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International Exchanges for Queen's Law Students

Introduction

groningenTrainStation.jpgQueen's Law students can study for a term at another university with which the Faculty has an exchange agreement and gain full academic credit towards their J.D.  Students pay tuition at the domestic rate to Queen's University for the term they spend abroad.

The application deadline for 2010-11 exchanges is Friday, January 15, 2010. 

Exchange places are limited.  Applicants must submit the required documentation including a resume, a letter of reference, and a personal statement.

Exchanges are allocated based on selection criteria including:

  • Academic standing
  • The academic appropriateness of the exchange
  • Evidence of good character and the ability to represent Queen's Law
  • Personal / family reasons for the exchange, language facility, etc.

    Queen's students on exchange must take a full course load at the host university.  Fifteen upper-year course credits are transferred to the student's J.D. degree upon production of an official transcript from the host university demonstrating that the courses have been successfully completed. Regardless of the course load taken, students may not transfer more than 15 credits.

    A student interested in an exchange must assess the sessional dates at the host university to determine whether there are any possible conflicts with employment applications, interviews or the start date of summer/articling positions.  The Career Services office can help.

    Students going on exchange must attend a Pre-Departure session organized by the Queen's University International Centre, register for the Emergency Support Program and complete the University's Off-Campus Activity Safety Procedures,

    The student's course selection must be approved before departure by Jane Emrich, Assistant Dean of Students.

     

    Universities with Exchange Agreements with Queen's Faculty of Law

     

    Africa

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      Asia

      Australia

       

       

       

       

      Europe

      Middle East

      University-Wide Exchanges

      Queen's University also has several university-wide exchanges in which Law students can occasionally participate.

      • Ontario Universities International Programs (India, Germany and France)

      There are three programs which are referred to collectively as the Ontario Universities International Programs.  These exchanges, which are administered at Queen's through the International Programs Office,  may provide financial assistance to students.

      These programs are:
      1. The Ontario-Maharashtra-Goa Consortium Student Exchange Program, which includes opportunities for students to study at the ILS Law College in Pune, India.  This is one of the top-ranked Indian law schools, and students are encouraged to consider applying.  Note that while the terms run from June to October and November to April, it may be possible to arrive for the fall term in early August.  All courses are taught in English.
      2. The Ontario/Baden-Württemberg Student Exchange Program, for students fluent in German.
      3. The Ontario/Rhône-Alpes Student Exchange Program, for students fluent in French.
      If you are interested in applying for one of these programs, you should advise Nancy Somers by December 15, 2009, and submit your application to Nancy by January 8, 2010.  Applications for these exchanges must be coordinated through the Law Faculty, ranked, and submitted to the International Programs Office by January 15, 2010.  The application form can be found on the Queen's International webpage.

      • Additional University-Wide Exchange Progams (Japan, New Zealand, China)
      Law students may apply to participate in the following university-wide exchanges, although places may not be available for law students every year:
      1. The University of Western Australia
      2. The University of the West Indies at Cave Hill in Barbados
      3. Kyushu University, Japan (LL.M. program in English)
      4. University of Otago, New Zealand
      5. Fudan University, for students fluent in Chinese
      Information about these exchanges can be found at the Queen's University International site. If you are interested in applying for one of these programs, you should let Nancy Somers know as soon as possible, as we are more likely to obtain a place from the university if we know that we have at least one student interested in the opportunity.  We will advise students by early December of each year whether Law has been allocated any of these exchange places, and the option(s) will be included on the online application form.



      Letter of Permission for International Study at a University without an Exchange Agreement

      In some circumstances, a student may arrange to spend a term at a university with which Queen's does not have an official exchange agreement.

      The student must apply individually to the university of interest, and also apply to the Academic Standing and Policies Committee at Queen's Law for a Letter of Permission.  If the student is accepted by the host university and granted one of the limited number of Letters of Permission, the student pays tuition to the host university at the host university's international student rate. 

      A student on a Letter of Permission is not eligible for any Queen's or Law Faculty bursaries, including exchange bursaries.

      Further information about Letters of Permission.



      When to Go on Exchange?

      Students can go on exchange during any term in second or third year.  Priority will be given to third year students, but sometimes a place is available for a student in second year.

      Factors in choosing the term to be away may include:

      • The host university's sessional dates.
      • Possible conflicts with career services events and recruitment deadlines, licensing procedures, call to the Bar, convocation, etc.
      • Students' individual preferences (social or family reasons, climate, transcript concerns, etc.)

        Note that since many students choose to be away in the fall term, and many of our exchange partners will only allow us to send half the annual allocation of students in each term, your chance of being selected to go to the exchange partner of your choice may be greater if you can elect to go on exchange in the winter term.

        However, do note that some exchanges in the winter term of third year may end so late that exams may not be over and/or results will not be available in time for the student to convocate with the third-year class. Student should also check for conflicts with the Ontario licensing examination dates.

        If you are considering an exchange in the winter term of third year, you should check the exact term dates carefully on the host university's webpage, and consult with the Assistant Dean of Students to determine whether your completion of the degree requirements will be able to be established in time for convocation. (If you do decide to go on exchange in the winter term and you cannot arrange to convocate in June, you can, of course, convocate at a later date, and in the meantime the Faculty can provide you with documentation once you have completed all the degree requirements.)  You should also consult with the Career Services Office about possible conflicts/complications with the Law Society's licensing procedures.

        Summary of Exchange Partner Sessional Dates

         

        Financial Assistance

        Students can apply to Student Awards for an Exchange Study Bursary, based on financial need.

        Students who apply for a bursary at the same time as an exchange should receive the results of both applications at about the same time.

        For more information please visit Queen's Office of the University Registrar's Student Awards Applications page.

         

        Contact Information at Queen's Law

        For further information about Queen's Law's exchange programs, contact:

        Application information, new exchanges, exchange advisor program, orientation for incoming students
        Gillian Ready, Assistant Dean of International Programs
        (613) 533-6000 ext. 78352

        Course approvals and academic advice
        Jane Emrich, Assistant Dean of Students
        (613) 533-6000 ext. 74283

        Support after acceptance for an exchange: registration and records, logistics, emergency support and safety procedures, course selection at Queen's
        Nancy Somers, Manager of Academic Programs
        (613) 533-6000 ext. 75318
        Patti Evans , Registration Assistant
        (613) 533-6000 ext. 75132

        Timing of exchanges and employment / licensing procedures
        Leeann Beggs, Director of Career Services
        (613) 533-6000 ext. 79197


        Further Information

        Queen's Law's Exchange Advisor List (students with exchange experience): obtain from Assistant Dean Gillian Ready.

        Queen's University's exchange information site

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