GENERAL INFORMATION

housing::hotels::alternative housing::social activities
meals::CLE:: international participation::withdrawal/cancellation policy
parking & transportation::certificates of attendance::dress::facilities for the disabled
harvard university information::cambridge tourism::notice of non-discrimination::scholarships

HOUSING

Participants are responsible for reserving their own accommodations while attending the Program.  The cost of accommodation is not included in the course fee.  It is recommended that participants reside in Cambridge for the duration of the program.

Group discounts at the following hotels are available.  All of the hotels are within walking distance of the Harvard College campus.  Alternative housing options are also provided, including dormitory accommodations.  In order to secure the special rates for any of these options, you must contact the venues directly by the deadline date indicated and mention the reservation code.  We strongly recommend making reservations as early as possible, as space may be limited.

HOTELS

The Charles Hotel/Harvard Square
One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
King Deluxe/Double Deluxe: $220.00 plus tax
Check in: 3:00 p.m. ; check out: 12:00 p.m.
(617) 864-1200 or 1-800-882-1818
Website: http://www.charleshotel.com

Reservation Code: Internet Law Program
Deadline Date: June 2, 2002
All reservations are based on availability.

The Harvard Square Hotel
110 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Single/Double: $159.00 plus tax
Check in: 3:00 p.m. ; check out: 12:00 p.m.
(617) 520-3720 or 1-800-458-5886

Reservation Code:  ILP
Deadline Date:  May 30, 2002
All reservations are based on availability.

The Inn at Harvard
1201 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
Single/Double: $209.00 plus tax
Check in: 3:00 p.m.; check out: 12:00 p.m.
(617) 491-2222 or 1-800-458-5886
 Website: http://www.theinnatharvard.com

Reservation Code:  LAW 
Deadline Date: May 30, 2002
All reservations are based on availability.   

Sheraton Commander Hotel
16 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Single/double: $150.00 plus tax
Check in: 3:00 p.m.; check out: 12:00 p.m.
1-888-627-7121
Website: http://www.sheraton.com

Reservation Code: Internet Law Program
Deadline Date:  May 30, 2002
All reservations are based on availability.   

ALTERNATIVE HOUSING

Boston Reservations/Bed & Breakfasts, Inc.
1643 Beacon Street, Suite 23, Waban, MA 02468
Single/Double:  Rates start at $95.00
Tel: (617) 332-4199; Fax: (617) 332-5751
E-mail: bostonreservations@bostonreservations.com
Website: http://www.bostonreservations.com

Reservation Code:  Internet Law Program at Harvard
Deadline Date:  None 
All reservations are based on availability.                                               

The Cronkhite Center (Dormitory Housing)
6 Ash Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Single: $88.00
Check in: 3:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.; check out: 12:00 p.m.

Reservation Code: Click here for registration form
Deadline Date:  June 10, 2002
Cancellations after June 14, 2002 will forfeit the entire housing payment.

Special note regarding dormitory space:  The Cronkhite Center dormitory is convenient to campus and a good value in comparison to the average cost of hotel or bed-and-breakfast accommodations in the Cambridge area.  However, it is important to note that this facility houses students during the school year and is modestly equipped.  It is not comparable to hotel accommodations and does not offer amenities such as air conditioning, television, maid service, food or room service, valet service, or wake-up calls.  One set of linens is provided and changed every other day.  Telephones and fans are available for an additional fee and their use must be arranged for in advance. Further details are provided upon registering.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Social activities covered by the course fee include a welcome reception and banquet on the first evening and two outings, including a Boston Red Sox baseball game on the evening of July 5th.  Details will be provided in the registration packets on your arrival.  Casual dress is appropriate for all events.

MEALS 

Program fees do not include the cost of meals, except for daily lunch, snacks and dinner at two social events.  The Hark Box at Harkness Commons on the Harvard Law School campus serves a variety of light breakfast items from 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CREDIT (CLE) 

Berkman Center programs have been approved for continuing legal education (CLE) credits by every state to which we have applied. State mandatory CLE guidelines vary, and students bear the responsibility of informing the staff on how to report information and to what organizations. It is very important that the CLE section on the registration form be completed by participants seeking credits. Generally, courses have been approved for 7.5 CLE hours (maximum 30 credits possible per week; depending on the state). Harvard Law School is a State Bar of California MCLE-approved provider. CLE credit is only available to American attorneys.

INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION

Professionals from around the world are invited to participate in the Internet Law Program.  However, courses are conducted in English only.  A working knowledge of English is necessary.

Under the United States Visa Waiver Program, visas are not required to attend the Program if your trip is under 90 days, you have a return/onward ticket on a carrier participating in the Visa Waiver Program and you are a citizen of one of the following 26 countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. All other nationals require a visa and should contact their local Embassy or Consulate for more information. Please allow sufficient time for processing your visa application.

WITHDRAWAL/CANCELLATION POLICY:  

Cancellations received on or before June 1, 2002 are eligible for a refund.  No refunds can be made after that date. There will be a $150 administrative cancellation fee.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

Parking on campus is by special permit only.  There is  metered parking along Massachusetts Avenue and garage parking in Harvard Square, just a few blocks from Harvard Law School.  Participants are encouraged to use public transportation whenever possible.  The Law School is conveniently located on the MBTA subway and bus lines.  For information about transportation, including transportation to and from the airport, visit http://www.massport.org. or http://www.law.harvard.edu/about/directions.shtml.

CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE

A formal certificate of participation will be distributed to all participants after completion of the Program provided tuition is paid in full. If participants from other countries require certification, a letter of attendance can be supplied upon request.

DRESS

Casual dress is appropriate for all Program functions, classes and receptions. Participants are encouraged to dress for comfort. July in Cambridge can be warm and humid or damp and cool, so plan to bring light clothing along with a sweater or light weight jacket.

FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED

Harvard University has made a substantial commitment to making all of its programs and facilities accessible to disabled students. With very few exceptions, the buildings at Harvard Law School and most of Harvard University's essential buildings are accessible to students with mobility impairments. Applicants who have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act are asked to notify the Program office at least three weeks before the Program begins.

HARVARD UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

Harvard University, which is celebrating its 366th year, is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. The University has grown from nine students with a single Master to an enrollment of more than 18,000 degree candidates comprised of undergraduates and students in 10 graduate and professional schools. To find out more about the University, including museums, campus tours and events prior to your arrival, visit the main Harvard website at http://www.harvard.edu/about/. For a map of Harvard Law School visit http://www.law.harvard.edu/about/map_hls.shtml.

CAMBRIDGE TOURISM

Located just a bridge away from Boston on the other side of the Charles River, Cambridge is a thriving business, intellectual and cultural center. Home to more than 28,0000 students from over 100 countries, it is packed with international flair and a youthful vitality. To learn more about Cambridge, visit the Cambridge Office for Tourism at http://www.cambridge-usa.org or call (617) 441-2884.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Harvard Law School does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, source of income, or status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran. Inquiries regarding the application of the Law School's non-discrimination policy may be referred to Harvard Law School Human Resources Department, 23 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138, (617) 495-4611. Inquiries concerning the applications of non-discrimination policies regarding race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap may also be referred to the Regional Director, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, J.W. McCormack POCH, Room 222, Boston, MA, 02109.