The Asper International Program on Israeli Law and Society (Mishpatim)

This three-week seminar offers Canadian law or business students an overview of the contemporary Israeli legal system and an introduction to the major social and economic challenges affecting Israel in recent years. As a student, you will compare and contrast the Israeli experience to the Canadian one, as many issues that affect Israel apply to Canada as well.

Through guest lectures by leading academics and successful professionals, you’ll explore topics like Israel as the start-up nation, the rise of Israel as a world leader in high-tech innovation, and the challenges of integrating immigrants, refugees, and minority groups into the mainstream economy.

Structure

This is an intensive three-week seminar made up of lectures and field trips.

Course Components

• Field trips to the Knesset, the Supreme Court, and the Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum
• Visits to offices of international high-tech business enterprises and innovative start-ups in Tel Aviv
• Assigned readings and class participation
• Guest lectures from local experts
• Final exam (or final paper, depending on home university’s requirements)

View the syllabus or visit the University of Manitoba program page for more details about the program.

You’ll be invited to participate in a wide array of trips, tours, and activities offered by the Office of Student Life. With extracurricular field trips, you’ll build your own unique impressions and memories of Jerusalem and Israel.

While residing in HebrewU dormitories with other international and Israeli students, you’ll have a chance to form new friendships and get involved in campus life. A team of multilingual Israeli students, called madrichim, is also there to help you adjust to your new surroundings and give you tips on things to do. Learn more about student life at HebrewU.

Application deadline: TBD

Please note: 

• The application deadline includes the submission of all application documents.

Deposit deadline: TBD

Arrive on campus: TBD

Program length: Three weeks

Program fee: TBD

Application fee: TBD

Deposit: TBD

Housing*: TBD

*Housing will be at the Maiersdorf Faculty Club in double rooms

All Canadian participants are eligible for a1800$ USD scholarship for this program. Please email mlamb@hebrewu.org for details.

Students must arrange and pay for transportation to Israel, along with meals and other living expenses.

Learn more about fees, cost of living, and paying for the program. A generous subsidy is available to Canadian law school students, provided by private Canadian donors.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships based on demonstrated need or merit are available.

This course is open to the University of Manitoba’s Robson Hall law students, Asper School of Business students, and law students across Canada. Students from other countries are also welcome to apply.