Study with MC Law in South Korea
May 18—May 30, 2025
Mississippi College School of Law will host a two-week study abroad program in the vibrant capital city of Seoul, South Korea where students can earn three (3) credits across two different courses. Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Jim Rosenblatt will lead the students on multiple excursions relevant to their course of study.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
- The program is open to full-time and part-time J.D. and LL.M students at ABA-accredited law schools
- Participating students must currently be in good standing and have attended law school for at least one year. Therefore, the program is only available to current second- and third-year students J.D. students or LL.M. students
pROGRAM
The program consists of two different courses totaling three (3) credit hours. Dean Rosenblatt will teach two courses: Status of Forces Agreements (International Law)(2 credits) from May 18-23 and Government Contracts (1 credit) from May 26-30.
mc lAW STUDENTS
MC Law Students who are in good standing may participate in the program. This includes students who will have just completed their 1L year.
VISITING STUDENTS
This program is open to visiting students only if there are spaces available. This information should be known by February 1, 2025. Visiting students must have written approval from the Dean of their home school to be eligible to participate and are advised to consult with their home school’s Dean or Registrar prior to application to ensure acceptance of credit for the program. Transcript request information will be provided to visiting students upon completion of the program. Visiting students are responsible for submitting their own transcript requests following the program. Acceptance of any credit or grade for any course taken in the program is subject to determination by the home institution.
Cancellation Policy
MC Law does not anticipate that the program will be canceled. However, in the
event that cancellation occurs, MC Law will refund all tuition and registration fees within 30 days of cancellation. We will also refund any portion of the administrative fee that has not been irrevocably committed to a third party.
If there are any changes to significant aspects of the program (classes offered, teachers, dates, etc.), after a student has signed up for the program, these will be communicated promptly and students will be given the option to withdraw from the program and obtain a full refund of monies paid to MC Law for the program with the exception of those funds that have been irrevocably committed to a third party.
Access for Persons with Disabilities
Seoul is a developed modern city and is moderately accessible to individuals with physical impairments. A number of the excursions will involve extensive walking. Students with physical impairments should discuss their situation with the Program Director before applying.
ESTIMATED EXPENSES
The following is an estimate of student expenses for the program. This includes both payments to MC Law and anticipated out-of-pocket expenses. Please note that these are only estimates and are subject to change.
- MC Law Student tuition (at student’s tuition rate) for 3 credit hours
- Visiting Student Tuition for three (3) credit hours: $3,654
- Lodging/Admin Fees: $3,000-3,600 depending on room choice (includes excursions)
- Miscellaneous/personal expenses: $300--$400
- Round Trip Travel to Seoul: ~$1,700--$3,000
- Trip health insurance: $100 – $200
GETTING TO AND FROM SEOUL
Seoul’s largest airport is Incheon International Airport, which serves as a hub for over 80 local and international airlines. There is high speed public transportation from Incheon International Airport to downtown Seoul.
U.S. Department of State consular information sheets for South Korea are available on the Department of State’s Website (www.travel.state.gov). Please check it periodically for updates. In the unlikely event that South Korea is declared an “area of instability” by the U.S. government before or during the trip, or if the U.S. issues a “travel warning,” students will be permitted to withdraw from the program and will receive a full refund of monies paid to MC Law that have not been irrevocably committed to a third party. The U.S. Department of the State recommends (but does not require) U.S. citizens to register trips with them.
For students who are considering international travel and who do not have a current passport or whose passport may need to be renewed, it is important to allow a minimum of 12 weeks to process your passport application or passport renewal application. Demand for passport renewals and applications is currently very high so that early application is very important.
Travel and health insurance is strongly recommended for students participating in the Korea program. There are various providers with the cost, depending on the coverage purchased, ranging from approximately $100 to $200. Travel Guard (http://www.travelguard.com) is one such provider, as is iNext (www.inext.com). Your policy should, at a minimum, cover medical expenses, travel interruption/cancellation and repatriation.
Health information and recommendations regarding vaccines and medicines for travel to South Korea can be found at: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/south-korea.
QUESTIONS AND APPLICATION
Please direct questions to the Program Director:
Dean Jim Rosenblatt
Phone: 601.925.7147
Email: rosenbla@mc.edu
MC Law students and non-MC Law students should submit applications and required documents using this application link. MC Law students may apply beginning September 26, 2024.
If there are positions available, non-MC Law students may apply beginning January 31, 2025. Prior to January 31, 2025 non-MC
Law students may email Dean Rosenblatt to let him know of their interest in the program at Rosenbla@mc.edu.
DROP/ADD POLICY
- Last day to add: TBD
- Last day to drop with 100% tuition refund: TBD
- Last day to drop with a "W" grade: TBD
- Deposits are non-refundable.
- Admin fees are refundable only if they have not been paid to a third party at the time of the drop.
- Last day to drop with no tuition refund and get a W grade is 3 days before the program is scheduled to start.
