Student Testimonials

“Overall the Geneva-Leuven program gave me such a great experience - it was just the right balance between ensuring you learn new and interesting topics and knowledge while giving you time to explore Europe with all its remarkable beauty and culture. Coming from New Zealand, the program was really useful for me in its comparative approach between European and American law as it allowed me to engage with jurisdictions I've only had minimal exposure to in the past. I discovered so many new and interesting topics I'd have loved to engage with through a research dissertation. We also had the opportunity to learn from some really enthusiastic, engaging and knowledgeable lecturers. The site visits allowed us to see theories learnt in class in action - I was particularly impressed with the opportunity we got to sit in on a European Court of Justice hearing and to watch it in action.” - Yu Sian Tan, University of Auckland Faculty of Law, Auckland, New Zealand

"The program's structure and organization is its greatest and most unique feature. The program is delicately balanced to maximize one's time both in the classroom and at local organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS. Knowledge gained through lectures is built and expanded upon during organizational visits that yield a thorough comprehension of current global health issues. It is not possible, from both a legal and public policy perspective, to get a more thorough understanding of the significant health issues facing the world today than through the Seton Hall Geneva Program." - Elias Vargas, Seton Hall Law '13

"The first two weeks of the Program were spent in Leuven, Geneva, where the mornings largely consisted of classes on European Union Law, followed by afternoons spent in Brussels visiting all arms of the EU institutions. As a university town and with our accommodation centrally located, Leuven also offered plenty by way of socialising in the evenings at one of the many student bars situated around the old town square.

"From there we transferred to Geneva, Switzerland, for the larger portion of the Program, focussing on public health and intellectual property. Similar to the schedule in Belgium, classes were held by expert guest lecturers at the Université de Genève in the morning, followed by afternoons at UN institutions, including the WHO, WTO, WIPO and UNAIDS. Again, ample time was available for exploring Geneva, greater Switzerland as well as neighbouring European countries. Particular highlights included afternoon swims in Lake Geneva and the river Rhone, hiking in the nearby mountains and a music festival in France.

"As a non-European student, the opportunity to study EU Law in Belgium in an environment that incorporates lectures and debates from current EU institution members is a uniquely insightful experience unavailable elsewhere. Likewise, working on case studies with experts in the field at the international organizations in Geneva and attending classes held by specialised Professors offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to further develop knowledge and interest in these lively areas of international law. - Frederica O'Meara, University of Melbourne, Melbourne Law School, Melbourne, Australia

"Incredibly well run program, with awesome speakers as well as great faculty staff. Really opened my eyes in terms of legal opportunities abroad, it was great to have a bunch of like minded students to work with, with many friendships made. It was incredible to see the EU, the UN institutions and my particular favorite- the European courts of Justice in Luxembourg; experiences that are very rare and humbling coming all the way from New Zealand! It was great to really be in the midst of the action. Fantastic central locations made weekend travelling easy, the extra trips organised by the staff were the best. Highly recommended!" - Hannah Bierre, Otago University Faculty of Law, New Zealand

Geneva is a different world! Natural beauty everywhere. I felt pretty good to wake up to the beautiful view of the French mountains every morning!- Jessica L. Zamora, Seton Hall Law '13

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