Galway, Ireland
"Postcards from Galway"
Ireland welcomed us with warmth and sunshine, two very rare things for this country, according to the locals, even in the summer. But weather was of no importance to me – from the moment I decided to come for this program, I knew I wanted to immerse myself in everything... – Lilli Baculi ('11)
My time here in Ireland over the last month has been incredible. Something that has been inescapable is learning about and developing an appreciation and respect for how rich Ireland’s history and culture is. – Kyle Guy ('11)
2010 Summer Program on International and Comparative Human Rights Law
For more information on the Galway Program, you can use the links on the left-side navigation bar, or use the following links:
June 13-July 23, 2010
A summer program offered by the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the National University of Ireland and the Consortium for Innovative Legal Education, Inc.
New England Law | Boston is pleased to announce that Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court Ruth V. McGregor (retired) will teach in this summer's program.
Six Weeks in Ireland
New England Law | Boston—along with California Western School of Law, South Texas College of Law, and William Mitchell College of Law—offers an exciting opportunity to study law during the summer at the Irish Centre for Human Rights, National University of Ireland, Galway.
Taught by experts in the field from Ireland and the United States, the six-week program focuses on courses related to international and comparative human rights law and accountability for human rights violations. The program has attracted many distinguished visiting faculty members, including Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court Ruth V. McGregor (retired), who is teaching in this summer’s program; Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. (2009 program); and Justice Antonin Scalia (2008).
Approved by the American Bar Association, the program is open to students in good standing at ABA-accredited United States law schools and at Canadian and European university law programs. Participants may take courses for credit (which requires successful performance on final examinations) or as auditors (final examinations are not required). Course instruction is in English.
Enrollment
Each student must enroll for the full six-week session and may take three of the six courses offered during the program. A student may earn a total of six credits, transferable to most law schools. Students should check with the registrar’s office at their school to determine the transferability of grades and credits earned in this program. It is unlikely that participation in a summer program will accelerate graduation for a full-time student.
The program is limited to about 50 students, which permits relatively intimate seminars in which students get a better opportunity to work and interact with each other and the faculty. Limiting the enrollment also allows the program to guarantee reasonably priced housing for all students. Last year 56 attendees came from 19 American or Canadian law schools; about half of the students were from the four sponsoring American law schools.
Location
Galway is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland on the western coast, a short ride from the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, the Aran Islands, and Connemara National Park. The National University of Ireland’s campus, modeled on Christ Church College at Oxford University, is located on the banks of the River Corrib within a few minutes’ walk of the heart of Galway, the vibrant cultural center of the west of Ireland.
Detailed Information
For additional information, please contact Professor Philip K. Hamilton, program director.
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