Participants

The program is designed for J.D. students who have completed at least one year of study and LL.M. candidates of American law schools, for advanced law students from Europe and other locations throughout the world, and for law practitioners, judges, and teachers of law from various countries. The program is also designed for students from any country planning to study for an LL.M. degree in the United States or elsewhere or to practice law in the United States or in areas of law requiring knowledge of American law. (The Introduction to American Law course will be of particular value to such participants.) Enrollment is also available to other qualified persons with an interest in topics in international and comparative law.

Students are normally expected to enroll for the full four-week course of instruction, but local lawyers may enroll in the Institute in either the first or the second two-week term alone if they cannot attend the entire program. Moreover, local lawyers may enroll in the Institute for as few as one course per term.

It is anticipated that approximately 65 participants will enroll in the 2008 program - approximately one-quarter from the United States. The majority will come from European and other countries. The following countries were represented by participants in the 2007 program: Australia, Austria, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, the Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Students at the program are able to take advantage of the many activities available in the Geneva area. At the 2007 program, students enjoyed sailing, rafting, Alpine hiking, wine-tasting and exploring in neighboring environs. Geneva is an excellent location for a wide range of outdoor activities as well as for participation in cultural events such as the well-known music festivals in nearby towns.

Students with DisabilitiesStudents with disabilities are welcome to contact program coordinator, Tonya Jacobs, for detailed information about facilities available at the Institute. Students will need to be capable of taking public transportation to the University of Geneva Law Faculty without special assistance. Accommodations at the lecture site are generally available to students with disabilities. Classes are conducted in a building with elevator service. All disabilities, whether physical or otherwise, will be handled on a case by case basis. If accommodation of the disability would require advance preparation, please notify Ms. Jacobs, who will put you in touch with one of the Law School's Disability Services liaisons.