Introduction
The University of Augsburg offers the Augsburg Summer Program to international foreign students to join German practicing lawyers and German postgraduate law students for a unique studying experience for a six-week intensive course.
The intention of this Program is to impart knowledge in the basic framework of transnational Economic Law through lectures and examination courses in order to meet the increasing requirements of companies and law firms in this field. All of the lectures and talks will be offered in English.
In 2011 the Augsburg Summer Program will take place between
June 20th and July 29th
Take part and earn up to nine credits!
Why should you study European Economic Law?
Economic Law in the European Union is increasingly governed by rules from Brussels (e.g. Unfair Competition Law, Capital Market Law, Consumer Protection Law, Anti-Trust Law)
Importance for American Business Lawyers: 
- The EU is America´s largest trading partner
- EU Institutions are able to stop U.S. mergers (e.g. Honeywell-GE)
- Competition of legal systems (DaimlerChrysler incorporated under European Law)
- EU may influence business behaviour of U.S. companies by imposing fines for unfair competition (e.g. Microsoft)
Some good reasons to join the summer program
- Learn international law and the relevance of European law in a global economy during a six-week intensive course
- Get in contact with law firms and global players such as Daimler-Chrysler, BMW, Siemens
- A challenge: Try to get in contact with a different language (German, French, Italian)
- Get a feeling for a different culture (the common and different values of the European people) and learn more about your own country
- Travel around the famous sightseeing spots of Europe (Neuschwanstein, Munich, etc.)
- Meet students from different countries in your courses