This Program is Available for Duquesne Law Students and Non-Duquesne Law Students.
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University proudly announces a three-week Summer Study of Law in Ireland international program from May 18, 2024 through June 8, 2024.
This three-week program consists of one-week modules in the Law of the European Union, International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, and Human Rights Law totaling 5.0 (semester) hours of ABA-approved credits. In Dublin, classes meet at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland's premier international university. In Belfast, classes meet at the Queen's University.
In addition to the classroom program, a number of professional and cultural excursions are included at no additional cost. In Belfast these include visiting the Government Assembly at Stormont, the Ecclesiastical Capital City of Armagh, and a day-long tour of the North Coast to see the Giant's Causeway and the Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge. In Dublin these include site visits to the parliament, local courts, the Howth Peninsula, Dublin Castle and the Kilmainham Gaol.
Enrollment is open to students in good standing with ABA accredited law school. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The estimated program cost of $8,000 which includes tuition, airfare ($2,000 flight reimbursement must be paid upfront), lodging and many meals. Included are comprehensive course materials, welcoming and closing dinners, scheduled group transportation and admission costs to local attractions, and the cost of the Medex card (which provides for emergency evacuation anywhere in Ireland).
Please note that incidentals are not included in the price.
Federal financial aid monies may be available for qualifying students who are enrolled at least half-time during the summer semester.
Duquesne University reserves the right to cancel the program due to insufficient enrollment or other extraordinary emergency conditions. Only in that case will the $500 application deposit be refunded.
Duquesne University will not be responsible for any personal injury, property damage or illness encountered by participating students during the program. All students are advised to purchase appropriate medical, accidental and travel insurance.
NOTE: Students who withdraw from the program after the application deadline, even if before the start of the program, are liable for any corresponding costs already incurred by Duquesne, including, but not limited to, airfare, hotel and transportation costs, up to the amount of the initial deposit.
This is a good question. In both Belfast and Dublin we will be in the audience of judges and/or legislators. On those days, we dress for court, so wear a suit. Because, however, we are never in the presence of any of these people more than once, one set of court-appropriate clothing is enough--"travel light, travel right!" On classroom days, dress casually. When we go out for our planned dinners, the dress is business casual - no jeans, t-shirts, or flip flops! Always, always wear the most comfortable shoes you have. If you do not have a pair, go and buy one!
Ireland is not as warm as the western Pennsylvania weather that Duquesne students know in June. Daytime temperatures will be in the 70s. There might be rain. (We have had years with no rain at all in three weeks-forget the Hollywood stereotypes.) Thus, bring a light rain coat (because the rain is usually light, not thunderstorms) and a small umbrella (not a golfer's tent, because the sidewalks of Dublin are crowded.)
Maybe--ask your provider, but don't just ask if it will work, ask how much it costs per minute. The ability to work will depend on the number of bands the phone provides. But often, even if the phone works, you'll pay for a transatlantic call to phone the US, and TWO transatlantic calls just to phone your friend in the next room in Dublin who also has a US number. First, check with your provider to see if your phone number is locked. Second, if the phone is not locked you'll save money by getting a new SIM card when you get to Ireland and put it in your phone. (The shop clerk will do it for you.) You will be able to get one for about twenty-five dollars and you'll get twenty-five dollars of pay-as-you-go calls, so the card costs nothing. You can add time on the phone at any newsstand or convenience store. The only catch is that the new SIM card will mean you have a new phone number. An alternative would be just to buy a new phone in Ireland that would also be pay-as-you-go. You should be able to get one for about fifty dollars.
Phoning the US. You have four choices:
AMERICANS OVERTIP!
Restaurants: First of all, in other countries, restaurant workers make a living wage, so tipping is not a big percentage of the bill. At most, leave ten percent.
Bars and pubs: NO tipping whatsoever. They won't even know what to do with it.
Taxis: Round up to the next Euro or Pound--that's it. And if you are close to the next Euro already, add one. So for example on a 10.20 Euro fare, give the driver 11 Euro. On a 10.90 fare, give the driver 12. That's it. None of that fifteen percent or higher stuff. They'll happily take it, and might even expect you to give them a big tip (that's why they'll try to cozy up to you and ask "So what part of America are ya from?"), but they know better.