you will also receive an e-ticket from Gwin’s Travel. PLEASE CHECK THIS ITINERARY. Once you receive the ticket, you have two days to make changes at no cost. After that, you will be charged $25 for the first change, and a larger amount for additional changes.

If for any reason you need to cancel the ticket after it has been issued by Gwin’s, you are responsible for the cancellation fee.

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Logistics

Who can help me with the logistics?
For logistics and other matters, please contact Kim McGrath, Study Abroad Coordinator, at mcgratki@webster.edu or 314-246-7603 or Office of Study Abroad: 314-968-6988.

Do I need a passport and a visa?
Yes, you will need a valid passport; but, United States citizens do not need a visa while attending this program. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with the Netherlands embassy – in Washington, D.C. at www.netherlands-embassy.org/visainquiry.asp You will also need to hold a return/onward airline ticket.
If you currently hold a passport, please ensure that it will not expire while you are abroad. U.S. citizens needing a passport for the trip are advised to apply immediately. Routine passport processing can take from 10 to 12 weeks.

How do I get a passport?
United States citizens can visit the State Department’s web site travel.state.gov, or call the U.S. National Passport Information Center: 877-4USA-PPT. Please allow 9 - 11 weeks for processing of the passport application. If you need to travel urgently and require a passport sooner, please visit travel.state.gov for additional information on expedited processing. Peak domestic passport processing is between January and July. U.S. citizens living outside the U.S. should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

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When should I buy my airline tickets?
You may book and purchase your airline ticket to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (AMS) after Webster University has confirmed that you application and registration process is complete. You may contact Gwin’s Travel for your airline arrangements: Gwin’s Travel, 212 N. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122 – phone number 314-822-1957. Plan to arrive in Leiden at least the day before the scheduled on-location class date.

When would we be departing STL and arriving in Leiden?
Students are expected to arrange their own air travel to arrive no later than the Sunday before the start of the course for which they are registered. If you are awarded the airfare subsidy, your airline arrangements will be made by Gwin’s Travel, 212 N. Kirkwood Rd. Kirkwood, MO 63122 – phone number 314-822-1957.

Will I be picked up at the airport or at the train station?
No. It is your responsibility to get to Leiden and to your assigned housing. You are advised to get a taxi after you exit the Leiden Central Train Station. The travel time to your accommodations is 5 – 10 minutes. Instructions to the housing will be provided in Dutch and English for your convenience.

When would we be departing Leiden and arriving in STL?
Students will need to leave the housing provided by Webster on the Friday that is the last day of class. Travel arrangements are to be made by the student according to their preferences and commitments. Some students may opt to delay return to the States to travel further into the Netherlands or to other countries.

What are the accommodations (dorms)?
Most likely, you will be staying at the Kaarsenmakerstraat (the Minnehuis), which is located at Kaarsenmakersstraat 7, and is run by an organization called Stichting Leidse Studentenhuisvesting (The Leiden Student Housing Organization). It is modern, well appointed, and located within a fifteen-minute walk from the Webster building on one of Leiden’s scenic canals.

Students living here will have an opportunity to get to know Dutch students as well as other foreign students who have come know this famous university town to take advantage of its academic offerings.

A total of 58 rooms are spread out over three floors. The building is divided into eleven units, each consisting of a communal kitchen, pantry annex, washing facilities and toilets. It is also equipped with two washing machines, two dryers, ironing boards and irons, and a television room.

Will my room be cleaned regularly?
Although the company operating the "Minnehuis" has a cleaning service, which maintains the hallways, kitchens, pantries, showers, toilets and communal rooms, you are responsible for cleaning up after yourself in all public rooms and in your own room. If your room is left in an unacceptable condition, i.e. dirty, with damage to furniture etc., you will be billed for the damage and/or cost of cleaning, etc.

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