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Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (UTDT) is a private non-profit institution founded in 1991 by the Di Tella Foundation and the Instituto Torcuato Di Tella. The stated mission of the University is to educate new generations of academic, social, political and business leaders, and to enhance research and scholarship in the arts and sciences. The University prides itself on its small classes and distinguished faculty. The University is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Known for its bustling streets, grand avenues, and fashionable residences, it is a city where old-world Europe and Latin America come together seamlessly, and where visitors can enjoy the historic architecture, fine restaurants, world-class shopping, and unparalleled nightlife. Some of the many sight-seeing attractions Buenos Aires has to offer include: the Cementario de la Recoleta, where Eva Perón is buried; the Teatro Colón, an excellent venue for opera, concerts and ballet; and San Telmo, Buenos Aires’ chic neighborhood for antiques and tango. The Universidad Torcuato Di Tella School of Law opened in 1996. Its chief objective is to provide a first-rate legal education in the hope of promoting the establishment of a reliable, just, and efficient legal system in Argentina. Since its inception, the School of Law has stressed the importance of changing the nature of legal studies in countries that, like Argentina, follow both the Civil Law system and the doctrinal approach to legal scholarship. The School of Law’s full-time faculty is comprised of scholars who publish their research work in international journals and publishing houses. It is complemented by a distinguished group of adjunct instructors, many of whom have made important contributions to legal doctrine in Argentina. In addition, renowned foreign scholars teach courses in both the undergraduate and the graduate programs. The School of Law also boasts several influential publications, including the Revista Argentina de Teoría Jurídica, a bilingual, electronic journal in legal theory edited by the law students. The Revista focuses on interdisciplinary legal research, particularly in the Spanish-speaking world. Although 14 credits is the maximum amount that students can transfer back to Georgetown Law, most full time students participating in this program have elected to take 12 credits. In this program, a total of four spots are available to Georgetown students. FALL 2012 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
AVAILABLE COURSES
The law degree program at UTDT is an undergraduate, full-time, five-year course of study, using the case method and simulation techniques. It also features moot court competitions, intensive training in legal writing, and externship programs. Students visiting the university can take classes offered to fourth and fifth-year students. Students may also take approved courses in UTDT’s LLM programs in Law and Economic, and Tax Law. These courses tend to be short, meeting over the span of a month or less. Approved courses include the following. 4th & 5th year courses:
LLM courses:
Students who wish to enroll in courses not listed above should consult with the Office of Transnational Programs. Undergraduate courses are typically worth between 2-4 Georgetown credits and LLM courses are typically 1-2 credits, depending on the amount of time the class meets. Thus, final credit amounts cannot be determined until UTDT releases its timetable later in spring. Approved students will submit their initial course preferences by March 26; however, registration in individual courses will not be confirmed until students arrive at UTDT in July. SPANISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY HOUSING
The Universidad Torcuato Di Tella does not offer on-campus housing to its students. The International Programs Office at UTDT can assist in the housing search by offering a list of families who rent rooms to students (this provides a more intimate glimpse of Argentine life). The UTDT Office of International Programs can also provide information on off-campus student dormitories. APPLICATION TIME LINE
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.
Additional information is available in UTDT's Handbook for International Students here, and immigration requirements are outlined here. After considering the material here and on the web sites, students who are interested in participating in Georgetown’s Semester Abroad Program might seek the advice of Professor Joseph Page, UTDT Program Faculty Advisor. Before students who are admitted to the program can submit the Course Preference Form mentioned above, they should consult with Professor Page. His telephone number is 202-662-9091 and his e-mail is page@law.georgetown.edu.
Click here to read reports from past participants. Revised January 23, 2012ms |
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