Vanderbilt in Venice
Program Overview
Each summer, Vanderbilt in Venice allows American and European law students an opportunity to gain an invaluable international perspective. Directed by Professor Michael Newton, Vanderbilt in Venice brings together a maximum of 40 students with four professors to study selected topics in international law in the rich cultural center of Venice, Italy.
Courses are taught in English, and the faculty includes members of the Vanderbilt Law faculty as well as faculty from the University of Venice.
Field trips have previously included a tour of the historic cities of Treviso and Verona, a Laguna boat tour to the islands of Burano and Torcello, a visit to a Murano glass factory, and a vineyard tour and dinner.
“Classes are held in a beautiful building with huge staircases and exquisitely designed ceilings that also had the modern conveniences of air-conditioning, a computer lab and wireless access.”
- Charlotte Frank, Summer 2005
2012 Program Dates
May 21 - June 29
Arrival for Venice Session 1: May 20
Student Orientation & Welcome Lunch: May 21
Session 1 Classes Begin: May 22
Session 1 Final Exams: June 7 - 8
Session 2 Classes Begin: June 12
Session 2 Final Exams: June 28 - 29
Students depart Venice: June 30
Vanderbilt in Venice Classroom
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Two courses (2 credits each) are taught each session. Tuition covers both sessions, but you may opt to attend only one session. The 2012 Summer courses have just been announced.
Important Dates and Links
- Applications Accepted: December 1 - May 1
- Tuition due in full: May 1
- Enroll on-line!
- Download hard-copy Application Form and Release Form.*
- Request More Information
- Venice Photo Gallery
- Summer 2012 Courses
- Summer 2011 Courses
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Summer 2011 Class Schedule
Vanderbilt in Venice is open to law students and graduates of ABA-accredited U.S. and European law schools.
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