How To Learn More About Law Study Abroad

For many university students, there are opportunities to study in foreign countries. If you are in law school and are interested in law study abroad, it is important to understand what counts towards your education and what may not. The American Bar Association, or ABA, is an excellent resource when it comes to learning more about law school and foreign studies. Speaking to an advisor at your university can also be very helpful because they may be able to find a foreign study program that is ideal for your educational and future career goals.

On the website of the American Bar Association, you can see which semester, summer and coop foreign study programs are available for which schools. For example, The University of Akron has only one program, in Geneva Switzerland. However some schools like The University of Baltimore has a variety of programs in places like Scotland, Israel and The Netherlands. So as you can see, the school you are a student of makes a big difference in where you can participate in study abroad.

There are a variety of reasons to study subjects of law in a foreign country. If you plan to go into international law, or want to work with a firm that handles international clients, this kind of study abroad can be very beneficial. Not only does it provide you with valuable education, you learn about other cultures and gain life experience. Both universities and employers look favorably on these types of programs when reviewing an application, resume or curriculum vitae. It shows them that you are someone willing to go beyond what is required to expand your education and experience.

If you would like to learn more information about law study abroad, the American Bar Association has lots of great information. And as previously mentioned, there is more than likely a professional at your school who handles foreign study programs. If you decide to commit to a foreign program, you will need to take care of legalities like insurance, your passport and any required vaccines before you are allowed to travel. In some cases foreign study is a solo pursuit, in others students travel in small groups to the same place. Make sure you are clear on all the details before signing up for an overseas study program.

 


 

Study Abroad Application News:

 

Two W&M students awarded Gilman Scholarships
Ask anyone in the study abroad field to name the most competitive national scholarships and the Gilman Scholarship will be on their list...


Abroad 101 ranks UNI as number four study abroad program in nation
Abroad 101, the first and largest review of study abroad programs, recently ranked the Study Abroad Center at the University of Northern Iowa as fourth in the nation. . ;..


Do you want to study in Canada? Read this! - Rediff

Rediff
Do you want to study in Canada? Read this!
Rediff
In the fourth part of the study abroad series, Suchitra Surve, counsellor, Global Education Counsel tells us why Canada is an emerging destination to study abroad and offers advice on the education system and student life in the country.
International students lament high cost of earning Canadian educationWinnipeg Free Press

all 106 news articles »
..


Summer study abroad application deadline January 20 | MyCJC for .
Summer study abroad application deadline January 20. Posted on January 13, 2012. ALL UF College of Journalism and Communications undergraduates: Recruiting season is about to close, so this is your final chance to lock up one of the ...


Study abroad gains popularity - UNM Daily Lobo

Study abroad gains popularity
UNM Daily Lobo
UNM offers discounts to students and allows them to use scholarships they have earned during their time at the University and apply them to study abroad programs, Carpenter said. The economy has made it tough for some students to participate in the .
Study Abroad offers Summer Olympics programUConn Daily Campus
UF Spring Study Abroad Fair opens students to opportunitiesThe Independent Florida Alligator
Study Abroad Expo todayCampus Times
NDSU The Spectrum -The Vancouver Observer (blog) -Daily Eastern News
all 11 news articles »
..


ACC Study Abroad Application Deadline Extended to Jan. 30- ACC .
..


Live Chat: Do you want to study abroad?
Chat with Dipti Punjabi, Nidhi Sankale, EGE, global, overseas education consultant...


Crises Force Cornell Abroad to Adjust - Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun

Crises Force Cornell Abroad to Adjust
Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun
By Dan Temel Renee Tornatore '13, studying abroad at the University College London this semester, noticed a burning van on a cordoned-off road near her dorm while out jogging on Jan. 25. Thinking nothing of the event, Tornatore continued jogging EUR but .

..


Study abroad connects students to foreign culture
When senior graphic design major Rebekah Rose handed in her one-semester application to the University of Ulster in Ireland through the International Student Exchange Program, she was excited. EURIve never left the country before,EUR Rose said. EURI wanted to really get some more multi-cultural experiences for my career purposes. I mean I dont only plan on [.]..


 


Many, if not all of the links on this website are affiliate links which means that we will be compensated if you choose to buy at some point in the near future. Please accept our sincere thanks for your support.