Many students on the study abroad summer program in Arcachon have beach-front accomodations for the duration of their stay.
Apply to Study Abroad in Arcachon, France
This section contains downloadable application forms as well as other information to help students consider and prepare for studying in Arcachon.
The 2010 Program will run from May 15-June 17, 2010.
Forms
Program Application Forms [pdf]
Clerkship Application Form [pdf]
Deadlines
Applications should be filed before March 1, 2010. Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the program director. Applications must be accompanied by a registration fee of $250, which will be applied toward the academic program fee. This fee is refundable until March 1, 2010. The remainder of the program fee of $5550 is payable on or before April 23, 2010. Checks should be made payable to the University of Iowa College of Law and be sent to Professor Adrien K. Wing, director of the Iowa Summer Abroad Program, College of Law, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242. The program will be limited to approximately 45 students. The program is open to law students outside the University of Iowa College of Law. In the past several years, 0-7 students who have participated in the program have not attended the University of Iowa. Students are encouraged to apply early as the program may fill up well before the deadline.
If a student will be accompanied for all or part of the program by a non-participant, a separate fee will apply for housing and program activities.
Cancellation
Although the program has never been canceled, the University of Iowa College of Law reserves the right to cancel or alter the program should circumstances warrant such, including lack of sufficient registrations or acts of war. In the event of cancellation by the University of Iowa College of Law, all fees and deposits paid will be refunded promptly.
The $250 deposit is only refundable prior to March 1. The program fee is not refundable after April 24 except in case of certifiable personal medical emergency.
For up-to-date information about travel and security conditions in France:
U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet for France.
Financing Your Trip
Students may apply for guaranteed student loans to cover the program fee, transportation, and the cost of living expenses. Students must make arrangements for financial assistance through their school's financial aid office. The students' school may also have other financial assistance available.
The University of Iowa College of Law also participates in consortium loan agreements. Students attending law schools other than the University of Iowa should send their consortium forms to:
Mr. Bob Upmeyer
University of Iowa Financial Aid Office
208 Calvin Hall
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Tel.: 319-335-3950
Fax: 319-335-3060
robert-upmeyer@uiowa.edu
Insurance
Participants are required to have a valid health and accident insurance policy while abroad. The University of Iowa reserves the right to require proof of insurance as a condition for enrollment in the program. Students should indicate the name of their insurance carrier on the program application. If you are not presently insured, you can obtain insurance for the trip as one of the benefits of obtaining an International Student Card. In Iowa City, these cards are available at the Office of International Programs, 1111 University Capitol Centre, Iowa City, Iowa 52242.
Passport
Participants who do not have a valid passport should apply for one promptly. Please note that visas are not required of U.S. citizens for entry into France in connection with stays of less than 90 days. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you should contact the French Consulate at once to determine what steps you may need to take in order to obtain a visa to enter France. Do not delay.
Participants who plan to travel in Europe are advised to carry an International Student Card (in Iowa City, these cards are available at the Office of International Programs, 1111 University Capitol Centre, Iowa City, Iowa 52242).
The University of Iowa requires participants to sign a document releasing the sponsoring institution from liability. Such a form is included with the application material for this program, and students should sign and return it with the application. You also must sign and return one copy of the General Conditions for the Iowa Program.