Institute for European Union and Comparative Law
Session: July 5 – July 17, 2010
One of the finest universities in the world, Cambridge University is composed of individual colleges, each with their own unique architecture and personality. The Tulane Cambridge Summer Program is housed at Trinity College, one of the most prestigious and wealthy colleges in the United Kingdom.
The Tulane Program will run from Monday, July 5 through Saturday, July 17, 2010, with five courses related to European Union law and the theme of comparisons between European and U.S. law. The curriculum provides opportunities to learn from and interact with Cambridge and U.S. faculty with transnational interests, experiences, and contacts. Each course reflects the expertise of the individual faculty members and students will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with them, both in and out of class.
Cambridge is a medium-size university town located approximately 70 miles north of London. The ambiance provided by the striking university buildings located in a park-like setting along the River Cam is one of a kind and never forgotten once experienced. Many pleasant afternoons can be passed exploring the colleges with their beautiful gardens, the quaint shops and pubs of the town and surrounding villages, as well as “punting” or boating on the river. A wide variety of museums and stately homes are within easy reach by rail and bus. London is close by and easy to get to by train (50 minutes) from the Cambridge rail station for day trips.
King Henry VIII founded Trinity College in 1546 (his portrait hangs in the splendid dining hall). It is the largest college in Cambridge. Famous graduates and faculty of Trinity College include once and future kings, Sir Isaac Newton and many eminent scientists, political figures, and philosophers such as Bertrand Russell and Ludwig Wittgenstein.
Students both reside and attend class inside Trinity College, so everything is very convenient. The student rooms are in the recently modernized Wolfson Building and were highly regarded by all students in the 2009 summer program. The Tulane Program’s office is located in Whewell’s Court, just outside the Wolfson Building and across the street from the main entrance to Trinity College. Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair accessibility or handicapped access to any of the dormitory rooms or classrooms, nor to most parts of Trinity College and Cambridge.
CALENDAR
The Program starts with a brief meeting of all students in the afternoon of Sunday, July 4, 2010, followed by a reception hosted by Dr. Barnard. Courses in the Cambridge Program begin Monday, July 5, 2010. All courses will meet at Trinity College, Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 3:30 pm. Law students may choose any 3 of the courses for a total of 3 ABA credits for the session. The Program concludes Saturday July 17, 2010 with final exams. Final exams will occupy that entire day. Students should not plan to depart earlier than the evening of July 17, as exams cannot be rescheduled. Note that the Tulane London Summer Program starts the next day, Sunday, July 18, 2010 (see London Program description).
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Stephen M. Griffin, Interim Dean and Rutledge C. Clement, Jr. Professor in Constitutional Law
For More Information About the Cambridge Summer Program Contact DeanGriffin at sgriffin@tulane.edu.
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