Program & Application Guidelines

Application Guidelines

A complete program application includes the following documentation:

Inter national Visitor Application Form
Exchange Visitor Application Form
Curriculum vitae
Statement of research objectives: Please indicate where you learned about WCL's International Visitors Program
Letter of reference from employer or institution;
Official TOEFL score report (minimum 240, 250 preferred)
$55 application fee (payable by money order or a U.S. bank-issued check, made to "Washington College of Law")

APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Fall Semester and summer session - March 15
Spring semester - September 15

Successful applicants will have a strong academic background, a focused research proposal, and proficient English language skills.

DATES OF PROGRAM
International Scholars may choose the dates of their visit, which tend to range between three and 12 months, however it is strongly recommended that the dates correspond with WCL's academic calendar.

ORIENTATION
International Scholars will meet with the International Programs Coordinator, who will be his/her contact throughout his/her research period upon his/her arrival to D.C. In addition, he/she will meet with International Student & Scholar Services regarding J-1 visa issues. Tours of the library and law school facilities are provided. Finally, individualized computer training sessions are also offered.

UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
International Scholars are provided with an AU ID card and access to our state-of-the-art library for research, telephone service (excluding long distance), computer labs and meeting rooms. Carrels in the library may be available for individual work space. Parking permits may be purchased on arrival.

PROGRAM COST
Participants in this program pay a monthly program fee of $250 (each month), and are responsible for covering their own expenses for travel, accommodations, and any related fees (i.e. visa fees and health insurance.) A minimum of US$1,600 per month should be considered for living expenses (additional proof of finances needed for dependants.) Health coverage is required for visitors and their dependants.

The International Legal Studies Program administers the International Visiting Scholars Program in consultation with the Office of the Dean, the Office of Grants and Programs, the Pence Law Library, and the International Student and Scholar Services Office.