Details:
- Exists for up to two upper level J.D. students.
- Takes place during the spring term, from mid-February to early July.
- Offers courses taught in English in the areas of economic analysis of law, European criminology/criminal justice and law in Europe.
- Enables course credits earned at Ghent to count toward the J.D. degree.
About the University, the City, and the Law School
The Law School is located in the historic center of the Ghent and blends historic buildings with modern teaching facilities. It is part of Ghent University which is one of the leading institutions of higher education and research in Belgium. The language of the University is Dutch but the Law School boasts three graduate English language programs: European Criminology and Criminal Justice Systems, Law in Europe from a Comparative Perspective, and the Economic Analysis of Law. The Law School has over 3300 students making the largest law school in Belgium. The city of Ghent is a beautiful historic city of 350,000 inhabitants with a medieval center and a modern and active and economic and cultural life. It is only a half an hour away by train from Brussels.
Tuition, Fees, Social Events & Housing
- Incoming exchange students: pay tuition to their home school, and required student health insurance and University fees to the University of Miami.
- Outgoing Miami Law students: pay tuition and other required fees to the University of Miami School of Law. Miami Law students pay no tuition or fees to the partner school except for certain social events and discretionary fees.
Prior to Applying
- Understand J.D. graduation requirements and make sure an International Exchange semester fits your study goals/timeline.
- Carefully review the International Exchange Program Policies and Procedures here.
Review International Exchange Program information online (incl. academic calendars, course offerings, language requirements, etc.). - Consider implications for summer and post-graduate job search (interview process for many clerkships, government honor programs, fellowships, and law firms taking place in Fall of 3L year).
Final semester exchange is strongly discouraged to avoid delays in graduation, bar certification, etc. (typically Spring of 3L year). - International students on an F-1 visa should contact their ISSS advisor prior to applying.
How to Apply
Submit your application through Miami Law’s online International Exchange Programs Application Form (applicants may indicate first and alternate choice of host school).
Upload supporting documentation:
Resume
Miami Law transcript (unofficial copy sufficient)
Statement of Intent
Application review process might include interview
Selection Criteria
The application process can be competitive, and we often receive more applications for nominations than we have slots available. If we are not able to approve a student for their first choice of host school, we look at the student’s alternate choice. Selection will be based on the totality of the student’s academic and professional record, including the following:
- Applicants should hold a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Preference will be given to students applying for an exchange during their 2L Spring or 3L Fall semester
- Demonstrated interest in international and transnational issues (e.g. previous course work, work experience, internships, volunteer activities, undergraduate study abroad, etc.)
- Demonstrated potential for success in a semester abroad program
- Defined educational objectives for the exchange semester
- Proficiency in language of instruction (where applicable)
When to Apply
• Fall Semester – Students must apply for nomination by February 1
• Spring Semester – Students must apply for nomination by September 1
