Winter Abroad in Byron Bay, Australia

Session I: Dec. 21, 2009 - Dec. 31, 2009

Session II: Dec. 28, 2009 - Jan. 7, 2010

The School of Law is pleased to announce its newest ABA-approved study abroad program: Winter Abroad in Byron Bay, Australia. This exciting new program provides a unique opportunity for second and third year students from law schools in the United States and Canada to study with their Australian counterparts in one of the most beautiful resort locations in the world. Students will earn 3 transferable credit points during 10 days of study over Chapman's winter break -- summertime in Australia.

Chapman's Australian partner is Southern Cross University School of Law and Justice. SCU is a fully-accredited Australian law school, which has held its Summer Law program in Byron Bay for the last 11 years. Law students from throughout Australia will be attending the same program and receiving credit at their Australian home schools.  

About the Program

Students participating in the Winter Abroad program may choose from one of two advanced level courses taught by noted scholars in international law: Session I, "International Trade and Development," with Chapman Associate Dean Timothy Canova; and, Session II, "Holocaust, Genocide and Law," with Chapman Professor Michael Bazyler and SCU Professor Sam Garkawe. Each class meets for 8 sessions, and students will take a final exam on the last session. They will also submit a research paper after returning to their home school.  The credits earned are transferable to the home school, pursuant to ABA rules. Click here to view the Academic Calendar.

Tuition is $3,000 for 3 credits.  This does not include flight, housing or personal expenses. Housing options range from resort hotels to youth hostels, and prices vary depending on level of accommodation. See www.byron-bay.com.

The Director of the program is Professor Michael J. Bazyler, a full time professor at Chapman University School of Law. Professor Bazyler has taught at SCU’s Byron Bay Summer Law program three previous times (December 2003, December 2004 and December 2008) as a visiting professor over the American winter break. The Co-Director is Professor Sam Garkawe of SCU, who is a visiting professor at Chapman in fall 2009.

About Byron Bay

Byron Bay is a resort area in Australia that offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Classes meet for 4 hours each day, providing plenty of time to go to the beach, snorkel, surf, dive and enjoy the other summer activities of beautiful Byron Bay and its environs. In the past, American students attending the program also took time to visit other parts of Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Kangaroo Island, and the Great Barrier Reef. Students from U.S., Canadian, and Australian law schools are expected to participate.   

How to Apply

To register and reserve a seat in this popular program, please request an application from Frank Alvarado at falvarad@chapman.edu and return it with a $75 application fee and a $200 tuition deposit. Space is limited and we have sold out in the past. The tuition deposit is refundable until November 15, 2009.

For more information, please contact Professor Bazyler at bazyler@chapman.edu.

Pictures on this page courtesy of Wikipedia
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron_Bay,_New_South_Wales)