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We recognize the investment of time, money and opportunity that you each make to come to NYU for the LL.M. degree. Because your investment is so great, we want to make sure that you get the most from it. Many past LL.M. students have found that they were able to take fuller advantage of the opportunities at NYU after having completed a summer law school program in the U.S. If you think your English language skills could be improved, or that you would benefit from a little more time to get used to life in the U.S., we encourage you to take a summer course. Several such courses are available before your program at NYU. Please note you will need to check your visa status before traveling, and we encourage your to seek guidance from the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS), http://www.nyu.edu/osl/oiss/
Here is additional information on some of the summer programs:
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
http://www.bu.edu/law/prospective/specialprograms/legalenglishcelop.html
1 July 2008 – 15 August 2008 (six-week course)
Legal English for LL.M. Students is a six-week intensive English program developed in collaboration with the Boston University School of Law. This program, which is reserved for students who have been admitted into an LL.M. program at a U.S. law school for the coming fall, will help you develop the language skills, legal knowledge and confidence necessary to be successful in an American law school. Students in this program may also enroll in an optional three-week Pre-Course, for a total of nine weeks of study (see below).
Tuition only: $3000
10 June – 15 August 2008 (nine-week course)
Tuition only: $4000
Admission is first-come, first-served.
UC Davis
Davis, California
http://www.law.ucdavis.edu/internprogram/summer/
25 June 2008 – 11 July 2008
Designed for international legal professionals or law students, the English for Legal Professionals course provides an introduction or review of English as used by legal professionals in the United States. Participants study and practice vocabulary, reading, writing, and oral communication skills pertaining to legal and business topics. Lectures, discussions, and informal, optional activities enable participants to improve their command of legal English. Two lectures and a trip to the Yolo County courthouse are included in this program. In addition, optional field trips in the Northern California area are offered to participants. This program provides excellent preparation for the Orientation in U.S.A. Law program, which immediately follows the English for Legal Professionals course.
Tuition plus room and board: $3435
13 July 2008 – 9 August 2008
The Orientation in U.S.A. Law program, offered jointly by the UC Davis School of Law and UC Davis Extension, is for international lawyers, judges, notaries, law professors, pre-LL.M. students and business professionals who want to gain greater understanding of the theories and practices of the U.S. legal system. Core program topics include the U.S. legal system, business planning and structure, contracts, commercial and consumer law, intellectual property, real property law, torts, civil procedure, antitrust regulations, taxation, labor and environmental law, dispute resolution, and more.
Tuition only: $3600
Recommended deadline for application: 1 June 2008
Fordham University
New York, New York
http://law.fordham.edu/ihtml/intl-2FordhamSummer.ihtml?id=961
July 2008 (exact dates TBD)
This two-week program gives foreign-trained lawyers and law students an opportunity to learn about U.S. law. Students will take classes at Fordham Law School, located in the heart of New York City, where they will be taught by leaders in U.S. and international law.
Tuition plus housing and some board: $2200
Deadline for application: TBD
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/foundations/
*Only available to IIE-Fulbright students
13 July 2008 – 9 August 2008
Foundations of American Law and Legal Education (Foundations) prepares international law students for their graduate legal education in the U.S. Taught in the weeks prior to the beginning of the academic year, it is an in-depth introduction to American law and legal heritage. The faculty members, from Georgetown and other prominent law schools, are experienced in teaching foreign lawyers.
Tuition only: $2200
Admission is first-come, first-served
University of Illinois
Champaign, Illinois
http://www.law.uiuc.edu/academics/legalenglish.asp
28 July 2008 – 15 August 2008
Legal English: An Introduction to the Language, Culture and Study of Law in the United States is a three-week certificate program designed for non-native speakers of English who have been admitted to an LL.M. program or as a Law School visiting scholar in the fall. This program offers 75 hours of instruction over three weeks. Sixty-three hours of that time will be spent improving students’ proficiency in English generally, with special focus on developing the English language, vocabulary, and academic skills required to succeed in an American law school. Students will also receive 12 hours of instruction in fundamentals of the United States legal system and the study of law in the U.S.
Tuition only: $1450
Deadline for application: 1 July 2008
Northwestern University (The Legal English Summer Institute)
Chicago, Illinois
http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/pdp/npdp/llm/
21 July 2008 – 15 August 2008
Developed in consultation with the Department of Linguistics at Northwestern University, The Legal English Summer Institute is a full-time, four-week series of intensive
Legal English classes. The purpose of the program is to prepare international legal professionals to communicate effectively in English, whether in the classroom or the courtroom. The curriculum is tailored to legal contexts, bringing together law faculty and experienced professionals in the field of teaching English to speakers of other languages. Through language activities, lectures, guided practice, simulations, and group projects, students will become more proficient and more comfortable speaking in English in legal contexts.
Tuition only: $2800
Admission is first-come, first served
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
http://lawgip.usc.edu/summer.cfm
14 July 2008 – 8 August 2008
The University of Southern California Law School invites you to participate in its four-week
Summer Law & English Program. Their program is a unique non-degree course designed for law students who would like to learn about the American legal system while improving their English ability.
Tuition plus housing: ranging from $5750-7100 (based on housing accommodations)
Admission is first-come, first-served
International Law Institute
Washington, D.C.
http://www.ili.org
14 July 2008 – 25 July 2007
The
Orientation in the U.S. Legal System program is designed to expose foreign attorneys and incoming LL.M. students to the American Legal System. Participants are introduced to the U.S. legal method and process, central U.S. judicial doctrines, and the basic research skills needed in the study of U.S. law. There are also many opportunities to meet lawyers from the private and public sectors and see the practice and administration of law through observations at court. Overall, the program is an excellent way for foreign attorneys to gain valuable exposure to the U.S. legal system and prepare to live and study law in the U.S.
Tuition only: $1800
30 June 2008 – 11 July 2008
Now in its sixteenth year, Introduction to Legal English is an intensive language course that provides a foundation in legal terminology and language use for individuals whose first language is not English. The program is intended for law students and professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge of Anglo-American legal terms before joining an LL.M. program or returning to private practice.
Tuition only: $1700
28 July 2008 – 1 August 2008
The one-week
Workshop on Legal Research and Writing is designed for students entering an LL.M. program in the fall semester of 2008. It introduces students to the skills they will need to succeed in legal research and writing assignments in their law school courses. The course emphasizes the use of plain language in both written and oral formats, the components of legal argument, and the reliance on judicial precedent in Common Law reasoning and statutory interpretation.
Tuition only: $900
Please see attached flyer.