{"image":"{staticroot}files\/pages\/flickr_lyon-2.jpg","content":"<h1>Program Information<\/h1>\r\n<p>Jump to: <a href=\"#admissions\">Admissions<\/a>&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#tuition\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h5><a id=\"admissions\"><\/a>Study Abroad Admissions<\/h5>\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WidenerLawStudyAbroad\" target=\"_blank\">Like us on Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Widener Law&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href=\"ipl:\/\/255\/\/W10=\">study abroad programs<\/a> are open to students who have completed at least one year of study in an ABA-accredited law school and who are in good standing at their schools and to graduates of ABA-accredited law schools. American lawyers, foreign law students, or foreign applicants with graduate degrees in disciplines other than law, may be considered for admission. If you&rsquo;re an extended-division student, please contact the Study Abroad Program coordinator for further information: <a href=\"mailto:artrapuzzano@widener.edu\">artrapuzzano@widener.edu<\/a> or 302-477-2248.<\/p>\r\n<p>Formal acceptance into the program can be granted only when all application requirements are fulfilled.<\/p>\r\n<p>Please note: If you are a Widener student, you must have a minimum 2.3 GPA to be accepted into our summer abroad programs. Delaware Law students must obtain a Dean&rsquo;s Action approval from the Dean of Students Office if they have a GPA between 2.3 and 2.5. Students who have not maintained a minimum 2.0 GPA at the end of the spring semester will be required to leave the program.<\/p>\r\n<h6>Apply Via Mail<\/h6>\r\n<p>Complete an application, provide a letter of good standing from your home law school, and remit a nonrefundable registration deposit of $100.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"{staticroot}files\/resources\/studyabroadapplication2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">2015 Study Abroad &nbsp;Application Form to Print and Mail<\/a>&nbsp;(pdf - updated 01\/09\/15)<\/p>\r\n<h6>Mailing Address<\/h6>\r\n<p><strong>Widener Law<\/strong><br \/>Study Abroad Program<br \/>4601 Concord Pike<br \/>Box 7474<br \/>Wilmington, DE 19803-0474<\/p>\r\n<h5><a id=\"tuition\"><\/a>Tuition and Fees<\/h5>\r\n<p>Jump to:&nbsp;<a href=\"#fees\">Tuition and Fees<\/a>&nbsp; |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#deadline\">Application Deadline<\/a> |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"#criteria\">Acceptance Criteria<\/a> |&nbsp; <a href=\"#aid\">Financial Aid Information<\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h6><a id=\"fees\"><\/a>Tuition and Fees<\/h6>\r\n<h6><a href=\"{staticroot}files\/resources\/2014proposedfinancialaidbudgetv4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">2014 International Programs Proposed Financial Aid Budgets<\/a>&nbsp;(pdf) - updated 04\/03\/14<br \/><br \/><strong>Tuition<\/strong> - $1,024 per credit<\/h6>\r\n<p>Please be advised that the amounts in the financial aid budgets listed are estimates based on student expenditures recorded from previous years. In most cases, students are required to take a minimum of three (3) credits to be eligible for financial aid. Widener Law students are encouraged to consult with the Widener Law, Financial Aid Office for specific guidance on budgets. Non-Widener students are highly encouraged to regard these numbers as close estimates and to check with their financial aid office for guidance.<\/p>\r\n<p>All of our programs are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Our courses may be credited toward your law degree at an ABA-approved institution if your law school accepts credits from summer programs. A transcript of grades will be sent to each student and to their home law school. Acceptance of any credit or grade for any course is subject to determination by the student's home school. It is unlikely that participation in a&nbsp;study abroad program&nbsp;may be used to accelerate graduation. Consult with your school's registrar. Students are permitted to take up to six (6) credits.<\/p>\r\n<p>Tuition includes course expenses, orientation, guest lectures by international faculty, excursions to legal institutions, and some social events.<\/p>\r\n<p>Additional expenses include roundtrip airfare, room and board, course materials, and personal expenses.<\/p>\r\n<p>Please be advised that the amounts listed above are estimates based on student expenditures recorded from previous years. Widener Law&nbsp;students are encouraged to consult with the&nbsp;<a href=\"ipl:\/\/201\/\/W10=\">Widener Law Financial Aid Office<\/a> for specific guidance on budgets. Non-Widener students are highly encouraged to regard these numbers as close estimates.<\/p>\r\n<h6><strong><a id=\"deadline\"><\/a>The application deadline for 2015 is April 15, 2015<\/strong>.<\/h6>\r\n<h6><a id=\"criteria\"><\/a>Acceptance Criteria<\/h6>\r\n<p>Criteria for acceptance into any study abroad program offered by Widener Law include the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Students must have completed a year of full-time or part-time law studies comprised of required first-year law courses at any ABA-approved law school.&nbsp;Four-year program students must contact the Study Abroad&nbsp;Program coordinator&nbsp;for further information: <a href=\"mailto:artrapuzzano@widener.edu\">artrapuzzano@widener.edu<\/a> or 302-477-2248.<\/li>\r\n<li>Students must complete an application, provide a letter of good standing from their home law school, and remit a nonrefundable application fee of $100 to be considered for acceptance. Formal acceptance can only be granted once all application requirements are fulfilled. Please note: Widener students will be required to leave the program if they do not maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA at the end of the spring semester.<\/li>\r\n<li>Students are encouraged to&nbsp;apply online and then send, as soon as possible, a letter of good standing and the nonrefundable $100 application fee to<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Widener Law<br \/><\/strong>Study Abroad Program<br \/>4601 Concord Pike<br \/>Box 7474<br \/>Wilmington, DE &nbsp;19803-0474<\/p>\r\n<p>Periodically, we will update each program's pages to include student manuals, updated course materials for purchase (with online bookstore), and comprehensive information about what to expect before, during, and after the programs. Students interested in the 2015 programs are encouraged to periodically consult our web pages for updates.<\/p>\r\n<p>For additional information, study abroad brochure, or application, please contact the Study Abroad Program coordinator:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:artrapuzzano@widener.edu\">artrapuzzano@widener.edu<\/a> or 302-477-2248.<\/p>\r\n<h6><a id=\"aid\"><\/a>Financial Aid Information<\/h6>\r\n<p>Primary sources of funding for study abroad programs are derived from student loans. Financial aid is available through federal and private financial aid programs. Students should apply at their home school. Applicants should check with their law school's financial aid office regarding processing deadlines and filing requirements as soon as possible.<\/p>\r\n<p>Widener Law students should schedule an appointment to discuss financing options as soon as possible after March 30.<\/p>\r\n<p>Visiting students should check with their institutions regarding the possibility of completing a consortium agreement with Widener Law for federal student loans. Please allow adequate time (six to eight weeks) for processing of student loans.<\/p>\r\n<p>Please call or email the&nbsp;<a href=\"ipl:\/\/201\/\/W10=\">Widener Law Financial Aid Office<\/a>,&nbsp;717-541-3961 or <a href=\"mailto:finaidcwlaw@widener.edu\">finaidcwlaw@widener.edu<\/a>, if you have questions.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","box_content":"<h5>Contact Study Abroad<\/h5>\r\n<p>For additional information about our summer study abroad programs, please contact us.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Widener Law<br \/><\/strong>Study Abroad Program<br \/>4601 Concord Pike<br \/>Box 7474<br \/>Wilmington, DE &nbsp;19803-0474<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Arlene Trapuzzano<\/strong>, coordinator<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 302.477.2248<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:artrapuzzano@widener.edu\">artrapuzzano@widener.edu<\/a><\/p>"}