Faculty of Law International Student Exchange Programme

• What• Where• How• Why

student exchange programme overview

• What is it?

• What are the selection criteria?

• What does it cost and what financial assistance is available?

• What are the issues concerning credit?

• With whom do we have exchange programmes?

what is the exchange programme?• An opportunity to spend a

semester (or 2) at a university overseas with which the UoA has a student exchange agreement.

• You remain a student at the University of Auckland while on exchange.

• You are a “non-degree” student at the host university.

• You pay your normal fees at Auckland but are waived at the host university.

Academic

skills

Make new friends from all over

the world

Maybe learn another language

Travel the world – weekend,

holiday trips

Try new foods, activities or sports

Break out of your own comfort

zone

Gain international experience

Discover a new country and culture

Soft skills: communication, problem solving

Independence

Increase potential in job market

Professional networks

Intercultural competence

Personalgrowth

New perspectives on

your field of study –

academic development

Fun

Challenge

Once in a lifetime experience

Counts towards your degree

Why go on exchange?

eligibility

• Should be in Part IV of the LLB at the time of departure.

• Must have GPA of at least ‘B’ (5.0) in two most recent full-time semesters of studies.

• Must have academic approval from the Associate Dean – International who approves your course selection and your exchange destination.

• The Associate Dean International is David Grinlinton.

last semester of studies?

Things to consider if you go on exchange in your last semester:

• Your graduation may be delayed.

• International students will not be eligible for the Graduate Job Search work visa when they return.

application and selection1. Submit Auckland Abroad online application (includes statement of purpose and financial details) and one supporting document - the course approval form - prior to the deadline.

NB! For Law students, get preliminary academic approval from AD(I) for Law - David Grinlinton); final course approval of courses can be done later.

2. Complete Auckland Abroad interview process/ group information session

3. Based on the interview, grades, academic approval, and places available at the partner university, the decision is made whether to nominate you.

4. If nominated, you then complete the overseas application form; the host university makes the final decision.

costs/financial assistance• There are no additional fees for participating in the

programme (students pay fees at UoA, but fees are waived at the host university).

• However, you are responsible for the costs of participation.• Student loans and allowances are portable.• Exchange scholarships and travel grants are available:

– Auckland Abroad Exchange U21 Awards;– Auckland Abroad Travel Awards;– Auckland Abroad Special Grant.

• Financial assistance is provided by some overseas universities.

Course approval• You must seek prior approval of your

proposed course of study at the host university from the Associate Dean – International before going on exchange.

• Approval will not be given to undertake courses which are very similar to courses already taken at Auckland.

• Course changes made once you are at the host university must be done in consultation with the Associate Dean - International.

credit transferAuckland Abroad will transfer the credit from your host university once:• They have received your official transcript from your host

university;• You have submitted the credit transfer form (with approvals for

all courses you took overseas); • You have submitted your exchange report.

Note that:• Credit, not letter grades, are transferred back to your Auckland

degree.• If you fail a course at your host university you won’t get credit for

that course at UoA.

law-specific exchange destinationsBelgium: Ghent University

Canada: University of British Columbia*, University of Toronto,

University of Western Ontario

China: Chinese University of Hong Kong, Tsinghua University

Denmark: University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University

France: Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 University

Germany: Bucerius Law School

Ireland: University College Dublin*

Japan: Keio University

Netherlands: Utrecht University

Norway: University of Bergen, University of Oslo

Singapore: National University of Singapore*

Sweden: Stockholm University, Uppsala University

United Kingdom: University of Glasgow*, University of

Nottingham*, Kings College London

USA: Indiana University, University of Virginia*, William & Mary

Centre for Transnational Legal Studies (London):

International Faculty coordinated by Georgetown Law School

* U21 Partner University

new search function (360 website)Search by course “Law” and then by Region, Country or University.

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application process tips• When do I apply?

For first semester 2014

• Start the process no later than May 2013 for 1 August 2013 deadline.

(NB: It is now too late to apply for the University of Toronto or the University of British Columbia for sem 1 2014 - only one deadline per year).

For second semester 2014

• Start the process no later than Sept. 2013 for 1 December 2013 deadline. (Includes sem 1 2015 exchanges to the University of British Columbia and University of Toronto)

• First ports of call for general exchange enquiries: – David Grinlinton – Auckland Abroad staff

• Academic approval must be obtained from David Grinlinton

• You MUST have two alternative choices of University

further information – Auckland Abroad office

www.auckland.ac.nz/360 • 2pm-4pm Monday through Friday:

Auckland Abroad Resource Centre,iSPACE, Level 4, Student Commons, 2 Alfred St.

• Every Thursday at 2pm in iSPACE:Information Seminars – highly recommended.

• Auckland Abroad facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Aklabroad

– Read, watch and see videos, travel tips and photos from returned exchange students and partner institutions.

– Connect with returned or current exchange students.– Get information about Auckland Abroad events.– Ask questions - Auckland Abroad staff or exchange students will answer you.

further information – Law Schoolwww.law.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/for/future-undergraduates/fu-students-exchange-and-study-abroad

Associate Dean - International: David GrinlintonRoom 4.16, Building 801 (9 Eden Crescent)Phone: 3737 599, Ext 87230Email: d.grinlinton@auckland.ac.nz

Administrative Assistant to the Dean’s Office: Gaye van Druten

Phone: 3737 599, Ext 85723Email: g.vandruten@auckland.ac.nz