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The Faculty of Law of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is the oldest law school in Israel. Established in 1949, the Faculty is the alma mater of almost all the Justices on the Supreme Court of Israel, and among its alumni are many of Israel's most prominent legal academics, Attorneys-General, senior government officials and representatives and practicing lawyers. Initially housed in the buildings of the Ratisbonne Monasteryin the center of Jerusalem, the Law Faculty was one of the first academic units to be relocated after the Six Day War in the historic buildings of the Hebrew University Campus on Mount Scopus . This complex, including the original building of Israel's National Library has served as the home of the Faculty ever since. The Faculty's Bernard G. Segal Law Library is the largest law library in Israel containing some 300,000 volumes (80,000 titles) and holds several unique collections of Jewish, Israeli, Roman law and the philosophy of law. Courses offered to Georgetown students have been arranged specifically for Georgetown Law students and other exchange students. It is expected that most courses open to Georgetown students will also include Hebrew University students. Courses are expected to be small in order to promote meaningful interaction with other students and faculty. Additional information about the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is available at http://law.huji.ac.il/eng/about.asp . Information directed at exchange students is at http://law.huji.ac.il/eng/muamadim.asp?cat=562&in=0. Please note that student will only be allowed to take courses offered at the Faculty of Law for credit. Updated Academic Calendar
Courses and Credits The following Rothberg courses have been approved for Georgetown credit: 1) Critical Readings in the Classic Literature of the Talmud (3 credits) Pre-requisites: 1) Hebrew language proficiency level gimel- daled 2) Jewish Studies background in a related field of History, Rabbinic Thought and Text or Philosophy. 2) Role of International Law in Formulating Foreign Policy (3 credits) Students will not be able to receive credit for this course and the following courses taught at the Law Center: International Law I: Introduction to International Law or Transnational Law. Preliminary Fall 2009 Timetable (does not include one credit courses) Course offerings in English are somewhat limited, though students can earn 12 credits at HU. Students may want to consider the possibility of taking a mini-course at Georgetown Law that concludes before the start of the Hebrew program or enrolling in a 2 credit supervised elective research with a Georgetown Law professor. Students pursuing either of these options must do so through the standard system of registration. For information and deadlines regarding Supervised Elective Research can be found at http://www.law.georgetown.edu/registrar/Jdsupervisedresearch.htm. Housing Hebrew University offers several types of dorms within walking distance from Campus. The Faculty of Law will work with dorm authorities to secure housing for international students. Information regarding housing is at http://overseas.huji.ac.il/campus.asp?cat=292&in=0#Request.
Note about Financial Aid Students should be aware that, pursuant to federal regulations, lenders may not disburse federal financial aid more than 10 calendar days prior to the actual start date of classes. Therefore, if classes at the foreign institution do not start until October 18, financial aid funds will post to the borrower’s student account no sooner than 10 calendar days before that October date. If a student enrolls in a short course at the Law Center that takes place before their study abroad program begins, or registers for and engages in a supervised research project, the start date of Law Center classes will apply for aid purposes. Please note that the regulations require the timing limitations be based on the start of classes, not orientation programs or other pre-class activities, even if required by the institution. Students should plan accordingly. See the Financial Aid section on the main semester abroad web page for additional information.
Department of State Travel Warning Students applying to the semester abroad program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem should be aware that Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza are currently under a Department of State Travel Warning. Georgetown University’s does not affirmatively encourage travel that contravenes Department of State Travel Warnings (complete Travel Warning policy). The Travel Warning itself is available at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_922.html . We understand that many Georgetown Law students have experience traveling to areas where there are increased security risks. Given that our students are pursuing a professional degree, they also tend to possess the maturity and good judgment that those younger or less experienced might lack. However, students who seek to participate in a Georgetown-sponsored program in a Travel Warning country should be prepared for and familiar with the risks that go along with such an opportunity. Therefore, we have established specific procedures for students applying to the semester abroad program with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. These procedures are outlined in the semester abroad application. Application Time Line
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