Study Abroad

Summer 2026 Study Abroad Program in Seville, Spain

Join us for an immersive four-week legal education experience in Seville, Spain—a city where centuries of legal tradition meet contemporary global law. Our 2026 program offers an extraordinary opportunity to earn 6 credits while studying Business Organizations and International Human Rights (Human Trafficking) in one of Europe's most captivating cities.

The Summer 2026 program will take place on June 1 through 26, 2026.

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• Important Dates

  Application Opens: December 1, 2025
  Priority Deadline: February 15, 2026
  Final Deadline: March 15, 2026
  Pre-Departure Orientation: May 1, 2026
  
  Program Dates: June 1-26, 2026

• Course Descriptions

  Two Specialized Courses (6 Credits Total)

  Our 2026 program features two intensive 3-credit courses designed to provide substantive knowledge, practical skills, infused with international and comparative perspectives:

  Business Organizations (Law 7930 - Special Topics, 3 credits)

  Professor Antony Page
  Professor of Law and Dean Emeritus, Florida International University College of Law

  This intensive course provides comprehensive coverage of business entities in both domestic and international contexts. Students will explore:

  • Corporate formation, governance, and fiduciary duties
  • Agency, partnerships, and limited liability companies
  • Choice of organizational form and limited liability principles
  • Comparative perspectives on business law across jurisdictions
  • Value creation strategies for business lawyers
  • Bar examination preparation topics

  Note: This course satisfies the Business Organizations requirement for FIU Law students.

  International Human Rights: Combating Human Trafficking (Law 6263, 3 credits)

  Professor Maria Desiree Suarez
  Assistant Professor of Legal Skills & Values, Florida International University College of Law

   This course will examine the global fight against human trafficking through multiple legal lenses:

  • International treaties and enforcement mechanisms
  • Comparative analysis of U.S., Spanish, and EU anti-trafficking laws
  • Criminal law, immigration, and labor law intersections
  • Corporate accountability and supply chain compliance
  • Technology's role in both facilitating and combating trafficking

  Victim protection and survivor-centered approaches

• Program Structure
  • Schedule: Classes meet Monday through Thursday, ending by 3:30 PM
  • Format: Interactive seminars with guest lectures from University of Seville faculty
  • Activities: Site visits to Spanish courts, legal institutions, and cultural landmarks
  • Language: All instruction in English (optional Spanish activities available)
  • Grading: Subject to upper-level normalization per FIU Law academic regulations
• Highlights

  Academic Excellence

  • ABA-approved program ensuring full credit transferability
  • Expert instruction from experienced FIU Law faculty
  • Guest lectures by Spanish legal scholars and practitioners
  • Comparative law methodology emphasizing practical applications

  Professional Development

  • Networking opportunities with Spanish legal professionals
  • Visits to Spanish legal institutions
  • International law firm presentations and career guidance
  • Certificate of completion from FIU Law

  Cultural Immersion

  • Guided tours of Seville's historic city centre and other landmarks
  • Flamenco performances and traditional Andalusian experiences
  • Excursion to Cádiz and possibly other Spanish cities
  • Free time for independent European travel
• Eligibility & Requirements

  Who Can Apply?

  • Students who have completed their first year at any ABA-accredited law school
  • Students in good academic standing
  • International students with an appropriate visa status

  Application Requirements

  • Completed online application through FIU Study Abroad portal
  • Valid passport for travel to Spain
  • Official law school transcript
  • Personal or phone interview
  • Attendance at mandatory pre-departure orientation (by May 1, 2026)
• Program Costs & Financial Aid

  Tuition & Fees (Payable to FIU)

  Tuition (6 credits): $4,500
  Registration Fee (non-refundable): $275
  Travel Insurance (mandatory): $195

  Total FIU Costs: $4,970

  Estimated Personal Expenses*

  Housing & Meals: $1,500
  Round-trip Airfare (Miami-Seville): $1,200
  Personal & Miscellaneous: $500
  Estimated Personal Total: $3,200
  Total Estimated Program Cost: $8,170

  *Individual expenses vary. Participants arrange their own travel and accommodations with program guidance.

  Financial Aid

  FIU Law Students

  Contact the Office of Financial Aid:
  Location: RDB 1044
  Phone: 305-348-8006
  Email: lawfinaid@fiu.edu 

  Visiting Students

  Check with your home institution's financial aid office for federal loan eligibility, consortium agreements, and institutional funding opportunities.

• How to Apply

  Step 1: Online Registration
  Complete the online application at the FIU Study Abroad Portal.
  Apply Now

  Step 2: Submit Documents
  Upload all required documents as specified in the application portal.

  Step 3: Pay Registration Fee
  Submit the non-refundable $275 registration fee online through the FIU Law Shop or in person at the International & Graduate Studies Office (RDB 2073).
  Submit Fee Online

  Step 4: Complete Interview
  Participate in a personal or phone interview with program administrators.

  Step 5: Health Insurance
  Pay the mandatory $195 travel insurance fee when prompted in My.FIU

  Additional Steps for Non-FIU Students

  Request and complete the Visiting Student Application from lawregistrar@fiu.edu. Your home institution's registrar must submit the completed form with required documents to lawregistrar@fiu.edu, copying Lisbeth D'Lima (ldlima@fiu.edu).

• Health and Safety

  FIU Law's 2026 Study Abroad Program in Seville will follow the health and safety precautions set forth by FIU via it's program Panther Protecting Panthers and by the University of Seville. The program will abide by any additional measures that may be issued by the universities and government agencies in Spain and the United States.

  Should the University suspend, change, or make a substitution to a study abroad program based on the best interests of participants, including in cases of emergency or threats to health, safety, or security refunds of costs or fees will be made in accordance with published FIU policies and only if the funds are uncommitted and/or recoverable.

  Payments made directly to an airline, travel agency or any third party are not recoverable by the University and cannot be refunded or reimbursed.