Limerick Program
Limerick, Ireland | July 12-Aug. 1, 2009
The Limerick Study Abroad Program is co-sponsored by the Seattle University School 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 Mike Davis at (785) 864-9244 or micdavis@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
- Comparative Constitutional Law
(2 credit hours) Professor Sean Patrick Donlan
The course will analyze and compare the constitutional law and institutions in selected countries, including Canada, France Germany, Ireland, the UK and the USA. Themes include the role of history and culture, the division of powers, and the methods and institutions of constitutional review. - Comparative International Terrorism Law
(1 credit hour) Professor John McKay
The course will compare the security provisions enacted by the UK in response to the terrorist campaigns of the Irish Republican Army and related groups to the security provisions enacted by the U.S. in response to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Included will be comparisons of pre-trial detention policies and the treatment of prisoners, as well as the evolving nature of international criminal law and international criminal tribunals relating to terrorism. - Comparative State & Religion
(1 credit hour) Professor Stacy Leeds
The course will compare treatment of religious institutions and practices in the U.S., the EU and several other countries around the world. Specific topics will include the nature of religion, religion versus science, prayer in school, religious displays, government aid to religious institutions, and religious freedom.
Faculty:
- Dr. Sean Patrick Donlan, Permanent Lecturer in Law, University of Limerick, has an undergraduate degree from the University of Houston (1991); a J.D. from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1999); and a Ph.D. from Trinity College, Dublin (2002). In addition to Limerick, Donlan has taught at the University of Western Ontario, LSU, University of Malta, and Trinity College, Dublin. He also taught in this program in 2006.
- John McKay, Professor from Practice, Seattle University School of Law, has a B.A. from the University of Washington (1978) and a J.D. from Creighton University (1982). Once a White House Fellow, McKay has been the managing partner of a Seattle law firm; president of the Legal Service Corporation; and a United States attorney from October 2001 until he resigned along with eight other U.S. attorneys in January 2007.
- Stacy Leeds, Professor of Law and Director of the Tribal Law and Government Center, University of Kansas School of Law, has an undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis (1994), a J.D. from the University of Tulsa (1997), and an LL.M. from the University of Wisconsin (2000). A leading scholar in both tribal law and federal Indian law, Leeds is a nationally recognized leader among tribal judges. She is a former justice on the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court, the youngest person and only woman to serve in that capacity. Leeds taught in this program in 2005.
Admission Requirements
Open to all students who have completed the first-year curriculum at an ABA-accredited law school. Applicants should submit an application by March 15, 2009. Late applications are considered. A $300 non-refundable deposit is due within two weeks after the student is accepted. If the program exceeds its cap of 40 U.S. law students, applicants will be placed on a waiting list with preference to early applicants.
Students should consult their home schools about transfer of credits and grading requirements for transfer of credits. Students should understand that it is unlikely that participation in a foreign summer program may be used to accelerate graduation. Students interested in acceleration should consult their home school to review this issue in light of ABA Standard 304. Students who do not attend the University of Kansas or Seattle University must submit a letter of good standing from their law school registrar or dean.
Grades are determined based on a written final examination in each course in accordance with KU Law grading procedures. Available grades are A (4.0), B+ (3.5), B (3.0), C+ (2.5), C (2.0), D+ (1.5), D (1.0) and F (0).
Tuition
The cost is approximately $3,350 for Kansas and Seattle students, and $4,623 for any student from other schools. Tuition includes all course materials and a special Dublin trip. Estimated additional student expenses, such as airfare, passport, meals and personal expenses, are $3,500. Full payment must be received by May 15, 2009. The $300 non-refundable deposit will be credited toward your tuition.
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 three weeks. Students should not book travel until they receive an acceptance package.
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 must notify the University of Kansas by letter or e-mail of their intent to withdraw from the program. If a student withdraws after being accepted for the program, s/he will be liable for the program deposit plus any non-recoverable expenses incurred on the participant's behalf. Students are responsible for any and all costs arising out of his/her own voluntary or involuntary withdrawal from the program prior to its completion, including withdrawal caused by illness or disciplinary action by representatives of the University of Kansas. The sponsoring school reserves the right to cancel the program for any reason, including insufficient enrollment. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, notices will be sent to all students by May 15, 2009, 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.
Students with Disabilities
Facilities in Limerick are generally not as accessible to individuals with disabilities as are facilities within the United States. Individuals with special needs should contact the program director to arrange for special accommodations.
