UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
FACULTY OF LAW
University of Toronto
Faculty of Law
Fac
Student Exchange Programs
Handbook and
Guidelines for Participation
2009- 2010
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Contact Information
Is an Exchange for me?
The Exchange Application Process
I’ve been accepted – Now what?
Returning to U of T
Resources
Application Deadline Date: Friday, January 16, 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION
Assistant Dean, Students
(416) 978-4908
Merril Randell
Assistant to the Assistant Dean, Students
(416) 978-4908
m.randell@utoronto.ca
Miranda Cheng
Director, International Student Exchange
Office
(416) 946-3091
miranda.cheng@utoronto.ca
Erika Loney
Exchange Officer - Outbound Students
International Student Exchange Office
(416) 946-0375
erika.loney@utoronto.ca
International Student Exchange Office
Koffler Student Services Centre
214 College Street, Room 202
Toronto, Ontario M5T 2Z9
(416) 946-3138
student.exchange@utoronto.ca
www.utoronto.ca/student.exchange
International Student Centre
(416) 978-2564
isc.information@utoronto.ca
www.library.utoronto.ca/isc/index.htm
Travel Cuts
(416) 979-2406
www.travelcuts.com
Travel Immunizations and Education,
U of T Health Services
(416) 978-8030
health.services@utoronto.ca
http://www.utoronto.ca/health/
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IS AN EXCHANGE FOR ME? ........................................................................................................................1
ELIGIBILITY ...............................................................................................................................................................1
FULL-TIME J.D. PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................................1
HALF-TIME J.D. PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................................2
COMBINED PROGRAMS ..............................................................................................................................................2
COMPULSORY MOOT .................................................................................................................................................2
JOURNAL COMMITMENTS ..........................................................................................................................................2
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TIMELINES FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS ...........................................................................................2
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FINANCIAL ISSUES ........................................................................................................................................3
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RESOURCES .....................................................................................................................................................3
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THE EXCHANGE APPLICATION PROCESS .............................................................................................4
THE APPLICATION ......................................................................................................................................................4
FACULTY APPROVED HOST UNIVERSITY LIST .............................................................................................................4
APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE:........................................................................................................5
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION- FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2009.......................................................................................5
SELECTION PROCESS ..................................................................................................................................................5
FACULTY APPROVAL..................................................................................................................................................5
PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION ..................................................................................................................................6
PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION HANDBOOK .............................................................................................................6
COURSE SELECTION AND CREDIT APPROVAL – VERY IMPORTANT ..............................................................................6
TRANSCRIPTS.............................................................................................................................................................7
CREDIT TRANSFER ISSUES ..........................................................................................................................................7
WITHDRAWAL/CANCELLATION POLICY ....................................................................................................................7
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COURSE LOAD EQUIVALENCIES FOR POPULAR U OF T LAW EXCHANGE PARTNERS ..........8
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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 10
ATTENDANCE .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
HOUSING ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
HEALTH ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
STAYING IN TOUCH .................................................................................................................................................. 10
TRAVEL ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
NEW EXCHANGES .................................................................................................................................................... 11
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RETURNING TO U OF T ......................................................................................................................... 11
EXTENDING YOUR STAY .......................................................................................................................................... 11
RETURNING TO THE LAW SCHOOL FOLLOWING A FALL EXCHANGE .......................................................................... 11
EVALUATION FORMS................................................................................................................................................ 12
WAYS TO STAY INVOLVED ....................................................................................................................................... 12
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SPECIAL FACULTY OF LAW INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES .............................. 12
THEMATIC TERM AWAY (TTA) ............................................................................................................................... 12
CENTRE FOR TRANSNATIONAL LEGAL STUDIES (CTLS) LONDON .......................................................................... 14
COMBINED PROGRAM STUDENT APPLICATION FORM ........................................................................... 17
RESOURCES ....................................................................................................................... INSIDE BACK COVER
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Is an exchange for me?
The Faculty of Law offers a number of exchange programs to second and third year students. For
administrative purposes only, these exchanges fall into two categories: Faculty of Law
Exchanges and University of Toronto International Student Exchanges. The University of
Toronto’s International Student Exchange Office (ISXO) facilitates and supports our students
going on exchange, but final approval for your participation rests with the law school. Regardless
of which exchange you are interested in, you must obtain final approval for your exchange from
the Assistant Dean, Students and for your course selection from the Student Programs and
Petitions Committee c/o the office of the Assistant Dean, Students.
Is an exchange the experience I am looking for?
Before proceeding further, ask yourself whether an exchange program is your best option at this
time. Exchange programs at the Faculty of Law place academics at their core. If you are thinking
about an exchange outside of Canada, academic courses may not be your primary interest in
going overseas; your interest may be one of "seeing the world,” or your goals may be more
career-oriented and would be better met by working or volunteering abroad.
There are many opportunities to go abroad – studying, working, volunteering, or recreational
traveling. At the Faculty of Law, students may find overseas internship placements through the
International Human Rights Program, Pro Bono Students Canada or the Work in Japan Program.
There are also opportunities to work or volunteer in other countries available through programs
and organizations such as the Student Work Abroad Program (SWAP), Canada World Youth,
CUSO, and Canadian Crossroads International. Other options include teaching English as a
second language, or summer study programs. If you want international experience, your options
are not limited to the exchange programs offered at the law school; but keep in mind, you can
only get academic credit for approved University of Toronto or Faculty of Law exchanges.
Eligibility
Full-Time J.D. Program
In order to participate in an exchange at the Faculty of Law, students must be in either their
second or third year of study, in good standing. Students going on exchange in the second term
of third/fourth year must have successfully completed the following prior to going on exchange:
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the Compulsory Moot requirement – cannot be completed while on exchange
the Perspective Course requirement – cannot be completed while on exchange
the Supervised Upper Year Research Paper requirement – cannot be completed while
away on exchange
any other academic requirements that cannot be fulfilled while away on exchange
In order to receive a standing of “Honours” in the year during which you plan to
participate in an exchange, students must complete a minimum of 14 graded credits and
obtain “Honours” standing in courses during the term which is spent at the University of
Toronto Faculty of Law.
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Students should be aware that some exchanges require strong proficiency in the language of the
host institution. While the Faculty has traditionally been able to place students on exchange,
there is no guarantee that you will be accepted to participate in an exchange.
Half-Time J.D. Program
Students can only participate in exchanges if they switch to the Full-Time J.D. Program.
Combined Programs
Students must seek written permission from both departments/faculties to participate in an
exchange. The application form, found at the back of this book, must be completed by both
parties and a completed copy given to both the Faculty of Law and the Combined Program
partner.
Combined Program students are required to complete 14 law credits while away on an exchange.
Students cannot satisfy the Moot or Supervised Upper Year Research Paper (SUYRP)
requirements while away on exchange.
Note: Please refer to International Student Exchange Office (ISXO) materials for possible
additional requirements.
Compulsory Moot
Students completing the Compulsory Moot in the second term of third/fourth year should be
aware that preparation for this moot begins in October of the relevant academic year. Please pay
close attention to e-mail messages advising students of the process.
Journal Commitments
Students selected to obtain credit for Journal work must be in residence at the University of
Toronto Faculty of Law for the year to obtain credit for a journal.
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Timelines for Graduating Students
Graduating students need to be aware of the requirements they must fulfill in their final year of
study and the timelines of convocation, bar admission courses, and articling placements. All
graduating students going on exchange in second term must have completed the Compulsory
Moot, Perspective Course and the Extended Paper requirements prior to going on exchange.
Students considering going on exchange in the second term of their final year must check the
sessional dates of the partner institution to determine whether they will be able to convocate in
June. Students who are not eligible to graduate in June will, on the satisfactory completion of all
requirements to graduate, convocate in November. Prior to confirming participation in an
exchange program, it is the student’s responsibility to determine how schools with terms ending
later than April 30 will impact on their convocation, bar admission courses, or articling
placements. Please note that many of our partner schools have term dates that end in May/June;
only some will offer accommodations to North American students.
Students away in first term - Bar Admission Courses and Articling
Students are required to register for the Bar Admission Course in the fall term prior to
graduation. Students articling in Ontario may obtain the Application form from the Law Society
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of Upper Canada web site at: http://education.lsuc.on.ca/pf/pfHome.jsp Students articling in
other provinces must check with Career Services for details.
Students away in second term – Bar Admission Courses and Articling
It is the responsibility of students, who will not return to Toronto in time to start their articling
placement and bar admission course, to make inquiries of both the articling employer and
relevant Law Society as to how to meet the requirements. These arrangements must be made as
soon as possible, and prior to accepting your exchange.
III Financial Issues
There are financial issues to consider when contemplating an exchange. When on exchange,
students pay the University of Toronto’s tuition and incidental fees. These fees MUST be paid
prior to the start of the term at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law unless appropriate
deferral arrangements are put in place. No additional bursaries are available through the Faculty
of Law, however, the ISXO may provide some financial assistance through their office.
IV Resources
At the Faculty of Law
Students interested in learning more about the different exchanges may review a binder, which
the law school maintains, with evaluations completed by students who participated in different
exchange programs. This provides students with access to important information. The binder is
located in Merril Randell’s office, Falconer Hall (FA211).
At the ISXO
Information on the ISXO and the University of Toronto exchange programs can be found on-line
at www.utoronto.ca/student.exchange . This site is useful for preliminary research on the range
of exchange opportunities available at the University of Toronto: it provides a list of host partner
universities, with links to their websites, basic exchange-related information, a schedule of the
mandatory ISXO pre-departure orientation sessions, and the exchange application.
The University of Toronto’s International Student Exchange Office (ISXO) maintains a library
of exchange-related resources in room 202, Koffler Student Services Centre. The Centre offers
the most recent editions available of partner university publications, and interested students may
photocopy the material on-site, or sign it out for a limited time. The ISXO also produces a PreDeparture Orientation Handbook annually for University of Toronto students, containing
valuable information on financial, documentation, and health matters.
Information about partner universities may also be obtained through contact with past U of T
exchange students, both incoming to Toronto, and outgoing from the Law Faculty. For further
information, please contact the ISXO. Information sessions are run throughout the year. Please
see the 'Information Session' button on the ISXO website for the nearest location and time of
these information forums.
On partner university websites
All of the Faculty of Law’s exchange partners maintain websites, of varying quality.
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The Exchange Application Process
The application
The application procedure is designed to ensure that you have a viable study program, realistic
financial support, and allow you to receive appropriate credit towards your University of Toronto
degree. Following are the procedures for applying for an exchange.
Faculty approved host university list
The following Faculty of Law Programs (distinguished with an*) and Available International
Exchange Partners have been approved by the Faculty of Law. Further information on credit
requirements at each university is found below. Note: Some schools have semester dates that
differ from Canadian dates.
Australia
 Australian National University
 University of Melbourne
 University of New South Wales
 University of Sydney
Israel
 Tel Aviv University (Spring only)
Budapest
 Central European University (CEU)
(either term)*
Netherlands
 University of Amsterdam
Italy
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New Zealand
 University of Auckland
 University of Otago
China
 University of Hong Kong
Norway
 University of Oslo
Denmark
 The University of Aarhus
Scotland
 University of Glasgow
England
 University of Birmingham
 University of Manchester
Singapore
 National University of Singapore
Estonia
 University of Tartu
Sweden
 Lund University
 Uppsala University
France
 Université Jean Moulin (Lyon 3)
 Université (Pantheon-Sorbonne) Paris I
(Fall only)
 Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II)
(Fall only) not available in 2009-2010*
Germany
 Humboldt University at Berlin
*Faculty of Law Program
University of Siena
Special Faculty of Law International
Academic Experiences
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Thematic Term Away – National
University Singapore*
Centre for Transnational Legal Studies
(London)*
Application and participation procedure:
All exchanges require the application form to be completed on-line under the 'Application Form'
button at www.utoronto.ca/student.exchange/application/lawinfo.html General guidelines for
applying are included in the application package. Before handing in your application, make sure
you include these documents:
a. Statement of Interest
b. Academic transcripts for all postsecondary schools attended other than U of T (The
Faculty of Law Registrars office cannot provide transcripts submitted for admission)
c. Résumé
d. Two passport-sized photos (with your name on the back)
e. Two references (in signed and sealed envelopes)
Note: We require you to select a first AND second choice for your exchange program (i.e., host
university). Applicants who select only one university may be disadvantaged in the selection
process.
ALL exchange applications and required attachments must be submitted to the ISXO office
Erika Loney
International Student Exchange Office
Koffler Student Services Centre
214 College Street, Room 202
Toronto, Ontario M5T 2Z9
(416) 946-3138
student.exchange@utoronto.ca
www.utoronto.ca/student.exchange
Deadline for Application- Friday, January 16, 2009
Applications for student exchange programs are due by Friday, January 16, 2009. You may
apply for more than one program. If you are applying for both a Faculty of Law and an ISXO
program you must submit the application to the ISXO office.
Selection process
Students apply and are approved for an exchange opportunity through the ISXO’s on-line
application and interview process. Exchange selections are made in consultation with the office
of the Assistant Dean, Students.
Faculty approval
All students
Once you have been accepted to participate in an exchange you will receive a confirmation
letter from the Faculty of Law. You are required to sign back a copy of the letter confirming
your participation in the program. Students who do not sign back the confirmation letter by the
deadline will forfeit their spot.
Combined program students must seek written permission from both departments/faculties to
participate in an exchange. The application form, which is included in this booklet, must be
completed by all partners and then copied and submitted to those listed on the form.
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Pre-departure orientation
All students must attend. No exceptions will be made.
Once selected to participate in an exchange (either ISXO or Faculty), you must attend a predeparture orientation. This is an excellent opportunity to meet other students who will be going
on exchange or who have been on exchange, to ask questions, address concerns, and over all
help prepare you for your adventure abroad!
The following is a general outline of the topics covered during this orientation.
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Adaptation to the host culture and university (Culture Shock)
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Approval of courses for transfer credit
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Coming back to Toronto and U of T (Re-Entry Shock)
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Finance and banking while abroad
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Health issues (Insurance)
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Housing issues
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How to transfer credits earned upon returning to U of T
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Immigration and legal matters
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Travel information (flights/airfare)
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Travel safety
Once you have been accepted for an exchange, you will be notified as to when your predeparture orientation will take place.
Pre-Departure Orientation Handbook
The ISXO Pre-Departure Orientation Handbook provides valuable information on OSAP and
loan procedures, documentation, insurance, and OHIP and other health-related matters. It also
discusses cultural issues and ways to prepare for life abroad. The Handbook is a good startingpoint for getting your affairs in order prior to an exchange and is available at the ISXO Office.
Course selection and credit approval – very important
Students are often required to select courses at their host institution at the time they apply for an
exchange. However, in our experience, many students change their actual course selection once
at the host institution – either because of information they receive once they arrive or because
courses have been withdrawn. Please note the following when selecting your courses.
Once students have selected their courses at the host university and prior to the add/drop date at
the host university, students must seek course approval from the Students Programs and
Petitions Committee c/o Assistant Dean Students. Failure to obtain this approval could
jeopardize graduation from the Faculty of Law.
Guidelines for selecting courses:
 The number of credits required to be completed at a host institution varies. The Faculty
has set credit requirements for each school. Please check the individual exchange
programs below. ALL students must take the equivalent of 14 UT law credits while on
exchange.
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You may not take a course that you have already taken or plan to take unless the material
being covered is distinctly different.
Once you have selected your courses and have attended at least one class, but prior to the
add/drop date in the host school, you must have your courses approved by the Student
Programs and Petitions Committee. You must submit each course description including,
credits, contact hours and evaluation to the Assistant Dean, Students either by letter, fax
at (416) 978-7899 or e-mail c/o m.randell@utoronto.ca.
Note: No course approval will be given prior to your departure, however, some schools
require you to pick preliminary courses at the time of application.
Transcripts
Credit transfer issues
On completion of the exchange the Faculty will receive a transcript from the host university.
Assuming you have passed all your courses, your University of Toronto transcript will have a
notation indicating that you participated in an exchange for the term. Credits from the host
university will not appear on your University of Toronto transcript. It will be necessary for you
to obtain an official transcript from the host university to accompany your University of Toronto
transcript for job applications and further study.
Note: Graduating students will not be eligible to graduate until the University of Toronto Faculty
of Law has received an official transcript from the host university.
Withdrawal/Cancellation Policy
If, for any reason, you decide to withdraw from an exchange you must immediately submit a
letter of withdrawal to the Assistant Dean, Students, the ISXO office, and if applicable, the joint
program registrar. Holding a spot that you are not using may jeopardize another student from
being able to participate in an exchange or possibly jeopardize our relationship with our partner
institutions. As well, you may jeopardize your ability to re-register at the Faculty.
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VI Course Load Equivalencies for Popular U of T Law
Exchange Partners
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ALL Students must take the equivalent of 14 UT law credits while on exchange
INSTITUTION
NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED AT HOST UNIVERSITY
(***note that several schools in this list have semester dates that
vary considerably from the U of T fall and winter terms)
University of Amsterdam
30 ECTS credits (= 4 to 6, 5 or 10 credit courses)
The University of Amsterdam recommends that students from Canadian
universities take 5 ECTS courses in the first semester (both first and
second part) as the exams for these courses are in October and
December, and/ or take 10 ECTS courses that require a paper or take
home exam; this way students can do the 30 ECTS and still be home in
time for the second semester back home.
University of Auckland
Central European
University (CEU)
Centre for Transnational
Legal Studies (London)
Note: Courses must be selected to allow for early completion of exams
in either term.
*** Upper year/advanced or master level courses equal to 70 Auckland
points. i.e. 4 courses worth 15 Auckland points each and one course
worth 10 points. U of T students may be required to overload.
1 CEU credit is worth 1.4 U of T Law credits. Students take 10 CEU
credits over 2 modules in a term. This will be a mix of mostly 1 credit,
with some 2 credit courses.
First term students must take: 4 to 5 CEU credits in the first term (Fall
Module 2) and 5 to 6 CEU credits in the first term (Fall Module 3) for a
total of 10 credits during their exchange.
Second term students must take: 4 to 5 CEU credits in the second term
(Winter Module 4) and 5 to 6 CEU credits in the second term (Winter
Module 5) for a total of 10 credits during their exchange.
12 to 14 CTLS credits in one term. Students taking courses within
this range will be considered to have completed the equivalent of
14 U of T law credits.
See details of this joint collaboration program below.
Hong Kong University
Faculty of Law (HKU)
***24 HKU credits (= 4 courses at 6 credits each)
Lund University
***30 ECTS credits (= 2 courses of 15 ECTS credits each)
Note: May be difficult to complete exams for graduation at U of T.
Note: Lund University may not allow students to do courses that will
allow them to return in time to graduate in June.
University of Melbourne
(MEL)
***50 MEL credits (= 4 courses at 12.5 credits each)
University of New South
Wales (NSW)
***24 NSW credits (= 3 courses at 8 credits each)
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Univerity of Otago
4 courses at 15 points each = 60 Otago points.
Université Jean-Moulin
(Lyon 3)
24 to 30 ECTS per term of LLM-level courses at Lyon.
LL.M. in International and
European Law. This program
is offered in English.
In addition, an intensive French language course will be required during
the one week orientation program at the beginning of each semester.
Lyon will also make additional French language classes available to
students during the semester, but will not make it a requirement.
www.univ-lyon3.fr
Université Panthéon-Assas
(Paris II) – available first
term only – due to
renovations this program is
not available in 2009-2010
This program is offered in
French only
Université PanthéonSorbonne (Paris I) –
available first term only
Introduction au droit francais, 1.5 hours (Introduction to French Law)
plus
12 hours of other courses, which equals 4 to 5 courses depending on the
number of courses offered with a “TD” "travail dirigé i.e. tutorial.
These courses typically include a course on Droit des obligations
(French contract and tort law).
Note: Will accommodate exams, usually oral, for early return at end of
first term.
16 credits (= 4, 4 credit courses)
Note: Will accommodate exams for early return at end of first term.
This program is offered in French only
National University of
Singapore (NUS)
16 NUS credits (= 4 courses at 4 credits each. (NUS 8 credit course = 6
UT credits)
Note: Will accommodate exams for early return at end of second term.
University of Birmingham
60 Birmingham credits
University of Glasgow
60 Scotcat credits (= 4 courses of 15 Scotcat credits each)
University of Manchester
60 Manchester credits (= 3 courses at 20 each)
University of Sydney (SYD)
***24 SYD credits (= 3 courses at 8 credits each)
University of Tel Aviv –
(Spring term)
***Tel Aviv intensive courses are equivalent to 2 UofT credits.
Students are required to do 7 intensive courses = 14 U of T credits
30 ECTS - 2 courses of 15 ECTS credits each
University of Uppsala
Special Faculty of Law International Academic Experiences
Centre for Transnational
Legal Studies (London)
12 to 14 CTLS credits in one term. Students taking courses within this
range will be considered to have completed the equivalent of 14 U of T
law credits.
See details of this joint collaboration program below.
Thematic Term away National University of
Singapore (NUS)
16 NUS credits (= 4 courses at 4 credits each. (NUS 8 credit course = 6
UT credits)
Note: Will accommodate exams for early return at end of second term.
Please see details of the TTA included below.
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VII Other Important Information
Attendance
Students are expected to arrive at the host university prior to the start of classes and be in
attendance until they have completed all evaluation requirements for the program.
Please note that while away on exchange the University of Toronto attendance policy applies,
which states that:
“Students are expected to attend class on a regular basis. Students who are absent for a
lengthy period due to illness or personal circumstances should inform the Assistant Dean,
Students. Any student whose attendance at lectures or whose work is, in the opinion of
the Faculty, deemed unsatisfactory, may, at any time, have his or her registration
cancelled and be refused admission to lectures and examinations”.
Housing
Accommodation for Faculty of Law students on exchange varies. More information can be found
by consulting your host institution’s website.
Health
The University of Toronto Health Service is a designated Health Canada Travel Medicine Clinic.
As such it offers a complete travel immunization and education program. This program takes
longer than the time allocated for a drop-in appointment, so travel appointments must be booked
in advance. For more information, contact the U of T Health Service at 978-8030, or go to its
website at www.utoronto.ca/health/services/.
Travel immunizations and education are no longer covered by OHIP. If you are traveling as part
of your academic program you may obtain a Fee Waiver letter from either the ISXO or from the
Assistant Dean, Students. Whether you are travelling for academic purposes or for pleasure, you
will need to show your travel itinerary and your immunization records at your appointment.
If you are concerned about possible health problems, please call the Center for Disease Control
(CDC) in Atlanta. They have an International Traveler's Hotline (404-332-4559) where, by
punching in the country code of your host country, you can get recorded information on
vaccinations, food and water and current health problems.
The ISXO Pre-Departure Orientation Guide has detailed information on OHIP, UHIP, and other
health insurance issues.
Staying in touch
It is very important that while away on exchange you maintain your utoronto e-mail account and
check it regularly as this is our only way of contacting you. You must not forward this account
to any other domain as we often run into problems with the students not receiving our messages
and we then have no way of contacting you.
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Travel
Faculty of Law students going on exchange are responsible for their own travel arrangements to
and from their host country. Travel Cuts, a travel agency owned and operated by the Canadian
Federation of Students, Canada's national student organization, offers student discounts,
bookings, and assistance with flights, accommodations, tours, and rail passes.
New exchanges
Exchange Programs are signed agreements or Memorandum of Understanding between
universities and take a considerable amount of time to set up. As there is a good selection of
exchange programs available and the ISXO continues to negotiate new exchanges every year, it
is not possible for students to set up their own exchange program.
Factors that the Faculty considers when approving any exchange program include:
 Strength of the law school proposed for the exchange (faculty and students)
 Student support services available
 How such an exchange will enhance a student’s legal education
 Safety and security issues
Please note that simply because the University has an exchange with another university does not
mean that the Faculty will approve an exchange with that institution. The criteria used to approve
new exchanges are used to approve new ISXO exchanges.
VIII
Returning to U of T
Extending your stay
Provided that you are on a spring term exchange, you may choose to travel independently after
your exchange officially ends. As a graduating student, however, you should be aware of the
dates for convocation, bar admission courses, and articling placements. It is also important to
ensure that, if you were admitted to your host country on a visa, you keep to your scheduled date
of departure or make changes to your length of stay official. In some countries, you can be fined,
arrested, or deported for visa infractions. Be aware that if you plan to leave and re-enter your
host country, you will need a multiple-entry visa.
Returning to the law school following a fall exchange
Students away in the Fall term MUST register with Celia Genua, Assistant Registrar, Records on
the first day of school in the Winter term. If students fail to do so, the following will occur:
 Course selection for students on fall exchanges will be inactivated until the student
registers in person in the Records Office.
 If students do not register by 4:00 p.m. on the first day of the second term, their courses
will be deleted and any priority lettered courses and spots in second term courses will be
forfeited.
 If there are extenuating circumstances that may result in your late registration, you must
contact the Assistant Dean, Students as soon as possible for permission for late
registration.
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Evaluation forms
A Faculty of Law student returning from an exchange must fill out a form evaluating his/her
experiences. These forms will be sent to you on your return, and must be submitted to Merril
Boden. The evaluation forms survey your experience with the exchange program both at the law
school and at the host university. This information is invaluable in assisting students interested in
going on exchange and the law school in assessing its programs viability.
Ways to stay involved
Students considering going on exchange generally have lots of questions, and the Faculty of Law
asks student exchange participants to consider acting as a contact for other law students. This
means sharing your experience with students considering an exchange. You will have the
opportunity to indicate whether you are willing to be a contact on the evaluation form.
IX Special Faculty of Law International Academic
Experiences
Thematic Term Away (TTA)
The Thematic Term Away provides a unique enhanced exchange opportunity as part of our
existing exchange programs. At this time, the National University of Singapore is the only
selected exchange partner for this program (http://law.nus.edu.sg). The TTA is distinct from our
current exchange programs in several ways:
1. The TTA provides third-year students with a “term away” designed to expand a student’s
interest in transnational law within themes chosen to complement or build on the
Faculty’s academic strengths.
2. Students write a self-directed research paper on their designated area of interest while
away, which is supervised by their participating U of T Faculty member.
3. U of T Faculty participate in this exchange.
4. Students select 2 of their 4 courses to fit within the designated theme.
Application and selection
 Students apply and are approved for this exchange opportunity through the ISXO’s online application and interview process. Exchange selections are made in consultation with
the office of the Assistant Dean, Students. The Assistant Dean provides input regarding
candidates for the Singapore TTA.
 The Office of the Assistant Dean, Students, will contact the student(s) to discuss their
specific interest in the TTA and ways in which to personalize the student's third year
course work to accommodate and encourage the TTA.
The Theme:
 Students will focus their time abroad on transnational law, and may choose whether to
focus on private or public transnational law.
 It is expected that a U of T faculty member, whose area of expertise matches these
themes, will be designated the faculty's contact person on the TTA. Typically, students
will choose their preference and then the administration will arrange the designated
faculty member's support.
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It is hoped that the designated faculty member will travel to Singapore once during the
term to meet with the students to discuss their progress, research and area of
concentration. If the student has already completed the paper (i.e. in fall prior to going on
the exchange), this consultation will be done with a view to assessing the work completed
and how it complements their experience abroad. If the student expects to complete the
work upon their return (i.e. the winter following the exchange), this consultation will
proceed with a view to shaping the research and direction of the paper. Students will not
receive credit for this paper if written while away on exchange as it is designed to be a U
of T faculty supervised piece of writing.
The Writing Opportunity:
 In the term in which the student is resident in Toronto, the student is required to write a
self-directed research paper in an area that relates to their coursework while abroad. The
paper will be supervised by the designated U of T faculty member and be worth a
minimum of 2 (or more) credits. This paper can be used to satisfy the Supervised Upper
Year Research Paper requirement.
 Students going to Singapore in the fall will write the paper on their return in the
winter term on a topic that considers retroactively their work completed abroad.
 Alternatively, students going to Singapore in the winter term will write a paper in the
fall on a topic that considers their contemplated area of study while away in the
winter term.
Courses and credits:
 16 NUS credits (= 4 courses at 4 credits each. Note: NUS an 8 credit course = 6 UT
credits) Although the sessional dates are different from U of T, NUS will accommodate
exams for early return at end of second term. While abroad, students will pursue 2 of
their 4 courses in the area related to the approved theme (i.e., either public transnational
law or private transnational law). Once the student has access to Singapore's course
calendar, the designated faculty member will work with the student to select two courses
that work well within the theme. The remaining (2) courses are electives – i.e., of the
student's choosing.
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The Course Descriptions for all elective subjects offered , as well as the Class Timetable
and Examination Timetable will be available progressively on the Faculty of Law website
at http://law.nus.edu.sg/current/LLB/curriculum_courses.htm
Deadlines:
 The application deadline is the same as for all Faculty exchanges (i.e. the ISXO
deadline), however, selected students should expect a period of consultation with the
office of the Assistant Dean prior to confirmation of the TTA and in order to finalize
details with the designated faculty member.
Term Preferences:
 The ISXO will inquire as to your preferred term. Both are available but flexibility is
encouraged in order to maximize U of T faculty involvement.
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Financial Assistance:
 The ISXO administers Ontario government bursaries ($2,500) to students who go on
exchange.
Health, housing; and visa requirements:
 Please see http://web.sma.nus.edu.sg/students/travel/singapore/documents/guidebook.pdf
Semester Dates: http://law.nus.edu.sg/prospective/incoming_exchange_info.htm
 Please check the website as these dates have not been set for the upcoming academic year
at this time.
Centre for Transnational Legal Studies (CTLS) London
- http://ctls.georgetown.edu/
In 2008, Georgetown University Law Center launched a Centre for Transnational Legal Studies
(CTLS) in London England. This is a joint collaboration with leading law schools from around
the world. We are the Canadian partner. Georgetown’s initial partners in the Center include Free
University of Berlin, the University of Fribourg (in Switzerland), the Hebrew University of
Jerusalem, King’s College London, the University of Melbourne, the National University of
Singapore, the University of Sao Paulo, the University of Torino and teh University of Toronto.
 The CTLS is a global education center where students from these specially chosen world-class
law schools pursue studies together under faculty from the associated law schools. The faculty
examine and contribute to an understanding of the development of transnational legal norms,
institutions, and processes.
 The Faculty includes Faculty from U of T Faculty of Law.
 It is expected that a maximum of 10 students will be selected for the CTLS and preferably this
will be arranged so that five U of T students attend each term.
 The term away is the same as an exchange term – with respect to tuition, credit requirements,
credit values etc. The different is that students are studying at a centre that draws on academics
and students from around the world.
 Students apply and are approved for this exchange opportunity through the ISXO’s on-line
application and interview process.

Courses & Credits:
 Students take a minimum of 12 CTLS credits to a maximum of 14 CTLS credits in one
term. Students taking courses within this range will be considered to have completed the
equivalent of 14 U of T law credits. Note that some of courses are required - see the
website for details. http://ctls.georgetown.edu/
Financial Assistance:
 The ISXO administers Ontario government bursaries ($2500) to students who go on
exchange. Students attending school in cities like London are given priority for these
bursaries although bursaries will still be available to students going on other exchanges.
In addition, students who can demonstrate additional financial aid can apply for
additional bursary assistance from the ISXO.
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Health Insurance:
 ALL CTLS students are required to enroll in the Georgetown University Education
Abroad Student Health Insurance plan, as well as domestic health insurance. Students
are required to submit their domestic health insurance information on their Student
Information pre-departure form. Students will be automatically enrolled in the
Georgetown University Education Abroad Student Health Insurance plan, and the cost of
$140 will be billed to your student account. You may include this $140 payment with
your housing deposit. Click on the link below for more information on this health
insurance: http://ctls.georgetown.edu/info/index.html#healthinsurance
Housing:
 You are responsible for your own housing while abroad, however, the administration of
CTLS provides information about and a selection of secure affordable and local student
housing options for CTLS students. Please see this site for details of what is available.
http://ctls.georgetown.edu/info/index.html#accomodation
Semester Dates:
 Each semester, classes will be held for thirteen weeks with an examination period in the
final, fourteenth week. http://ctls.georgetown.edu/
Visa:

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All students attending CTLS for less than six months are not required to apply for a visa.
Instead, we will email you a letter certifying your enrollment in CTLS, which you will
present to immigration when you arrive in the UK.
Students from non-EU countries who are staying in London for more than six months are
required to apply for a Student Visa. This process may require up to a month. Check
with the British Consulate in your home country to determine the application procedure.
It is likely you will need the letter from CTLS certifying your enrollment. Click on the
link below for more information about visa requirements:
http://ctls.georgetown.edu/info/index.html#ctlsvisas
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Notes
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COMBINED PROGRAM STUDENT APPLICATION FORM
TO PARTICIPATE IN AN
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
All Combined Program students must have this form signed by the Assistant Dean, Students at
the Faculty of Law and the Registrar of the PARTNER Combined Program. Copies of the
completed form must be given to:
 Assistant Dean, Students: Faculty of Law
 Registrar: Combined Program
 Erika Loney: International Student Exchange Office
Last Name:
First name:
Student Number:
Student’s contact:
Year of Study: (1,2,3,4):
Telephone:
e-mail:
Program of Study: e.g. JD/MBA:
Host school applied to attend:
Term of attendance at host school:
Fall:
Winter
I hereby give permission to the above named student to participate in this exchange program.
________________________________________
Signature of Assistant Dean, Students
__________________
Date
I hereby give permission to the above named student to participate in this exchange program.
________________________________________
Signature of Registrar the (Partner) Combined Program
__________________
Date
This completed form must be submitted to the three offices indicated above at the time an
application is completed on-line for an International Student Exchange Program.
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Resources
General
Travelers Checklist
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/before/checklist-en.asp
Embassy Information
Embassies on the Web
http://www.embassy.org
Gay and Lesbian Travel
Gay/Lesbian Travel Resource Guide
http://www.gaymart.com/5persorg/6city/targ.html
Gay, Lesbian, & Bisexual Interests http://www.indiana.edu:80/~overseas/lesbigay/index.html
Protocol
StudyAbroad.Com Protocol Guide
The Well Informed Traveler
http://www.studyabroad.com/handbook/handbook.html
http://www.armchair.com/info/netinfo.html
Travel Arrangements
Travel Cuts
Council Travel
AESU
Telephone Numbers around the World
Travel Health Online
Centers for Disease Control
Travel Warnings & Consular Services
Information & Assistance for Canadians Abroad
en.asp
http://www.travelcuts.com
http://www.counciltravel.com
http://www.aesu.com
http://www.infobel.com/teldir/
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/consular_home-