European Summer Study Program in Strasbourg, France

Download: 2008 Strasbourg European Summer Program Brochure

Download: 2008 Registration Instructions and Applications

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Introduction
A special benefit of study at Trinity Law School is the opportunity to participate in the International Human Rights Institute, the Programme Européen d’ Été Études des Droits d’Homme in Strasbourg, France. Each summer, this program gathers more than 400 students from 100 countries to teach and study international human rights.

French jurist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, René Cassin founded the Institute in 1969 to teach lawyers, judges, law professors, students and government officials the importance of international human rights. Students learn how countries are remedying some of the world's greatest human rights ills such as religious persecution, racial discrimination, starvation, genocide and torture of dissidents.

Program participants spend the month of July studying current human rights issues; the major treaties, declarations and other international legal and political texts; and the procedures and jurisprudence of global and regional human rights systems. Law students may earn 4 to 6 units of credit upon completion.

Strasbourg is the capital city of the Alsace, which is located on the French-German border near the Rhine River. The city is only one hour from Heidelberg, two hours from the Swiss Alps and four hours from Paris. There will be plenty of opportunities to sightsee, sample Alsacsian cuisine and enjoy cultural events such as ethnic dance, art exhibitions, concerts and Bastille Day festivities.

Travel Opportunities
Students will be enrolled simultaneously in Trinity International University’s Seminar in International Human Rights and the Study Session of the International Institute of Human Rights. All classes will take place at the University of Strasbourg.

Strasbourg, the enchanting capital city of the Alsace, sits on the Rhine River dividing France and Germany.  It is at once ancient and modern, with its medieval quarter and the European Court of Human Rights. The location and schedule offer students ample opportunity to travel, sightsee, sample fine Alsacian cuisine and enjoy cultural events such as ethnic dance, music concerts, and Bastille Day Festivities. 

Popular destinations …
One-half hour to the Black Forest
One hour to Heidelberg
Two hours to the Swiss Alps
Three hours to Geneva
Four hours to Paris
Five hours to Vienna

Cost
2008 Cost: $4,250
This amount covers registration, 6 units of credit, instructional fees, all books, study materials and lodging throughout the four weeks of the session. Lodging is in the dormitories of the University of Strasbourg.

Airfare and other transportation must be arranged independently and is not included in the price.
A current U.S. passport is the only travel document required.

Registration Information
Registration is open to students and professionals in all fields who are interested in International Human Rights. Space is limited: your deposit holds your place.