Faculty of Law International Student Exchange Programme What Where How Why

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1 Faculty of Law International Student Exchange Programme What Where How Why

2 student exchange programme overview What is it? What are the selection criteria? What does it cost and what financial assistance is available? What are the issues concerning credit? With whom do we have exchange programmes?

3 Why go on exchange? Study at a different university. Immerse yourself in another culture. Gain international experience. Develop professional networks. Make new friends. Learn another language. Increase your potential. Break out of your comfort zone.

4 what is the exchange programme? An opportunity to spend a semester (or 2) at a university overseas with which the UoA has a student exchange agreement. You remain a student at the University of Auckland while on exchange. You are a non-degree student at the host university. You pay your normal fees at Auckland but not at the host university.

5 eligibility Should be in Part IV of departure. the LLB at the time of Must have GPA of at least B (5.0) in two most recent semesters of studies. University of Hong Kong requires a GPA of at least B+ (6.0). Must have academic approval from the Associate Dean International who approves your course selection and your exchange destination. The Associate Dean (International) is David Grinlinton

6 last semester of studies? Things to consider if you go on exchange in your last semester: Your graduation may be delayed. International students will not be eligible for the Graduate Job Search work visa when they return.

7 application and selection 1. Submit Auckland Abroad Online application and supporting documents prior to the deadline. The supporting documents are: 1. Course approval form (final course approval can be done later but you must get preliminary academic approval from AD(I) for Law David Grinlinton); 2. Statement of purpose; 3. Financial details form. 2. Complete Auckland Abroad online questionnaire and attend group information session. 3. Based on the interview, grades, academic approval, and places available at the partner university, the decision is made whether to nominate you. 4. If nominated, you then complete the overseas application form; the host university makes the final decision.

8 costs/financial assistance There are no additional fees for participating in the programme (students pay fees at UoA, but fees are waived at the host university). However, you are responsible for the costs of participation. Student loans and allowances are portable. Exchange scholarships and travel grants are available: Auckland Abroad Exchange U21 Awards; Auckland Abroad Travel Awards; Auckland Abroad Special Grant; Prime Ministers Scholarship for Asia. Financial assistance is provided by some overseas universities.

9 Course approval You must seek prior approval of your proposed course of study at the host university from the Associate Dean International before going on exchange. Approval will not be given to undertake courses which are very similar to courses already taken at Auckland. Course changes made once you are at the host university must be done in consultation with the Associate Dean - International.

10 credit transfer Auckland Abroad will transfer the credit from your host university once: They have received your official transcript from your host university; You have submitted the credit transfer form (with approvals for all courses you took overseas); You have submitted your exchange report. Note that: Credit, not letter grades, are transferred back to your Auckland degree. If you fail a course at your host university you won t get credit for that course at UoA.

11 law-specific exchange destinations Belgium: Ghent University Canada: China: University of British Columbia*, University of Toronto, University of Western Ontario Chinese University of Hong Kong, China University of Political Science and Law, Renmin University, Tsinghua University, University of Hong Kong* Denmark: University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University France: Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 University Germany: Bucerius Law School Ireland: Japan: University College Dublin* Keio University Netherlands: University of Amsterdam*, Utrecht University Norway: University of Bergen, University of Oslo Scotland: University of Glasgow Singapore: National University of Singapore* Sweden: Stockholm University, Uppsala University, Lund University* United Kingdom: University of Glasgow*, University of Nottingham*, Kings College London, Leeds University USA: Indiana University, University of Virginia*, William & Mary Centre for Transnational Legal Studies (London): International Faculty coordinated by Georgetown Law School * U21 Partner University

12 new search function (360 website) Search by course Law and then by Region, Country or University.

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14 application process tips When do I apply? For first semester 2016 Start the process no later than April 2015 for 1 July 2015 deadline; For second semester 2016 Start the process no later than October 2015 for 1 December 2015 deadline; First ports of call for general exchange enquiries: David Grinlinton (until 30 June 2015) Rob McStay (from 1 July 2015) Auckland Abroad staff Academic approval must be obtained from David Grinlinton You MUST have at least two alternative choices of University

15 further information Auckland Abroad office 2pm-4pm Monday through Friday: Auckland Abroad Resource Centre, ispace, Level 4, Student Commons, 2 Alfred St. aucklandabroad@auckland.ac.nz Facebook: Every Thursday at 2pm in ispace: Information Seminars highly recommended.

16 further information Law School Associate Dean International (Until 30 June 2015): David Grinlinton Room 4.16, Building 801 Phone: d.grinlinton@auckland.ac.nz Student Experience Advisor (Law) (From 1 July 2015): Rob McStay Room 240, Building 810 Phone: