Indian National Bar Association (INBA) is pleased to announce its International Academic Tour for Indian Students & Young Lawyers to USA from February 2-February 14, 2020.
Purpose of tour:
This tour has been planned to provide law students an overview of Legal Education & Practice in USA and to acquaint them with the Judicial and Parliamentary system of both the countries. This tour will also include the discussion on opening the gates to the foreign legal market in India and promoting good relations among the countries.
Benefits to Students:
Following are the benefits of this tour:
- Visit to Albany Law, founded in 1851. Oldest Independent Law School in USA
- Opportunity to witness New York State Senate and The Assembly if in session
- Opportunity to visit Highest Court in New York State Court of Appeal
- Opportunity to visit The Supreme Court of USA
- Opportunity to visit US Capitol
- Opportunity to visit Law Schools and Colleges of USA
- Opportunity to learn about USA Legal Education.
- Interaction with the Faculty of Law Schools
- Interaction with law Students of USA
- Guided tour to The United Nation Headquarters, New York
- Learn about pursuing higher education in USA
- Interaction with various Professionals
- Certificate of Participation
- Learn about American Bar Exam
- Interaction with USA Law Firms & Lawyers
- Learning opportunities about global practice
- Internships for eligible students (Subject to terms and conditions)
About Section for Law Students, INBA:
Section for Law Students is a very recent addition to the vast INBA network of Sections and as many of its members will undoubtedly be the future leaders of the legal profession.
Section for Law Students is governed by an Executive Committee, which comprises a team of dedicated law students, whose unflagging efforts in organizing projects which enrich the career of law students in India. The Executive Committee is assisted by Campus Ambassadors, other INBA Sections and INBA core team, whose indefatigable efforts and unwavering support has ensured that Section for Law Students has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception in 2014.
We look forward to having you as a part of the tour
Important Guidelines & information
NOTE: Please read the terms and conditions before applying.
Eligibility:
Students pursuing under-graduation and post-graduation are eligible.
Recent college graduates and young lawyers
Should be proficient in speaking and understanding English.
Must have received a Non Objection Certificate from his/her college for the tour.
Must have consent from parents and an undertaking duly signed by them.
Must have an Indian Passport with validity up to 1 year.
Inclusions:
To and fro economy class air travel as mentioned in the itinerary
Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
To and fro Airport Transfers
Local Transportation
Certificate of participation by INBA
Accommodation & Food during the tour
A letter of Visa
Exclusions:
Visa Fees
Any Increase in Airfare, Visa Fees, Airport Taxes, Govt. Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any of new Taxes from Government.
Cost of Air ticket deviation charges
Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure
Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation &sim card (and calls made during the tour)
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness , accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency or any medical insurance
Any service or activity charges (including entrance fees) other than those included in the itinerary
To and fro Air Fare, Airport Transfers, Visa fees to join/leave the group and Airport snack hamper for joining and leaving guests
Internship expenses; if available
Anything specifically not mentioned in the “inclusions” column
Important dates:
Last date to apply for the tour- 31st August, 2019
Releasing the names of shortlisted candidates- – 05th September, 2019
Last date for the payment of application or reservation charges- – 15th September, 2019
Last date for the full payment – 01st November, 2019
Allotment of VISA letters – November, 2019.
Special Note: INBA members entitled to get the Rs 20,000 discount in the total fees. Payment to be made in favor of Indian National Bar Association through/DD/Cheque and online transfer.
Application Procedure:
Interested students are required to send an email with the subject “Application for INBA Academic Tour to USA on member@indianbarassociation.org, mz@indianbarassociation.org
For More Details, Kindly contact our office:
8/11, First Floor
Shahi Hospital Road
Jangpura Extension, Jangpura
New Delhi – 110014, India
Phone: 011 – 49036141
Mobile: +91 – 9811992072, +91 -9971532995
The following documents are compulsory to be attached in the mail:
Updated CV
Scanned copy of the previous semesters/year’s results
Scanned copy of college IDCard
Documents required after selection:
Filled up registration form (will be provided by INBA)
Non objection certificate from college/university
Duly signed Consent Letter & Undertaking from Parents/Guardians (Draft undertaking will be provided by INBA)
Scanned Copy of Passport (First & Last Page)
Things to carry/email at the time of booking:
Xerox copy of FIRST and LAST page of passport, with validity for minimum 1 years from the date of arrival at the destination (of all the guests who are travelling).
Xerox copy of VISA
Registration / Full Payment or Proof of Payment. (As Applicable)
College ID card
Note: Original documents can be asked if required
Awarding of Certificate:
Certificate of completion will be awarded to the student only after the submission of report by him/her based on what he/she has learned from the academic tour.
Weather:
For detailed information about weather kindly visit accuweather.com
Tour Requirements:
Original Passport with minimum 1 years validity from the date of tour arrival along with sufficient blank pages for the stamping of visa. Handwritten passport is not acceptable
A valid conference VISA for the duration of tour (VISA letters will be provided by INBA)
Things to carry along on the tour:
Mobile phone with appropriate sim card or international roaming.
If you are on any medication, carry sufficient stock of medicines with prescription.
Along with your necessary clothing and toiletries please carry lotions, hand sanitizer, camera etc. and woolens.
Visa Assistance:
For the smooth VISA application, the VISA will be applied in group in the New Delhi Consulate of USA[only][/only]
Student has to visit the consulate for personal interview which is mandatory on his/her own expenses.
Indian National Bar Association shall provide Invitation Letters, Flight details and other necessary details after receipt of full payment to ease the Visa Process.
On receipt of the required document, you are required to complete all Visa formalities as per the USA Immigration Department.
Indian National Bar Association bears no liability in case of VISA being denied.
Air Travel:
Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi will be the only port of departure, and rights are reserved for Airline Selection.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
If a student cancels his/her Participation for the tour no amount will be refunded (except in the case of Visa Refusal)
Air tickets issued on group fares are not refundable and guest shall bear cancellation charges.
Any refund payable to the guest will be paid after INBA receives refund from the respective service providers.
*terms and conditions apply.