{"image":"{staticroot}files\/pages\/flickr_lyon-6.jpg","content":"<h1>Lausanne, Switzerland Information<\/h1>\r\n<p><strong>Jump to:&nbsp;<a href=\"#courses\">Courses<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"#faculty\">Faculty<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"#housing\">Housing<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"#order\">Order Course Materials<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"#twen\">TWEN<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"#student\">Student Manual<\/a><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h4><a id=\"courses\"><\/a>Courses<\/h4>\r\n<p><a href=\"{staticroot}files\/resources\/lausanne2015courseschedulev2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download the 2015 Lausanne, Switzerland, Course Schedule<\/a>&nbsp;<br \/><a title=\"Requirements for Student Performance and Grading\" href=\"{staticroot}files\/resources\/requirementsforstudentperformanceandgrading.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Requirements for Student Performance and Grading<\/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h5>International &amp; Comparative Copyright Law (Garfield) (1 credit)&nbsp;<\/h5>\r\n<p>This course will examine how the United States and foreign countries protect creative works of authorship including books, movies, music, video games, artwork, and software. Students will learn how American works are protected in foreign countries and how foreign works are protected in the United States. They will study the leading treaties governing international copyright relations and explore how countries in different parts of the world are responding to the challenges posed by Internet piracy. Students are not required to have any prior knowledge of American copyright law.<\/p>\r\n<p>(Schedule: 6\/8 to 6\/19 &ndash; 12:00 &ndash; 1:10 pm)<\/p>\r\n<h5><strong>Law and Practice of the World Trade Organization&nbsp;<\/strong>(Hahn) (1 credit)<\/h5>\r\n<p>International economic law is a rapidly developing area of international law concerned principally with international trade, investment, finance, mergers and acquisitions and banking. This course provides a theoretical and practical understanding of the regulatory framework of the international trading system; particular attention will be paid to the case-law by the WTO Appellate Body which has taken up the place of a World Trade Court, shaping not just the obligations between WTO members but influencing heavily NAFTA and EU law. The course begins by providing a general understanding of international trade law and the international legal system, allowing you to place international economic relations in context.<br \/><br \/>(Schedule: 6\/2, 6\/3, 6\/5, 6\/6 &ndash; 9:15 &ndash; 11:45 am and 6\/4 &ndash; 3:00 &ndash; 5:30 p.m.)<\/p>\r\n<h5>International Investment Law (Ziegler) (1 credit)&nbsp;<\/h5>\r\n<p>An introduction to the legal concepts underlying international investment in bilateral investment treaties (BITs) or International Investment Agreements (ITAs) and modern preferential trade agreements (NAFTA, TTIP etc.). The course will also look at the work of international bodies like the OECD and UNCTAD and familiarize students with concepts such as compensation for unlawful expropriation and investor-State arbitration, incl. the procedures of the International Center for the Settlement of Investment disputes (ICSID) in Washington DC. The course includes an excursion of Geneva. and its international organizations.<\/p>\r\n<p>(Schedule: 6\/8 to 6\/12 - 9:15 - 11:45 a.m.)<\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>Also, take a look at the <a href=\"{staticroot}files\/resources\/2015lausanneveniceoptionsv2-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">2015 Lausanne-Venice Options<\/a>&nbsp;to help plan your course schedule.<\/p>\r\n<h4><a id=\"faculty\"><\/a>Faculty<\/h4>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/delawarelaw.widener.edu\/current-students\/faculty-directory\/faculty\/80\">Alan Garfield<\/a>&nbsp;is a Professor of at Widener University School of Law and the Director of the 2010 Venice Summer Law Institute. He received his Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Brandeis University, and his Juris Doctorate from UCLA School of Law, where he was a member of the UCLA Law Review and the Order of the Coif. Prior to joining the Widener faculty, Professor Garfield worked for three years in the litigation department of Weil, Gotshal &amp; Manges in New York City. Professor Garfield writes and teaches in the areas of Constitutional Law, Copyright, and Contracts. He was the recipient of the Widener University Delaware Campus 2004 Outstanding Teaching Award and the 2006 Douglas E. Ray Excellence in Faculty Scholarship Award.<br \/><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/europainstitut.de\/index.php?id=851\">Michael J. Hahn<\/a>, professor, holds the Chair of European Law at University of Lausanne, where he formerly served as director of the LLM Programme in International and European Economic and Commercial Law. He also has taught at universities in Germany, Chile, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. He earned his first law degree at Oberlandesgericht Frankfurt am Main, an LLM at the University of Michigan Law School, and a JD at the University of Heidelberg.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Andreas Roland Ziegler<\/strong>, J.D., Ph.D. teaches International Trade and Investment Law at the University of Lausanne. He also serves Head of the Service for International and European Economic Law at the Swiss Federal Office for Foreign Economic Relations, and has served as Senior Officer, Secretariat of the European Free Trade Association, and Legal Advisor at the Office of the General Prosecutor of the Swiss Military Justice, among other positions. He is Of Counsel with Froriep &amp; Renggli, Attorneys-at-Law, Lausanne\/ Geneva\/ Zurich, and Blum Attorneys-at-Law, Zurich. Professor Ziegler has taught as a Visiting Professor at the University of Munich, Yeditepe University (Istanbul), Bocconi University (Milan) and Jordan Institute for Diplomacy (Amman), among other institutions. Professor Ziegler holds joint degrees in Law and International Relations from the University Of St. Gallen Switzerland.<\/p>\r\n<h4><a id=\"housing\"><\/a>Housing<\/h4>\r\n<p>Students are responsible for making their own housing and travel arrangements to and from Lausanne. Housing is available in University of Lausanne facilities on a first-come, first-served basis; students may independently find housing through the student accommodation services of the University of Lausanne or through private realtors. When exploring housing options, be sure to ascertain the distance from your prospective Lausanne place of residence and the applicable campus of the University of Lausanne, which can vary from year to year, as your housing location could impact your time and finances. Check with the&nbsp;program director as soon as you enroll to ascertain the exact location of classes.<\/p>\r\n<h5>Apartments<\/h5>\r\n<p>Apartments allow a group of friends to be live together and to cook. If you take an apartment, you can fit as many people into it as the landlord will allow, which might lower your summer costs. But you will pay extra for utilities (so turn on your hot water heater only when you are about to shower or wash dishes); also you may pay an extra fee for a thorough apartment cleaning for when you leave, so be sure to check your lease for extra costs. <br \/><br \/>Many Lausanne realtors have websites that include apartment listings in a range of prices.<br \/>Prices range according to size and location.<\/p>\r\n<h5><strong>Hostels<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<h6>Lausanne Guesthouse &amp; Backpacker Hostel<\/h6>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youth-hostel.com\/youth-hostel\/Lausanne-Guesthouse-Backpacker\/31682\">http:\/\/www.youth-hostel.com\/youth-hostel\/Lausanne-Guesthouse-Backpacker\/31682<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>This is a family, eco-friendly hostel, ideally located in the very heart of Lausanne with affordable overnight accommodations. The hostel overlooks Lake Geneva and is only a short walk from the Lausanne train station CFF.<\/p>\r\n<p>All bars, restaurants, night entertainment, shops, art galleries, and museums are within walking distance, including the world renown Olympic Museum, which is only a 20-minute walk or five-minute bus ride. Lake Geneva shore and boat trips are only a 15-minute walk.<\/p>\r\n<p>Quadruple dorms offer bathrooms on the same floor and double\/single rooms come with or without private bathrooms.<\/p>\r\n<p>Amenities include free Wi-Fi, kitchen, garden with BBQ, and laundry as well as a free pass for all public transport in Lausanne.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Amenities<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wi-Fi in room and lobby<\/li>\r\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wheelchair friendly<\/li>\r\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Towels<\/li>\r\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Security lockers<\/li>\r\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Luggage storage<\/li>\r\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Guest kitchen<\/li>\r\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Key card access<\/li>\r\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common room<\/li>\r\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bike parking<\/li>\r\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BBQ area<\/li>\r\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Breakfast Not Included<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h6>Youth Hostel Lausanne &ndash; Hostel<\/h6>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youth-hostel.com\/youth-hostel\/Youthhostel-Lausanne\/15746\">http:\/\/www.youth-hostel.com\/youth-hostel\/Youthhostel-Lausanne\/15746#<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>The Lausanne Youth Hostel (YH), with its simple, pleasant, welcoming atmosphere, lies in a parkland and lakeside setting. Hospitality generally suits the requirements of both individual travelers and groups. The Lausanne YH welcomes visitors of all ages. Prices are budget-friendly. Parking spaces are available outside the hostel and in the car park so visitors won't have any problem parking.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Accommodations<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>58 single or double rooms with TV\/shower\/WC<\/li>\r\n<li>51 casual rooms for 1 to 4 persons with shower\/WC on each floor<\/li>\r\n<li>6 rooms for group escorts<\/li>\r\n<li>312 beds in all<\/li>\r\n<li>Breakfast buffet included--half- and full-board available<\/li>\r\n<li>Restaurant for 160 + persons<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Amenities<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Breakfast included<\/li>\r\n<li>Restaurant<\/li>\r\n<li>Internet access &nbsp;(Wi-Fi in lobby)<\/li>\r\n<li>Wheelchair friendly<\/li>\r\n<li>Linen included<\/li>\r\n<li>Bar<\/li>\r\n<li>Luggage storage<\/li>\r\n<li>Telephone\/fax<\/li>\r\n<li>24-hour reception<\/li>\r\n<li>Key card access<\/li>\r\n<li>Free car park<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h5>Small Hotels<\/h5>\r\n<p>It may be possible to book a double room in a small hotel for the duration of the study program. This will be more expensive than an apartment, but it is a useful option for those who plan only a brief stay. Delaware Law cannot vouch for either the quality or final prices of such hotels.<\/p>\r\n<p>Useful housing sites are listed below:<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unil.ch\/cvac\/page43016_en.html\">http:\/\/www.unil.ch\/cvac\/page43016_en.html<br \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unil.ch\/cvac\/page18250.html\">http:\/\/www.unil.ch\/cvac\/page18250.html<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h5>Air Transportation<\/h5>\r\n<p>You may find discounted round-trip fares on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.statravel.com\/?from_US=true\">http:\/\/www.sta-travel.com<\/a>. Student airfares should be available for approximately $1,800 round trip. Travel to Geneva\/Lausanne requires a US passport. Passports can be obtained from US passport agencies and at post offices. Visit the Office of Passport Services for specific information about passports:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/travel.state.gov\/\">http:\/\/travel.state.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h4><a id=\"order\"><\/a>Ordering Course Materials<\/h4>\r\n<p>Contact Dave Mastro at the Widener Law Bookstore, Delaware Campus, 302-478-0606, to order course materials. Mr. Mastro will be happy to take telephone orders and have course materials shipped to the domestic address of your choice. When contacting the bookstore, prices for course materials can be obtained and payment made via credit card (e.g., Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover). <br \/><br \/>Widener Law's online bookstore is also prepared to accept orders: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.widenerlawbookstore.com\/widelaw\/main\/default.asp\">http:\/\/www.widenerlawbookstore.com\/widelaw\/main\/default.asp<\/a>. A secure server processes purchase orders via credit card. Materials are shipped to the student's choice of address. <br \/><br \/>For students who prefer to visit the Widener Law Bookstore, Delaware Campus, in person, the bookstore location is in building 501.<\/p>\r\n<h5>Bookstore Hours<\/h5>\r\n<p>Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. <br \/>Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. <br \/>Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. <br \/><br \/>Students also have the option of ordering course materials through their home law school's bookstore, provided they have the appropriate ISBN information. <br \/><br \/>NOTE: Faculty for the summer 2015 Lausanne Study Abroad Program will not be using textbooks but will be posting electronic course materials on the TWEN site.<\/p>\r\n<h4><a id=\"twen\"><\/a>TWEN<\/h4>\r\n<p>The West Education Network (TWEN) is an electronic extension of the classroom. TWEN allows students who are participating in the Lausanne&nbsp;Study Abroad Program&nbsp;to communicate and share information with each other.<\/p>\r\n<p>Students accepted to this year's Lausanne program are encouraged to visit the TWEN site for up-to-date information about the summer program. Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lawschool.westlaw.com\/\">http:\/\/www.lawschool.westlaw.com<\/a>, click on TWEN, and then add Widener Law Lausanne Program to your Westlaw home page.<\/p>\r\n<h4><a id=\"student\"><\/a>Student Manual<\/h4>\r\n<p>The 2015 student manual for the Lausanne, Switzerland, Study Abroad Program will be available during the spring semester. Inside the manual you will find answers to everything from the dates of the program and the courses to be offered to where to send your application materials. You will also learn the best ways to coordinate financial aid and reserve lodging. If you encounter any problems, please <a href=\"{staticroot}current-students\/academics\/study-abroad\/program-information\/#contact\">contact our office<\/a>.<br \/><br \/><a href=\"{staticroot}files\/resources\/2014lausannestudentmanualrev.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download the 2015 Lausanne, Switzerland, Study Abroad Student Manual<\/a>&nbsp;(pdf)&nbsp; updated 04\/25\/14<\/p>","box_content":""}