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    "page_content": "<p>Delaware Law School invites applicants to its International Summer Law Programs for foreign-trained law students and practitioners. Offered through the Graduate, International, Compliance, and Legal Studies department, our summer programs offer a variety of courses that introduce international students to the U.S. legal system and Constitution, and provide international students with opportunities to take courses in exciting legal specialty areas. Join us with colleagues from around the world. Our professors and staff are looking forward to seeing you in 2022 on our beautiful Delaware campus!</p>\r\n<p>Our esteemed law professors are looking forward to collaborating with you as you join classmates from around the world for a summer immersion of learning and cultural experiences.</p>\r\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 95%;\" border=\"1\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Choose from a variety of courses</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\"><strong>Sessions</strong></td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\"><strong>Program Options</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><strong>May 31, 2022 to June 24, 2022</strong></td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Advanced Concepts in Corporate Law<br />International Money Laundering &amp; Corruption</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><strong>June 27, 2022 to July 27, 2022</strong></td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Comparative Constitutional Law<br />International Business Transactions</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 95%; height: 314px;\" border=\"1\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 15px;\">\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 100%; height: 15px;\"><strong>Course Descriptions</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<h5>Advanced Concepts in Corporate &amp; Business Law</h5>\r\nThis course explores cutting-edge concepts of fiduciary standards of review and standards of conduct arising under the leading Delaware corporate cases in this area, as well as the litigation process.</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<h5>International Money Laundering and Corruption</h5>\r\nThis course introduces students to the international and domestic laws enacted to thwart money laundering and corruption. An overview of anti-money laundering strategies aimed at attacking criminals through their financial activities and using financial trails to identify the various components of criminal networks will be provided.</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<h5>Comparative Constitutional Law</h5>\r\nThis course will cover a series of constitutional topics with the intent of fostering a comparative analysis of different international legal systems. The course material will center around current United States Supreme Court cases, which will cover a wide spectrum of constitutional issues which include; but are not limited to, government structure, criminal law, civil rights, and religious freedom. Students will be encouraged to contribute the history, perspective, and policies of their home countries to share different resolutions for each legal problem. In the end, students will understand the background of modern legal problems, but also broaden their understanding of how those issues can be resolved in different countries.</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<h5>Excursions</h5>\r\n<p>Join us in Delaware for an educational as well as cultural experience! During the program, participants will enjoy excursions to exciting places such as local historical landmarks, courthouses, museums, and social gatherings. Some previous excursions have included the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, the United Nations in New York City, the White House and National Mall in Washington, the Pennsylvania State Capitol, and the Delaware State Supreme Court.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Registration Eligibility:</strong> The Summer Law Programs are open to international law students and legal practitioners who currently hold a first degree in law or are currently pursuing a first degree in law outside the U.S. Programs are not open to U.S. practitioners holding a J.D. degree or students currently enrolled in a J.D. program.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Course Credit: </strong>Course credit is not available for the Summer Law Programs.</p>\r\n<h5><strong>Registration Deadlines:</strong></h5>\r\n<p><strong>Program May 31 to June 24</strong><br />Registration Deadline:&nbsp; March 1, 2022<br />Tuition Payment Deadline: April 15, 2022</p>\r\n<p><strong>Program June 27 to July 27</strong><br />Registration Deadline:&nbsp; April 1, 2022<br />Tuition Payment Deadline: May 15, 2022</p>\r\n<p><strong>Tuition:</strong>&nbsp; $2,500 USD per course. $1,500 for each additional course.</p>\r\n<p>Program fee includes tuition, accommodations in the residence hall, program orientation, transportation to excursions, activity fee, technology fee, welcome and farewell gatherings, Certificate of Completion, and on-site advisor. <em>Scholarships are not available for Summer Law Programs.</em></p>\r\n<p><strong>Additional costs:&nbsp;</strong>Health insurance (every participant is required to obtain mandatory Widener University health insurance at their own expense); roundtrip airfare, Visa fees; cell phone rental/sim card/plans; transfer from airport; required textbooks; personal living expenses such as food, transportation, and household items.</p>\r\n<p><a title=\"https://epay.widener.edu/C21798_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=26&amp;SINGLESTORE=true\" href=\"https://epay.widener.edu/C21798_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=26&amp;SINGLESTORE=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">SUBMIT PAYMENT ONLINE</a></p>\r\n<p><em>Please note: Registrations received after the registration deadline may be considered. However, please submit your registration as early as possible, to avoid delays and ensure you have adequate time to obtain your travel documents and properly prepare for the program well in advance of the start date.&nbsp;</em><em>Please contact us if you are seeking to submit your application after the deadline. You may email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:DelawareLawGICLS@widener.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">DelawareLawGICLS@widener.edu</a> or call +1-302-477-2780. We look forward to assisting you!</em></p>\r\n<p><strong>Contact:&nbsp;</strong>By email to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:DelawareLawGICLS@widener.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">DelawareLawGICLS@widener.edu</a>&nbsp;or by phone +1-302-477-2780.</p>\r\n<h3><a href=\"irl://3224//\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit Your Summer Law Program Registration</a> (pdf)</h3>\r\n<hr />\r\n<div style=\"width: 100%;\">\r\n<div style=\"float: left; width: 50%;\">\r\n<script type=\"text/javascript\" src=\"//static.cdn-ec.viddler.com/js/arpeggio/v3/build/main-built.js\"></script>\r\n<div class=\"viddler-auto-embed\" data-embed-id=\"IfjoLkLkCj\" data-video-id=\"5e33601e\" data-width=\"437\" data-height=\"317\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style=\"float: right; width: 45%;\">\r\n<h3><em>Catholic University of Lille student Capucine Freydrich discusses her summer program experience at Delaware Law School.</em></h3>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style=\"clear: both; width: 100%;\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<div style=\"float: left; width: 50%;\">\r\n<script type=\"text/javascript\" src=\"//static.cdn-ec.viddler.com/js/arpeggio/v3/build/main-built.js\"></script>\r\n<div class=\"viddler-auto-embed\" data-embed-id=\"WrJc9NYhb0\" data-video-id=\"d4de9296\" data-width=\"437\" data-height=\"317\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div style=\"float: right; width: 45%;\">\r\n<h3><em>Students from the University of Calabria in Italy discuss their summer program experience at Delaware Law School.</em></h3>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>",
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