Venice, Italy

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Our summer program in Venice will be from June 17 to July 12, 2013. We will be returning to Venice International University (VIU), located on the beautiful island of San Servolo, just minutes by waterbus (vaporetto) from St. Mark's Square. VIU is an international institute of higher learning and research center, offering opportunities for advanced training and research in an international context. In cooperation with VIU, Widener Law offers you the opportunity to take courses in beautiful Venice, Italy for the summer, and enjoy tours of Venetian legal and cultural institutions.

Art, Culture, and History
Famous for the canals that run through the city as well as its long and colorful history, Venice is sometimes referred to as the “City of Bridges” or the “City of Water”. Enjoy the city’s rich cultural heritage while visiting St. Mark’s Basilica or the Accademia museum gallery of pre-19th century art. If you’re interested in art or cultural history, then Venice is filled with attractions that should satisfy your interests. Several long weekends provide ample opportunity to travel through Italy and since Venice is well situated in the center of Europe, you can easily visit many other European cities, opening numerous possibilities for fun and exciting exploration.

Course Work
Some of the courses offered this summer are 3 different courses in Comparative Procedure, Evidence, & Trial Practice, 3 different courses in European Union Law, and once again Justice Randy J. Holland of the Delaware Supreme Court will teach Comparative Corporate Law. The Delaware Supreme Court is the leading corporate law court in the United States. This is a fabulous opportunity for those interested in corporate law.

Other Information and Frequently Asked Questions
If you want to find out more about housing or how to order course materials, feel free to explore the site. If you have a specific question that you want answered, try the FAQ and if that doesn’t answer your question, then feel free to contact us. You can also download the 2012 student manual. The manual for 2013 will be posted in the spring.

Explore these links for more information about Venice
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice
http://www.venetia.it/
lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/venice/
http://www.veniceworld.com/
www.invenicetoday.com
http://www.comune.venezia.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/1
http://www.enormo.it

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