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Hamline University School of Law is ranked 4th in the nation in Dispute Resolution. "America's Best Graduate Schools" U.S. News & World Report (2008 Edition).
The 2009 Budapest Study Abroad will take place June 8-19, 2009. All program information will be posted to this site by October 17, 2009.
If you would like to receive the 2009 Budapest information postcard, send an email with your mailing address to Kitty Atkins at katkins@hamline.edu.
A joint venture with the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University
Mediation and Other Methods to Foster Democratic Dialogue
June 8-20, 2008
This two-week, three credit ADR program, offered at Central European University in Budapest, Hungary, enables students to critically examine challenges in the design and delivery of ADR initiatives in both developed and developing democracies. American students learn side-by-side with colleagues from throughout the world, including significant representation from Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Asia. The course is designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and cooperative projects among academics, professionals, and students in the East and West who are pursuing the study of conflict and conflict resolution processes. For each of the past seven years, students and faculty from over 15 countries have participated in the program, making it an unparalleled cross-cultural learning experience. In 2007, 14 U.S. law students were joined by 19 colleagues from other countries.
The program is ABA-approved, and all courses are taught in English.
Course Description
(3 credits, with option for additional post-program independent study)
Through lecture, discussion, demonstration, and role play, students are introduced to mediation models and scenarios from both the United States and Central and Eastern Europe. The task of translating hostile and adversarial communication into building blocks of collaborative dialogue will be explored, as well as the mediator's role in identifying, framing, and ordering the issues in dispute. Analysis will highlight the persuasive techniques for moving parties from impasse to settlement. Special attention will be directed to the ethical dilemmas faced by mediators, particularly challenges to a mediator's impartiality, and the potential for abuse of discretion and power. The course also will examine a variety of strategies to foster and support democratic and constructive dialogue, particularly focusing on "high-conflict" situations involving inter-ethnic tensions. Students will study efforts in Central and Eastern Europe to promote meaningful democratic dialogue in times of national and international crisis. Participants should come prepared for a highly interactive learning experience. NOTE: Students may elect to complete a post-program independent study for an additional academic credit.
Faculty
Petra Bard
Vice-Chairperson of the Hungarian Europe Society and Lecturer, Central European University
Lela Love
Professor and Director, Kukin Program of Conflict Resolution, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva UniversityDana Potockova
Managing Director, Conflict Management International Czech Republic; Adjunct Professor, Anglo-American University, Prague, Czech RepublicJoseph Stulberg
John W. Bricker Professor of Law and the Associate Dean for Faculty at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
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Perspectives from Former Students "It was a marvelous course, giving new insights, techniques, and knowledge. it changed the way I think about conflicts in many ways and I am grateful for that.""It is wonderfully refreshing to have a law-related class where the professors recognize and incorporate alternative learning styles...The professors themselves did so much to foster democratic dialogue in a safe, non-threatening, fun environment. Furthermore, they modeled all the behaviors and moves they endorsed." |
Degree-seeking law students currently enrolled in ABA-accredited law schools and degree-seeking graduate students must complete the application form and return it with a letter from their school's registrar reflecting their status as a student in good standing with permission to take the Hamline/Cardozo courses as a visiting student. An application fee of $250 also must accompany the application. The program also is open to LL.M. candidates and practicing attorneys.
Enrollment is limited to enhance the interactive nature of each course. Qualified students are accepted on a first-applied, first-enrolled basis. This program has a maximum enrollment of 28 U.S. students.
ABA Approval
This course of study is ABA approved.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2008
If applying after the deadline, use the contact information below to check for availability.
Tuition: $1,830 (3 credits)
Additional $610 for optional one credit post-program independent study
Program Fees: $800 (includes accommodations, daily breakfast, and all course materials)A non-refundable application fee of $250, payable with submission of the application form, is required. The remaining balance of $2,630 is due on or before April 15, 2008.
Estimated total program cost: $4,330
- $250 Application Fee
- $1,830 Tuition (3 credits)*
- $800 Fees (Includes accommodations, daily breakfast in Budapest, and all course materials)
- $900 approximate airfare from US to Europe (this is an average and can be more or less depending on the carrier and timing of ticket purchase)**
- $550 miscellaneous expenses (local travel, extra meals, personal expenses, etc. - this will vary depending on your spending habits)**
*Add $610, for additional tuition, if choosing the optional one credit post-program independent study.
**Students are responsible for international airfare, transfers to housing, additional meals, health insurance coverage, transportation within Europe, and personal expenses.
Should a student withdraw from the program on or before April 15, tuition and program fees will be refunded. A student who withdraws from the program after April 15 is liable for the full tuition and program fees. The $250 application fee is non-refundable.
International and intra-European travel is the responsibility of individual students. Students must arrive in Budapest no later than June 8. Housing is available to students starting the afternoon of June 7. Students must depart the housing on the morning of June 21.
Airfares to Europe can vary greatly. Students are encouraged to make their travel plans early to take advantage of advance purchase options.
Fares usually start to drop in early January but increase quickly as flights for summer travel fill. Students should consult a good travel agent or visit a reputable website to obtain discount fares.
Cheapoair.com, Orbitz.com, or Travelocity.com usually have the lowest fares on most major airlines. There are sites that offer consolidator prices which are non-advertised fares (www.cheapfares.com). Additionally, there are sites that offer student discounts (www.statravel.com & www.studentuniverse.com).
Your airport of arrival in Budapest: Budapest Ferihegy
Students traveling before or after the program may want to consider purchasing a Eurail Pass. We recommend you buy your Eurail Pass prior to your departure to Europe. However, if you wait until your arrival it is possible to buy a Eurail Pass at a limited number of Eurail Aid offices. Prices in Europe are about 20% higher than if you bought the same pass in the US. There are a limited number of regional passes that cannot be purchased in Europe. You can obtain all of pertinent information regarding Eurail Pass purchases by visiting their website: www.eurail.com
You can also purchase individual train tickets in Europe. There are many different train types, each with their own characteristics. Train frequencies might differ per country, per stretch and per season. To obtain information individual train schedules and tickets you can go to: www.eurail.com and then click on "Travel Information" at the bottom of the page.
Students must attend all class sessions and complete advance reading assignments. At the conclusion of the course, students must successfully complete an exam. There are no course prerequisites. Acceptance of any credit or grade for any course taken in this program is subject to approval by the student's home school. Hamline and Cardozo students are advised that academic credit for the Budapest course will not be awarded to students who have already completed a course in civil mediation.
Note: Note: Acceptance of any credit or grade for the course or post-program independent study is subject to determination by the student's home school. It is unlikely participation in foreign summer programs may be used to accelerate graduation. Students interested in acceleration should be referred to their home schools to review this issue in light of Interpretation 304-4.
Hamline University School of Law and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law reserve the right to alter or cancel the Summer Abroad Program should circumstances warrant. All applicants will be promptly notified if a State Department travel warning is issued for Hungary, if there is a major alteration of the program, or if the program is cancelled. In the event of program cancellation, all tuition and fees will be refunded. If a student requests, the director will use best efforts to make arrangements for the student to attend a similar program. In the event of program alteration or State Department travel warning, any student wishing to cancel must send a letter of declaration within seven days of notification to request a full refund of tuition and fees. All money advanced by the student will be refunded within 20 days after the date of cancellation/receipt of student declaration.
The CEU Residence and Conference Center (Kerepesi Dormitory) is a modern residence complex located in Budapest's 10th District, approximately 40 minutes from the CEU teaching site by public transportation. Each dormitory resident is assigned a private room with a bed, desk, shelves and adjoining bathroom. The dormitory offers many other facilities such as fully-networked computer laboratories, a language teaching center, a cafeteria and a pub, and sports facilities including an indoor swimming pool, an aerobics room, and basketball and tennis courts.
The address of the Central European University Center is provided below. Participants should go directly to this address upon arrival in Budapest.
Central European University Center
Kerepesi út 87.
H-1106 Budapest, Hungary
telephone: (36 1) 327-3150 (From US add 011)
fax: (36 1) 327-3167 (From US add 011)Breakfast is provided each day at the CEU Center.
Students must arrive in Budapest no later than June 8. Housing is available to students starting the afternoon of June 7. Students must depart the housing on the morning of June 21.
Below you will find directions to the CEU Center from the airport and from each train station.
Directions from the airport: The Budapest Ferihegy Airport consists of two terminals. Both terminals have a minibus service which will transport participants to the residence hall for a very reasonable price of about 2100 HUF per person (US $10.77). This is a very reliable and affordable option.
Directions from the train stations: There are three train stations in Budapest: the Déli (Southern) Station, the Nyugati (Western) Station, and the Keleti (Eastern) Station. You can take the "MÁV Rail Bus" to the Center. The "MÁV Rail Bus" is a minibus service operated by the Hungarian Railways and is very much like a taxi but cheaper and more reliable. It will cost you around 5 USD. The Rail Bus offices can be found at the following locations between 7:00 a.m. and 21:00 p.m.: tracks 13 and 14 at Nyugati, tracks 13 and 9 at Keleti and tracks 3 and 4 at Déli.
From the Déli and Keleti Stations: You will need to take the red metro line to the "Örs Vezér tere". Take bus no. 44, 44A, 45, or 46 from "Örs Vezér tere" to the CEU Center. The bus journey is only a few minutes. After you pass under the overpass, the building will be on the right at Kerepesi út 87.
From the Nyugati Station: You will need to take the blue metro line to "Deák tér". Change from the blue to the red metro line. Then take the red metro to the "Örs Vezér tere" metro stop. Take bus no. 44, 44A, 45, or 46 from "Örs Vezér tere" to the CEU Center. The bus journey is only a few minutes. After you pass under the overpass, the building will be on the right at Kerepesi út 87.
Every time you board a bus, tram, metro, or trolley you must validate a transportation ticket. Tickets can be bought at each metro entrance or from a ticket vending machine.
About Central European University
Students from more than 40 countries and professors from around the world contribute to the international environment of CEU, an internationally recognized institution of post-graduate education in social sciences and humanities. The university seeks to contribute to the development of open societies in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union-and in other areas experiencing emerging democracies-by promoting a system of education in which ideas are creatively, critically and comparatively examined.
CEU's Budapest teaching site, home to all but one of the university's academic departments, is situated in the heart of the capital. Most of its facilities are located in a group of interconnected buildings-including examples of late-Baroque, Secession and modern architecture-with the Monument Building and Faculty Tower as its core. A linking structure houses part of the CEU Library and the Open Society Archives, and a glass elevator provides access to the IMC Graduate School of Business, an institution increasingly affiliated with CEU.
Students will be given directions to the classrooms on the CEU campus when they arrive at the student housing.
All facilities at the Central European University in Budapest are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
However, most cities in Hungary (including Budapest) are not as handicapped-accessible as US cities. We ask that students with special needs or disabilities contact Hamline University immediately following admission, or earlier if you wish, in order to discuss possible arrangements for accommodation.
A valid passport is needed for travel to Europe. To obtain a new passport or to renew an existing passport, visit the Passport Services Office of the U.S. Department of State at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html.
Passports take about six weeks to process. If you do need a passport or need to renew an existing passport you should apply immediately.
Students are required to have a valid health and accident policy that includes international health and accident coverage. Hamline University School of Law and Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School reserve the right to require proof of insurance as a condition of enrollment in the Program.
Many insurance policies cover international travel but you should check your policy for exclusions to be sure that you are fully covered. If you need additional coverage or do not currently have insurance coverage you can contact one of the companies below:
MEDEX (http://www.medexassist.com/individual.cfm)
Wallach & Company, Inc. (http://www.wallach.com)
STA Travel (www.statravel.com)
ATM Machines
Many foreign banks will allow you to withdraw money from ATM machines with a credit card or cash card. Visa and MasterCard are the most common credit/cash cards, followed by American Express. Most banks in larger cities are connected to an international money network, usually CIRRUS (another international money network is PLUS). If you are carrying more than one credit/debit card, it is best to carry one from the Cirrus network and one from the Plus network; most cash machines will honor one or the other, but not necessarily both. The network is indicated on the back of your credit/debit card. NOTE: European ATMs may not have letters on their keypads, so be sure to know your 4-digit (five or six digit numbers won't work) PIN by number.NOTE: Obtain the international phone number for your credit card so you can notify the issuing company in case it gets lost or stolen.
Currency
The unit of currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF). In Hungary the abbreviation of Forint is Ft. For up-to-date currency exchange ranges check http://www.travlang.com/money or http://www.xe.net.
Attire
TRAVEL LIGHT! The secret to your wardrobe is versatility. Students can dress casual for class but you will need to bring business attire for program visits. Just one business outfit should be sufficient.
Luggage
Luggage requirements for all airlines have become very strict. You should check with your particular airline regarding its luggage restrictions. All airlines are strictly enforcing luggage rules; penalties for oversized or overweight luggage can be steep. Be warned that airlines have the authority to refuse to carry luggage that does not meet their regulations.
Time Zone
Budapest in summer is seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Daylight Savings Time is in effect from March 26, 2008 to October 29, 2008.
Safety
Hungary has a low rate of violent crime, but you should be careful of pickpockets especially near major hotels and restaurants and on public transportation. Carry your money and documents in a secure bag or money belt in front of you, and always keep an eye on where other people's hands are! Remember that pickpockets are not necessarily only adults; children are often pickpockets too. For current Safety and Security information for Hungary, go to http://www.usembassy.hu/tourist_advisory.html For the current U.S. Consular Information Sheet follow this link.
Telephone
- Calls to the U.S. from Europe dial 001+1 (country code) +area or city code+number
Calls to you in Budapest from family and friends in the US must have (011 36) before the phone number. Most public telephones use cards only (coins do not work) that can be purchased at tobacconists, supermarkets and vending machines.
You might want to consider purchasing a telephone calling card. AT&T, Sprint, and MCI have direct access numbers that you can use and the call is then billed collect or to a calling card. You should obtain the access number and any necessary information from your long distance company. Be sure to check the prices for this service as they vary greatly from company to company.
The program faculty and staff carry the IDT calling card. We have found this economical, reliable, and easy to use. You can order a card on-line and you are able to add money to your account at anytime via the internet. The website will quote you rates for the country/countries you will be traveling in. Be sure to get the access number for the country/countries you will be visiting. You can access IDT via the internet: www.global-call.net or by phone at: 1-800-989-4382.
State Department Travel Warnings
For the most current information on travel warnings go to the US Department of State Current Travel Warning website.
For the most current Consular Information Hungary go to: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1137.html
Contact Kitty Atkins, Associate Director for more information.
651-523-2897 katkins@hamline.edu
Non-discrimination Policy: Hamline/Benjamin N. Cardozo Schools of Law do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in their education and employment programs or activities.
