About the Program
The NYU Law Abroad in Paris provides up to 14 J.D. students in their third year the opportunity to be exposed to aspects of the European legal system, with a dual focus on international arbitration and European regulatory and administrative law, while studying in an academic program established and administered by the Law School.
The NYU Law Abroad in Paris is offered in cooperation with Sciences Po. A course in European Business Law and a Regulatory Policy Clinic, designed by NYU Law faculty, are offered at NYU’s Academic Center in Paris. In addition, students enroll in select English or French-language law courses together with Sciences Po students on the Sciences Po campus.
The Program provides the opportunity for students to study French, to interact with a variety of key EU organizations, and to receive instruction from top faculty in the region. In addition to services provided by Sciences Po, NYU Law students have access to the facilities of the NYU’s Academic Center in Paris, which offers study space, student services and administrative support, as well as language instruction. For more information about the site facilities, please visit: http://www.nyu.edu/global/global-academic-centers/paris.html.
Professor Franco Ferrari is the NYU Faculty Program Director. He oversees the program in coordination with the On-Site Program Director, Professor Horatia Muir Watt.
Academic Calendar Spring 2014
| Arrival in Paris | January 2 |
| NYU Paris Orientation | January 3 |
| Classes Begin | January 6 |
| Spring Break | March 3 - March 7 |
| Classes End | April 4 |
| Final Exam Period | April 7 - April 11 |
Courses
Course schedules are available within the ABRA registration system at the same time that regular courses for the spring semester are published.
Some courses may be subject to the adjunct cap. For more information about the J.D Program requirements please visit the Academic Service page here.
All courses administered by NYU are evaluated with letter grades, appearing on student transcripts and counting towards the student's GPA. However, courses offered and administered by Sciences Po, the partner institution, will not count towards GPA, only appearing on transcripts as credits earned, rather than as individual courses.
Spring 2014 Courses
NYU Law courses:
- EU Regulatory Policy Clinic (Two Seminar Credits and Three Fieldwork Credits)
- European Business Law (Three Credits)
- International Commercial Arbitration (Two Credits)
Select Sciences Po courses including:
- European Business Deals
- EU Competition Law
- International Investment Arbitration
- International Economic Negotiation
Language Courses: Students who have a working knowledge of the French language will generally receive a greater benefit from their experience. Students are therefore encouraged to take language courses at NYU or elsewhere before participating. Students may also find it useful to take language courses while in residence in the host country. No law school credit will be awarded for courses intended solely for language instruction, however; NYU language courses will appear in transcripts.
Tuition and living costs
Students participating in the NYU Law Abroad pay full tuition to NYU for the semester. Tuition covers a full course load; students who wish to take additional courses may do so at an additional expense. Information about NYU Law School tuition can be found in the following link: http://www.law.nyu.edu/financialaid/budgetandbudgeting/studentexpensebudget/index.htm
For information about cost of living and other expenses please visit: http://www.nyu.edu/global/global-academic-centers/paris/admitted-students/costs-budgeting/cost-of-living0.html
Housing
Students can find their own apartment before they arrive by working with a recommended rental agency.
Passport, Visa and Permanent Resident requirements
Students should obtain the necessary passport and visa to study in France. Students can coordinate the process with the Office of Global Services.
Access for persons with disabilities
Unfortunately, the NYU Paris Academic Center facilities are not fully accessible for persons with disabilities. Should you have any questions regarding access, please contact us at globalstudents@exchange.law.nyu.edu
More information about travelling for persons with disabilities can be found here
