Limerick Program

Limerick, Ireland June 29 - July 25, 2008

The Limerick Study Abroad Program is co-sponsored by the University of Nebraska College of Law.

You can download an application for the Limerick Study Abroad Program here. Please mail the application to the address on the form and include your $300 deposit. For more information, please contact Professor David Gottlieb at (785) 864-9213 or gottlieb@ku.edu.

The University Of Limerick

The beautiful 324-acre campus is located on the banks of the river Shannon, three miles above the historic city of Limerick. Established in 1972, the university has close to 10,000 full-time students. It is approximately 12 miles from the Shannon International Airport.

Limerick City, the capital of County Limerick, is Ireland's third largest city. It is home to many historical landmarks, including John's Castle, the Treaty Stone, and Glenstal Abbey. With close to 50 percent of its 54,000 residents under the age of 30, Limerick also has a young, vibrant side.

Courses

Criminal Justice In Ireland (2 credit hours): Professor Vicky Conway
This course will explore the criminal justice system in Ireland, encouraging students to engage with debates surrounding the system and its operation. This will begin with an examination of the problem of crime in Ireland, followed by an introduction to Irish criminal law, which builds largely on our Common Law legal system. The course will also consider issues of criminal procedure, including the police detection and investigation of crime, decisions to prosecute, the trial process, sentencing, imprisonment and alternative methods of punishment.

Comparative Trial Advocacy (2 credit hours): Professor Glenda J. Pierce
This course will examine and compare the court systems and procedures in the United States, Ireland and Great Britain and will include such topics as ethics, presentation of evidence, addressing the jury and appeal.

Legal Responses to Terrorism (1 credit hour): Professor David Gottlieb
The course will consider aspects of the legal responses to terrorism in the United States, Ireland, and other democratic states. The topics include domestic and international criminal prohibitions on terrorism, as well as the limits on governmental power imposed by domestic law and international agreements.

Faculty:

Professor Vicky Conway:
Professor Conway received at B.C.L. and L.L.M. from University College, in Cork, Ireland, and an M.Sc. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh. She is currently completing her PhD thesis at Queen's College at Belfast. Her work analyses recent debates and reforms to the accountability systems of an Garda Síochána (the Irish Police Force). In 2005, Professor Conway was appointed to the position of Teaching Fellow at the University of Leeds. She joined the School of Law at the University of Limerick in July 2007. She is a member of the Centre for Criminal Justice in the School of Law.

Professor David Gottlieb:
Professor Gottlieb is the Associate Dean of Clinical Programs at the University of Kansas School of Law. A graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center, he began his teaching career at the University of Kansas in 1979. For 20 years, Professor Gottlieb served as the Director of the Paul E. Wilson Defender Project, the school's prisoner legal assistance clinic. In addition to his clinical work, he teaches courses in criminal procedure, international human rights, and professional responsibility. Professor Gottlieb is the co-author/editor of two books in on federal criminal practice. His recent written work includes articles about the "war on terror," the government's response to Hurricane Katrina, and the trial of Frank James.

Professor Glenda J. Pierce:
Professor Glenda J. Pierce is the Associate Dean at the University of Nebraska College of Law. She graduated in 1982 from the College of Law, where her honors included service as Editor-in-Chief of the Nebraska Law Review. Professor Pierce engaged in private practice until 1990, when she joined the Nebraska faculty. Professor Pierce has served as the Chair of the House of Delegates of the Nebraska State Bar Association and as the President of the Lincoln Bar Association. Her teaching interests include trial practice and professional skills.

Admission Requirements

Open to all students who have completed the first-year curriculum at an ABA accredited law school. Applicants should submit the attached application by March 1, 2008. Late applications will be considered. A $300 non-refundable deposit is due within two weeks after the student is accepted. If the program exceeds its cap, applicants will be placed on a waiting list with preference to early applicants. Students who do not attend the University of Kansas or the University of Nebraska must submit a letter of good standing from their law school registrar or dean. Students should consult their home schools about transfer of credits and grading requirements for transfer of credits.

Tuition

The cost is approximately $4,523 ($2,550 Study Abroad Program Fee plus $1,973 KU Tuition) for Kansas and Nebraska students, and $4,623 for any student from other schools. Tuition includes all course materials and a special Dublin trip. Full payment must be received by May 15. The $300 non-refundable deposit will be credited toward your tuition. Application and deposit are due by April 1.

Transportation

Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Ireland. Once enrolled, students will receive an informational packet from the University of Limerick, with information on airline options, travel options in Ireland, points of interest in Limerick and West Ireland, and a variety of recreation and entertainment opportunities. The packet also includes general information about living in Ireland for four weeks.

Housing

Students are responsible for their own housing costs. Private accommodations are located about five blocks from campus. Units have a single bedroom with a shared kitchen and other living facilities, with all modern appliances. Linens are provided. Rent is approximately 70 Euros per week.

Special Group Trips

All students will go to Dublin for a two night stay, including a walking tour, a traditional pub meal, a visit to the famous "Four Courts" of Ireland, and a tour of Kilmainham Gaol (Irish for "jail"). As another possible group excursion, particpants will take a one day trip to the City of Galway and the famous Cliffs of Moher.

Cancellation

Students who cancel by letter or e-mail prior to May 15th will receive a refund, minus the $300 deposit. No refunds will be made after that date without documented emergency circumstances. The sponsoring school reserves the right to cancel the program for any reason. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, notices will be sent to all students by May 15, and all money will be refunded.

Financial Aid

Please inquire about the possibility of financial aid and scholarships with your law school's study abroad coordinator.

Health And Liability Insurance

The sponsoring school is not responsible for student's medical care or expenses in case of illness or accident. All students are strongly urged to obtain health insurance that will cover them while outside the United States.