Description

Widener University, in conjunction with Law School of the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia, is once again offering an exciting academic and cultural experience for law students. Before, during and after the program, students can enjoy swimming and scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef, hiking in rainforests, touring aboriginal sites in the Outback, visiting Maori Villages in New Zealand, traveling to the island of Tasmania and wandering among the wildlife.

During the program students will have the opportunity to spend a day in the capital city Canberra, where they will be privileged to visit the High Court and Parliament House. In the past, students have had the opportunity to observe "question time" in both houses of Parliament, during which the opposition parties "question"(politely or not) the Prime Minister and the cabinet. In past programs, students had the opportunity to meet personally and have tea with the former Chief Justice of Australia.

Courses offered include: Comparative Family Law and Australian Legal Perspectives. Can earn from 3 to 6 credits.

Highlights

Sydney is one of the most beautiful urban areas in the world. Students begin each program with a sunset cruise around the Harbor so students can see some of the main attractions of the city and orient themselves. In and around the city there is more than enough to keep busy. Each year students enjoy a play or opera at the Sydney Opera House, surf or boogie-board at the world-famous beaches at Manly or Bondi, visit some of the many, many pubs that dot the city and its environs, and sample an incredibly wide variety of international cuisine.

Australia is an exciting and dynamic country which is one of the easiest in the world to travel around; everyone speaks English and you will find most Australians to be friendly and eager to help you enjoy their country. From the spectacular coastline of the East to the vast outback, to the rainforests of the North, Australia offers opportunities that simply do not exist anywhere else in the world. Its unique wildlife, from the ubiquitous cockatoos and gallahs, to emus, kangaroos, and koalas, is visible everywhere.

Degree Level

Masters Degree

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

• Law
• Legal Studies

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

In most cases, financial aid will assist students in funding their study abroad experience. Consult with your home school's financial aid office.

Experience Required

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application