Jesse Mighton during his exchange term at the University of Hong Kong.


International Exchange


Applying for The Western Law Exchange


Before you Apply. . .


All students are required to attend the exchange information session held in the fall. Application information and partner school requirements will be provided at the session.

Students should research the schools they are interested in attending to determine sessional dates, program structure, etc.
Links to all partner schools are available on the Partner Universities page.

Academic calendars and brochures about the partner schools, along with reports from previous Western exchange participants are available in the Exchange Program Office.

There are a limited number of exchange positions available. Students should understand that, once accepted to participate, they will not be allowed to withdraw from the exchange program except in exceptional circumstances, on medical or compassionate grounds, at the discretion of the Associate Dean (Academic).


Application Process

Application Includes

  • Application form completed on-line, indicating your ranked Host University preferences.
  • Statement of Intent outlining why you want to participate in a Western Law exchange.  In one to two pages, clearly list your exchange choices and provide at least two academic outcomes and two personal outcomes you hope to gain from your exchange experience.  Include information about your background, previous international experiences and languages spoken, as well as reasons for the schools you have selected.  
  • Your up to date resumé.
  • Your Western Law grades, courses and awards printed from Lawsys My Courses screen.
  • Language placement test results (if applicable).
  • Combined Degree Program Review Approval form (if applicable).
  • Payment of the $25 exchange application fee.

Application deadline: Monday January 16, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.

Applications will be accepted in the Exchange Program Office (Rm 17) between 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. on January 16.

Selection Criteria

  • Students must have a minimum "B" grade average and receive no grade of "F" on their transcript.
  • Year of study (Students who will be in third year when on exchange may be given priority.)
  • Grades
  • Destinations chosen.
  • Languages spoken (Testing may be required).
  • Reasons for wanting to participate.

Interview

Applicants may be requested to participate in an interview.

Decisions

Decisions are normally made during the month of February.

  • You will have one week to accept an offer.
  • Signed acceptance forms must be returned to the Exchange Program Office.
  • If placements remain after the first round of offers, a second round of selection and offers will take place.  Students eligible for the second round will be notified by email with more details.

When accepting an exchange placement, students must provide a current official UWO transcript.  The Host University will require additional application materials and/or photos which must be received prior to their deadlines. 

After your application information has been sent to the Host University, you will correspond directly with them regarding housing, course selection and other exchange matters.

"Without question the experience on exchange was the best in my life.  Hong Kong and the South East Asian countries provided an amazing backdrop for the experience of a life time. I learned a lot about Chinese culture and the history of the region, and thoroughly enjoyed immersing myself in a Hong Kong lifestyle."

-- Jesse Mighton, Fall 2010 exchange term at University of Hong Kong

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