Description

The University of Aberdeen enjoys a rich heritage, dating from the 1495 founding of King's College. In 2006, Newsweek magazine named it as one of four "Scottish Ivies." Also this year, Aberdeen Law School was ranked the best in Scotland and fifth in the United Kingdom by the London Times.

The modern city of Aberdeen is located on the edge of the Grampian Highlands between the Rivers Dee and Don on the icy North Sea. The "granite city," as it is known, is lined with a profusion of roses, beautiful parks and venues for numerous sports activities (especially golf), as well as a lively nightlife and pub scene. It is easily reached by plane from London, Amsterdam, Dublin and Reykjavik.

Transportation by bus within the city is convenient and inexpensive. Major tourist areas like Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Oban and the Isle of Skye are accessible by train or bus.

Summer weather in Aberdeen is similar to fall in the mid-Atlantic region--often bright and cool or rainy and cold. During the summer, Aberdeen residents enjoy 20 hours of sunlight each day.

Highlights

Study abroad this summer at an ABA-accredited program at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland's historic university founded in 1495.

The program is co-sponsored by the University of Baltimore School of Law and the University of Maryland School of Law, and hosted by the University of Aberdeen, and is accredited by the American Bar Association.

The Aberdeen summer abroad program in comparative law provides a new perspective on the American legal system.

Courses focus on a comparison of U.S. and U.K. laws. The program's unique feature is that each course is designed and taught by a team of professors from the United States and Scotland. Classes are interactive and students are able to discuss course materials with faculty and participating Aberdeen students at a daily morning coffee break. 20 American law students participated in the 2008 program, and 32 American law students from around the country are enrolled in the 2009 program.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Human Rights Advocacy
• Law

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Fees cover course materials and all program activities, including a visit to Edinburgh and its courts, a trip to historic Fyvie Castle, Scottish dancing at a traditional ceilidh, receptions, a formal country house-hotel dinner and a final luncheon party. Room and board are additional and can be arranged through the University of Aberdeen or through independent housing services. Students must make their own travel arrangements to Aberdeen, with round-trip transportation costing approximately USD 1000 to USD 1300. Students must have valid passports and are advised to have medical insurance coverage while abroad, although they can obtain emergency medical care at the student health center in Aberdeen. Interested students should check with the financial aid office of their home institution to determine financial aid eligibility and availability.

Experience Required

yes

This program is open to all students who have completed their first-year courses and are in good academic standing at an ABA-accredited law school. Students who attend a law school other than the University of Baltimore or the University of Maryland must submit a letter from their law school verifying that they meet the above requirements. Students will be accepted into the program in the order in which they apply. The acceptance of credit is subject to the determination of each student's home school. Credits can accelerate graduation at the University of Baltimore and the University of Maryland; other students should consult with their home schools.

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

University of Aberdeen School of Law's Mission Statement

At the University of Baltimore School of Law, students learn doctrine, perspective and skills through traditional study and through clinical and lawyering courses. Their education is enriched by work on journals, membership in student organizations and government, and by centers focused on local, national and global issues. The School of Law's study abroad program in Aberdeen, Scotland, allows students from UB Law and elsewhere the opportunity to learn about international and comparative legal issues while immersed in a different culture.