Australia Summer Law Program

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law in cooperation with Hofstra School of Law

Saturday, June 7 - Thursday, July 10 , 2008

Extension of Application Deadline:  May 9, 2008

[Applications will be considered until 5/9/08; however housing requests are honored on a first come-first serve basis upon official enrollment in the program]

In 1999, the School of Law established a summer study abroad program in Sydney , Australia , in cooperation with The University of Sydney Faculty of Law. In 2004, the program began operating in cooperation with Hofstra University School of Law.

Approved by the American Bar Association, the Sydney summer law program concentrates on international and comparative legal issues. Courses are taught by a combination of American and Australian law faculty. Australian judges, barristers and solicitors are frequent guest lecturers. In addition to the regular courses, students take part in excursions to courts, the New South Wales Legislature and Featherdale Wildlife Park .

Law students in good academic standing at ABA-approved law schools who have completed the first year of studies are eligible to attend. Students enrolled in the program register for two courses, earning three semester hours credit per course for a total of six credits. Grades for UNC students transfer directly. Hofstra students grades will transfer upon faculty approval of the courses.

2008 Courses:

  • The Use of Force in International Law: From Terrorism to Peacekeeping - Professor James Hickey, Jr., (Hofstra)
  • Comparative Legal Profession (Satisfies UNC Professional Responsibility Requirement) - Professor Walker Blakey, UNC-CH

2008 Program Costs plus Other Costs:

2008 Program Costs* ..............$5,666
Tuition and Fees ($3,200)
Room and Partial Board ($1,780)
Study Abroad Fee** ($650)
Health Insurance ($36)

Other Estimated Expenses
Roundtrip Airfare for Sydney ....................... $1,800
Local Transportation ....................................... $400
Books and Course Materials ......................... $300
Personal Expenses .......................................$1,000
Additional Meals................................................ $500

TOTAL ESTIMATE.......................................... $9,666

* Includes 6 hours of credit, breakfast and dinner daily.
** Includes a $50 non-refundable application fee.

Brochure and Application Form:

Financial Aid:

  • UNC Students: Contact Tabatha Turner (UNC Financial Aid Office) at (919) 962-9736.
  • Non-UNC Students: Contact the financial aid office at your home school for information.

About Sydney:

For more information about the upcoming summer law program, including course offerings, costs, and application materials, contact Beverly Sizemore, director of International Programs, at (919) 843-6247 or bevsize@email.unc.edu.