Who is eligible to participate in the program?
Students who have completed the first year of full-time law study, or its equivalent in part-time study (27 hours), and are in good standing at their current law school are eligible to attend any of Tulane's summer abroad programs. Students must supply a proof of enrollment and a letter from their current school verifying that they are in good standing and are eligible to return. Graduate students in other disciplines may apply and attend on a case-by-case basis. Law school graduates and practicing attorneys may attend the programs as auditors. [ return to top ]
Can evening/part time students apply?
Evening students may apply if they will have completed their first year of law by the start of the program. [ return to top ]Can foreign students apply?
International students are encouraged to apply for the Paris Program. [ return to top ]
What is the maximum number of credits that I can receive?
3 Credit Hours can be earned from each of the sessions of the Paris program. [ return to top ]
Why can’t I receive more than 3 ABA credits per session?
ABA regulations only allow students to receive credit hours according to the following formula: one semester hour for each 700 minutes of class time or equivalent. Also, ABA regulations prohibit students from receiving more than 1.5 semester credit hours for each week of the program, and students cannot be enrolled in more than 220 class minutes per day. [ return to top ]
Where do I mail my deposit form?
You can submit your deposit online, by credit card, through our online application. For payment by check, deposit forms should be mailed to:
Tulane Law School
Office of Academic Affairs
6329 Freret Street, Suite 206
New Orleans, LA 70118-9923 [ return to top ]
Are applications accepted until the program is full or is it selective?
Applications are accepted until the program is full. Admission is on a first come basis, as long as students meet the eligibility requirements. A maximum of fifty-five students per session will be accepted for our 2010 program. [ return to top ]
What are the steps to apply?
1. Fill out an online application.
2. Pay your deposit.
3. Send in a letter of good standing from your home school if you are not a Tulane student. [ return to top ]
Are there any scholarships available?
Unfortunately, no scholarships are available for our summer programs. [ return to top ]
How do I get financial aid?
There are no scholarships or tuition waivers available through Tulane Law School for summer programs abroad. You may apply for financial aid in the form of loans as long as you enroll for courses on at least a half-time basis according to your school (according to Tulane Law School’s Academic Services Office, this is 3 hours during the summer for Tulane students). If you do not subsequently complete hours for which you initially register, however, you may be liable for the immediate repayment of loan funds to the lender.
TULANE STUDENTS:
- Complete a Summer Addendum form (available in the financial aid office in April).
- Complete the appropriate loan application (not a federal loan, but rather a credit-based commercial loan, in most cases).
NON-TULANE STUDENTS:
- Contact the financial aid office at your home school to find out about their summer financial aid procedures and timeline.
- Your financial aid office will most likely want to send our office a “consortium agreement.” A consortium agreement is a document completed by both Tulane and your home school, and includes the budget information for your program, so that your home school can determine what you can borrow.
- Consortium agreements should be sent to the following address:
Office of Financial Aid
Weinmann Hall, Ste. 203
6329 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Fax Number: 504-865-6710
Contact Person: Kristin Perez 504-865-5931 or kperez1@tulane.edu
- Please let them know that requests for "consortium" completion and budget information will be filled as soon as March by Tulane Law School’s Financial Aid Office after you have submitted an application for at least 3 hours and a commitment deposit for programs which have space available.
- If your home school will not process aid for a Tulane summer program, the financial aid office at Tulane Law School can process (but no sooner than March) an application for a credit-based commercial loan (not a federal loan), which may or may not be approved by a lender after a representative of your school certifies certain enrollment information about you.
- You must still first contact your home school’s financial aid office to find out whether or not they will process your financial aid for the summer;
- If they refuse to process aid, contact the Tulane Law School Financial Aid Office for special materials.
ALL STUDENTS MUST:
- Be aware of the disbursement timing and requirements to keep summer aid. In some cases, schools or lenders may not disburse loan proceeds until the start of the program you are attending.
- Be aware that if you don’t complete the courses for which you initially register, you may be required to immediately return loans to the lender in full. If you receive financial aid based on coursework you do not complete, you may be liable for the immediate repayment of loan funds to the lender.
- Because of the early start dates for some of our summer programs abroad, the relatively late dates on which the processing can begin, in addition to the processing time itself, it is likely that your loan proceeds will be unavailable in time for your departure.
- It is important, therefore, that you have some other source of funds to "tide you over" until the loan proceeds become available to you.
- It is also very important that you make arrangements for someone to pay your bills at home while you are abroad so that your credit history is not blemished as a result of your absence.
Even if you are receiving financial aid, finance charges will be incurred if payment is not received by the payment deadline. Although deposit billing is initially handled by the Academic Services Office at Tulane Law School, the Accounts Receivable Office of Tulane University finalizes billing, and will assess finance charges for those registrants who have unpaid balances after payment deadlines have passed. [ return to top ]
Where do I send my consortium agreement?
Non-Tulane students must submit their consortium agreement to the following address:
Office of Financial Aid
Weinmann Hall, Ste. 203
6329 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Fax Number: 504-865-6710 [ return to top ]
I’ve heard I need 5 credits to receive financial aid, is this true?
In order to borrow Federal Loans, you must be enrolled at least half-time. If you are enrolled less than half time, your only option for summer loan funding is a private credit-based loan.
Students who have not borrowed the annual $20,500 maximum limit for Federal Stafford Loans during 2009-2010 may inquire about borrowing Federal Stafford Loan funds for summer sessions. Students who have exhausted these Stafford loan limits during 2009-2010 may be interested in pursuing the Federal Gradate PLUS Loan for the summer, which is a leniently-credit-based Federal loan with a set interest rate of 8.5%. [ return to top ]
How will I know if I get in to the program?
You will receive a confirmation email from Chana Lewis, confirming your enrollment and your course selection, once you are admitted. [ return to top ]
When should I arrive/leave?
It is mandatory for students to arrive in Paris by 12 noon on Thursday, July 1st for the First Session and Monday, July 19th for the Second Session. Mandatory Orientation to be held in the evening of July 1 and July 19 (all students must attend) from 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Paris I Exams will be held on Wednesday, July 14 and Paris I Exams will be held on Saturday, July 31. Students should not plan to depart earlier than the evening of July 14 and July 31, respectively, as exams cannot be rescheduled. [ return to top ]
What airport should I fly into?
Most flights will enter Paris at the CHARLES DE GAULLE airport, just outside of the city.
TAXI:
Please be advised that a taxi from the airport to the C.I.U.P. can be very expensive (between 50-100 euros). Taking a taxi is not recommended.
METRO:
There is a suburban train which goes from the airport to Paris and connects with the metro. Look for the signs indicating Paris by Train. Buy a ticket for the RER B (price should be around 8.40€). Take the RER B train directly to the Cité Universitaire stop. The train should take between 30 minutes and an hour.
For more detailed instructions, go to
http://parisbytrain.com/charles-de-gaulle-airport-cdg-to-paris-by-train/
You can find a detailed map of the Paris Metro/ RER at
http://www.ratp.info/orienter/f_plan_ang.php?loc=reseaux&nompdf=metro&fm=gif
GARE DU NORD:
If students arrive from London via the Eurostar train, they will enter Paris through the Gare du Nord (Northern Train Station). They can then take the RER B train directly from the Gare du Nord to the Cité Universitaire stop.
ORLY AIRPORT:
Some flights from other European countries will enter Paris through Orly Airport, south of the city. The RER B connects with this airport as well. [ return to top ]
Where can I find more information about the program?
More information about the Paris Program can be found on the other tabs like this one at the top of the website. Once you’ve read through all the information, if you still have questions, contact Gail Nelson, or by phone at 504-862-8845 for more information. [ return to top ]
Do I need a visa?
You will not require a visa for any of the programs, due to the short time period you will be abroad. [ return to top ]
Is it mandatory for me to attend Orientation?
Orientation for the program is mandatory, and will be held from 4 pm - 6:30 pm on July 1st and July 19th respectively. [ return to top ]
How can I meet other program students prior to the program?
With your welcome information, once you are admitted to the program, you will receive details of a facebook group, in which you can meet other program students. Also, on your application, you can select to share your contact information with other participants. [ return to top ]
Are there any required courses?
There are no required courses or prerequisites for any of the courses. [ return to top ]
What do I do if I need to cancel?
To cancel or withdraw from the program, you must send a written request to Michele Certoma, as this is the only way to be officially unenrolled from the program. [ return to top ]
What is the deadline to apply?
The deadline to apply to study abroad is May 31. [ return to top ]
Are there any other deadlines I should be aware of?
- Letters of Good Standing must be in by the start of the program.
- Tuition is due by May 31.
- The deadline for submission of internship materials is March 15. [ return to top ]
What do I do if I cannot pay my tuition by the tuition deadline?
Please contact Accounts Receivable, (504) 865-5368, for any information regarding tuition deadlines, or late payments, as late fees are assessed directly by their office, and not by Tulane Law School. The balance of all tuition and housing charges are due by May 31, 2010. Any outstanding payments for tuition or housing charges which are not paid by the date listed above will be subject to a finance charge assessed at 18% per annum. Failure to pay by this date, however, will not result in your being dropped from the program. *No credit for participation in the program(s) will be granted if any participant fails to pay all tuition and housing expenses in full. [ return to top ]
Is there an internship component to the program?
There is an internship component to the Paris program. Students must be enrolled in both Paris Sessions and speak fluent French in order to qualify.
What are the guidelines for receiving an internship?
For the student serious about a career in international practice, Tulane offers an excellent opportunity. Through an internship in a French firm in Paris, you can make your own job contacts in Europe, gain an important credential and learn how law is actually practiced in France. During the second session, a dinner is held honoring the interns and the host law firms, and interns later receive the Institute’s Certificate of Practice in Paris. These prestigious internships are limited in number and are strictly reserved for students registering in the Tulane Paris program. They are unremunerated, and the student must be able to speak fluent French. The period of the internship (usually 2 to 6 weeks) is flexible and negotiable with the firm. It is best to commence the internship in June prior to the start of classes and continue concurrently with classes in July. Students interested in internships should so indicate on their applications. Because space is limited, internships are awarded on a competitive basis. The deadline for submission of the applicants’ CV and evidence of speaking ability (transcripts, diplomas etc.) is March 14, 2009. For more information see the Internship section of this website.
Required documents for internships (due by March 15 to Gail Nelson):
- Transcript
- Resume (in English)
- Cover Letter (in French)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional) [ return to top ]
Will I be asked to sign a contract to be considered for an internship?
Participants will be required to sign a contract to be considered for an internship. The contract will ensure that students are serious about the internship positions and will continue with the internship process once they have accepted their placements. After a student is selected to intern at a Paris firm they will receive the contract via email. It will be the responsibility of the student to read the contract fully and if in agreement fax the contract back to: Gail Nelson, Program Coordinator, at: (504) 862-8844 within 5 days. If the student does not fax the contract back within the 5 days, we will assume the selected student is no longer interest in interning for the firm and another student will replace him/her at the Paris firm.
How many credits must I take to qualify for an internship? Do I have to enroll in both sessions of the program to be considered for an internship?
A Paris participant who applies for an Internship will need to take both sessions of the Program, Paris I and Paris II, at least 4 hours of course time – 2 hours in Paris I and 2 hours in Paris II. A student may, however, take up to a total of 6 hours of course time -- 3 hours in Paris I and 3 hours in Paris II. The choice of hours will be left up to the student.
Must I be fluent in French or only functional in the language to earn an internship?
Law firms will only accept a student who speaks French fluently not merely functionally. Although there is some English spoken in these law firms, the Paris law firms will only consider students who can read, speak, and write French fluently.
If I meet all requirements for an Internship am I guaranteed an internship?
There are limited internship positions available with Paris law firms. For this reason, internships are not guaranteed to all applicants, even if all criteria are met. Internships are awarded on a competitive basis because of the limited number of positions available. [ return to top ]
Who can I contact for more information or resources regarding internships?
More information regarding internships can be found in the Internship section of this website. Please contact Gail Nelson, or by phone at 504-862-8845 if you have any further questions.
How do I review my grades for the program?
Grades will not be posted prior to thirty days from the completion of the program. Once grades are received and posted at the end of the program, you will be able to access your grades via TOUR at http://www.registrar.tulane.edu. You can log in to TOUR using your student ID # and PIN # (originally sent in an email from Chana Lewis in April or May, called “Tulane Summer Abroad Tuition Payment Information”). Select the Grades link to view your grades for the Summer 2010 term. [ return to top ]
How do I pay my tuition for the program?
Tuition is due by May 31. You may access and pay your tuition bill at: http://pandora.tcs.tulane.edu/acctrec/NetPay.asp. Do not send tuition payments to the Law School. Questions regarding your tuition bill should be directed to Accounts Receivable (504-865-5368 or 800-798-7633) or via e-mail (acctrec@tulane.edu).
How do I find my pin number?
You should receive your pin number from Chana Lewis in an email called “Tulane Summer Abroad Tuition Payment Information” in the end of April or the end of May. If you have misplaced, or did not receive, your PIN number you will need to request a new PIN by sending an email to the “mypin” email address. [ return to top ]
Will my school receive an official transcript of my grades? Who should I contact for a transcript of my grades?
Transcripts are not automatically sent to your home school. You must request a transcript through the Tulane University Registrar’s Office.
You may request your transcript via Tulane’s website: http://www.tulane.edu/~registra/transcript_requests. Your first few transcript requests are free and there is a modest charge for additional requests beyond that.
NOTE: For all requests (PIN or TRANSCRIPT), verification steps must be taken before your information can be issued. In order to verify your identity, please respond to the email from the Registrar’s Office with the following information:
1) your full name
2) your date of birth
3) your permanent address (on file with Tulane)
4) your emergency contact person (on file with Tulane)
5) your major course of study at Tulane: LAW
6) the name of a class you took or professor you had your most recent semester at Tulane (list semester)
Once they obtain this information from you, they will process your request.
NOTE: If you have any problems submitting your requests, you may contact the Registrar’s office directly at (504) 865-5231 or email registra@tulane.edu. They should be able to help you. [ return to top ]
What types of activities will be provided by the program?
In addition to regularly scheduled classes, there are social and educational activities organized by Tulane. In the past years, these have included museum tours, court visits, and boat tours. A calendar of all activities will be given to you when you arrive in Paris. [ return to top ]
Will I need to bring any business attire with me?
You should bring business casual attire for visits to the courthouse and other such occasions. [ return to top ]
How do I get housing for Paris? Is housing included in the tuition cost or is it separate?
Several Housing options are available for the Paris program (see below). Your housing choice must be selected through our online application. Housing costs are separate from the tuition costs. Students will be housed at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (C.I.U.P), located in the south of Paris; the classes will be held here as well. The C.I.U.P. is a foundation renowned for its goal of promoting exchanges between students of all nationalities in the spirit of tolerance and mutual respect. It welcomes more than 5,000 students, researchers, artists and athletes each year. Students have the option of a single room or a studio.
Students have the option of a single room with a communal shower ($650 per session), a single room with a private shower ($750 per session), or a studio which includes both a shower and kitchenette ($900 per session). All rooms include an internet connection, telephone, and housekeeping services. Deposits must be paid in advance (by May 1st) to ensure your reservation. [ return to top ]
Will I be allowed to pay for housing after arriving in Paris and inspecting and deciding if I want to stay at the CIUP?
Housing must be paid in full by May 31. You will not be allowed to check into your room if payment has not been made. [ return to top ]
For housing -- is there a description of rooms along with the cost of selective rooms?
Room type
|
Description
|
Price per session
|
| Single “standard” room |
Single bed; common showers, bathrooms, and kitchen |
$650
|
| Single “comfort” room |
Single bed and private bathroom; common kitchen |
$750
|
| Single studio |
Single bed, private bathroom, kitchenette |
$900
|
All rooms include linens and weekly housekeeping. Rooms also include a telephone that is to be pre-paid at reception, and an internet connection. Note that overnight guests are not allowed in the C.I.U.P. Only the student registered for the room is permitted to utilize the room. [ return to top ]
Will I be allowed to share a room at the CIUP with another student?
Rooms cannot be shared by two students as they are all single rooms. Note that overnight guests are not allowed in the C.I.U.P. Only the student registered for the room is permitted to utilize the room. [ return to top ]
Do I have to share a bathroom, kitchen, etc.? Are there any rooms that have private baths and kitchen?
Students in Standard rooms will share bathrooms and kitchens with neighboring rooms. Students can opt for the Comfort or Studio room options which both have their own bathrooms, while the studio is the only selection with a private kitchen. [ return to top ]
Should I decide to bring a small child with me – does the CIUP offer babysitting services? Is my child allowed to attend class with me?
The CIUP does not provide babysitting services. Children are not allowed to attend classes with their parents. There are, however, announcements on the CIUP's website of students looking for employment, but this is up to the student to arrange directly. Below are some websites that may be helpful to you:
Bébé nounou :
http://www.bebe-nounou.fr/default_c1_10693754_83561cde_FR.htm
ABC enfance :
http://www.abc-enfance.com/annonces/parents-baby-sitting.html
http://www.fra.cityvox.fr/annonces-baby-sitting_paris/baby-sitting_E02/Consulter
Une agence qui sélectionne les baby-sitters et en échange vous demande des frais d’intervention (11, 50 €)
http://www.babychou.com/
E COMME ENFANT. Plusieurs solutions de garde d’enfant à domicile (régulière, occasionnelle, urgence).
http://www.e-enfants.com/index.html
A titre indicatif le tarif conseillé pour un baby-sitting est de: 7 € par heure et par enfant [ return to top ]
Are there accommodations at the CIUP for my family to stay while I attend classes?
The Studios at the CIUP are a little larger than the other room options and it may be possible for the student's family to stay with them. An extra charge may be assessed due to higher occupancy. Children may not be left unattended while a student is in class. [ return to top ]