Santa Clara Law Fellowships, Lecturer-in- Law, & International Legal Professionals Program
Fellowships are limited, and all applications are reviewed after the April 1 deadline. No more than two Fellowships are awarded in any academic year.
Dates
Applications and Registration deadlines for all programs: April 1
Fellowship appointment terms:
Half Term: August - December
Full Term: August - May
Terms for all other programs are as stated or by arrangement.
Visiting International Teaching Fellow
This program is designed for established, senior-level academics at non-U.S. law schools, government institutions, non-governmental organizations, and similar establishments outside the U.S. who desire the opportunity to pursue scholarship, engage in academic collaboration, and undertake limited teaching of subjects within their expertise.
Candidacy Requirements
a.. Hold a senior academic position, or equivalent, at a non-U.S. institution;
b.. Primary professional training in law;
c.. Financial support from home institution (e.g., sabbatical leave, government support, fellowship);
d.. Fluent in English language for both reading and conversation, sufficient to teach or lecture in the English language, as evidenced by TOEFL scores or oral interview;
e.. Statement of interest, including clearly identified research topic and proposed course(s) to teach;
f.. Transcript, curriculum vitae, or other confirmation of professional standing; and
g.. At least two letters of recommendation from members of the academic or legal profession.
Preference is given to candidates who are members of an institution with which the School of Law has a cooperative agreement.
Obligations of Fellow
a.. Present one faculty colloquium per semester;
b.. Teach, either individually or collaboratively with an SCU faculty member, one course per year;
c.. Guest lecture in classes, as appropriate;
d.. Present one public lecture per semester on a topic of general interest to students;
e.. Identify a scholarship goal and actively pursue research which will be shared with the SCU faculty;
f.. Agree to provide the Journal of International Law, or another SCU law journal, with a right of first refusal on research performed under this Fellowship; and
g.. Acknowledgement of Fellowship support in published scholarship created under this Fellowship.
Accommodations provided by SCU
a.. Equipped office (which may be shared with other Fellows);
b.. Access to Heafey Law Library, and associated visiting faculty privileges;
c.. Access to the Pat Malley Fitness & Recreation Center;
d.. Ability to audit SCU law classes;
e.. Logistical support;
f.. Reimbursed roundtrip travel to the U.S. (reasonable airfare); and
g.. Stipend of up to $10,000 per semester, depending on extent of teaching.
Visiting International Research Fellow
This program is designed for academics from non-U.S. law schools, government institutions, non-governmental organizations, and similar establishments outside the U.S. who desire the opportunity to pursue scholarship and engage in academic collaboration.
Candidacy Requirements
a.. Hold an academic position, or equivalent, at a non-U.S. institution;
b.. Financial support from home institution (e.g., sabbatical leave, government support, fellowship) preferred, but not required;
c.. Fluent in English language for both reading and conversation, sufficient to communicate effectively with SCU faculty and conduct research, as evidenced by TOEFL scores or oral interview;
d.. Statement of interest, including clearly identified research topic;
e.. Transcript, curriculum vitae, or other confirmation of professional standing; and
f.. At least two letters of recommendation from members of the academic or legal profession.
Preference is given to candidates who are members of an institution with which the School of Law has a cooperative agreement.
Obligations of Fellow
a.. Present one faculty colloquium per semester;
b.. Conduct research and actively collaborate with faculty and students;
c.. Guest lecture in classes and in public, as appropriate;
d.. Agree to provide the Journal of International Law, or another SCU law journal, with a right of first refusal on research papers prepared under this Fellowship; and
e.. Acknowledgement of Fellowship support in published scholarship created under this Fellowship.
Accommodations provided by SCU
a.. Equipped office (which may be shared with other Fellows);
b.. Access to Heafey Law Library, and associated visiting faculty privileges;
c.. Access to the Pat Malley Fitness & Recreation Center;
d.. Ability to audit law classes at SCU;
e.. Logistical support;
f.. Partial to full reimbursement of roundtrip travel to the U.S (reasonable airfare); and
g.. Honorarium for any lectures delivered ($500 - $1,000).
Visiting International Lecturer-in- Law
This program is designed for established academics and distinguished persons involved in the practice, administration, or teaching of international law. These individuals visit the School of Law between two days to one week and provide lectures during that short period, as appropriate.
Candidacy Requirements
a.. Involved in the practice, administration, or teaching of international law, such as scholars, practitioners, judges, and the like;
b.. Fluent in English language for both reading and conversation, sufficient to deliver lectures in the English language, as evidenced by TOEFL scores or oral interview;
c.. Statement of interest, including desired course of study;
d.. Transcript, curriculum vitae, or other confirmation of professional standing; and
e.. At least two letters of recommendation from members of the legal profession.
Preference is given to candidates who are members of an institution with which the School of Law has a cooperative agreement.
Accommodations provided by SCU
a.. Access to Heafey Law Library, and associated visiting faculty privileges; and
b.. Logistical support.
Visiting International Lecturers-in- Law are expected to guest lecture in classes and in public, as arranged. In exchange, they receive partial to full reimbursement of roundtrip travel to the U.S. (reasonable airfare) and accommodations, as may be arranged with the Center.
Interested candidates should contact the Center, indicating your area of expertise.
International Law Scholar in Residence
This program is designed for U.S. legal academics and practitioners who desire the opportunity to pursue scholarship and engage in academic collaboration in the field of international law at the School of Law. This program lasts for one or two appointment terms.
Candidacy Requirements
a.. Received a law degree from an accredited U.S. law school;
b.. Statement of interest, including clearly identified research topic;
c.. Transcript, curriculum vitae, or other confirmation of professional standing; and
d.. At least two letters of recommendation from members of the academic or legal profession.
Preference is given to candidates with experience practicing or teaching international law.
Obligations of Scholar
a.. Present one student forum per semester;
b.. Conduct research and actively collaborate with faculty and students;
c.. Guest lecture in classes, as appropriate;
d.. Agree to provide the Journal of International Law, or another SCU law journal, with a right of first refusal on research performed under this program; and
e.. Acknowledgement of the Center in published scholarship performed under this program
Accommodations provided by SCU
a.. Access to Heafey Law Library, and associated visiting faculty privileges;
b.. Ability to audit law classes at SCU;
c.. Logistical support; and
d.. Honorarium for any class lectures delivered ($500 - $1,000).
International Legal Professionals Program
This program is designed for experienced international professionals from outside the United States who are practicing law and who desire to study particular aspects of U.S. law.
Participants in this program take one or two classes of their choice which are relevant to their practice. Participants are invited to attend all seminars and symposium conducted at the law school, and may take advantage of guided opportunities to observe the practice of law and operation of the U.S. judicial system.
This program begins in August and extends through the fall semester.
Program
a.. Attend Introduction to U.S. Law course in August;
b.. Enroll as auditing student in up to two upper division law courses of choice;
c.. Participate in professional networking events, including guided visits to courts, meetings with state and federal judges, social and other events arranged by the Center with local practitioners;
d.. Attend all non-class lectures, seminars, and conferences of choice sponsored by the School of Law; and
e.. Complete one research paper on a legal issue of choice. Upon successful completion of one semester, participants receive a Certificate of Completion of Program suitable for framing.
Admissions Requirements
a.. Active member of legal profession in home country for at least five years;
b.. Proficiency in English language sufficient to attend lectures and take English language examinations, as evidenced by TOEFL scores or oral interview;
c.. Statement of interest, including desired course of study;
d.. Transcript, curriculum vitae, or other confirmation of professional standing; and
e.. At least two letters of recommendation from members of the legal profession.
Tuition
Tuition cost for 2007-2008: US $12,000
Application fee: US $300
(Application fee applies toward tuition.)
Source: http://law.scu. edu/internationa l/visiting- scholars. cfm
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