Program of Instruction

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• 2013 Summer Institute Schedule
• Course Selection Guidelines
• Course Schedules
• Course Credit Information
• Language Instruction
• Honor Code and Examination Policies
  
  

2013 Cornell-Paris I Summer Institute Schedule

June 24-25

Program Registration and Book Distribution. (9:00am-12:00pm) and (1:00pm--4:00pm)

June 25

Orientation and Opening Reception
First Mandatory Introductory Lecture:
"Introduction to the Laws of Europe" Part I
First Second Session Beginning French and Intermediate French

June 26

Second Session Beginning French and Intermediate French

June 27

Private group visits to the Cour de Cassation at the Palais de Justice (attendance is mandatory)
Second Mandatory Introductory Lecture, "Introduction to the Laws of Europe" Part II

June 28

Final Mandatory Introductory Lecture: "Introduction to the Laws of Europe" Part III
Private group visits to the Conseil d'État
An informal social in the Luxembourg Gardens.
Add/drop deadline for the French language courses
No French classes today

July 1

Instruction begins in individual courses
Add/Drop period. (9:00am-3:00pm)

July 11

Final day of classes for first-half one-credit courses only

July 12

Study Day
No Law or French Classes

July 15

Final exams for first-half one-credit courses
No Law or French Classes

July 16

First day of classes for second-half one-credit courses

July 25

Last day for French classes

July 26

Final class day and review session

July 29-30

Examinations

July 30

Closing reception

Course Selection Guidelines

• Students register for classes as a part of their initial application. There will be an opportunity to add or drop classes on July 1st (for all classes) and again on July 16 for single-credit courses that begin in the second half of the program.
• A list of courses for 2013 is available here.
• Students may enroll in up to six credit hours, although we recommend a slightly lower course load. Only a small percentage of students in the past have taken the maximum number of credit hours.
• All courses are open to all admitted students, except Introduction to the American Legal System, which is available only to students who are not studying in a U.S. J.D. program. None of the courses require prerequisites.
  
  

Class Attendance

• Regular and punctual class attendance, beginning on the first day of class, is required of all students. Faculty members monitor attendance and may enforce the rule by reporting the student to the Co-Director of the Summer Institute; by removing a student from the course or excluding a student from an exam (after reasonable written warning). If a student is excluded from an exam, a grade of F is entered. Faculty members are encouraged to utilize photo seating charts which will be prepared at instructor request by administrative assistants. Students who are ill or have another valid reason for missing class are encouraged to contact the instructor directly and are required to notify the Co-Director of the Summer Institute if more than three days are missed.

Course Schedules

• Courses are offered for either one or two semester-hours credit.
• Two-credit courses meet for tewnty 70-minute classes, Monday through Friday.
• The one-credit courses that meet in the first half of the program will be held every class day from Monday, July 1, through Thursday, July 11, with examinations on Monday, July 15.
• The one-credit courses in the second half of the session will meet every class day from Tuesday, July 16, through Friday, July 26.
• One-credit courses in the second half and all two-credit classes will have examinations on Monday, July 29, and Tuesday, July 30.
  
  

Daily Class Schedule

9:00–10:10 a.m.

• Comparative Corporate Law  (2 credits)
  (July1-26 classes; exam July 30)
  
• Litigation in the Global Context: Selected Issues (1 credit)
  (July 1-11 classes; exam July 15)
• International Human Rights (1 credit)
  (July 16-26 classes: exam July 29)
• Beginning French – Section One (non-credit)*
• Intermediate French – Section One (non-credit)*

10:25–11:35 a.m.

• International Commercial Arbitration (2 credits)
  (July1-26 classes; exam July 329)
  
• Comparative Legal Studies (1 credit)
  (July 1-11 classes; exam July 15)
  
• Beginning French – Section Two (non-credit)*
• Intermediate French – Section Two (non-credit)*

11:50 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

• Introduction to the American Legal System (2 credits)
  (July 1-26 classes; exam July 30)
  
• Beginning French – Section Three (non-credit)*
• Intermediate French – Section Three (non-credit)
  
  

  1:20 a.m.–2:40 p.m.

• Topics in International Intellectual Property Law (1credit)
  (July 1-11 classes; exam July 15)

  
  
  *Students enrolled in Beginning or Intermediate French will be able to select the class meeting time that is most convenient for them, in light of their individual schedule. Please note that it will not be possible to enroll in a French language class if enrolled in a class during each of the three morning class periods.

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Course Credit Information

• All courses, except Introduction to the American Legal System, qualify for credit toward the J.D. degree at Cornell and are recognized by most other J.D. programs in the U.S.
• For those students previously or subsequently admitted to Cornell's LL.M. program, Summer Institute credits will apply toward the LL.M. at Cornell (consistent with ABA accreditation requirements), and may be recognized in other LL.M. programs in the United States.
• Non-Cornell J.D. students should consult their dean of students or registrar to determine the amount of course credit allowed, and all J.D. students should note that it is unlikely that participation in the Summer Institute may be used to accelerate graduation; students interested in acceleration should consult their home schools to review this issue in light of ABA Standard 304.
  
  

continuing legal education (cle) credit

• For lawyers wanting to study in Paris, you may earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits while attending courses at the Institute (regardless of whether you audit them or take them for credit).  You will need to confirm precise requirements with your state bar association, but you are eligible to earn 1 CLE credit for each class-hour you attend.  In order to qualify, you must be officially registered and complete the required terms of the registration.  Class attendance is mandatory and will be documented so that you have evidence to satisfy your state bar requirements.
  
  

Language InstructionNon-credit instruction in Beginning French and Intermediate French are available to students, as well as to persons accompanying them. Language classes will begin during the orientation/introductory lectures week, on June 25 and 26, and continue during the period of regular classroom instruction. Beginning July 1, the schedule will include one section of both Beginning and Intermediate French during each of the three morning class periods. You will be asked to select the session you prefer as a part of the application process.  French Classes will not be held on June 28th, July 12th or July15th.

Please Note: Students who enroll in a regular class during each of the three morning class periods (see course schedules, above) will not be able to enroll in a French language class. French language classes will conclude on July 25. Students in these classes receive a preference in attending dinners at Paris restaurants that are organized by the French language instructors.

Cornell University Law School Honor Code and Examination Policies

All student in the Paris Summer Institute are subject to the Cornell University Law School Honor Code.  In particular, all examinations are governed by this Code.  All enrolled students are required to familiarize themselves with the policies contained in the Code, which can be found here.

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