Immerse yourself in the economic and political capital of South Korea.  Our program offers you the opportunity to study high tech and business law at Seoul's premier school for business and intellectual property law, while exploring related human rights issues at the national Human Rights Commission. 

Classes: Introduction to Korean Law: June 14 - July 3, 2009 (4 units)

Internships: July 6-July 31, 2009 (3 units)

Mix & Match

Choose an internship in Seoul, or a limited number of internships in Southeast Asia (see Internship opportunities under the Singapore program for a list of locations)

Enrollment  Limit:  
30 for the course in Seoul.

Special Note:  Get your application form and deposit in early.  Course and internship registration priority are allocated in the order in which a student's application form and deposit payment are received.The remaining required documents may be submitted seperately, no later than April 17, 2009.

Director: Vinita Bali

About the Program: An Overview
Course Description
Internships
Tuition
Student Budget for 2009

Policies, Standards and Expectations
Exploring the Area
Consular Information Sheet - South Korea
Travel Safety Information
Tips for Traveling Abroad
Photos from 2006
More Information

 2009 Newsletter

Information from our Local Director - 2009

About the Program: An Overview

Santa Clara began its Seoul program in 1994. Our 2009 program will introduce students to the Korean legal system, and then explore business and high technology law at Kookmin University. Students will also study related human rights issues at the Korean Human Rights Commission.

Enrollment is limited to twenty students.

About Kookmin University: Kookmin is a highly regarded private university that has emphasized its particular strength in business and intellectual property law. The University has its roots in the immediate post World War II years and gained university status in 1981. Most of its buildings have been built in this relocated campus over the past 20 years. The law school building was completed in 1999. The University sits in a suburban area, near hotels and restaurants and within easy reach by public transit (subway or bus) of central Seoul.

The program will include visits to and briefings at the Korean Supreme Court, the Constitutional Court, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, and the Legal Training and Research Institute for all students.

Students will have use of the libraries at both Kookmin University and the Human Rights Commission. Each has extensive English language holdings.