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Travel: June 14-27, 2019
Course: May 16-July 10, 2019
Spend two weeks in Lisbon, the thriving capital of Portugal! Immerse yourself in the exquisite Portuguese culture while studying Comparative Legal Systems. The program ends with an optional 3-night stay in Peniche and Berlenga island!
In this exciting new program, students get to examine various international legal systems as well as those specific to Portugal and the European Union. In doing so students will become immersed in the Portuguese culture and its legal traditions by examining differences that influence global policy, business systems and business relations. Students will identify and explore not only Portuguese law and its legal systems, but tribal and common law as well as the manner in which the EU affects multi-national business and trade in and out of Portugal. Students will tour the US embassy in Lisbon, the Ministry of Justice, the criminal justice system and embark on many cultural activities!
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Available courses – Students must enroll in the course listed below. Note: Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites.
PLA 4830 – Comparative Law-3 credits
PLA 4949 –
BUL 3320-
Professor: Dr. Deborah Cerminaro Eldridge
Lead faculty contacts
After you submit the application online, we will review your application and e-mail you with details of scheduling your interview with the France program lead faculty, Deborah Cerminaro Eldrdige, (727)791-2783.
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Examining comparative law and learning from local and international dignitaries during study abroad in Portugal. – Hayley Millsaps, SPC Student, Portugal Program, June 2019 Portugal was such an incredible experience and one I will remember for the rest of my life. I already loved to travel, but being able to live like a local in a … Continue reading SPC student builds confidence ‘living like a local’ in Portugal
Spend the summer of 2019 immersed in the exquisite Portuguese culture! This Portugal study abroad program is designed for students seeking to study Comparative Legal Systems. Students will spend two weeks in Lisbon, the capital and the largest city of Portugal, immersed in Portuguese culture! The program ends with an optional 3-night stay in Peniche and … Continue reading Study Abroad in Portugal with St. Petersburg College-Summer 2019!