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    "content": "<h1>Study Abroad</h1>\r\n<h4>Study abroad in Madrid! Under a special arrangement, Widener Law Commonwealth students may participate in the University of New Mexico School of Law's <a href=\"http://lawschool.unm.edu/madrid/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madrid Summer Law Institute</a> (MSLI).&nbsp; Studying abroad will help you stand out in the marketplace with exposure to new legal, social, political, and cultural concepts.&nbsp;</h4>\r\n<p><strong>Madrid Summer Law Institute:&nbsp; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Due to COVID-19,&nbsp;UNM has canceled the program for summer 2021. Check back for summer 2022 information.</span></strong></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Earn five law school credits.</li>\r\n<li>Classes meet only Mondays through Thursdays, and they are out by 1:00 p.m. each day.</li>\r\n<li>Enjoy the ability to travel and explore Europe.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5>Program Participation Checklist</h5>\r\n<p><em>A 2.3 cumulative GPA is required for any Widener Law Commonwealth student interested in participating in this program.</em></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Schedule an appointment with the Interim Dean of Students.</li>\r\n<li>Complete a <a href=\"ipl://302//W10=////\">Dean's Action Request Form</a> and submit the completed form to the Assistant Dean of Students.</li>\r\n<li>After the request has been approved, contact the Widener Law Commonwealth Financial Aid Office to discuss Financial Aid options and important deadlines.</li>\r\n<li>Complete <a href=\"http://lawschool.unm.edu/madrid/apply.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSLI application</a>&nbsp;online and pay the non-refundable application fee of $100. <strong>The deadline for applications is March 1</strong>.</li>\r\n<li>Request a Letter of Good Standing from the <a href=\"//commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-students/enrollment-services/registrars-office/#transcript\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registrar's Office</a>.</li>\r\n<li>Ensure UNM School of Law receives full payment, including housing, tuition and fees, or an approved Consortium Agreement/Financial Aid Award in accordance with any deadlines.</li>\r\n<li>Upon completion of the MSLI, <a href=\"https://registrar.unm.edu/transcripts/transcript-request-information.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">request an official transcript from UNM School of Law</a>.&nbsp; MSLI official transcripts must be received by the Widener Law Commonwealth's Registrar's Office by November 1.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h5>UNM School of Law Madrid Summer Law Institute Related Links&nbsp;</h5>\r\n<p><a href=\"http://lawschool.unm.edu/madrid/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Overview</a><br /><a href=\"http://lawschool.unm.edu/madrid/testimonials.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Testimonials</a><br /><a href=\"http://lawschool.unm.edu/madrid/apply.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Apply</a><br /><a href=\"http://lawschool.unm.edu/madrid/program-info/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Program Information</a><br /><a href=\"http://lawschool.unm.edu/madrid/courses-faculty/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Courses &amp; Faculty</a><br /><a href=\"http://lawschool.unm.edu/madrid/madrid/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">About Madrid<br /></a><a href=\"http://lawschool.unm.edu/madrid/contact.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact the Institute</a><br />&nbsp;</p>\r\n<hr />\r\n<h5><a href=\"https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/foreign_study/foreign_programs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABA-approved Foreign Summer Programs</a></h5>\r\n<p>Widener Law Commonwealth students are eligible to participate in any of the&nbsp;ABA-approved Foreign Summer Programs.</p>",
    "box_content": "<h5>Contact Information<br /><br /></h5>\r\n<p><strong>Randi Teplitz<br /></strong>Assistant Dean of Students<strong><br />Phone:&nbsp;</strong>717.541.3952<strong><br />Email:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"mailto:rbteplitz@widener.edu\">rbteplitz@widener.edu</a></p>\r\n<p><strong>Registrar's Office<br /></strong><strong>Phone:</strong>&nbsp;717.541.3904<br /><strong>Information Line:</strong>&nbsp;717.541.1941<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href=\"mailto:regoffcwlaw@widener.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regoffcwlaw@widener.edu</a></p>\r\n<p><strong>Financial Aid Office<br /></strong><strong>Phone:</strong>&nbsp;717.541.3961<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href=\"mailto:finaidcwlaw@widener.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">finaidcwlaw@widener.edu</a><a href=\"https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/foreign_study/foreign_summer_winter_programs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br /><br /></a></p>"
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