Seminars
Spanish Law, Language, and Diversity Program
February 13–18, 2011
After a two year hiatus, OCDLA has scheduled our fourth Spanish Law, Language and Diversity Program in La Paz, Baja, Mexico, February 13-18, 2011.
Program Goals
• To help defense lawyers better represent their Hispanic clients by understanding the distinctions between the Mexican and American justice systems and the expectations Mexican clients have when they are involved in the American justice system;
• To help defense lawyers improve Spanish language skills needed to communicate legal concepts with Hispanic clients.
Tuition
$1,395, due now. Call OCDLA to register or register online. There is a $250 cancellation fee.
Download a 2011 Spanish Law, Language, and Diversity informational flier.
Travel Information
Tom Cronkrite at TravelPro will offer transportation and lodging packages (1-866-611-3785). There are regular flights into La Paz or fly into Los Cabos, rent a car or take the Cabo/La Paz shuttle bus. There are reasonably priced hotel lodging options ($50 to $100 a night) available.
Home-stay
Contact OCDLA about an incredible “home-stay” option that includes lodging in a family residence and two meals a day for about $170 for seven nights.
Travel Extensions
You can also arrange travel extensions on both the front and back end of the program to accommodate vacation plans or additional Spanish classes with Se Habla (Se Habla offers a ten percent tuition discount for additional Spanish classes for participants and guests). La Paz is an easy city to get around. One good way to see the sights is by bike and rentals will be available.