2012 Summer Program in Israel
June 2 , 2012 - June 30, 2012
**Summer Program in Israel Info Session: February 21, 2012 at Noon**
Sponsored by:
Washington College of Law
American University, Washington D.C.
General Information
Contact Information
Program Inquiries:
IsraelSummer@wcl.american.edu
Program Director:
Prof. Andrew Pike
American University
Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,
Ste. 398
Washington, D.C. 20016
Tel: (202) 274-4231
Fax: (202) 274-4005
Itinerary:
Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem with exciting & educational site visits, trips to the North of Israel, and historical tours.
Dates:
June 2, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Courses* & Credits:
6 credits total
- LAW-811-001
Rule of Law, Rights and Current Issues in Israel and the Region
The course will explore the complexities of the salient issues in Israel today, including the de jure and de facto realities of the Palestinian minority and Jewish majority; the status and
influence of religious law; the role of courts and constitutionalism; rights-based approaches to environmental concerns; and the impact of NGOs.
- LAW-817-002
Legal Perspectives on Business and Trade in Israel
The course will discuss a variety of issues including patents, copyright law, cyberlaw, and the impact of free trade agreements.
*Please note: While the content of the courses remains the same, the titles have been changed from what is advertised in the 2012 brochure.
Anticipated Enrollment: 15 students from WCL & other law schools.
2010: 10 WCL students participated
2011: 10 students participated (5 from WCL and 5 from other law schools)
Please visit left links for additional details & itinerary.
