 Frequently Asked Questions
General
When is the deadline for application?
We do not have a strict deadline for applications. However, once we accept our maximum number, we then decline further applications. To increase your chances of being accepted into the program, we recommend that you apply as early as possible. If you need a visa, we recommend that you apply at least three months before the start of the program, since the visa procedure can take many months in some instances.
Which documents do I have to supply with my application?
After filling out the online application form, you will have to send us a resume or curriculum vitae by email. After we have received your online application and supporting documents, we will then start reviewing your application.
When will I know if I am accepted in the program?
After we have received all the necessary documents, we will try to let you know within two weeks whether you are accepted into the program.
Do I need to bring my laptop?
It is not obligatory to bring a laptop. However, if you have one, we highly recommend you to bring it with you since public access to computers is limited.
What is the dress code for the program?
The dress code for the lectures is casual. For professional activities the dress code is business.
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Housing
 What is the price for housing?
The price for housing depends on the type of housing you reserve. IUSLAW has arranged for a limited number of corporate hotel suite apartments to be made available to our participants at a discounted price that includes daily complementary breakfast. A
shared two-room corporate apartment costs $69 per person per night. The
price for a studio/efficiency (single) corporate apartment is $135 per night.
Can I arrange my own housing?
You can arrange your own housing. it may be possible to find less expensive (and less convenient) accommodations on the internet.
Do the rooms have internet access?
The nearby corporate apartment rooms do have free wireless internet access.
 Do the rooms have a kitchen?
The nearby corporate apartment rooms do have a fully furnished kitchen (and supermarkets are within walking distance).
Do the rooms have towels and linens?
The nearby corporate apartments do include towels and linens in the rooms and are changed regularly by the hotel cleaning staff. Coin operated laundry facilities are also located in the building, and same-day dry cleaning is also available through the front desk reception.
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Tuition
How much is the tuition?
Tuition for the program is $3,395.
Course materials as well as a number of professional and social
activities are included in the price.
Does the Institute for U.S. Law provide scholarships?
IUSLAW provides a limited number of partial need-based tuition
scholarships. The amount of the scholarship depends on the relative financial need of the participant. Our ability to award scholarships is very limited, so we encourage you to seek other funding sources to support your participation. You
may wish to seek sponsorship from, for example, your employer,
your government or from foundations.
Is there a deadline to apply for a scholarship?
The deadline to apply for a need-based scholarship is May 1.
How can I make the payment?
Tuition payments should be made by wire transfer to IUSLAW's account. Housing payments are made directly to the corporate apartment building via credit card.
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Career Assistance
Does the Institute for U.S. Law offer any form of career assistance?
The Institute's career development professionals can assist participants in finding suitable internships or other positions upon successful completion of the Introduction to U.S. Law program. Internship availability is limited and will depend in part on a participant’s qualifications and visa status. Career counselors are available to work with participants during the program (July/August) and thereafter. Any participant interested in pursuing an internship following the U.S. Legal Methods program should indicate this on his or her Application Form (in the Personal Statement section).
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Bar Exam
Will IUSLAW’s summer program prepare me for the bar exam?
For participants wishing to eventually take a state bar exam
in the United States, “U.S. Legal Methods: Introduction
to U.S. Law” will be a very useful program. After the program, students may
have the opportunity to stay in the U.S. for an extra few
months and take additional bar preparation courses at law
schools with which IUSLAW cooperates, or to follow the standard
route and pursue an LL.M. at a leading U.S. law school. Although
the IUSLAW summer program is a very helpful step in the bar
preparation process, additional course work is generally
required before foreign lawyers will be able to take a state
bar exam in the United States. Persons who have completed their law school education in a common law country may be eligible to take a state bar examination after the IUSLAW program (without completing additional courses).
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