Legal Studies

The Legal Studies Department has provided information for students who plan to study abroad. Review your department’s responses to the Major Advising Questionnaires below, then contact the department directly with any additional questions.

Advising Resources

Study Abroad Information on the Legal Studies Website N/A

Legal Studies Advising Contact Information

Berkeley Programs Questionnaire

Does your department currently sponsor a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program?

No.

Do any courses offered on a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program currently satisfy requirements within your major?

No. 

UCEAP Programs Questionnaire

What is the maximum amount of major credit given for courses taken during UCEAP? Is this maximum calculated by number of courses or by units of credit?

Legal Studies majors can take up to two law-related courses from abroad, 12 units maximum to count towards the upper division Distribution requirements for the major.

Does your department maintain a list of courses previously awarded credit on UCEAP and/or a list of pre-approved courses for UCEAP programs? How do students access this information?

We don’t have an approved course list at this time. It’s best to send Legal Studies Undergraduate Advisor, Lauri La Pointe (Lauri@berkeley.edu) up to two syllabi with descriptions via e-mail for review.

Does your department have a 4-year or 2-year plan available to students that incorporates semester or year-length study abroad? How do students access this information?

Contact the Legal Studies Undergraduate Advisor, Lauri La Pointe (Lauri@berkeley.edu) about your study abroad plans to work out an academic plan tailored for you.

 

What is the process in your department to have courses evaluated? What materials must be submitted? What is the timeframe for response?

Please send up to two syllabi via e-mail to Legal Studies Undergraduate Advisor, Lauri La Pointe (Lauri@berkeley.edu) for review and possible approval by the Legal Studies director. The response time frame is usually very reasonable.

Are students in your department able to undertake a senior honors thesis the semester following UCEAP participation?

Possibly. The Legal Studies Honors Program is two semesters long during Fall and Spring. Both semesters are required.

Does your department calculate UCEAP grades into departmental GPA?

Yes. 

Are UCEAP grades counted towards departmental honors?

Yes.

If you represent a department which teaches foreign language, does your department award major credit for the courses taken during the Intensive Language Program (ILP) portion of the UCEAP program?

N/A

Does the undergraduate adviser sign the UCEAP academic planning form, or must a faculty adviser sign?

The undergraduate adviser signs the UCEAP form.

Does your department place Academic holds on declared majors prior to each registration period? If yes, what is your departmental policy on releasing advising holds for students currently abroad on UCEAP (e.g. is advising possible via email, skype, etc.)?

Not at this time. 

Do you have any department specific advice for students participating on a UCEAP program in their last term at Berkeley?

Meet with your major and college advisers to ensure that you stay on track to graduate.

Independent Programs Questionnaire

Have any Independent programs been approved by your department and the Study Abroad Advisory board for credit in the major?

No.

Are there any pre-approved courses for your major from other UC summer abroad programs (UCLA, UCD, etc.)?

No.

What is the process to have a course from an Independent study abroad program evaluated for your major?

Please send up to two syllabi via e-mail to Legal Studies Undergraduate Advisor, Lauri La Pointe (Lauri@berkeley.edu) for review and possible approval by the Legal Studies director. The response time frame is usually very reasonable.