The University is a pleasant walk from the ancient Acropolis and the lively outdoor cafes of the nineteenth century quarter known as the Plaka. The Aegean Sea and the ferry to the Greek Islands are a subway ride away. Classes are taught by Temple and University of Athens professors and other prominent Greek lawyers who have taught in the program for many years. The three courses offered in the 1999 session provide an in-depth understanding of the Greek legal system, which is a civil law system, and the functioning of the European Community, of which Greece is a member. Classroom lectures are reinforced with visits to Parliament, the criminal courts and other places of interest.
Students can take up to six semester hours or nine quarter hours.
The University building where the program is located is an excellent example of neo-classical Greek architecture. The classrooms are comfortable, and some are air-conditioned. Study rooms are available for student use. Students can have a coffee, frappe, or a quick meal in the student cafeteria, or wander over to one of the numerous outdoor cafes within walking distance. Students will meet informally with judges of the Greek Supreme Court, Supreme Administrative Court and other members of the Greek legal community at a reception organized by the program.