Program Overview:
Singapore integrates key business law concepts with environmental law themes and considerations. In addition to great lecturers, the location is ideal for foodies and weekend trips to neighboring countries.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: March 15, 2024 (or until program is filled)
- Online Pre-departure Orientation: Friday, April 12, 2023 1-3pm (PST)
- On Site Orientation: Sunday, May 19, 2024
- Classes Begin: Monday, May 20, 2024
- Classes End: Friday, June 7, 2024
- Examination: Friday, June 7, 2024
- Optional Externship Begin: Monday, June 10, 2024
- Optional Externship End: Friday, July 26, 2024
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Term |
Year |
App Deadline |
Decision Date |
Start Date |
End Date |
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Summer |
2024 |
03/15/2024 |
Rolling admission |
05/19/2024 |
06/07/2024 |
Application Process:
Santa Clara Law Study Abroad Programs are open to all students of ABA and California Bar Accredited Law Schools that are in good academic standing.
The programs are not competitive - if you are in good standing, you are qualified to participate!
All classes are taught in English and are accredited by ABA.
Connect with Us and Learn More
Non-Santa Clara Students
Schedule a zoom or in person appointment for personal advising or contact LawStudyAbroad@scu.edu to request an in person or zoom presentation for your Law School.
General Summer Abroad Information Sessions
These are general information sessions where we discuss all of our summer abroad programs, the application process, and other introductory topics. Each session has the same information. You are welcome to attend whatever session works best for you.
- November 8, 2023 12-1pm via zoom (registration link)
- November 9, 2023 6pm via zoom (registration link)
- December 19, 2023 12-1pm via zoom (registration link)
Annual Study Abroad Fair
Each of our summer abroad programs will have a table in the Charney Atrium to connect with interested students. The Faculty Program Director as well as students who have attended the programs in the past will be there to answer questions.
- November 15, 2023 12-2pm, Charney Hall Atrium
Program Specific Tabling
The study abroad administrator and the SCU professor who will run this program will be available in the Charney Hall Atrium to answer questions and connect with interested students. Stop by and say hi!
- Charney Hall Atrium (near Side Bar Cafe)
Academic Course:
Course Title and Units
- Business and Sustainability
- 4 credits
Course Description
This academic program covers business law, with a particular focus on topics that intersect with sustainability and the environment. As public scrutiny of the role of businesses in climate change and sustainable development has grown, so has the significance of applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices and policies in the contemporary practice of international business and environmental law. The program location, a regional economic hub, illustrates many of these climate and sustainability challenges. The faculty is drawn from U.S. and Singapore law faculty and other internationally renowned experts in business law, environmental law, and sustainability policy issues. Classes will be held Monday through Thursday in the mornings, with occasional afternoon site visits. The final exam is held on the last day of class and is an in-class 3 hour written exam.
Site Visits
Site visits may include:
- The Supreme Court of Singapore
- Parliament of Singapore
- Singapore International Arbitration Centre
Program Director
Teaching Faculty
Add An Externship:
What is an externship?
Externships are optional practical experiences that you can add on to your study abroad program. During the externship period, you will work at a law firm or non-profit to gain hands on, practice training and experience. During this time, you will earn credits toward your law degree.
Students gain valuable practical experience under the supervision of a professional in the host country, while integrating into the legal culture of the country, and making invaluable professional contacts. During the externship period, you will be engaged in your training and experience full time (e.g., 40 hours or more per week). We require a minimum of 50 hours of supervised legal work for each externship unit of credit. In addition to the externship unit enrollment, students will also be registered for and must successfully complete the International Externship Workshop (Law 706i), which is a zero unit partner course designed to ensure that the externship work complies with ABA experiential learning requirements.
Please note externship placement timelines vary. Some placements may not be finalized until the start of the class portion and some placements are finalized during the class portion. Please be patient and do not book non-refundable travel.
Program Externship Summary
Externships after the Singapore program are typically in law firms engaged in transactional business matters. We have strong placements in Singapore that are limited to students 25 or younger (due to Singaporean immigration rules) as well as strong placements in neighboring countries.
Estimated Expenses, Financial Aid, and Billing:
Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of $300 for the class and an additional non-refundable deposit of $700 for an externship (if applicable) is required to secure your spot. This is applied toward your tuition charge. The deposit is payable to Santa Clara University. The deposit may be paid via credit card, wire transfer, or check.
Tuition
The summer study abroad tuition rate is $1,250/unit for J.D. students. LL.M. students should contact LawStudyAbroad@scu.edu for tuition information. Emergency travel assistance insurance is included in the tuition price. Tuition is payable to Santa Clara University. Tuition may be paid via bank transfer, international wire transfer (Flywire) or check. Tuition is not payable by credit card.
Living Expenses
Students are responsible for arranging and paying for their own airfare, housing, food, local travel costs, incidentals, and supplies.
Payment Deadlines
Tuition will be charged to your student account (WorkDay) in April and payment will be due no later than April 21st. Non-Santa Clara Law students who have submitted a Financial Aid Consortium Agreement as well as Santa Clara Law students who requested Financial Aid in their Summer Survey, are given until May 21st to submit their tuition payments. Increases to enrollment after May 21st (such as adding externship units) require prepayment.
Refunds
Deposits are non-refundable. The final day to withdraw from any program for a refund of tuition is April 21st. Withdraw must be submitted in writing to LawStudyAbroad@scu.edu. Reduction in enrollment after April 21st (such as decreasing externship units) are not eligible for refunds.
Program Cancellation
Santa Clara University School of Law does not anticipate the canceling of the program. However, war, natural disaster, widespread contagious disease, terrorism, or comparable events, or insufficient enrollment, could cause cancellation. Should cancellation occur, students will be notified by e-mail and all deposits and tuition paid for the program will be refunded.
Financial Aid
US law students are typically eligible for financial aid to cover tuition, airfare, housing, food, local travel costs and school supplies. Financial Aid is processed and disbursed by the student's home institution.
Santa Clara Law Students:
- In the Spring Semester, Santa Clara Law Financial Aid will request that you complete the Summer Survey, which will ask for your enrollment plans and whether you need financial aid.
- To request financial aid for summer, you must have a FAFSA on file with SCU Law Financial Aid.
- Santa Clara Law academic scholarships generally do not cover summer study abroad, with the exception of the Dean’s Fellowship, which does cover full study abroad tuition.
Non-Santa Clara Law Students:
- Contact your home school’s financial aid office and request that they send a financial aid consortium agreement to Santa Clara Law Financial Aid (LawFinancialAid@scu.edu).
For questions related to financial aid for study abroad programs, students should contact Santa Clara Law Financial Aid at LawFinancialAid@scu.edu and CC: LawStudyAbroad@scu.edu
Estimated Expenses
We provide these estimated expenses as a courtesy to assist students with their travel plans and to support financial aid processes. Your personal expenses may vary depending on your travel and living arrangements. Please contact LawStudyAbroad@scu.edu to request general or personalized estimated expenses for this program.
Housing and Life Abroad:
Housing
Students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. There are a number of housing options available in Singapore, from hotels and hostels, to serviced apartments. Finding the right housing for a long stay in a foreign city is not easy. For reference purposes, the Orchard Road area tends to be the busy center of town. Rates may be quoted in Singapore $, so make sure you do the appropriate conversion before making a final decision.
Student-Recommended Housing Options
Connecting with Other Students Going Abroad
Starting in February, deposited students will be invited to join a whatsapp group for your program to connect with other students to discuss housing and travel plans.
Connecting with Alumni of this Program
If you would like to speak to alumni of this program, please contact LawStudyAbroad@scu.edu
Additional Resources:
Interested in learning more about the Singapore Program? Here is an FAQ that the program director composed just for you!
Additionally here is the program director's blog which has a number of posts on the Singapore program. This is the first one from last year.
Interested in learning more about Singapore’s local culture, especially food scene? There are a number interesting food documentaries that provide wonderful introductions; try Netflix’s “Streetfood” series, Season/Volume 1 (2019), episode 8 (Singapore) or some of Anthony Bourdain’s shows (“Parts Unknown,” “No Reservations”) that explore Singapore’s varied culinary delights and associated cultural aspects.
For more general information and FAQs on all of our programs, please visit http://law.scu.edu/international/summer-abroad-updates/.
Exploring the Area
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, in the Southeast Asian region of the Asian continent. It is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north, and from Indonesia’s Riau Islands by the Singapore Strait to its south. Singapore is the world’s fourth leading financial center and a cosmopolitan world city, playing a key role in international trade and finance. The port of Singapore is also amongst the top five busiest ports in the world. Due to its diverse population and immigrant background, Singaporean culture has often been described as a mix of cultures – British, Malay, Chinese, Indian and Peranakan. Foreigners also make up 42% of the population in Singapore and they play an important role in influencing Singaporean culture. Singapore is a major international transportation hub in Asia, positioned on many sea and air trade routes, and students often visit neighboring areas such as Malaysia and Cambodia.
Interested in learning more about Singapore’s local culture, especially food scene? There are a number interesting food documentaries that provide wonderful introductions; try Netflix’s “Streetfood” series, Season/Volume 1 (2019), episode 8 (Singapore) or some of Anthony Bourdain’s shows (“Parts Unknown,” “No Reservations”) that explore Singapore’s varied culinary delights and associated cultural aspects.
Santa Clara University does not endorse any of these tours or links. Links provided may be used as a starting point to virtually explore and prepare for your desired program destination from home.
Take an interactive virtual tour of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. You can click around and read up on different sites including the ArtScience Museum and the Double Helix Bridge.
Testimonials
Our Singapore Summer Program has an overall rating of 4.4 based off of past evaluations from participants (Scale of 1-5, 1=poor, 5=excellent)
"Santa Clara’s study abroad programs are excellent, and I would recommend them to any law student. I have had the pleasure of going on two programs and feel like they have been the highlight of my law school experience. The classes offer you the opportunity to visit sites and learn from guest speakers that you would never have the chance to meet in the United States. Additionally, I made friends with law students from all over the country and got to share some incredible experiences with them. The friendships and adventures that the summer abroad program offers are a once in a lifetime opportunity."
- McKenna Vanderveen, Seattle University School of Law (Costa Rica 2017; Singapore 2018)
"Great experience overall and extremely informative on all levels. Site visits were appropriate and largely beneficial. Instructors were well versed in areas of business, finance, human rights and practice in general."
- Nicole Metzgar-Schall, Arizona State University (2016)
"The subject matter in Singapore was fantastic. It has helped my process of determining what I'd like to do after law school and having the opportunity of having practioners as lectures, who have been in the fields of interest to me has been a great networking opportunity."
- Brittany Weichel, University of North Dakota (2016)
Click here to view more testimonials from past students!
Travel Information
US State Department Tips for Traveling Abroad
US State Department Travel Safety Information
US Department of State Country Specific Information
US Department of State: Passport Services
US Department of State Worldwide Caution