Session One: May 28 – June 8

International Human Rights Law
Professor Klein (3 credits)

The emphasis of this course will be on the political, economic and civil rights provided by instruments such as the International Bill of Human Rights. Worldwide focus has historically been on the failures of China and Israel to comply with human rights mandates; the course will focus on both of those countries.China’s proximity to, and impact on Vietnam requires an examination of the political and economic challenges confronting China. The relationship between civil liberties and religious beliefs in Muslim countries, as well as Israel will be examined. Vietnam itself presents a unique set of human rights concerns, and the impact of globalization and multi-national corporation  working conditions in developing countries will be analyzed.

Session Two: June 12 – June 26

Comparative Criminal Justice
Professor Derby (3 credits)

Despite the vast differences in cultures and history, countries confront fundamentally similar situations and challenges in setting the boundaries of harmful conduct and societal condemnation. We will examine the major procedural differences between common law and civil law systems including the roles of law enforcement, judges and juries, the conception of state power and individual rights, and evidentiary rules. Specific substantive topics will include consensual harm, prostitution and sex trafficking, the war on drugs, euthanasia,and hate crimes. In learning these varying approaches, students will improve their abilities to critically analyze doctrinal law and to recognize important differences in policy, and procedure as they concern criminal justice.

There are two methods of applying to Touro Law Center’s study abroad programs:(1) Complete the online application form and fulfill all of the Application Requirements (see below).  Once you transmit the completed application form, you will receive a confirmation notice on the screen.  If you include your e-mail address as requested in the application form, you will receive a copy of the completed application in your e-mail inbox.

(2) Download and print PDF file of the application, and mail, scan or fax the completed form, along with the Application Requirements (see below for requirements and contact information).

Application Requirements: Following your Online Application, or along with your Printed Application please submit the following–by fax, scan, or mail:

By the 3/26/18 application deadline–

1) Non-refundable application fee of $200 (to be credited towards the cost of the program), payable to “Touro Law Center”;
2) Please have a Letter of good standing sent to us from the Registrar of your law school (this item is automatically requested for Touro students);
3) Current resume