Granada, Spain

Imagine spending springtime in Spain while earning credit towards your LL.B. degree!

In 2008 the University of Granada Faculty of Law the University of Alberta Faculty of Law established a spring session three-credit course: Law 599: Comparative and European Union Law in Spain.  Taught in English by University of Alberta Law Professors, the course is held each spring in Granada, Spain and is open to all current Canadian law students. 

In 2011 the course is scheduled May 9 – 26. 

The main objectives of this three week intensive course are to:

1. assist in developing an understanding of the core aspects and principles of comparative law and European Union (EU) law;

(2) provide a deeper understanding of civil law systems, with particular application to the Spanish and Latin American civil law systems and their differences from common law systems;

(3) develop a greater appreciation of the historical, political and cultural influences on a legal system, with particular application to Spain; and 

(4) explore the practical aspects of the Spanish civil law system and law practice through field trips to e.g. courts, the penitentiary.

Current UofA Law students can obtain more information in the Student Services office.  The application form and more information are available here. 

Canadian non-UofA law students must first obtain visiting student status through the Registrar’s Office. Students must then complete the Application Form and Waiver and mail to:

Wayne Renke
128 Law Centre, Faculty of Law
111 Street & 89 Avenue
Edmonton, AB  T6G 2H5 

Students will be notified of their participation in the course by February 1st each year.  A mandatory course orientation will be scheduled for March which will cover finer details including an orientation and welcome reception upon arrival in Granada, travel and personal safety information, and course material.

More detailed information can be found on the Current Students section of the website. 

Useful Websites

1) University of Granada Faculty of Law (for photos of law school and University
(“fotografías”), etc; Guide for Foreign Students (“Guía del estudiante extranjero”, in English) has useful information on a stay in Granada): www.ugr.es/~wderecho/

2) University of Granada (click on UK flag to get English version description of the University): www.ugr.es

3) University of Granada Centro de Lenguas Modernas (for intensive Spanish courses held in June 2008, accommodation information, etc.): www.clm-granada.com

4) Hostel Costa Azul (built in early 1900s in traditional Spanish style with central patio, walking distance to classroom, central town centre, internet access. Please note that accommodation reservations have been made by University and costs included in tuition charge): www.hostalcostaazul.com

5) The Alhambra and Generalife (extensive Islamic palace and garden complex):
http://www.alhambradegranada.org/default_en.asp (Click on UK flag)

6) Other tourist information on Granada and surrounding region in Andalusia (near Sierra Nevada mountains, 1 hour from Mediterranean, 3 hours to Seville, Cordoba):
www.andalucia.com/cities/granada.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granada

http://granadainfo.com/english.htm

www.aboutgranada.com/