LL.M. STUDENT HANDBOOK

Lewis Katz BuiLding LEwiS KATz BUiLDiNg The Lewis Katz Building in University Park, Pennsylvania, opened its doors to students at Penn State University’s Dickinson School of Law and School of international Affairs on January 9, 2009. The $60 million, 114,000 square-foot (10,590.6 square meters) Lewis Katz Building is located off Park Avenue, on Penn State’s main campus. The Lewis Katz Building is home to state-of-the-art classrooms, library, and gathering spaces that enhance students’ opportunities for learning, discussion, and debate. it is equipped with advanced high definition digital audiovisual telecommunications capacity that enables the real-time delivery of classes and programs between the Law School’s Carlisle and University Park campuses and other col - laborative projects and programs with schools and institutions worldwide. The building includes a modern courtroom that is compatible with the latest in courtroom technology, including videoconferencing and electronic evidence display monitors for judges, counsel, jurors, and witnesses. in addition to the courtroom, the Katz Building includes the 250-seat greg Sutliff Auditorium, four specially designed 75-person classrooms, and several seminar rooms.

- 2- LL.M. PROgRAM Penn State Law trains international lawyers for the global mar - ketplace. For more than forty years, LL.M. students from around the world have come to the Law School to advance their careers by studying with our distinguished faculty. Unique program benefits include: •internationally renowned faculty scholars in key areas of U.S., international and transnational law, and other specialized fields of study •experienced faculty advisors who provide personalized guidance on course selection and career options •the ability to design a course of study that meets individual career goals •a practitioner-focused writing and research curriculum especially designed for LL.M. students •an intensive ten-day orientation program •regular interaction with J.D. students through shared classroom experiences, a J.D./LL.M. mentoring program, and profession- ally oriented student activities, including the international Law Society •access to Career Services resources that can assist students with identifying internship and job opportunities

ACADEMiC iNFORMATiON The LL.M. is a one academic year course of study requiring com - pletion of a minimum of 24 credit hours of course work. it is designed to provide lawyers trained outside of the United States with an understanding of the American legal system that will enhance their legal careers. LL.M. students are required to take the following two courses: •introduction to the United States Legal System — this course instructs students in American legal analysis and discourse. in addi - tion to providing students with an overview of the U.S. legal system, the course helps students develop skills in three fundamental areas of United States legal practice: (1) common law legal analysis, (2) case law research, and (3) effective communication of legal analysis. •One case analysis course from the following: Civil Procedure ; Constitutional Law i ; Contracts ; Criminal Law ; Criminal Procedure ; Property ; or Torts . LL.M. students at Penn State Law work with experienced faculty members to develop a course of study that supports their individual

- 3- career goals. Penn State Law's rich curriculum affords LL.M. candi - dates the opportunity to enroll in a variety of diverse courses or to concentrate their studies in any one of the specialized fields of study. The most popular fields among our LL.M. candidates include: •Business Law •Arbitration, Mediation and Negotiation •international and Transnational Law

During orientation, you will have the opportunity to meet with an advisor to assist you in choosing your courses.

UNiVERSiTY PARK, PA University Park is Penn State’s flagship campus and home to a multitude of undergraduate and graduate departments and more than 41,000 students. This stimulating intellectual center is situated in the town of State College, Pennsylvania, and was named in 2006 by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine as one of its “50 Smart Places to Live.” The locale is within driving distance of Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, washington, D.C., and New York City. Commonly known as the home of Joe Paterno and his legendary Nittany Lions, State College boasts an assortment of attractions and entertainment. when you’re not cheering on the Lions at Beaver sta - dium, you can catch your favorite music artists and entertainers at the Bryce Jordan Center; spend an afternoon at the ballpark with the State College Spikes; check out the displays at the University’s Palmer Museum of Art or the HUB-Robeson galleries; take in a the - atrical performance on campus or in downtown State College; take a guided motorboat tour on an underground stream at Penn’s Cave (America’s only all-water cavern); visit the Pennsylvania Military Museum in historic Boalsburg; or just relax with a double scoop at the University’s famous Creamery. The region also offers a broad range of recreational activities and facilities, including [on-campus] recreation facilities such as the Penn State ice Pavilion, beautifully kept golf courses, hiking trails, and the Tussey Mountain Ski Resort. Downtown State College abounds with restaurants, shops, gal - leries, and an active nightlife environment with quality entertain - ment. For more information about the State College community, please visit the web sites listed in the Community information sec - tion at the back of this handbook.

- 4- Palmer Museum of Art photo: Chris Koleno HOUSiNg As with most major university towns, there is a wide range of housing options depending on the budget and the needs of the student. To assist you in your search, the University maintains extensive housing information on its web site at www.hfs.psu.edu/housing. Law students at the University Park location may apply for grad - uate housing at white Course Apartments on-campus community of the University. it offers apartments for both single students and stu - dents with families. A supportive staff and an excellent safety/secu - rity program help to make graduate life easier and more comfort - able. Special activities and programs help residents get to know one another and form friendships that will last a lifetime. Single student apartments house four students per each four bedroom, two bath apartment. Students with families may apply for one, two or three bedroom apartments depending on the family size. Each family housing apartment has its own kitchen and laundry facilities and utilities, phone service, cable and internet access are included in the rent. Because the availability of on campus housing is limited, it is important that you complete a housing application as soon as possible if you are considering on-campus housing. All applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis. For more information and to download an application form, visit the white course Apartment website at http://www.hfs.psu.edu/housing/ graduates/whitecourse/ or http://www.hfs.psu.edu/housing/ graduates/lease.shtml. Those interested in off campus housing, may secure information from the University’s Housing web site at http://www.hfs.psu.edu/ housing/graduates/lease.shtml. Please note, legal agreements for off campus housing are usually for a one-year period starting in August and running through the following July. Some units are unfurnished and most do not include utilities in the monthly rent stated.

TRAVEL TO THE UNiTED STATES You should make your travel arrangements as soon as your visa is approved. The closest airport to the University Park Law School campus is the University Park Airport; airport code SCE. The airport is serviced by Delta, U.S. Airways Express, and United Express. There are daily flights to University Park from airports throughout the region, such as Philadelphia, Detroit, and washington, D.C. Please notify Fiona McCormick, Assistant Director of Admissions, at [email protected] of your travel plans and the date you expect to arrive in State College. You must arrive by the date indicated on your i-20.

- 6- we may be able to arrange for someone from the Law School to pick you up at the University Park Airport or bus station as long as you arrive during the daytime or early evening hours. in order for us to provide this service, you will need to inform us of your time and date of arrival, flight number, and airline well in advance of your arrival.

CLiMATE Pennsylvania has four seasons with an average temperature of about 70°F. (21.1°C). Summer days are hot, 80° to 90°F (26.7° to 32.2°C), and somewhat humid. winter days are cold with infrequent snow, but the weather rarely falls below 0°F (-17.8°C). Autumn and spring days are usually very pleasant, around 60° to 70°F (15° to 21°C) during the day. Rainfall is moderate and relatively evenly dis - tributed throughout the year.

CLOTHiNg Because of the range in seasonal temperatures, you will need suitable clothing for the hot, humid summers and the cold, snowy winters, as well as transitional clothing for the spring and fall seasons. Although Penn State students dress quite casually for classes, you will need to bring along a business suit or other such appropri - ate dress for job interviews and other occasions.

ARRiVAL AT PORT OF ENTRY Depending on where you enter the United States, you will obtain either an i-94 card or an Automated i-94 Arrival/Departure card. while on the airplane, you may receive an Admission and Departure Card (i-94) to complete. There are instructions in the air - line magazine on how to complete the card. Follow the instructions carefully, making sure that your name matches your i-20. All family members accompanying you will complete their own i-94 cards with their own names and information. An Automated i-94 card looks similar to your boarding pass. it is generated while you are overseas and will be given to you with your boarding pass, along with a brochure containing information about entering the United States. Do not mistake this for unneces - sary reading material. when you arrive at your port of entry, present the following doc - uments to the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer: • Passport with valid and appropriate visa • i-20 (original not photocopies - these may be in a sealed envelope)

- 7- • Entire i-94 • Financial documents Once your inspection is complete, the CBP officer will return the stamped i-20 to you. in addition, the officer will separate sections of the i-94 and return the Departure Card section to you, usually in your passport. if you were issued an Automated i-94, the officer will “read” the i-94 Arrival Card of your Port of Entry to electronically confirm your arrival. The officer will then return your i-94, passport, and financial documents. Before you leave the passport control area, ensure that you have your i-20, i-94 Departure Card, passport, and financial documents. Make sure that both your i-20 and your i-94 are stamped with the correct arrival date and that your name is spelled correctly on the i- 94. Any problems with these documents are very difficult to fix once you have left the control area. The i-94 card is very important. if you lose this card, you cannot have an assistantship or work until you receive a replacement. The cost to replace this card is $320. You are required to surrender this card when you exit the United States.

AT THE AiRPORT if you need to convert money after entry into the United States, please do so at your airport of entry, (for most students this is San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, or washington, D.C.), as you will not be able to exchange money at the University Park Airport. Make sure that you have a sufficient amount of U.S. currency to last until you can establish a bank account. wHEN YOU ARRiVE iN TOwN Please contact Brenda Johnson in Room 304 of the Lewis Katz Building to let her know of your arrival. Ms. Johnson can be reached at 814-867-2373 or e-mail her at [email protected]. it is important for you to contact her as soon as possible after your arrival as there are often reading assignments required for the orientation. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

HEALTH iNSURANCE Health insurance is required for all Penn State University inter - national students. Before your class registration can be finalized, you must either purchase a Penn State medical insurance policy or show evidence of an acceptable alternative for you and all accompanying dependants (spouse and/or children). Most alternative policies do

- 8- not meet Penn State’s waiver standards. For more information on Penn State’s mandatory health insurance, please see http://www.international.psu.edu/iss/health_info_p.html.

MEDiCAL CARE Medical care on campus is available at University Health Services (UHS), the student health center. For more information about available services and how to access them, visit the UHS web site at http://www.sa.psu.edu/uhs. After-hours emergency care is available at the local hospital. iMMUNizATiON REqUiREMENTS Penn State requires adequate immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella for all full-time, degree-seeking students. Students who are from high-risk countries for tuberculosis (TB) as defined by the Centers for Disease Control are required to schedule an appointment with a University Health Services nurse to be screened for TB. Students who will be living in University- owned housing are required by Pennsylvania law to either be immu - nized against meningococcal disease (meningitis) or complete a waiver of exemption. Additional information can be found at http://www.sa.psu.edu/uhs/internationalstudents/immunizations.cfm . After you arrive on campus and register for your first semester, University Health Services (UHS) will e-mail you through your Penn State account with directions on reporting your immunization and medical history. Students identified as high risk for TB will be eligi - ble to schedule an appointment at that time. Be sure to bring your medical records with you, including immu - nization records and prescriptions for any medications you are taking .

FiNANCES/ESTABLiSHiNg A BANK ACCOUNT we recommend that any money you bring or send from any country outside the United States be in the form of travelers checks, payable in U.S. dollars. According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, there is no limit to the amount of U.S. or foreign coins, currency, traveler’s checks, money orders, and negotiable instru - ments or securities in bearer forms that you can bring into or take out of the United States. However, if you do bring into the United States or send out of the United States, or cause to be brought in or send out by mail or other means, more than $10,000 on any occasion, or if you receive more than that amount, you must file a report (Customs Form 4790)

- 9- with U.S. Customs (Currency & Foreign Transactions Reporting Act, 31 U.S.C. 1101, et seq.). Reporting transportation of funds above $10,000 should not incur additional tax penalties or cause other sig - nificant costs.

BANKiNg Most students use a bank checking account to handle their money by writing checks against the account to pay bills, buy text - books, withdraw cash, and send money safely in the mail. it is best to establish an account after you arrive in the country. Be sure to bring sufficient cash or travelers checks to sustain you for at least two months. it may take two weeks to a month, and sometimes even longer, before you will be able to write checks. There are many banks located in downtown State College. For a partial list of banks with addresses, see the Community information section. Most banks have competitive interest rates (savings accounts only), free checking accounts, etc. You will need to check with each individual bank for details. in order to establish an account, most banks require the following: • Beginning balance (minimum amount varies for all banks) • Passport The Penn State Employees Federal Credit Union branch office is located on the first floor of the Hetzel Union Building (HUB).

POST AND MAiLiNgS Letters and packages must be mailed at a U.S. Post Office loca - tion. On campus they may be mailed at the McAllister Building, downtown State College on Fraser Street.

TRAVEL You may travel anywhere in the United States without any travel restrictions being placed upon you. However, if you plan to travel internationally, please contact the Office of international Student Services at least three weeks in advance of your departure. Your i-20 must be signed by an international student advisor prior to you leav - ing the United States.

PASSPORT Always keep your passport extended so it is valid at least six months into the future. This is particularly important if you plan to seek an extension of stay or if you plan to travel.

- 10 - TRANSPORTATiON Campus facilities and neighboring communities are either with - in walking distance or accessible by public transportation. Owning a private automobile is not necessary, although many students do pur - chase a bicycle, new or used. Bus (local) — The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) provides the local bus service around campus and in town. CATA also provides extensive bus routes throughout the Centre County region. See www.catabus.com for more information. Bus (long-distance) — if you plan to travel outside of State College by bus, the greyhound bus system offers services to various locations across the country. You can access their schedules at www.greyhound.com. For service to Philadelphia and New York City, students can use the “gotoBus.” For more information, visit www.gotobus.com. Penn State also operates a weekly bus service— the Happy Valley Express—to New York City. Buses depart State College on Friday with return service on Monday. For more informa - tion, visit www.transportation.psu.edu/psu2nyc. Air — The University Park Airport is located on Fox Hollow Road, approximately 5.5 miles from State College and the Penn State University campus. Additional information can be found on their web site at www.statecollegeairport.org. Taxi — There are a few companies that provide local taxi service. Please reference the Useful Telephone Numbers section at the back of this handbook. Car — There are several car rental agencies in the downtown State College/Airport area. Please see the Community information section for more information. if you plan to drive, you will need to obtain an international Driving Permit prior to your arrival in the United States. You will need to bring both the international Driving Permit and your home country’s driver’s license. Please note an international Driving Permit expires after one year. iNTERNATiONAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Optional Practical Training — After you have completed your course of study at Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law, you are eli - gible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). You are respon - sible for securing employment; however, Career Services can assist you with your search. You should review the rules and regulations governing international students at www.international.psu.edu/. if you have additional questions regarding your visa and/or OPT and have already spoken to a representative in the international

- 11 - Student Services Office at University Park, please contact Fiona McCormick at [email protected] or Professor Karen Bysiewicz at [email protected]. Some students are able to perform hourly research for a profes - sor during their law studies. in this case, we recommend ten hours per week or less.

TAx PREPARATiON if you work during the school year or through OPT, you must file a tax return for each year you receive wages. For example, if you worked as a research assistant in December 2010 and participate in OPT from May to August 2011, you must file tax returns for both 2010 and 2011. The Law School has a free tax clinic, and they will be able to assist you in filing your return. You will receive your wage statements sometime in January and must file a tax return by April 15 of that year. Please allow yourself ample time to complete and file the return before the April 15 deadline.

SOCiAL SECURiTY NUMBER in order to work and be paid in the United States, you must apply for a Social Security card. Please keep in mind that you will need to show proof of employment before applying for a Social Security card. The Social Security Administration will not give you a Social Security number without proof of employment. Nonresident aliens, such as international students and scholars, who need a U.S. Social Security number to work are required to submit identification that is at least one year old and shows the applicant’s date of birth. if the applicant’s passport is less than a year old, another piece of identification, in addition to the applicant’s passport, is required. This additional information must be: • at least one year old • include the date of birth • be issued in a name exactly matching the name on the passport. Assuming all three of these criteria are met, examples of other identification may include a birth certificate, national identity card, driver’s license, or student identification. The identification docu - ment must be original; an official translation should be included where appropriate. The Social Security Administration Office is located at 901 University Drive, State College, PA, 814-238-5035.

- 12 - USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Emergency/Medical Police Emergency: 911 (on-campus or off-campus) Health Emergency: 911 University Police Services: 863-1111 University Health Services: Appointments: 863-0774 (charges may be billed to your student account) Advice Nurse (available 24/7): 863-4463

Penn State white Course Apartments (graduate on-campus housing): 814-865-6025 international Student Advisers: 814-865-6348 or e-mail [email protected]

Local Numbers Taxi by Handy Delivery: 353-6001 AA Transit inc: 231-8294 Nittany Express: 867-7647 CATA bus: 238-7643 Avis Rental Car: 237-9750 Hertz Rental Car: 237-1782 National Rental Car: 237-1771

COMMUNiTY iNFORMATiON Off-campus Housing web sites Helpful student resources and discounts including housing information: http://www.statecollege.com/apartments/ http://www.apartmentsstatecollege.com/ http://www.heritagerealtystatecollege.com/ http://www.toftreesapartments.com/ http://www.gnrealty.com/statecollegeapartments.html http://www.apartmentstore.com/state-college/ http://www.rentwestsidevillage.com/

web Sites For State College & Surrounding Areas State College information: www.statecollege.com Local news and information: www.centredaily.com Chamber of Business and industry of Centre County: www.cbicc.org/ Downtown State College: www.downtownstatecollege.com/

- 13 - Happy Valley Visitors’ guide: www.happyvalley.com/Visitorsguide/visitorsguide.cfm

international Student Organizations The Penn State student organizations directory: http://www.sa.psu.edu/usa/studentactivities/search.asp international Programs: http://www.international.psu.edu/ Nationality clubs and programs: http://www.international.psu.edu/international_students/ nationality_clubs_programs.htm international Students Council: http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/isc/

Other Recreation Resources Bryce Jordan Center: http://www.bjc.psu.edu/ State College spikes: http://www.statecollegespikes.com Penn State ice Pavilion: http://php.scripts.psu.edu/dept/ice_pavilion/index.php

Local Banks Citizens Bank: 122 w. College Avenue (234-6311) or 345 E. Beaver Street (234-6481) M & T Bank: 234 E. College Avenue (234-5151) Nittany Bank: 116 E. College Avenue (234-7320) Northwest Savings Bank: 204 w. Beaver Avenue (237-6854) Omega Bank: 117 S. Allen Street (237-7641) PNC Bank: 122 E. College Avenue (231-1676) Sovereign Bank: 216 w. College Avenue (861-9361)

Food & Household items giant Food Stores: 2222 E. College Avenue or 255 Northland Center, N. Atherton Street McClanahans: 116 S. Allen Street The granary (organic and natural foods): 2766 west College Avenue wal-Mart Super Centers and Pharmacy: 1665 N. Atherton Street or 373 Benner Pike wegmans: 345 Colonnade Boulevard weis Markets: 560 westerly Parkway, 1471 Martin Street or 110 Rolling Ridge Road

- 14 - international Markets Dragon Land (Asian): 2081 S. Atherton Street (867-6110) East European Market: 2110 N. Atherton Street (867-5220) Far Corners Oriental Market: 1101 N. Atherton Street (237-5553) international Market: 328 S. Allen Street (238-7679) Krishan indian grocery Store: 230A w. College Avenue (237-4118) That Oriental Store (primarily Asian): 451 Railroad Avenue (234-3011)

Restaurants For a list of local restaurants see www.statecollege.com.

Movie Theaters Cinema 5: 116 Heister Street (237-7647) Cinema 6: (across from the Nittany Mall): Benner Pike (237-1997) Premier Theater (past Nittany Mall): Benner Pike (861-5006)

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