University College London, "Semester in London Programme," England
For fall 2010, two spots will be available for Cornell Law School students at University College London's Faculty of Laws' "Semester in London Programme." In 2008 and 2009, 10 Cornell students participated.
Language of Instruction:
English
Location:
The Faculty of Laws at University College London is consistently ranked among the top five in Britain in the Times Good University Guide. The program is held in UCL's Bentham House, in Endsleigh Gardens, in the Bloomsbury area of central London, minutes from the West End, the British Museum, the Inns of Court and the Royal Courts of Justice.
Academic Calendar (Fall 2008):
23 September—Orientation
24-26 September—Mandatory Induction Courses
29 September—Classes begin
12 December—UCL term ends
17 December—Last exam day for SIL students
Sample Courses:
Students select five courses from among the subjects being taught in UCL’s LL.M. program. See http://www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/prospective/international/sil/content.shtml?courses
Five UCL courses equal 12 Cornell credits. Acceptance of credit is subject to determination by Cornell Law School.
Estimated Expenses:
For 2008, the estimated travel, living costs and other expenses incurred for the program by student participants is:
Airfare (from NYC): $1,400
Dormitory at UCL (Schafer House, 1-bed flat): $4,020
Food, books, transportation, miscellaneous $4,000
TOTAL $9,420
Cornell Fall semester tuition: $22,425
Persons with Disabilities:
London is not as handicapped-accessible as U.S. cities. In many locations in London, access for persons with disabilities to classrooms, offices, and other facilities may be limited. For further information on this subject provided by UCL, please see:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/disability/
and
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/accommodation/applications/disabilities
Further Information:
For the comprehensive UCL "Semester in London" web site, see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/prospective/international/sil/index.shtml
