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Requirements & Procedures for Admission

Admission is by application and all students in good standing entering their second or third years of J.D. studies (or the equivalent in the part-time program) may apply. Students who wish to participate in the Nanterre program during the same semester in which they are required to take particular courses at WCL may have those requirements deferred until after their return.

In case of over-subscription, third-year students will receive preference. More generally, applications are evaluated to assess each applicant's likelihood of success in the program, and admissions decisions are made accordingly. The ability to function at a relatively high level in French is an absolute necessity for students wishing to participate. The French language proficiency of applicants may be measured in a number of ways, including the Computer Assisted Proficiency Assessment (CAPE) test administered by the Foreign Language Laboratory at American University and -- where appropriate -- additional testing of comprehension and conversation skills.

Semester Abroad Application for WCL Students
Semester Abroad Application for Visiting Students

Please complete, sign, print, and fax or mail to:

After admission to the Cooperative Program, students will receive a formal letter of admission and invitation from Nanterre. This letter, along with completed visa forms (which will be provided), must be returned to the French Embassy Visa Section on Reservoir Road with the appropriate fee. In general, applications for student visas can be processed on the spot!

For more information contact:
Study Abroad and International Exchange
Phone: (202) 274-4177 or (202) 274-4237
Email: studyabroad@wcl.american.edu