Course offerings in English can be somewhat limited, though students can typically earn  a total of 12 credits.  Course offerings for the fall semester are typically announced during the summer.  As a reference, the following English courses were available in 2011-2012:

2011-2012 Courses

In addition, it is possible for students to take courses at Hebrew University's Rothberg International School.  Georgetown Law credit will only be given for courses with a high level of legal content.  In previous years, the following courses offered at the Rothberg School were eligible for Georgetown Law 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.

Note that classes meet between Sunday and Thursday. 

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 can be found here.

FINANCIAL AID

While studying abroad through this program, students are eligible to receive the following funding: Federal Stafford loans, commercial or Grad PLUS Loans, and any grant or scholarship awards for which they have qualified. The same deadlines and application procedures for renewal of aid funds should be followed as if the student were attending at the Law Center.

This program, like all study abroad programs, has its own student living expense budget which will vary from the standard on-campus budget to reflect local costs and program-specific expenses.  The budget may be lower than that for on-campus students.

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. For example , if classes at the foreign institution do not start until October 10, 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 his or her study abroad program begins, or registers for and engages in a supervised research project, the start date of Law Center classes may apply for aid purposes, but affected students must request such earlier disbursement in writing to the Financial Aid Office.  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 does not affirmatively encourage travel that contravenes Department of State Travel Warnings.  The Travel Warning itself is available at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_5511.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 Hebrew University Program Addendum, which prospective students must review as a part of their application to the program.

APPLICATION TIMELINE

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, click here and select "apply now" to create an account.  If you have already created an account for another study abroad program, click here to login and start a new application.

ESTIMATED BUDGET

Note that the amounts charged by Georgetown Law (tuition, health insurance, and study abroad insurance) reflect 2011 rates.  When 2012 amounts are made available, the estimated budget will be updated.

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