Exchange Program Information Request Form
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Name of University
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Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law |
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Exchange Program Website
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www.cardozo.yu.edu |
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Exchange Program Contact Details, i.e. person responsible for incoming/ outgoing students.
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Name: Amy Sugin Position: Assistant Dean, Graduate and International Programs Mailing Address: 55 Fifth Avenue, Room 1007 Street Address: (Same as above) Phone: +1 212 790-0361 Fax: +1 212 290-0203 Email: sugin@yu.edu
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Language of Instruction
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English |
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Language Requirements
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If your first degree in law was taught in a language other than English, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (Cardozo Law TOEFL Code 2489) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. Minimum score requirements: • TOEFL: 100 • IELTS: 7.0 Overall Band Score |
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Number of places available to Students Fall 2015 |
1-2 |
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Application Procedure
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Is your application form:
XDownloadable from the internet at: https://www.cardozo.yu.edu/admissions/llm-admissions/apply-llm Completed on-line – URL: Paper-based only
Please make note of any necessary documents (i.e. personal statement, transcripts) that need to be sent along with the application form: The supporting documentation we need: • a letter of permission/recommendation from the exchange coordinator; • a transcript of grades • a short personal statement stating why they would like to study here.
If they do not have TOEFL scores, please also include in the statement a paragraph detailing any experience they have studying or reading in English, and a verification from the exchange coordinator that they will be able to undertake legal studies in English.
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Application Deadline
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April 1 for Fall Semester; November 1 for Spring Semester
Applications should be submitted by email to llm@yu.edu with “Cardozo Exchange Program Application” in the subject line, with a copy to sugin@yu.edu. |
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Academic Requirements for Admission to the Exchange Program
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Students are required to have completed two years of their law degree and be in good academic standing |
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Semester Dates 2015-16
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Semester Dates Fall 2015: Not yet available—tentatively set for August 24 Exam Session dates: Approximately December 7-18
Semester Dates Spring 2016: Not yet available—tentatively set for January 20 Exam Session dates: Approximately December 9-20
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Orientation Program
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Is there an Orientation Program for international exchange students? XX Yes No If yes when will this orientation program take place in 2015-16: Fall Semeste: Tenatively scheduled to begin August 13 Spring Semester: Tentatively scheduled to begin January 12
Is the Orientation Program compulsory? XX Yes No |
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Research Focus |
What is the main research area of your law school / faculty? We excel in many different areas in the law but are particularly known for Intellectual Property, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Constitutional Law, Legal Philosophy and Theory, and Jewish Law |
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Course Enrollment / Registration
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Are students pre-enrolled or pre-registered? XX Yes No If yes, can students do this themselves on-line? XXYes No Do all or some courses have quotas? Any other comments regarding quotas?
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Credit System |
Which credit system does your institution use? How long is one class hour (i.e. 45 or 60 min)? We use ABA credits, so each credit equals 700 minutes of class per semester |
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Mandatory Course Load for Exchange Students |
i.e. minimum number of courses students have to take. Is there any flexibility here? Students should take a full-time courseload, which is at least 9 credits. However, a full-time load is generally 11-12 credits and we recommend they take 11-13 credits.
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Transfer of Credits |
Does your institution offer students the option to transfer their credits to a future LL.M. Program at your university? XXYes No If yes - are there any requirements? Must apply within two years of graduation from first law degree |
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On-campus Housing
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On-campus likely if student applies by deadline On-campus available xOn-campus not guaranteed Off-campus only Home-stay Other: Please provide relevant website: https://www.cardozo.yu.edu/housing-admitted-students
Please provide additional instructions below, if applicable:
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Off-campus Housing
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Assistance provided XX Unassisted Other:________ Please provide relevant website:
Please provide additional instructions below, if applicable: We provide advisory information to admitted students on where to look but we do not find housing for them.
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Health Insurance Requirements
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Do exchange students have to purchase health insurance? Yes x No Does your university offer health insurance? xYes No If so, how much does this cost per semester? Approximately $1000 Is this health insurance: Compulsory (no waivers)? compulsory (waivers possible)? x Recommended?
Please provide information on waivers if applicable:
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Visa Information
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Do students need a visa? If so, when will the papers be sent to the students?
Our parent university’s director of international student services works with admitted students to process their applications for a J-1 visitor visa. Information about applying for the visa is sent to students with their letters of admission.
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Immunization/ Health issues |
Are there any immunizations students are required to have?
Students must provide proof of MMR vaccine, and must either be vaccinated against or opt not to be vaccinated against Meningitis. Information about this is provided upon admission to Cardozo. |
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Available language courses
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Do you offer intensive language instruction for exchange students? No
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Estimated Cost of Living per Semester
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Overall amount: 13000 Details below Housing (including deposit): 7000 Gas / Electricity: Telephone: Food / Groceries: 2750 Medical: 1000 Books: 625 Stationery: Transport:500
Please provide relevant website: https://www.cardozo.yu.edu/current-students/tuition-and-financial-aid/tuition-and-expenses
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Additional Fees (e.g. library deposit, gym) |
Discounted membership to New York Sports is available to exchange Students |
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Additional Important Information |
Our exchange students are required to take the following courses:
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