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August 3 - 9, 2003 |
Students Learn Italian Law Through Parma Summer Course
John Marshall students took a trip to the market in Parma during their free hours. Their summer coursework was organized by Professor Gianluigi Palombella (in suit and tie) of the University of Parma Faculty of Law. The students were accompanied by Professor Michael Polelle. Enjoying the day are (from left) Byron Thornton, James DiChristofano, Ross Carponelli, Peter Komar, Lisa Rance, Ryan Johnson, Jacqueline Kwilos, Christine Adams, Embeth Demrew (behind Pallombella), Mary Bluma, Bridget Duignan and Jill Certosimo.
John Marshall Professor Michael Polelle organized the fourth study trip to Italy in late spring giving 12 students insights into Italian and European Union law during a week-long "Comparative Legal Studies" program at the University of Parma Faculty of Law.
Polelle organized the trip for May 29 through June 5. He worked in conjunction with Professor Gianluigi Palombella at Parma who organized the lecture speakers. Topics this year included, Italian Family Law, Italian Labor Law, Rules of Civil Procedure in the Italian Legal System, Intellectual Property in Italy, the Role of the Constitutional Court in Italy, Italian Criminal Law and the Italian Constitutional System and the Regional Government Reform. The American perspective on these topics was given by Polelle.
Lectures are given in English, and when necessary, Polelle translates for the John Marshall students. Classes met in the morning, allowing students time to visit cultural and historical sites.
Parma is located in northern Italy in the Po Valley. The city was founded by the Romans in 183 B.C. It was governed by a count-bishop, and later King Charlemagne before it became a free city in the 13th century. Over the following centuries, the city was part of disputed territory between various Italians in the duchy of Milan and the French. It was invaded by Napoleon in 1796, and given to Marie Louise, Napoleon's wife. It was part of the Bourbons until the Kingdom of Piedmont took control and modern Italy was born.
Parma is the home of balsamic vinegar and prosciutto, and the birth place of maestro Arturo Toscanini.
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Schedule of Events
August 5
- LL.M. Program Lunch, Room 1101, 11:00 a.m.
August 14
- Dean Li Meeting, Room 402, 12:00 p.m.
August 15
- Marketing Committee Meeting, Room 402
A complete online listing of events scheduled at The John Marshall Law School can be found at the following URL: http://www.jmls.edu/calendar.htm
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