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A study opportunity for University of Oregon students made possible by an exchange agreement between the University of Oregon and the University of Adelaide.

Adelaide, South Australia

Founded in 1836, Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia is known throughout the world for its quality of life and strong tradition of cultural activities. It is a city of approximately one million people and is the center of the economic, cultural, political, and social life of the State.

Adelaide is a well-planned and uncongested city. A parkland belt runs along the Torrens River and a green belt surrounds the central city. The mild climate is ideal for a variety of outdoor activities including swimming, sailing, windsurfing at nearby beaches, hiking, and exploring.

The internationally famous Adelaide Festival celebrates the city's love of music, drama, dance and the visual arts. The South Australian Museum houses the world's largest collection of aboriginal artifacts. The city of Adelaide combines creativity and liveliness with a low cost of living and safe and pleasant environment.

University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide was founded in 1874 less than 30 years after the first settlers arrived. It is one of the country's leading research institutions and was the first to establish a Conservatorium of Music and was the first to confer degrees to women on equal terms with men.

The University of Adelaide's main campus reflects its late 19th century origins with a blend of old and new buildings in a shady, well-landscaped setting. It resembles the older English universities, with stone buildings, a 'great hall', enclosing walls and the Torrens River. Located on North Terrace, in the heart of the city, the main campus is close to restaurants, entertainment, parks, shops and the Adelaide Festival Theatre.

The student body is diverse with a broad range of social, economic, political and academic backgrounds. There are over 4,000 international students from 65 countries in attendance.

The University of Adelaide Law School is the third oldest and one of the most respected in Australia and has an established reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The law school covers all significant areas of law in its degree programs and as the practice of law has become more complex and specialized, programs have been developed to help practitioners broaden their knowledge of specialized areas of law. To learn more about The University of Adelaide Law School, visit their web site, http://www.law.adelaide.edu.au/.

Academic Program

University of Oregon students will choose their courses of study with the assistance of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at UO School of Law. The course of study must comply with the American Bar Association's Independent Study Program. Both the University of Oregon and the University of Adelaide will approve the student's course of study. Additionally, students may enroll in subjects offered in the Adelaide LLM program, provided space is available. Course descriptions are available on-line, http://access.adelaide.edu.au/. (Note: You will actually be enrolled in courses at the University of Adelaide, taught by Adelaide faculty. This is a very different kind of opportunity than many study abroad programs hosted by law schools.)

Academic Calendar

Students accepted to participate in this program will attend the University of Adelaide Law School Semester 1 (March 3 - July 5, 2008) or Semester 2 (July 28 - November 22, 2008). Orientation is scheduled for the week of February 18th. While this is not required, previous students have found it to be a great way to meet other international students, get acquainted, and find roommates.

Eligibility, Applications and Deadlines

To be eligible, UO Law students must have an overall GPA of 3.00 or above and have completed one year of law school. (First-year law students may now apply for the July through November 2008 semester.) Due to ABA requirements, the School of Law sends a maximum of four students each year. It is possible that some applicants who meet the eligibility requirements may not be selected.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday, October 15th, 2007. Selection for the program will be based on a review of the student's written application, transcripts, recommendations, and personal interview. Applications will be collected at the Law School Administration Office reception desk.

UO students will pay UO law school tuition and resources fee. Those and other fees are itemized on the following page.

Students selected for the program will receive a pre-departure checklist to assist with requirements prior to departure. It is also important to work closely with the UO International Affairs.

Registration and Credits

Students participating in this exchange program will be registered at the University of Oregon and will receive credit for courses taken at Adelaide. Students may earn up to 14 semester hours of credit. Grades earned will not be computed into UO GPA.

Living Arrangements

Full board, room only, shared house and rental accommodations can be arranged through the Student Housing and Student's Association Offices' at the University of Adelaide. Residential college accommodation with three meals per day are also available. This information is available online, www.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation.

National Health Insurance

UO law students will be required to purchase health insurance through Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) prior to the issuance of student visas. The current cost (2008) for one semester of insurance is AUD $185. Students can choose to join an upgraded cover, WorldCarePlus, that provides added benefits at extra cost.

Student Budget

Below are estimated amounts that will be calculated into your financial aid budget. Some of these expenses may increase due to a falling exchange rate, increased program costs, or inflation. All costs are in USD unless indicated otherwise. To convert currency, see http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi

Students must pay all fees before departure for Australia.

Financial Aid

Most forms of financial aid that students receive at the University of Oregon may be applied to the cost of this program. Students should consult with their financial aid counselor at the UO Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for specific information about awards and eligibility.

If you participate in Semester 1 (March 3 - July 5, 2008), your financial aid will disburse on or about the first day of your classes. If you participate in Semester 2 (July 28 - November 22, 2008), your aid will disburse on or about August 18, the first day of UO classes. (Federal regulations prohibit the disbursement of financial aid prior to the beginning of classes and, as an exchange student, you will appear in our student database as a UO student paying UO tuition.) If you need financial assistance pending disbursement of your financial aid, short term loans up to $2,000 may be available in the Law School Administration Office.

Application

To apply for this program, click here.