Summer Program in Eastern Mediterranean (Cyprus)

Program Details

Course Enrollment

All students in the Eastern Mediterranean (Cyprus) Program will be enrolled in the following courses (for total of 4 units):

• International Dispute Settlement (adjudicative means)
• International Dispute Settlement (diplomatic means)

Schedule

• Tentative 2012 Program Schedule

See the Daily Calendar for a detailed schedule of class meeting times, events and final exams.

Class Attendance and Exams

In order to receive academic credit for a course, students must attend class consistently and complete the final exam for the course. The American Bar Association has strict rules governing class attendance and exam completion in summer study programs. Because of the small number of class meetings, students seeking academic credit for a course may not miss more than one class meeting. Attendance will therefore be taken at the beginning of each class. Each course has an on-site exam after the last meeting for the course. Students seeking academic credit should therefore arrange their travel schedules to ensure they are present for the duration of the courses in which they are enrolled and to take the on-site exams at the designated times.  Students admitted to the program will be required to sign a statement acknowledging they have received notice of these attendance and exam requirements.

Academic Credit

Academic credit will be awarded for courses successfully completed. To be eligible to receive course credit, students are required to attend all class sessions and satisfactorily complete the final examination. Course grades will be based on a final examination (at the option of the professor), and class participation. Loyola Law School uses a letter-grading system with a prescribed curve.

Loyola Law School students have a choice between: (a) the traditional grading system of the Law School and (b) opting to have grades recorded on a pass/fail basis. Under no circumstance may a student withdraw his/her grading election once classes have begun. Units undertaken on a pass/fail basis through the Costa Rica Summer Program will be applied toward the maximum twenty (20) allowed. For further information on grading and academic standards, please consult the Student Handbook.

Non-Loyola Law School students should consult their respective institutions regarding rules on receiving course credit and grades for classes taken in the program. Acceptance of any course credit or grade is subject to the determination of the student’s home school.