Second and third year JD candidates at the Rogers College of Law are eligible for one-semester visits under three separate exchange programs, the North American Consortium on Legal Education (NACLE); University of Puerto Rico Law School; and the University of Lyon (Universite Jean Moulin Lyon 3). UA law students typically visit at one of four NACLE Canadian partners, Dalhousie (Halifax), McGill (Montreal), Ottawa (Ottawa) or the University of British Columbia (Vancouver)

Law students must be in good standing and have maintained at least a 2.75 GPA through the time of application.  Those interested should complete and submit an informal application to Professor David Gantz, or to Ms. Carolyn Coolidge.   The College of Law will provide a letter of nomination to the host school as required.

These are “home-home” exchange programs.  Rogers College of Law students continue to pay their College of Law tuition via their Arizona bursar’s account (Student Link) as they normally would, and remain eligible for most financial aid.  (It’s best to confirm financial aid in individual situations with Kim Marlow)  Exchange visitors will receive a graded transcript from the host school upon completion of the term, and the grades will be posted to your UA official transcript as Pass/Fail.  For details regarding the grading process, contact Janice Marotta, Law Registrar.

Formal application is made directly to the host institution--through formal recommendation by the UA Rogers College of Law--or to the UA Study Abroad and Student Exchange office (SASE).  A decision whether to exchange for either a fall or spring visit must be made during the prior spring (March 1st); however, individual host university rules vary.  As a general rule (except for the University of Puerto Rico), no more than two Rogers College of Law students may visit simultaneously at a single foreign institution, so early application is advisable.  Documentation requirements are established by each foreign school.

As there are limited opportunities available, it is important that College of Law students apply for visits only if they are reasonably sure that they intend to make the visit, and notify UA exchange administrators immediately of any change of plans.

 

 

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