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PLA 4949 – Paralegal Studies Co-op Work Experience 
BUL 3320 – Transnational Legal Issues for Business
PLA 4830 – Comparative Law
Study Abroad with SPC in Portugal! In this exciting program, students get 3 options, 2 of which allow you to become immersed in Portugal and its culture from 30-60 days (PLA4949 and/or BUL3320), or with the third option (PLA4830) 10 days in a traditional study abroad course. Regardless of the option you choose, you will be ecstatic you made the decision to visit Portugal to study abroad.
Not only will you learn about the differences between Portugal’s legal and business systems, but you’ll make life long friendships and have the opportunity to network with our U.S. Ambassador, and Portuguese students because you will also be enrolled as a student at the University of Catolica, while taking PLA4949 and BUL3320.
As a further plus, you’ll live in a apartment close to local sights and transportation. You’ll become immersed in the Portuguese culture as you identify and explore not only Portuguese law and its legal systems, but the European community as a whole.
Think you can’t afford to study abroad? Scholarships and other ways to fund your study abroad program are available. Explore scholarship options now.
Available courses – Students can enroll in multiple courses but must enroll in at least one of the courses listed below. Note: Please talk to an advisor to ensure you have met all college enrollment requirements AND course prerequisites.
PLA 4949 – Paralegal Studies Co-op Work Experience – 3 credits
BUL 3320 – Transnational Legal Issues for Business – 3 credits
PLA 4830 – Comparative Law-3 credits
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 Portugal 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