Italian Consumer Protection Summer School in Udine

Key Information

Information

Application Deadline: 19/02/24 at 9:00 am

Opportunity type: Academic-led trips

Faculty: Business and Law

Ref: 10008424

Dates

Departure Date: 14/07/24

Return Date: 20/07/24

Costs

£260: the estimated cost for flights and transfers (excluding any support). Students will also be required to pay for: visits, food and drink, visa (if applicable)

Funding

DMU Global Bursary: £150

Booking

Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided for free in the university halls of residence

Travel: Flights will be booked independently by students (£150-200)

Contact

General Enquiries: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk

Trip Lead: Martin Morgan-Taylor - Mart@dmu.ac.uk

How to pay

Payment details: Students will be required to book and pay for their own flights (and transfers) to Udine upon receipt of the DMU Global bursary.

Carbon Levy

Student contribution: To offset the carbon emissions from the flight for this trip there is a £3 Carbon Levy for this trip. Information about how this Levy will be used can be found here.

Eligibility

Third year Law students who are either currently studying LLBP3007 (Commercial Law) or have previously studied LLBP2047/8 (Private/Public Consumer Law) in their second year are eligible to participate on this opportunity. There is a maximum of 5 places available. Students are recommended to check the eligibility criteria before applying.

 

Please note, if you have already participated on or been accepted for a DMU Global overseas trip between September 2023 and August 2024 you are not eligible to apply for this opportunity.

 

Students are recommended to apply for no more than 2 overseas opportunities. Further application submissions will not be considered.

About

Trip description

In cooperation with University of Udine, DMU has been sending students to this summer school since it started in 2008. Students will attend a week of learning, with students from other universities across Europe including Romania, Hungary, and Serbia.

There are daytime classes during the working week, including group work concerning international consumer legal matters. Lectures are largely delivered by colleagues from the universities attending the summer school, with one or two guest lectures. The trip offers working and socialising with students from other countries, as well as the ability to explore local places in Italy.

In addition to the academic benefits, students will receive free accommodation in the University halls of residence, with lunch and evening meals also included at no additional cost. The accommodation is located just 5 minutes from the teaching buildings and food court, with the city centre being a further 15-minute walk from campus.


Learning objectives

Participating in a DMU Global opportunity can help you develop a range of skills and competencies that enhance your studies. Through participation in this Summer School we expect that students will have:

  • Understanding the broad concepts and legal traditions of European consumer protection
  • Learning through group work and independent research concerning European consumer law
  • Obtaining a greater understanding of the European civil law traditions
  • Developing interpersonal skills for working with people from other countries

Cultural activities

During periods of free time, students will be free to explore the old city of Udine. There will also be the opportunity to take a 90-minute train journey to visit the historic city of Venice. Alternatively, students can choose to take a local bus to the nearest beach at Grado, or stopping off just before the beach at the ancient Roman town of Aquileia to view the remains.

Throughout the summer school there will be a mix of structured and informal social activities for DMU students to get to know their European counterparts and builds links and networks and many students in the past have done.

Visa Information

Due to various external factors and an unprecedented demand for international travel, there are significant delays in visa processing, as well as very limited availability of application appointment slots for some countries and embassies.

We recommend that you take all appropriate steps to secure a visa as soon as practically possible, and to notify DMU Global if you face any issues. It is your responsibility to meet the entry requirements of the country you are travelling to. Failing to do so may mean that you’re liable for the costs incurred to the university (including repayment of the DMU Global bursary).