Courses

Final Type (if any): None

Description: None

Written Work Product: Students will be required to submit a paper (2400-3000 words, including footnotes). The paper should engage one of the various topics or bodies of law covered in the course and either (1) engage in a critical assessment of the Israeli approach, or (2) engage in a critical comparative analysis of the US and Israeli approaches. The paper is due via EXPO by noon on Feb. 3rd.

Prerequisites: The course is open to all students, and has no course prerequisites. If the course is oversubscribed, priority will be given to 3Ls, then to 2Ls. Concurrencies: None

Mutually Exclusive With: None

Laptops Allowed: Yes

First Day Attendance Required: Yes

Course Resources: To be announced.

Course Notes: This January Term course is being proposed to the University to meet in Tel Aviv, Israel during the J-term 2023. The course is planned to begin with a required reception dinner and opening lecture on Saturday evening January 14, 2023, and the class will end on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Students will also spend a full day on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in Jerusalem, leaving Tel Aviv around 6:30 a.m. and coming back around 10 pm. Unless otherwise noted in the syllabus, all class sessions are planned to be held Sunday-Thursday. The e-form to request enrollment in the course is available on LawWeb. If demand exceeds the capacity for the course, SRO will prioritize 3Ls and LLMs, then 2Ls, then 1Ls. Upon notification of acceptance, students must complete additional required University study-abroad forms and must pay a nonrefundable deposit. While students may book flights and accommodations, the course and trip will not be given final approval by the University's International Studies Office (ISO) until a few weeks before the course begins. All international travel undertaken by students for University-related purposes is subject to the UVA Policy on Student International Travel. The University may impose additional restrictions on travel (e.g., requiring all participants to stay in same hotel, limit site visits, etc.). Students are discouraged from obtaining non-refundable fares/reservations. TRANSPORTATION & PASSPORT/VISA ISSUES: Students will be responsible for their own transatlantic travel arrangements. They must arrive in time to attend the reception dinner and opening lecture. Attendance at all class sessions and site visits is expected. Students should plan to be back in Charlottesville for the beginning of spring semester classes. UVa's International Studies Office (ISO) can offer guidance and assistance in securing necessary passport/visa documents. Non-U.S. citizens should consult carefully with ISO about both U.S. and Israeli requirements. LODGING and MEALS: Students will be responsible for their travel, lodging and meals. The cost of the course itself is covered by regular UVa tuition payments, without additional charge. In addition to the deposit payable to the Law School (approximately $125.00) to cover the reception dinner, busing and other administrative and admission costs related to the course, students should plan for additional expenses for meals, entertainment and other miscellaneous expenses. Lastly, there may be passport and visa charges. In prior years, an option to stay at the Tel Aviv University dorms (at their regular, very reasonable prices) was available, and the instructor is working to secure the same this year as well. FINANCIAL AID: Students should consult the Law School's Financial Aid Office to determine their eligibility for financial assistance to help cover any additional expenses beyond normal school year budget expenses. NY BAR and LLMs - This course does NOT count towards the credits required for NY Bar eligibility for LLM students. See Section 520.6 of the Rules of the NY Court of Appeals for the Admission of Attorneys and Counselors of Law.