Berlin is laden with historical charm, a vast sprawling city with pockets of attractions dotted all over, from the old streets of East Berlin where little has changed in fifty years to the grand architecture of Museum-sinsel and Unter den Linden. Visitors will be pleasantly surprised by Berlin today, where one may find everything from authentic beer halls and old Soviet era haunts, to buzzing style bars and Latino nightclubs. Today's quintessential Berlin experience is to laze through a summer day in the Tiergarten with the rabble of construction just out of earshot, sipping on a chilled pilsner beer while you witness a city reinventing itself as one of the great European capitals.

Lawyers and law students who specialize in international law, and who have a need to speak the German language for professional purposes will find Berlin an ideal place to study. The formation of the EU provides a great example of how international cooperation can stimulate growth and provides an interesting case study for international law. AmeriSpan’s German for Law program combines group German language immersion lessons with private, specialized training focused on German legal vocabulary and common expressions. The course can be customized to meet your specific professional needs and we recommend that participants have at least a low intermediate level of German language proficiency to benefit the most from the program.

• Minimum German Level: Mid Intermediate (if zero, add 10-12 weeks of regular German before course)

Participants: Lawyers, judges, court officials, clerks, law students. Mostly from US and Europe, but also from Asia and Latin America. Average age 25 but ranges from 16 to 76.

Other: A campus with 5 buildings located in the trendy borough of Prenzlauer Berg, close to cafes and restaurants. 40 classrooms, media center with internet access and wireless internet, cafeteria, travel help desk, and bicycle rental. 5 minute walk to the Metro station. Capacity 200 students/day.

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