This program integrates classroom discussions with government officials and experts practicing law in New York City. Visits to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and other locations provide once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to learn.
During the program, participants will network and meet former and current elected officials and visit firms practicing international law and arbitration. Participants will be taking sessions at the NYC criminal court building taught by a court clerk and will attend real trials. Students will have the opportunity to meet officials from higher education institutions to learn about their opportunities to study an LLM and JD for national and international students in NYC.
New York City Location
New York City offers participants unique opportunities to interact with individuals and locations in the New York metro area. Sites that you will visit include the Statue of Liberty, Top of the Rock, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Program Dates
This program is only offered to high schools or higher education institutions (HEI) with a minimum of 12 students. If you are a school or HEI and would like your students to participate in this program, email us at infonc@manhattan.edu. This program is offered all year, and our team will discuss a date that works for your group.
Sample agenda:
| Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Morning
Session US Government and Politics |
Morning
Session at Federal Reserve Bank of NY |
Morning
Session at New York City Hall
|
Morning
Session Transforming the Urban Economy and Site Visit |
Morning
New York Public Hearing at New York Court
|
Afternoon
Statue of Liberty |
Afternoon
Session at Law and International Relations Firm |
Afternoon
Session at New York Criminal Court and Public Hearing |
Afternoon
Session at Law and International Relations Firm |
Afternoon
Session at Council on Foreign Relations/Similar
|
Optional Evening
Attend JD/LLM Info Session at Local University |
Optional Evening
Top of The Rock |
Optional Evening
Attend Master International Relations Info Session at Local University |
Optional Evening
Cruise around Manhattan |
Optional Evening
Attend JD/LLM Info Session at Local University |
Tuition
One-week program: $2,800
Upon completion, participants receive a certificate of attendance.
Housing (optional)
$1,800
Includes: Double/double room with shared bathroom in a dorm-style location or homestay. And local public transportation (MTA subway and bus).
For international participants that require a visa to enter the U.S., you must have a valid B2 (tourist visa) to participate in this program (we do not sponsor visas for this program).