Who May ApplyYou may apply if you are a law studentin good standing at or a graduate of anABA-accredited U.S. law school, or astudent at or graduate of a foreign lawschool.

Enroll OnlineOur online enrollment form allows youto pay your program deposit and tuitionvia credit card. You’ll find it atwww.law.vanderbilt.edu/venice.

The Vanderbilt in Venice

program affords you a once-in-a-

lifetime opportunity to enhance

your legal education with an interna-

tional perspective. Now in its eleventh

year, Vanderbilt in Venice brings togeth-

er a maximum of 50 students and four

law professors to explore topics related

to both public and private international

law for six weeks each summer.

VAND ERB I LT I N VeniceTWO SESSIONS • MAY 20–JUNE 30, 2012

Directed by Professor Michael A.

Newton, Vanderbilt in Venice allows you to

study cutting-edge topics in international

law in the rich cultural center of Venice,

Italy. Field trips, included in the tuition cost,

have previously included a tour of the his-

toric cities of Treviso and Verona, a laguna

boat tour to the islands of Burano and

Torcello, a visit to a Murano glass factory,

and a vineyard tour and dinner.

“Vanderbilt in Venice offered a uniqueopportunity to expand my legal education in abreathtaking location. In what other program canyou discuss pressing current legal issues in an intimateclassroom setting with engaged professors, then walk outof the building to grand canals, gondolas, basilicas andpalaces? I also enjoyed getting to know my classmates andprofessors, and immersing myself in the Italian cultureand way of life.” —Jennifer Morrissey, Class of 2013–Summer 2011

“Classes are held in a beautiful building with huge staircases and exquisitely designedceilings that also has the modern conveniences of air-conditioning, a computer lab, andwireless access.” —Charlotte Frank, Summer 2005

Vanderbilt in Venice classes are held in the Palazzo

Cavalli-Franchetti, a palace built in the 15th century.

IMPORTANT DATES

Applications accepted: December 1-May 1

Tuition due in full: May 1

Arrival in Venice for Session 1: May 20

Student Orientation: May 21

Session 1 exams: June 7-8

Arrival in Venice for Session 2: June 11

Session 2 classes begin: June 12

Session 2 exams: June 28-29

Students depart: June 30

VANDERBILT IN VENICE DATESMay 20 to June 30, 2012

Your tuition covers both sessions, but you may opt to attend only one session.

2012 Courses■ Comparative Corporate Governance This coursewill provide a general overview of the field ofcomparative corporate governance, includingthe United States and several other countries,with a focus on the basic economic principlesand theories that have been developed. Spe-cific topics will include the theory of the firm,limited liability, share dispersion, agency costs,internal governance structures, executive com-pensation, shareholder activism, shareholderlitigation, the market for corporate control andshareholder voting. Taught by Randall Thomas,

Vanderbilt Law School.

■ European Union Law The European Unionis the most ambitious legal, political andeconomic integration among nations in thepost-World War II era. This course provides ageneral introduction to the E.U.’s legal systemand to selected aspects of substantive E.U.law. We will examine the E.U.’s lawmakingand administrative processes, the relationshipbetween E.U. law and the member states’ laws,the jurisdiction of the European Court of Jus-tice, and the E.U.’s system of legal remedies.We will also study aspects of substantive E.U.law that are central to E.U. market integra-tion, including protections for the free move-ment of goods, persons, services and capital.Taught by Kevin Stack, Vanderbilt Law School.

■ Comparative Perspectives on Counterterrorismoffers a comparative analysis of the approach-es of the U.S., Israel, the E.U. and otherstates, focusing on legal norms and politicaland operational imperatives. Counterterror-ism is a global cooperative phenomenon,and the study of its practice entails case lawfrom a number of jurisdictions, legislation,international law, human rights, and nation-al policy directives and operational decisions.Taught by Michael Newton, Vanderbilt Law School

■ International Law: The International ArbitralProcess acquaints students with public andprivate international law rules from an arbi-tral perspective, emphasizing internationaleconomic law. Inquiry is made into the sourcesof international law and will include relat-ed bodies of rules involving more than onelegal and political system. Faculty to be announced

Essential InformationApplication & Acceptance.Admissions decisions are madeon a rolling basis beginning inJanuary 2012, but it is best toapply early. All applicationsmust be complete to be consid-ered and must include a $75

application fee. To reserve yourspace in the program, you mustsubmit a $250 tuition deposit toVanderbilt Law School withinthree weeks of the date you arenotified of acceptance.

Tuition & Fees. Tuition is$5,100. Students are alsoresponsible for their own hous-ing, transportation, living andother related expenses. Italianlanguage and cooking classesmay be available at a minimal cost basedon student interest.

Housing & Transportation. You are respon-sible for arranging and paying for your owntransportation to and from Venice and foryour housing in Venice. To help you makehousing arrangements, the program coordi-nator can provide information on rentingapartments in Venice as well as contactswith local realtors who can assist you inlocating lodging, along with contact infor-mation for students seeking roommates. To get the best prices and location, reservehousing early!

If You Have a Disability. Most Europeancities, including Venice, are not as handi-cap-accessible as U.S. cities, which meanspersons with disabilities may find access toclassrooms, offices and other facilities lim-ited. If you wish to attend the program andrequire handicap-accessible facilities orother accommodations, contact the program coordinator at 615-322-6452 orvulsvenice@law.vanderbilt.edu.

“I had a great experience in Venice, and I was able to put some of what I learned to use immedi-ately in my summer internship when I returned. I drafted a memo on the recognition andenforcement of foreign judgments in Alabama that was extremely well received.”

—Talor Bearman, Class of 2013 – Summer 2011

V A N D E R B I L T I N V E N I C E

Questions? Contact the Vanderbilt in Venice ProgramCoordinator at:

Summer in Venice ProgramVanderbilt University Law School131 21st Avenue SouthNashville, TN 37203-1181

615-322-6452

E-mail: vulsvenice@law.vanderbilt.edu

You’ll find more detailed informationabout Vanderbilt in Venice at:www.law.vanderbilt.edu/venice.

“The Vanderbilt in Venice experience wasincredibly enriching. I returned toVanderbilt as a 2L not only with eightextra credits of classes—the substanceof which most 1Ls never get exposure to—and the resulting greater freedom todo an externship, but also with new,genuine friendships and a deeper senseof camaraderie with my law schoolcolleagues and professors.”

—Bethany Eichler, Summer 2010

“Small classes allow you tointeract with your professorsand learn from theirexpertise while you makelasting friendships and createwonderful memories.”

—Raquel Stringer, Summer 2010