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Study Abroad Program
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law
in partnership with
National Law University, Delhi
and the UNLV Division of Educational Outreach
International & Comparative
Human Rights Law Practicum
Winter 2012-13 | New Delhi, India
The International & Comparative Human Rights Practicum, an ABA-approved winter intersession program in New Delhi, India, integrates classroom and field experience and exposes law students to comparative and international law themes. Participants will work closely and intensely with a diverse yet small group of students and faculty from both the U.S. and India. The course includes participation in field placements and completion of a writing project.
Program Dates: December 18, 2012-January 4, 2013
Holiday breaks: December 22-25 and December 29-January 1
» See course calendar
Program Cost: $3,500
(Includes tuition for 3 credits, accommodations and meals for 21 days, health insurance, transportation between New Delhi airport and the university, and course reading packet. Travel to and from New Delhi is not included.) Accomodations for the participant's spouse/partner can be arranged. » See details
Credits: 3
Applicants: This program is open to law students who have completed their first year, LL.M. candidates, and graduate students in related fields of study.
Application Information:
Application deadline: Postmarked by November 2, 2012
Applicants are encouraged to apply early and will be accepted on a competitive rolling basis.
All applicants must pay a $250 nonrefundable deposit which will be applied towards program costs. Make checks payable to: Board of Regents.
Send all application materials to:
Professor Fatma Marouf
William S. Boyd School of Law
4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451003
Las Vegas, NV 89154-1003
Potential field placements and visits include:
- National Human Rights Commission
- International Committee of the Red Cross
- UN Agencies
- National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
- Shakti Vahini (Human Trafficking)
- HAQ: Centre for Child Rights
- Institute of Rural Research & Development
- Institute of Social Sciences & Law
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