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Making and Saving Deals in the Global Business Environment
June 1 - July 1, 2008
The business environment is truly global. Increasingly, lawyers are called on to negotiate business deals that span political, legal, and cultural boundaries. And increasingly, lawyers are called on to save deals through transnational private dispute resolution processes. In this intensive, month-long, two-course program, American law students and European lawyers and graduate students, work together with a world-class faculty, to build the skills necessary to make and save commercial deals in our growing global business environment.
Based on a "cradle to grave" approach to international deal-making, students learn how to negotiate and draft international commercial transactions, as well as use mediation, arbitration and other private dispute resolution processes to preserve and manage business relationships.
The first course focuses on international negotiation theory and practice, as well as delivering doctrinal modules covering core concepts in international business law. Taking advantage of the program's unique international mix of participants, students apply these concepts in sophisticated cross-cultural exercises where Americans negotiate with Europeans, experiencing the very real dynamics of working across legal and cultural divides.
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"The diverse learning environment taught me more...about dealing with different cultures than I could have ever learned from a book or a class. Overall, an incredible experience." Matthew Mellberg, Drake Law School |
Equally important to deal-making is deal-saving. The program's second course introduces students to international arbitration and mediation, addressing such practice issues as how to draft an enforceable dispute resolution clause and how to effectively represent clients in different private forums. In addition to doctrinal study and exercises, students' learning will be grounded by hearing from representatives of the world's leading dispute resolution service providers and law firms.
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"The topics that were covered in class are of great importance to international law. The quality of teaching was so great. I still do not believe we had so many distinguished speakers in our class. I will implement a lot in my future career. Thank you very much, Hamline University School of Law!" Irina Kharlanova, University of Texas School of Law |
Negotiating International Business Transactions
(4 credits)
June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 (exam only)
This course will examine the skills, constraints, and dynamics of the negotiation process in the context of international business transactions. Course design follows from a simple premise: the skill of negotiation is not something people are born with, it is a science that people can get better at by understanding more. The course will begin by examining a theoretical framework for understanding negotiation practice. Topics to be covered include negotiator style and personalities, the tension between creating and distributing value, and the communication, psychological, and cultural barriers to successful negotiation. Students also will be introduced to the law of international deal-making with a focus on four types of transactions: sale of goods, electronic commerce, mergers and acquisitions, and licensing. Each doctrinal module will be complemented by negotiation exercises requiring students to apply their developing expertise in international business transactions in a cross-cultural setting.
Faculty
Ken Fox
Associate Professor and Director of Conflict Studies, Hamline University, and Senior Fellow, Dispute Resolution Institute, Hamline University School of LawGiuseppe De Palo
International Professor of ADR Law and Practice, Hamline University School of Law; Co-Founder, ADR Center, Italy; and Adjunct Professor, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
Distinguished Lecturers
Fabrizio Arossa, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (Rome)
Maurizio Bernardi, Agnoli Bernardi & Associati (Milan)
Giuseppe Burgio, EuroSapienza (Rome)
Maria Pilar Canedo, University of Deusto (Bilbao)
Giovanni Casucci, Casucci Law Firm (Milan)
Antonio Di Pasquale, Lovells (Rome)
Tim Hardy, CMS Cameron McKenna (London)
Michael McIlwrath, General Electric Oil & Gas (Florence)
Anna Veneziano, University of Teramo
Alessandra Zanobetti, Unidroit (Rome)
Resolving International Business Disputes
(2 credits)
June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, and July 1
No matter how successful the deal-making, there will inevitably come time for the necessity of creative deal-saving, or end-of-deal dispute resolution. And, in contemporary international business practice, one things is increasingly certain -- consumers no longer ant to rely on adversarial domestic forums for dispute intervention. Rather, the processes of choice are mediation and arbitration. This course will provide students with an introduction to key concepts in international mediation and arbitration, including how to choose an appropriate dispute resolution process, how to draft enforceable dispute resolution clauses, and how to effectively represent clients in private dispute resolution forums.
Faculty
Dr. Loukas Mistelis
Clive M. Schmitthoff Professor in International Commercial Law, School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary University of London
Ken Fox
Associate Professor and Director of Conflict Studies, Hamline University, and Senior Fellow, Dispute Resolution Institute, Hamline University School of Law
Distinguished Lecturers
Angelo Anglani (Ughi e Nunziante - Italy)
Professor Giuseppe De Palo (ADR Center-Italy)
Andrew Paton (Allen & Overy - Italy)
Alberto Piergrossi (Piergrossi Villa Bianchini e Riccardi - Italy)
Professor Daniele Santosuosso (University of Rome "La Sapienza" - Italy)
Application
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 registrar reflecting their status as a student in good standing with permission to take the Hamline courses as a visiting student. An application fee of $250 must also accompany the application. The program also is open to LL.M. candidates and practicing attorneys. NOTE: Hamline University School of Law students do not need to include a Letter of Good Standing.
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 32 U.S. students.
This course of study is ABA approved.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2008
Applications will be accepted after April 15, 2008 if space is still available.
Cost
Tuition: $3,660 (6 credits)
Program Fees: $1,600 (includes: Rome apartment accommodations (May 31 to July 2);
breakfast daily; and all course materials).A non-refundable application fee of $250, payable with submission of the application form, is required. The remaining balance of $5,260 is due on or before April 15, 2008.
Planning a Program Budget
Estimated total program costs: $7,410
- $250 Application fee
- $3,660 Tuition (6 credits)
- $1,600 Fees (Includes apartment accommodations, breakfast daily, and all course materials)
- $900 approximate airfare from US to Italy (this is an average and can be more or less depending on the carrier and timing of ticket purchase)*
- $1,000 miscellaneous expenses (local travel, additional meals, personal expenses, etc.
-this will vary depending on individual spending habits)**Students are responsible for international airfare, transfers to housing, additional meals, health insurance coverage, transportation within Europe, and personal expenses.
Withdrawal
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 Travel
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, Expedia.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 Rome: Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
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 about individual train schedules and tickets you can go to: www.eurail.com and then click on "Travel Information" at the bottom of the page.
Academic Requirements
Students must attend all class sessions and complete advance reading assignments. At the conclusion of the Negotiating International Business Transactions course, students must complete an exam; students will complete a series of graded in-class simulations in the Resolving International Business Dispute course. There are no prerequisites for any course. Acceptance of any credit or grade for any course taken in this program is subject to approval by the student's home school. Hamline students are advised that: 1) academic credit for the "Negotiating International Business Transactions" course will not be awarded to students who already have taken an introductory negotiation course for law school credit; and 2) academic credit for the "Resolving International Business Disputes" course will not be awarded to students who already have taken a Dispute Resolution Practices survey course.
Note: Acceptance of any credit or grade for the course 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.
Program Cancellation
Hamline University School of Law reserves 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 Rome, 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.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in apartments at the Aurelia Residence San Pietro located in the center of Rome, 200 meters from Vatican City. Each apartment has two bedrooms that will accommodate four students. Each unit has a telephone, television, VHS video-recorder, stereo, and full kitchen including microwave and dishwasher. Students are provided daily breakfast at the residence. For additional residence information, including pictures, visit the Aurelia Residence website at: www.aureliaresidence.it. Rooms are available to students starting May 31, and must be vacated the morning of July 2. Students must arrive in Rome no later than June 2, 2008. The residence is located approximately 45 minutes away from the University of Rome "La Sapienza" campus using public transportation.
Note: No persons other than students enrolled in the program are allowed to stay in the student housing. Students traveling with family should contact the program coordinator about housing alternatives.
Students with Disabilities
The Aurelia Residence and program classrooms in Rome are accessible to individuals with disabilities. However, the city of Rome, including public transportation, is not handicap accessible.
Passport
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.
Passports take about six weeks to process. If you do need a passport or need to renew an existing passport you should apply immediately as the Italian Embassy will not accept your student visa application without a valid passport.
Visa
A student visa is required for all visitors entering Italy for the purpose of attending a study program. Generally, students must apply for an Italian study visa through the consulate office having jurisdiction over their legal residence. If a student's legal residence and home university are located in different consular jurisdictions, the student should contact either consulate office, in advance, to determine where their application should be filed. To obtain contact information and a list of states serviced by each jurisdiction, visit http://www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp
In most jurisdictions applicants are required to apply in person and sign their visa application in front of the Consulate at the consular office. Some jurisdictions have Honorary Consulates who are located throughout the jurisdiction. Visit the home web page of your particular consular office for a list of Honorary Consulates.
Hamline students, whether legal residents of Minnesota or not, will meet with the Honorary Consulate in St. Paul for approval of their visa application. Students will be notified of the date and time of the appointment. Applications must then be sent to the Chicago consulate office to obtain the official visa.
In dealing with the various jurisdictions throughout the U.S. we have found that no two are exactly alike in their application process so be sure to contact your particular jurisdiction for their application requirements.
Health Insurance
Students are required to have a valid health and accident policy that includes international health and accident coverage. Hamline University School of Law reserves 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)
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
Italy is one of the members of the European Union which has adopted the Euro as its currency.
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
Italy is six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Daylight Savings Time is in effect from the end of March to the end of October.
Safety
Rome is a very safe city, but you should be careful of pickpockets on crowded buses and Metro trains and major tourist sites. 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.
- International calls: 00 + country code + are or city code + number
- Calls to the U.S.: 001 + country code + area or city code + number
- Calls to you in Italy from family and friends in the US must have (011 39) 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 telphone calling card. AT&T, Spring, 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 aqdd 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 internat: www.global-call.net or by phone at: 1-800-989-4382.
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How to Reach Student Housing
How to get to the Aurelia Residence:
The Aurelia Resident San Pietro (student housing) is situated at 145 Aurelia, near the Vatican City. (Phone: + 39 06.39388648)
How to get to the Aurelia Residence:
From Fiumicino (Leonardo Di Vinci) airport one train leaves every thirty minutes for Roma Termini; it takes 30 minutes to arrive downtown. At Roma Termini you can take another train to the Roma S. Pietro station. A pedestrian walkway connects the station to Via Gregorio VII, cross it to get to Via Aurelia from Via Sergio I and Via Leone IX.
Otherwise, when at Termini take the underground line A (red line) towards "Battistini". Stop at Ottaviano and walk along Via Ottaviano to Saint Peter's. When in Piazza Risorgimento, turn left and find Via Crescenzio. In Via Crescenzio take the number 49 bus towards Largo Millesimo. Get off as soon as number 49 leaves the Vatican Walls and arrives in Via Aurelia. In front of you, on the opposite side of the road, the Via Aurelia moves down the hillside, at number 145 you will find the Aurelia Residence San Pietro.
If you are coming by car, take the Roma-Fiumicino motorway (SS201) up to the ring-road (Grande Raccordo Anulare); when on the ring-road, drive north (Cassia, Aurelia, Flaminia ...). Turn into exit 1 towards Roma centro, and you will be in Via Aurelia. Never leave it, drive on to Piazza Irnerio, and then again until you see the Vatican Walls. At the junction just before the walls, turn right and drive along Via Aurelia. The Aurelia Residence is on your right, at number 145.
Of course you can also take a taxi from the airport .
Optionally, the Aurelia Residence San Pietro can arrange a transfer service from the airport to the apartment hotel:
Private Transport:
The Aurelia Residence provides a private pick-up for guests. The service is available daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. If you want to take advantage of this service you must contact the Aurelia Residence: info.aureliaresidence.it at least one week in advance. You will need to supply them with your flight information and they will make your reservation. You will need to pay the driver directly, in cash, at the end of the trip.
The 2007 cost was:
1-3 people (with normal amount of luggage) 49 Euro
4-6 people (with normal amount of luggage) 60 Euro
6-8 people (with normal amount of luggage) 80 Euro
The 2008 prices will be posted when they become available. You will receive a list of students and emails for the program after the April 15 deadline. At that time you can contact other students regarding a shared ride to the residence.
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 follow this link.
For more information
Contact Kitty Atkins, Associate Director for more information.
651-523-2897 katkins@hamline.edu
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