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University College LondonUniversity College London

with Professor M. R. with Professor M. R. FranksFranks

Southern University Law CenterSouthern University Law Center

Copyright © 2014, M. R. FranksCopyright © 2014, M. R. Franks

Why study in London?Why study in London? Cecily Washington, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, writes:Cecily Washington, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, writes:

   “Studying abroad was one of the best experiences of my life, and if    “Studying abroad was one of the best experiences of my life, and if I can do it a second time, I will.”I can do it a second time, I will.”

David Saterfield, Southern University, writes:David Saterfield, Southern University, writes:   “One of the best experiences of my life.  The trip truly is a life-   “One of the best experiences of my life.  The trip truly is a life-changing experience.”changing experience.”

Helen Ashegbeyeri, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, writes:Helen Ashegbeyeri, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, writes:   “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to participate in this    “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to participate in this program.  I have grown as a person by such a cultural and program.  I have grown as a person by such a cultural and informational experience.”informational experience.”

Michaela Guillory, Southern University, writes:Michaela Guillory, Southern University, writes:   “London is a beautiful city, but I was able to take weekend trips to    “London is a beautiful city, but I was able to take weekend trips to Barcelona, Spain, Marrakesh, Morocco, and Paris, France.”Barcelona, Spain, Marrakesh, Morocco, and Paris, France.”

Stacey Barnes, Southern University, writes:Stacey Barnes, Southern University, writes:   “The SULC Summer Abroad program was a very exhilarating    “The SULC Summer Abroad program was a very exhilarating experience.  It was a lifelong experience to remember.  I learned experience.  It was a lifelong experience to remember.  I learned vastly on international issues and gained friends of a lifetime.”vastly on international issues and gained friends of a lifetime.”

Where will we live?Where will we live?

Schafer House, University College London (a Schafer House, University College London (a part of the University of London).part of the University of London).

Private rooms. Private rooms. Each room has a washbasin. Each room has a washbasin. Rooms are in clusters of five around a common Rooms are in clusters of five around a common social and study area with its own kitchen and social and study area with its own kitchen and full bathroom facilities.full bathroom facilities.

How will we eat?How will we eat?

Excellent kitchen access in Excellent kitchen access in dormdorm

School cafeteriaSchool cafeteria Many pubs serve a hearty lunchMany pubs serve a hearty lunch Thousands of restaurantsThousands of restaurants 350 McDonalds in London350 McDonalds in London

What will we study?What will we study?

Private International LawPrivate International Law– Three credit hoursThree credit hours

or,or,

Comparative Constitutional Comparative Constitutional LawLaw– Three credit hoursThree credit hours

And a second subject:And a second subject:

International Criminal LawInternational Criminal Law– Three credit hoursThree credit hours

or,or,

European LawEuropean Law– Three credit hoursThree credit hours

How long are classes?How long are classes?

We meet four days a week for six weeksWe meet four days a week for six weeks Classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:20 Classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:20

p.m.p.m. Every afternoon is freeEvery afternoon is free Three 3½-day weekendsThree 3½-day weekends Two 4½-day weekendsTwo 4½-day weekends

When does this take When does this take place?place?

You’ll leave the USA on Saturday, June 21You’ll leave the USA on Saturday, June 21 Residence hall check-in is Sunday, June 22Residence hall check-in is Sunday, June 22 Classes begin Monday, June 23Classes begin Monday, June 23 Last day of the program is Friday, August 1Last day of the program is Friday, August 1 Dorm checkout is Saturday, August 2Dorm checkout is Saturday, August 2 You’ll leave London and arrive home August 2You’ll leave London and arrive home August 2 That’s six full weeks in LondonThat’s six full weeks in London

Schafer HouseSchafer House

Our first day of classOur first day of class

OrientationOrientation

Fish, chips and funFish, chips and fun

Meet peopleMeet people

Our first trip to Legal LondonOur first trip to Legal London

Our second trip to Legal Our second trip to Legal LondonLondon

Inns of CourtInns of Court

Sir Francis Bacon Sir Francis Bacon served as served as treasurer of treasurer of Gray's Inn Gray's Inn beginning in beginning in 1608.  1608. 

At day’s end . . .At day’s end . . .

At the close of a At the close of a long day, we did long day, we did what British what British lawyers do at lawyers do at day’s end. We day’s end. We all went out for all went out for a pint.  a pint. 

At the end of Chancery LaneAt the end of Chancery Lane

There’s been a There’s been a pub on this spot pub on this spot since 1430. The since 1430. The “Cittie of Yorke” “Cittie of Yorke” began serving began serving primarily the legal primarily the legal profession in profession in 1695.   1695.  

And on the inside . . .And on the inside . . .

This is a This is a view inside view inside the pub.the pub.

Early the next morning . . .

Back in the classroom

Law Professor Dominique Franks, LL.M., of North West Kent College in London, explains the working of the European Union.

At the International Criminal Court

House of Commons

House of Lords

With every afternoon freeWith every afternoon free

With classes With classes ending each day ending each day at 12:20, we had at 12:20, we had time . . . .  time . . . . 

And more free And more free time . . . .  time . . . . 

To explore To explore London . . .  London . . . 

Or visit the Tower of London, built by William the Conqueror in 1078.

With two 4½-day With two 4½-day weekends . . . .weekends . . . .

and three 3½-day and three 3½-day weekends . . . .weekends . . . .

This threesome visited the Louvre in Paris.

Students have time to travel to Rome, Venice, Paris, Dublin, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Athens, Prague. 

This photo is of four of our students at the Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic.

If you choose to stay in England, you too can visit Stonehenge.

Wimbledon . . .

Lloyd’s of LondonLloyd’s of London

The Lutine Bell . . .• This is the famed Lutine Bell at

Lloyd's of London.  It is rung whenever a ship goes down anywhere in the world.  It also rang on 9-11-2001.

•      Lloyd's is the world's largest and foremost insurance consortium.  This bell tower sits on a trading floor where insurance risks are bought and sold.  Lloyd's operates much like a stock exchange, but at a much slower pace.

•      They don't give tours at Lloyd's, but we got far more than a tour. 

Peter Fletcher tells us of Lloyd’s . . .

Robin Erswell shows us . . .

Peter Fletcher explains . . .

Chancellor’s receptionChancellor’s reception

Chancellor’s receptionChancellor’s reception

So how much does it cost?So how much does it cost?1.1. Tuition, both in-state and out-of state, is $3,995.Tuition, both in-state and out-of state, is $3,995.2.2. A private room at Schafer Hall will cost you $2,986.A private room at Schafer Hall will cost you $2,986.3.3. There is a $250 activity fee.There is a $250 activity fee.4.4. The above totals $7,231.The above totals $7,231.5.5. Allow about $1,300 for air fare, which you must arrange.Allow about $1,300 for air fare, which you must arrange.6.6. Food, incidentals, and travel to other European Food, incidentals, and travel to other European

destinations are not included in the above figure. Food destinations are not included in the above figure. Food prices depend on whether you cook yourself or eat out.prices depend on whether you cook yourself or eat out.

How do I apply?How do I apply?

Go on line to Go on line to www.sulc.edu/summerabroad.htm

Read the “Overview” and “Details”Read the “Overview” and “Details” Download and mail in the Download and mail in the

applicationapplication

When must I apply?When must I apply?

A $25 non-refundable application fee is A $25 non-refundable application fee is due with the application, which must be due with the application, which must be filed on or before 18 April 2014.filed on or before 18 April 2014.

Enrollment will be capped at fifty Enrollment will be capped at fifty students.students.

A non-refundable deposit of $350 is due A non-refundable deposit of $350 is due six weeks after acceptance or 3 May six weeks after acceptance or 3 May 2014, whichever is earlier.2014, whichever is earlier.

See you in LondonSee you in London

If you have questions, phone or If you have questions, phone or email the director of the email the director of the program:program:Mfranks@sulc.edu

(225) 771-4900, Ext. 209(225) 771-4900, Ext. 209

The end of this presentation

and the beginning of your international experience!