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Grading and MaterialsUnless expressly indicated, all academic courses are offered on a graded semester-unit basis. All internships are offered on a credit/no credit semester-unit basis. A letter grade may be issued for internship units based upon the written request of a student's law school. Santa Clara University grants the designated number of semester units for each course successfully completed. Some schools may permit the combination of two foreign programs, or a foreign summer and a domestic summer program, to accelerate graduation; other schools do not permit acceleration. Students interested in acceleration should ask their home schools to review this issue. See ABA Standard 304, Interpretation 4. Course material for many of the courses will be available for purchase on site. For some of the courses and general program requirements, the student may be required to purchase materials in the United States. Students will be notified in advance regarding these requirements. Every effort is made to keep course material costs comparable with other law school courses. Because participants in the Santa Clara University School of Law programs are guests of the foreign groups and institutions that provide various facilities for the programs, it is essential to maintain the highest standards of courtesy, etiquette, and decorum. The Santa Clara University School of Law reserves the right to dismiss any student from the program in which he or she is registered for unacceptable conduct. Similarly, internship opportunities are dependent on close relationships between the programs and local practitioners. Santa Clara University considers failure to fulfill internship responsibilities to be an academic, and sometimes an ethical, violation. It reserves the right to deny all program credit to those in academic violation. InternshipsInternships provide an invaluable opportunity for students to earn academic credit for working in private law firms, multi-national companies, courts, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations. This work gives students practical experience and integration into the legal culture of the country. It also accords invaluable personal and professional contacts that remain with them throughout their legal career. Most Santa Clara programs offer associated internship opportunities to qualified students. Internships are made available only to students who successfully complete the associated academic portion of the summer law program. In addition, students desiring an internship must: (1) have successfully completed the first year legal research and writing course required by the student's home institution; (2) provide a complete resume; and (3) provide a writing sample. Students just completing their first year of law school must additionally provide a letter of recommendation from their first year legal research and writing instructor. Students who have completed only one year of part-time study must receive approval from the Director of the Center for Global law & Policy before they are considered for placement. Internship placements are made on the basis of the student's qualifications and expressed interest. The decision to accept any students as an intern is dependant upon the sponsors; thus, we cannot guarantee an internship placement. However, because of our long-term, extensive relationships in the program countries, to date all students seeking internships have been placed. A student may elect to take the academic component of a program without the internship component. Fifty hours of field work are required for each semester unit of credit and must be unpaid. Credit for an internship also is conditioned upon the attendance at periodic internship integration seminars. Internships are available only to students who have not yet been awarded a law degree. Law schools have varying requirements for transferring credit. Accordingly, prior to joining any program, students should check with the appropriate administrator at their home institution to ensure that credits will be accepted. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain all home institution approvals and determine all applicable home institution policies regarding transfer of credits. Different law schools have different requirements with respect to granting academic credit for internship experience. The requirements of Santa Clara University mandate the completion of the Internship Certification Form. This form calls upon the law office to indicate the number of hours that a student has worked, and a grade dependent on the quality of the student's work. No grade or credit can be given for an internship until the Center receives a properly completed internship certification form. It is the direct responsibility of the student (not the firm) to see that the internship certification form is completed and submitted. The student is fully responsible for all paperwork. Santa Clara University grants "credit" or "no credit" for internship work performed by Santa Clara University students, and does not assign grades for the internship, irrespective of what grades the internship sponsor designates on the Internship Certification Form. Travel ArrangementsStudents are responsible for making their own travel arrangements, which allows students to travel within their own budget. Students should secure insurance coverage for travel, housing, personal safety and health. Students traveling to countries with which they are unfamiliar should be prepared to adapt to local customs, foods, forms of housing, and transportation. Learning to cope with the environment of the program location is a valuable part of the summer experience, and students who embrace the experience will gain more from the program. Passports are required for all programs. Passport applications are available through the U.S. Postal Service and online services. Students should apply early for their passport, and make sure that all travel documentation is current. Depending on the individual student's status, travel to some programs may require a visa. Students are provided with additional, detailed information regarding visas and other program logistics after the student has been accepted to the program. CorrespondenceAll correspondence for accepted students is mailed to the "Present Address" indicated on the student's application form. After May 15, all correspondence will be mailed to the student's permanent address unless another address is specifically indicated by the student. All applications, forms, petitions, and correspondence concerning the Santa Clara University School of Law study abroad programs should be directed to: Center for Global Law & Policy Non-Discrimination PolicySanta Clara University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, veteran's status, or age in the administration of any of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, and other school-administered policies, as well as employment-related policies and activities. Inquiries regarding equal opportunity policies, the filing of grievances, or requests for a copy of the grievance procedures covering discrimination complaints, including complaints under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and 34 CFR 104 et seq. (pertaining to handicap/disability) and under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 34 CFR 100 et seq. (pertaining to race, color, and national origin), and under Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and 34 CFR 106 et seq. (pertaining to sex), should be directed to: Conchita Franco Serri
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