Spanish Language / Law and Diversity Program
February 15–20, 2009
Se Habla…La Paz Spanish Language School
La Paz, Baja California South, Mexico
The Spanish Language / Law and Diversity Program is designed with a dual purpose:
1. To help defense lawyers improve Spanish language skills needed to communicate legal concepts with Hispanic clients;
2. To better understand the distinctions between the Mexican and American justice systems and the expectations Mexican clients have when they are involved in the American justice system.
Education
Each morning there are two hours of grammar and two hours of legal presentations, both tailored to the Spanish proficiency level of the student. The Spanish lessons are presented in small groups of 4 to 6 students and there is usually an hour or two of homework each day. The legal presentations are taught by Mexican lawyers and focus on the workings of the Mexican justice system. Two afternoons will be filled with on-site visits to correctional facilities, courts, juvenile facilities or similar experiences. There will be an opportunity to talk with judges, law enforcement, correctional officials, defense lawyers, prosecutors and others in the Mexican justice system. The Oregon Bar has approved prior programs for 24 hours of CLE credit including diversity credit. We anticipate similar approval in 2009.
Travel / Lodging
There are regular flights into La Paz or you can choose to fly into Los Cabos and rent a car. There are reasonably priced hotel lodging options available and an incredible “home-stay” option that includes lodging in a family residence and two meals a day for about $150 for seven nights. You can also arrange travel extensions on both the front and back end of the program to accommodate vacation plans or additional Spanish classes with Se Habla (Se Habla offers a ten percent tuition discount for additional Spanish classes for participants and guests).
OCDLA is again working with Tom Cronkrite at TravelPro to offer transportation and lodging packages. Call Tom at (1-866-611-3785) or email him for details.
Guaranteeing Your Spot
Enrollment is limited to 25 participants and this program has filled up the past two years.
Pay tuition deposit now ($250).
Pay tuition in full now ($1,395).
Pay balance now ($1,145), due November 17, 2008.
Total balance due by November 17, 2008.
$250 deposit is refundable until October 1, 2008, minus $25.
Cost
$1,395 tuition includes: orientation, five days of Spanish instruction and lectures, helpful written material, morning snacks, transportation to on-site visit locations and an OCDLA hosted group dinner on Thursday.
Tuition does not include: airfare, hotel accommodations, other meals or personal expenses.
Total cost, including tuition, will run between $2,300 and $2,800. |
